Recent content by cws0008

Thanks. That's precisely the information I was looking for. I'm looking for it to be a reliable 'ranch' gun that carry's and shoots well. I don't anticipate anyone putting dozens of rounds through it at the range at any one time. Nor would I expect too many shots with this weapon much...

That's great info. Thanks much. I didn't realize the diameter of the barrel. I like my other Ruger's a lot so I'll probably look at something different for this application.

Thanks. I probably should have been more specific. I'm concerned with the accuracy of the shorter barrel and the recoil of the lighter weight of the rifle for my 12 year old. I like concept of the smaller, carbine style for him but it needs some take down power too for bigger pigs that we...

I'm considering picking up a M77 Ultra Light for my 12 year old son for blacktail deer (CA) and pig hunting. Any insight or feedback into this model in a 270win? It's either this or a Remington Seven. Thanks,

Thanks for the input. Weight seems to be an distinct advantage over synthetic. Presumably they're more resilient and take a beating better than the traditional walnut stocks as well.

I'm considering purchasing another rifle and wanted to know the merits and/or drawbacks of a laminated stock. Appreciate & value your opinions. thanks,

thanks for the input everyone. I had a Tasco red-dot scope mounted on it and am taking it hog hunting this weekend. I'll post a pic' & comment

Thanks so much for all the terrific information. Exceptional suggestions and I'll be trying to get the 44mag ready for a pig hunt next week in Monterey County here in California. I'm fairly certain that 44 will have quite an impact on a boar.

Thanks guys appreciate the direction. Good suggestions.

I just inherited a 44mag 'Deerstalker' Ruger Carbine and Marlin 336 from my dad. I grew up watching him use the Ruger when we hunted deer and I used the 336. We hunted pretty heavy cover in Michigan and my dad never mounted scopes on the weapons. ("I never needed one in Korea" he used to tell...