Hi all! Hope everything is well.
It's been hot (not as bad as it has been for the Mrs, but to hot for me!) and hunting season is approaching. Kevin (fiance) had two firearms, a savage and a winchester, 222 and 243, bench rest. They sure were pretty.
Last year I went out for buck with the 243, and it's a nice gun for sure, but it's sooo heavy because it's customized for bench rest. Since neither of us compete in bench, Kevin decided it would be a brilliant idea to sell both of them in exchange for a hunting rifle for me.
Well, I ended up with a Ruger M77 Mark II 243 in synthetic with the stainless steel action and bore. Gosh is it purty, and it's soooo light in comparison. The reviews on it are quite dandy.
It was amusing, because the store we were at always shows us the good stuff. The guys there actually have a clue. But this time, I gave my range and requests, and he hands me this beautiful Ruger... and right after hands me this Remington P-O-S. Matt action and barrel (no bluing), synthetic black, coarse stock, the action was built TERRIBLY (I can't remember which model it was), and brand new was $500 (which was the same as the Ruger).
Moving right along then. I need to get a scope, but as soon as I do and get it all sighted in and get to pull the trigger, I'll let ya'll know what I think.
Take care!
Krystal
