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[charliebravo77]

Thanks! Depending on budget and what style you are looking for there's McMillans for the M77mkII https://www.stockysstocks.com/mcmillan-ruger-77-mark-ii-hawkeye-classic-model-fiberglass-stock.html

Browning rebate processing might be the fastest on the planet. From submission to check in my mailbox took 9 days.

 

[1_pointer]

Like the above McMillans, but other options for a high end fiberglass stock for the a Ruger MKII include MPI, Brown Precision, as well as OEM stocks can be had from Brownells. Unfortunately, there's not real way to get a MKII super light. I've looked. That said, a good fiberglass stocked MKII is about as rugged a rifle as one can hope for.

 

[GlockZ]

Good luck with it! i too have a Browning X-bolt, but in 30-06. it is the lightest of my rifles, it is also unbelievably accurate. Hope your new rifle serves you well.

 

[7Remmy]

I've handled the Hells Canyon. In impressed with the feel and function,at the gun counter anyway. Been wanting to try a 26 Nosler in the worst way,and this might be the best option. Looking forward to another report with better conditions. The Barnes ammo looks promising. If I don't draw a mulie tag this year,Ill console myself with a new rig. Liking this one.

 

[7Remmy]

Did you shoot from the bi-pod?

 

[Coyotecaller93]

Bought one in 308 a week ago. I am hoping to break it in this weekend.

 

[Jchiggins2012]

Bought one in 308 a week ago. I am hoping to break it in this weekend.

You should post up results and a little review. Every time I see a post on this rifle I want it more. Pretty sure im gonna make the plunge. Just so damn cool looking.

 

[SFC B]

You should post up results and a little review. Every time I see a post on this rifle I want it more. Pretty sure im gonna make the plunge. Just so damn cool looking.

X2!!!

 

[charliebravo77]

Did you shoot from the bi-pod?

Shot from a Caldwell adjustable front rest with a rear bag. Should be able to squeeze another range trip in next weekend.

 

[charliebravo77]

Got another range visit in yesterday with much better conditions. Shooting from a knock-off Atlas bipod with a rear bag I was making repeated hits on a 12x20" steel silhouette at 600 yards with Hornady Precision Hunter, so I called that good to go and ordered 8 boxes of it.

 

[charliebravo77]

Swapped some scopes around in preparation for taking the Hell's Canyon to AZ for Coues deer. Now there's a 4-16x44 Vortex Viper HS-LR on top, primarily for the exposed elevation turret and zero stop which the HS lacks both of. I also added an anti-cant level too just to try and minimize all room for error if I get a shot.

IMG_4010-Edit by charliebravo77, on Flickr

IMG_4007 by charliebravo77, on Flickr

The Precision Hunter loads are grouping pretty nicely at 100 yards as long as I let the barrel cool off between shots.

20180904_152210 by charliebravo77, on Flickr