We like Rugers, too. We have a few around and one in particular, my 6.5x55 M77MKII, I have been contemplating a remodel on. I really like it. It kills elk and deer like lightning, but is HEAVY, particularly for its caliber.
You DID what I've only talked about doing. Very nice!
I did send it back to Ruger for a "trigger adjustment, minimum pull" as they state it and they also put iron sights on it but it still wears the heavy factory stock.
Man, now I don't have any excuse...
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