ORIGINAL: schoolcraft
I'm in the market for a new deer/hog rifle. I want stainless and either synthetic or laminate.
I had my choices narrowed down to a Rem. 700 XCR and a Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker....I'd be happy with either I'm sure.
Had a chance to look at a stainless/synthetic Ruger 77 the other day. The Ruger really felt good, as they always have in the past.
Here's my question. I seem to hear A LOT of totally different things about Rugers as far as out of the box accuracy. It seems to be pretty consistant that they need some trigger work done, but I'm not sure if the Remington or the Browning would also need work to get them to be acceptable.
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Schoolcraft
I used to think well of he Brownings but I do not anymore so eliminate it from your options. If you do not mind spending a little extra than go for the Remington 700 XCR or get a stainless 700 SPS. The Ruger Hawkeye is nice also but it will take some time to break in the barrel. If you can afford the extra $220 than get the XCR but if not than get either the Hawkeye or the SPS.
Good luck