Ruger M77 Mark II compact or Browning A-bolt compact in 7m-08?
I am looking at getting a shorter/lighter gun for all day hunts/stalks. I now have a Browning BAR 30-06 and a Browning A-bolt .300 ultramag. Both are long and heavy for allday stalks in CO and making drives all day in WI. This gun will also be for my son to use in a few years. The ruger M77 Mark II with laminate stock and stainless barrel pros, short length,stainless barrel,can open bolt on safe,nice looking stock, cons,no clip,no synthetic stock,location and noise of safety . Browning A-bolt pros,clip,location and noise of safety,its a browning. cons,no stainless barrel,no synthetic stock,6" longer than ruger,can't open bolt on safe. The prices are in the same range so that wont break the deal for either one. Just want your input on them both. Thank You.