opinions on a rifle

[Gunner]

I have the chance to pick up a Ruger m77 300 win mag with a 3x9 redfield scope for 300 bucks.

Made in 1976 what do you guys think

[4gunfun]

I think you can get a brand new remington 700 in 300 winmag with a 3 x 9 scope for $400 at Sportsmans warehouse. I think that's the normal price. It was a few months ago.

[Gunner]

Yeah I though you could get a brand new one. It would just be another hunting rifle

[Zombie Steve]

As long as you don't have uneven wear on the locking lugs, and no obvious bubba gunsmithing to it... why not? Most hunting rifles barely get shot, particularly magnums.


I will always be an advocate of the Remington 700, but their entry level rifles these days are really disappointing. If you're going to do it, spend the money on a BDL or Sendero. Breaks my heart to say it, but if you're staying in the lower price bracket and want something new, look at Savage.

[jmg8550]

+1 on Savage. Being that it is made in 1976, I would think it would be a pretty good rifle, and a good deal. How old is the scope? Is it an original Redfield or a new Leupold owned one.