New problem....

[Webejonesin2]

OK all, as may recall, my plan was to buy a new rifle this fall, but due to a financial pinch. It has been put off until spring Here is the the thing, NOW Ruger has created a problem for ME I was looking at the M77 Hawkeye All weather. BUT now they added the caliber I'm looking for into there Laminated sporter. Is it personal preference or is there any significance pros to either?
Hmmm... synthetic or black laminate?

[Ghost]

Wood stocks have a tendency to warp over time and effect the accuracy of the gun. Synthetics do not . Most new guns today have a free floating barrel but I am not sure on Ruger. But, none the less that is why there is such a craze for the synthetics . There is no way around preventing the wood from warping. It is the nature of wood, it will happen over time.

[Kt29]

You lucky dog. Just how much did you have to pay Ruger to make the caliber you are looking for. As far as which one to get. That would be an easy decision for me. The one that weighted the less. One gets to be somewhat of a sissy when they get older like me. What caliber are you looking at anyways?

[atvrider465]

I would go with the Synthetic but that is just me wood gets scratched to easy for me.

[Webejonesin2]

Thnks guys, Ive been thinking about it kinda heavly the last couple days. --Even thou wont be for another few months..BUT.... Taking into consideration on just how rough some of the outings can get and the terrain becomes. The laminate is 8.25 lbs, the synthetic is 7.75 lbs. Im thinking in the 300 cal. range. but not any bigger then the 338 win mag. I have 7mm, but looking for a lil more punch Not worried about the recoil.

[LongSpur39]

Good luck on whatever you decide. Do they have a .308 by chance?

[Webejonesin2]

Thanks again all. After heading out Saturday morning in the dark, I came to a decision on what stock, It'll be synthetic. After posting the orig.
? then heading out sat morning in the dark, I lost count on the numerous times My rifle rubbed up against trees, banged them and so on. It seemed the harder I tried to be careful, the worse it got, so finally I stopped, and just stayed safety conscious and headed.

LongSpur39, got to ruger.com, they have several different rifles avail. chambered in 308.

[Kt29]

Hey Jonsey, keep the 300WSM in mind. It's a great round. The more I shoot it and know other people who do, the more I really like it.

[Webejonesin2]

Nov 17, 2009 22:03:55 GMT -5 Kt29 said:

Hey Jonsey, keep the 300WSM in mind. It's a great round. The more I shoot it and know other people who do, the more I really like it.