Jeep4x4

Its between these 2 rifles and they both come in the 3 calibers I am tryin to decide on.

Browning A-Bolt II Composite Stalker - .270 WSM, 7mm WSM, or .300 WSM
Browning A-Bolt Hunter .270 WSM, 7mm WSM, .300 WSM
Ruger 77 Standard .270 WSM, 7mm WSM, .300 WSM

My pros/cons
Browning A-Bolt II CS: Fits good, looks good, experienced with them. Con's, the price and 23" barrel, doesnt come with scope bases or rings . $789.95 w/o tax.

Browning A-Bolt Hunter: Fits pretty good, looks good, price is better than the CS. Con's, 23" Barrel and price. $589.95 w/o tax, doesnt come with scope bases or rings.

Ruger 77 Standard: Fits good, looks good, price is cheaper than both brownings, have some experience with ruger's, they also come with rings. Con's the buttstock is about 1/2" to 1" too long but would be fine if topped with a scope that has a eye relief of 3.75" or longer.

Virginia7

I'd go Ruger! If the buttstock is a little too long for you, you can always have it
shortened. It's a simple job for any competent gunsmith, and not very expensive.

Jeep4x4

Thats what I was thinkin because my dad has cut stocks down before. I figured I would take off 1/4" at a time untill its just right.

popeye

I love my Composite Stalker but you need to check around on prices. Granted mine isn't chambered in WSM but even taking that into consideration I still think the $800 price is too high. I wouldn't have bought mine if it had cost nearly twice the price of a Ruger.

Nothing against Ruger but if you can afford a Browning then buy the Browning.

Archblackmage

what is so great about wsm or wssm I personally like my win 70 featherweight 270win, marlin 357mag, and 7.62X54mm m-44 carbine.
The browning is nice and 60" turn bolt, I would go with the synthetic or get yourself measured and see which one would would prefer to carry and the stock fits you best.

Jeep4x4

I should have typed down that the browning I mentioned wasnt a CS. It was a stainless stalker. My .308 CS was $595 out the door.


Archblackmage, whats so great about it is there isnt something thats so great. I just prefer magnums or just larger calibers. More Specifically .30 caliber guns. A bazooka wont kill a deer any deader than the next gun.

North Texan

My .223 is a composite. Very accurate, barrel is floated nicely, and the trigger is crisp and breaks at about 4 pounds. Not bad for a factory trigger. I also like the bolt throw of a Browning.

BTW, Wal-Mart sells the composite stalker for $581.65. You can pick your gun on their website, print out the page, take it to the sporting goods section, and they'll order one for you.

handloader1

Ruger. Good luck.

popeye

SS does make a difference when your talking $$

If you like smooth action and good trigger on CS that you already have I would go with CS SS in 270 WSM.
The Hunter is a nice looking rifle but I haven't bought a wood stocked big game rifle in years.

jcchartboy

Would a A-bolt Stainless Steel 7mm mag interest you?
Slightly used, But the price is right, plus rings...

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976572439.htm