Newtosavage
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I haven't been this excited about a new rifle in a while.
I have several deer rifles, but I've never owned anything (in my life) that I would consider a bona-fide "big game" rifle (as in Elk, African game, etc.)...
I've vascillated between the Venerable 30-06 (so cliche'), a 7mm Mag and a 300 Win mag for years now, never knowing what the "right" answer would be, or when or where I would ever use it. You see - i'm a deer hunter. And the rifles I have are more than adequate for these puny southern whitetails.
But the other night I came across a rifle that I just couldn't lay off - a Ruger 77 stainless in .280 (a caliber that is not only convenient but IMO highly efficient) - and I pulled the trigger. I already have a stainless Ruger 77 in 7x57, so in effect, this will be the identical "big brother" to that rifle, familiar in nearly every way, only with a bit more horsepower...
I plan on topping it with a simple yet rugged Weaver 6x scope, and the reloading dies are on the way. This rifle already has me dreaming of hunts I've never been on, in places I've never set foot. Is that crazy or what?
Sorry, but I couldn't help but share my excitement!
I have several deer rifles, but I've never owned anything (in my life) that I would consider a bona-fide "big game" rifle (as in Elk, African game, etc.)...
I've vascillated between the Venerable 30-06 (so cliche'), a 7mm Mag and a 300 Win mag for years now, never knowing what the "right" answer would be, or when or where I would ever use it. You see - i'm a deer hunter. And the rifles I have are more than adequate for these puny southern whitetails.
But the other night I came across a rifle that I just couldn't lay off - a Ruger 77 stainless in .280 (a caliber that is not only convenient but IMO highly efficient) - and I pulled the trigger. I already have a stainless Ruger 77 in 7x57, so in effect, this will be the identical "big brother" to that rifle, familiar in nearly every way, only with a bit more horsepower...
I plan on topping it with a simple yet rugged Weaver 6x scope, and the reloading dies are on the way. This rifle already has me dreaming of hunts I've never been on, in places I've never set foot. Is that crazy or what?
Sorry, but I couldn't help but share my excitement!