RE: Help me pick a new deer rifle
If you like old school rifles, get the Ruger M77 MkII. This action is based on the Mauser, not many bolt action designscan say that they have been around for over 100 years. A nice satin walnut stock and glossy blued action and barrel, what more can be said but beautiful. I will admit that Rugers are not for everyone, but I sure do love mine.
Mark