Might sound like a strange question, but I've read on several posts that folks felt like their Ruger M77 "kicked" more than other models of rifles they shot in the same caliber.

Here's my quandry.....I've always wanted to have a .300 Win. Mag.....but I've always been a little afraid of the recoil.

I've used .270 Win., .30-06, and 7mm. Rem Mag. a WHOLE lot. Actually just sold a Browning Stainless Stalker in 7mm. Rem. Mag.
It was a PLEASURE to shoot.

I just really like the CRF action on the Ruger, and would eventually add a custom barrel, trigger, ect.

I just dont want to get a .300 Winny and then regret it.
I'm only hunting deer and hogs, but would LOVE to hunt elk some day (might never happen though)
I totally understand that most will say to go with a .270 or .30-06 and that I don't NEED the .300.......I know, I know, I know........

Any opinions from Ruger users would be appreciated.....especially if you have one in .300 Win. Mag.


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