I currently have an I.M.I. Timberwolf in 357mag. I have it about 5 years, given to me by Gramps. Great gun, shoots anything I have fed it 38 or 357. Because it was new unfired when I got it I tend to shoot it, clean it, and put it back in the safe. I think it is too nice to take it out pig hunting. I am very interested in the new Ruger 77/357 bolt action in 357mag. I like the 5 round mag idea, the light weight and short barrel. Being synthetic and SS I would not be afraid to take it out in the field. I currently hunt with my 20ga 870 with rifled slugs.
Couple things for you to know; I had a Marlin 1894CS in 357mag and a Ruger 96/22M. I am a lefty and I do not like lever actions- just my preference- so do not recommend a lever action. I also have a Ruger revolver in 357mag so I am keeping it simple- Do not recommend another caliber.
So..knowing I could sell the Timberwolf for a pretty penny...do I keep it..or sell it and buy the 77/357? No chance of having them both in this economy.
Would love to hear from folks with the 77/357.
Couple things for you to know; I had a Marlin 1894CS in 357mag and a Ruger 96/22M. I am a lefty and I do not like lever actions- just my preference- so do not recommend a lever action. I also have a Ruger revolver in 357mag so I am keeping it simple- Do not recommend another caliber.
So..knowing I could sell the Timberwolf for a pretty penny...do I keep it..or sell it and buy the 77/357? No chance of having them both in this economy.
Would love to hear from folks with the 77/357.