..... Ruger 77 MKII
, left hand bolt action, in a .270 caliber. This rifle was sweet. This rifle just... you know...just felt right. It came right to my shoulder with ease, like it was meant to be there. This rifle was the one that said "take me home".
Which of these 3 bolt actions rifles is the best quality? The Ruger 77 just felt perfect to me more so than the others. .....
First off, I'd take a 270Win. ahead of a 7mm-08. There's just a lot more variety in the selection of ammo, and IMO, it's even more versatile if you
reload.
All three are good rifles, but as has already been noted, the one that "feels" best to you is the one you should go with. The balance/feel of a good rifle, how it carries, comes to your shoulder, points & holds on target, is more important than most give credit to. It's one of the main reasons the old Marlin & Winchester levers are still so popular with so many hunters.
The Ruger bolt action is excellent quality, but if it's one of the newer MKII models it may need some trigger work to lighten it some ($30-$50), and glass bedding the actions/free floating the barrels is often helpful for consistent accuracy. If the rifle is new, scope rings should come with it as they are supplied by the factory with new rifles.
Oh yeah, "scent-free deodorant"???
You're kidding, right?
I've used such as Irish Spring, Ivory, and Dial soaps for showering in the mornings, and I've had deer walk up with 10-15ft. of me, even when I used to smoke.[:'(] It's movement and odd noises that spooks 'em.
