rifle opinions please

[roofgoof]

looking for a new rifle- 308 stainless with a laminate stock (synthetic would be second choice.) I am currently looking at a Ruger M77 Hawkeye-- http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=17152&return=Y


Any of you have experience with this rifle? I am looking to stay in this price range if you have a better option.

 

[Uncle Mike]

if you have a better option.

Savage 16 or 14- Nuf said... better than the Ruger, even on a bad day.IMESHO hehehe

 

[earlthegoat2]

I do not like Hawkeye rifles at all. I would go with a Mark II or a Savage before a Hawkeye. Since Mark IIs are generally higher than your stated price range so the Savage may fill the bill nicely.

 

[skinnysarge79]

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_mountain_LSS_specs.asp

Model 700™ Mountain LSS

 

[jmr40]

In stainless the Hawkeye is less expesive than the Savage and a much better choice in my opinion. Since they already come with rings it is an even better value.

A lot of people on the net rave about the Savage rifles accuracy, but I have never found one that was anything special. Decent shooters, but not any better than any other production rifle.

Shot my 308 Ruger MK-2, stainless with factory synthetic stock at the range yesterday. My worst 100 yard group was still under 1" and my best was 7/16". At 200 yards my groups were between 1 1/8" to 1 1/2". I've tried 3 different Savages, and have not found a sporter weight rifle that would come close to that. Their heavy barreled varmit and tactical rifles may beat it, but that is good enough for me, especially in a much lighter gun.

 

[Uncle Mike]

.308... laminate stock... check out post #4

The Remington 700 Mountain Rifle-

 

[ThePunisher'sArmory]

I love ruger guns but in this case I would have to side with a remington 700.

 

[kenjs1]

I have seen Remington 700's that are not in the Remington catalog at Walmart for a good price. Very nice.

 

[roofgoof]

Remington 700 Mountina LSS does not come in 308-according to the link provided.

 

[stchman]

The M77 Hawkeye All Weather looks very nice.

I love stainless rifles with a black stock.

Can't go wrong with a Ruger.

 

[thedavemyster]

I used to have an old Ruger Model 77 MarkII in .308 caliber; it was a nice rifle, accurate and reliable. I once dropped a hog with it at a measured 165 yards (not far for many of you guys, but the farthest shot I have ever made) using a 4X Leupold scope.

It was a nice rifle, and after my good experiences with it, I would be prone to buying another Ruger bolt action rifle.