RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

How about a .223 WSSM? or .243 WSSM? They should be out soon if you have a little time.

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

AAA

Do yourself a favour & check out tikkas.

I just bought one in 7mm-08 & I am impressed,It was very accurate out of the box,is light,the action is so smooth,ammo feeds so well from the mag & it is great to use.

Make sure you have a look at them.


Tumbo

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

The 270 WSM in a Win. M-70 sounds good. Good luck

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RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

Don' t know what caliber you have in mind or what your going to be hunting with it but, here is what I just finished putting together
Remington 700 VLS
22-250 cal. Topped off with a set of Millet 2 piece scope mount and a
6-24x40 varminter scope from BSA optics. This all sets on a Harris adjustable bipod with sling. :D Now this gun is SWEEEEEEEEEET;)

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

I second the 22-250 vote. With a 22-250 and a 30-06 you are set for anything on this continent. Of course that don,t mean you can,t get more.:D

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

Well I finally spoke to the shop owner and he is willing to swap for something comparable to the Ruger if he has it in stock. As the Ruger is a plain synthetic stocked rifle (inexpensive) and was purchased at cost, my options will be limited. I don' t have much extra money to add to get something better and still get a scope and trigger work if need (the Rugers trigger was a bit sloppy). I don’t need or want a varmint gun because I already have a .222 and 6mm. I also have a .308 lever action and a 32 Winchester special. I mostly hunt Mulies with an occasional Elk. I was leaning toward the .270 WSM to get a little extra reach but Ruger does not chamber this round. Depending on what the shop has in stock I might get a 7mm Mag (this being about as powerful as I want to get). If “cost” of the Winchester is comparable to the Ruger I think I will try working that deal and get the 270 WSM. Decisions, decisions…:D

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

AAA,
Do you need a rimfire by any chance? Ruger makes some excellent .22 and .22 mag bolt action and semi auto .22 and .22 mag rifles. Most of them are as much as a centerfire. It would be a good chance to get a fairly expensive rimfire if you want one.

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

clearanceman, I have 3 already.

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

Ok. If I were you, I would sell the new rifle you won then. It seems like you really don' t need a new rifle as you have everything covered. $ is always nice to have also. And then later if you need a handgun or whatever, you can buy it.