It's actually only the second hunting rifle I've bought yet. I just got started hunting a few years back with a cheapo 710. Last year I just bought my Ruger and I don't have much experience with it so far. It's not free floated, glass bedded, or have an adjustable trigger like the Browning A-bolt but it is half the price, is just as good of quality if not better,and does seem to be a decent shooter anyhow. I'll probably either get the trigger lightened to about 3 pounds (pull comes from the factory at 8 lbs) or install a Timney but that's probably all I will do to it. You can probably attest that if you are accustomed to the light pull in the double(some say triple) stage triggers in the M-16A2 or the M-40A1? I picked up pretty much all of them, Remington, Ruger, Savage, Browning, Tikka, Weatherby, etc. in my search and came to the conclusion that minus the free floated barrel, the Ruger MKII fit me the best and so that's what I ended up with.

All in all I am pleased with it, it's a well balanced rifle throughout and fits me like a glove. It's scope mounting system does not move andyou getscope rings with it so that part makes up for the heavy trigger job that needs to be done I guess.

I would suggest it but don't overlook the other brands either. Find the one that fits YOU best and good luck!