I have to get a new rifle
 

I’ve just been thrust into the market for a new rifle. Last weekend I was the winner of a Ruger M77 MKII in 338 Winchester Mag. Poor me:D. This is far too much gun for me but luckily the shop is willing to swap. Since I have not purchased a new rifle for several decades, I’m not familiar with the different makes. I’m partial to controlled round feed but not apposed to getting a rifle with push feeding as long as my other criteria are met. I’m considering the 270 WSM as far as chambering is concerned but am open to others. I already have a 30-06. I think the most important feature is a good trigger or one that can be made to be easily. Any suggestions?

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

Since you have a 30-06 already, maybe a 7MM Rem. mag might be a choice.
A 7MM-08 or .260 would give you a lighter deer rifle or maybe a varmint caliber like the .223 or 22-250! Choices, choices! I wish I were so lucky! Good luck!

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

JAgMagMan, it' s a bummer to be me.:D
Do you have a preference for manufacture?

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RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

I' d like to be in your shoes. If you' re not inclined to keep the M77 .338, check out the Win 70 Compact Classic in. 7mm.08 - a sweet little rifle. gg.

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

I' d like to be in your shoes. If you' re not inclined to keep the M77 .338, check out the Win. M70 Compact Classic in 7mm.08 - a sweet little rifle. gg.

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

I don' t know what you' d be using this for but since you have the 06 and that can be loaded to handle almost anything. How about .300 Win Mag or Quillys favorite 35Whelen

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

Have you ever heard of/looked at Tikka?
If you want a good out of the box trigger then look no further

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

AAA,
I prefer Winchesters, but thats just me! The Rugers, Brownings, Tikkas, and Savages are all good too. The Remmington 700 is still a good gun too, I guess! I haven' t shot any of the newer 700' s.
If all this free new gun stuff gets to be too much for you, you can always defer your pick to me! I' ll shoulder the burden for you!:D:D:D

RE: I have to get a new rifle
 

AAA..


since you already own a 30-06sprg. what about a nice 25-06rem or for those large hogs a nice 35whelen LOVE MINE:D. controlled feed are nice but i think are more of a need for them when hunting dangerous game.
look into a nice browning medallion in the 25-06rem . i have two brownings and will never buy any other guns besides them. nice 60 degree bolt nice finish and both guns shoot the best out of all the guns i ever owned.

BTW. brownings' triggers can be easily adjusted. mine came set at about 3.5lbs.