To be honest I don't care what maker of gun I have in my hand as long as it performs when the time is called upon. I personally shoot weatherby vanguards and rugers. They shoot sub moa groups all day long, yet some people bash me because I didn't spend 3000$ on a rifle and scope. My favorite combo is my walnut stock 257 wby mag. with a 4-14X42 burris scope on it. I spent aroound 1000$ for the entire set up and will put it up against anything out there. Shoot what makes you happy, anddon't worry about what people think. Awesome shooting with the Ruger, and good luck in the future.