I guess that's one way to look at it. I see them as different tools for different jobs and don't turn up my nose at any of them. Somehow I don't think a rifle that shoots sub-MOA qualifies as a "race to the bottom" sort of endeavor.I was always disappointed that Ruger came out with the American, signifying that all the companies would begin a race to the bottom. Savage Axis, Rem 770 etc. I never bought one. I like the M77 and thought that instead of building a whole new line of rifles in AZ, they should have just built a new barrel facility to put some match grade barrels on the m77s, which would have been cut or button rifled. It is a shame now that the American is the workhorse of the line, and the M77 is mostly being turned out in batches of odd configurations and with camo stocks that look like my grandma's couch in the 1970's. Apparently the average person would rather have 3 cheap rifles in the closet rather than one nice one in the safe.
So that puts it around $529.00 retail.Yeah. MSRP is $729 according to the website, definitely moving the price point up but not quite as much as a Tikka.
For those wondering stock stiffness, right at the beginning of this video.
Ruger American Gen 2 vs Gen 1
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Edit: barrel is actually 18 3/4", ruger is including the brake/components in the 20" measurement.
Well I have gen 1 with the short BBL, in .308, and it has a threaded BBl. It came that way, and has a thread protector on it. Its hard to see in the pic.
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I find Who-Tee-Woo to be entertaining. Also, know exactly where Toliver's is on the square in Manchester. Didn't know Who-Tee-Who lived in the Manchester area.For those wondering stock stiffness, right at the beginning of this video.
Ruger American Gen 2 vs Gen 1
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Edit: barrel is actually 18 3/4", ruger is including the brake/components in the 20" measurement.
Well now you have me stumped. I have no idea why anyone would buy one. Famous for not being very accurate. Not good looking even if I squint, LOL.Ive not had great luck with 77s and stupendous accuracy. Good accuracy tho, that ive not had an issue with.
Still only one American ive had wouldnt out shoot my 77s.
BUT imo accuracy is not the primary reason one buys a 77.
LOL! Ok yeah probably not a good option for you.Well now you have me stumped. I have no idea why anyone would buy one. Famous for not being very accurate. Not good looking even if I squint, LOL.
I find Who-Tee-Woo to be entertaining. Also, know exactly where Toliver's is on the square in Manchester. Didn't know Who-Tee-Who lived in the Manchester area.
Also, Toliver's is a pretty good LGS.