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leaningright said:
I always use a .22 for rabbit hunting when there are only 2 or 3 of us going. Any more and it gets kind of unsafe so I use the 410 and won't shoot unless I have a head shot....I don't like eating around the shot pellets either.
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Use 1 clip to get 9 rabbits, during one excursion.
I love that pistol.
I actually think I could hit a fly at 50 feet, if I coiuld see a fly at 50 feet.
 
I'm sorry, but Ruger? Making the best bolt actions? Maybe if you ignore the Remington 700. And the FNH PBR, which is really just a pre-64 Winchest Model 70. And semi auto pistols? They're ok. I give them points for not copying the big three (Beretta 92, 1911, and CZ-75) and the price is usually pretty competitive, but the best they ain't. Now I will give Ruger credit for their 10/22 and their .22 pistols. And their revolvers. But I also have to knock points off them for the Mini-14/30 and their new SR-556.

So overall Ruger isn't near as good as FNH.
 
CaptBillyTheKid said:
I'm sorry, but Ruger? Making the best bolt actions? Maybe if you ignore the Remington 700. And the FNH PBR, which is really just a pre-64 Winchest Model 70. And semi auto pistols? They're ok. I give them points for not copying the big three (Beretta 92, 1911, and CZ-75) and the price is usually pretty competitive, but the best they ain't. Now I will give Ruger credit for their 10/22 and their .22 pistols. And their revolvers. But I also have to knock points off them for the Mini-14/30 and their new SR-556.

So overall Ruger isn't near as good as FNH.
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I have owned Model 700s, Model 70s, and Model 77s. The post '64 Model 70s weren't much to brag about. The model 700 was a fairly accurate rifle, but I have had something go wrong with most of them. I have never had a problem with any M77 rifle I have owned. They are well built, accurate, and nicely priced.

The only centerfire semi-auto pistol I want is a 1911 in .45ACP, so Ruger's models in that category don't hold any appeal for me.

The Mini-14 I owned was not a particularly accurate rifle. But it was a great plinking rifle and it would hold up to more abuse than any autoloader ought to.


Ruger's revolvers are world class. The transfer bar safety changed the way single actions were made, and allowed us to safely carry 6 rounds. The double action revolvers are tough, accurate, and strong enough to handle the most potent loads.

The .22 pistol (Mk-I, Mk-II, or Mk-III) are some of the best rimfire pistols on the market. The only ones that come close or pass them are usually twice the price at least.

But, at least in my mind, Ruger's biggest contribution to the world is in the 10/22 rifle. Its as accurate as any .22 under $1,000 and is simply the best .22 semi auto rifle on the market. No other auto loader is going to take as many rounds, work with as many different rounds, and require as little maintenance and cleaning as this little workhorse.

The Ruger No.1 is possibly the most beautiful hunting rifle on the market for less than $2k. It is graceful, sleek, and with the 4 or 5 inches of action removed it is carbine length with a 20" or 22" bbl. I think the Light Sporter or the International is pure small arms art.

The shotguns Ruger makes have been praised on 3 continents. I have rea numerous articles of them being received warmly in the UK, which has long been very picky about their scatterguns.



Just as an FYI, Ruger sells more guns than any other company in the US. If someone wants to buy stock in a gun manufacturer, Strum & Ruger would be an excellent bet.
 
WinterBorn said:
I have owned Model 700s, Model 70s, and Model 77s. The post '64 Model 70s weren't much to brag about. The model 700 was a fairly accurate rifle, but I have had something go wrong with most of them. I have never had a problem with any M77 rifle I have owned. They are well built, accurate, and nicely priced.

The only centerfire semi-auto pistol I want is a 1911 in .45ACP, so Ruger's models in that category don't hold any appeal for me.

The Mini-14 I owned was not a particularly accurate rifle. But it was a great plinking rifle and it would hold up to more abuse than any autoloader ought to.


Ruger's revolvers are world class. The transfer bar safety changed the way single actions were made, and allowed us to safely carry 6 rounds. The double action revolvers are tough, accurate, and strong enough to handle the most potent loads.

The .22 pistol (Mk-I, Mk-II, or Mk-III) are some of the best rimfire pistols on the market. The only ones that come close or pass them are usually twice the price at least.

But, at least in my mind, Ruger's biggest contribution to the world is in the 10/22 rifle. Its as accurate as any .22 under $1,000 and is simply the best .22 semi auto rifle on the market. No other auto loader is going to take as many rounds, work with as many different rounds, and require as little maintenance and cleaning as this little workhorse.

The Ruger No.1 is possibly the most beautiful hunting rifle on the market for less than $2k. It is graceful, sleek, and with the 4 or 5 inches of action removed it is carbine length with a 20" or 22" bbl. I think the Light Sporter or the International is pure small arms art.

The shotguns Ruger makes have been praised on 3 continents. I have rea numerous articles of them being received warmly in the UK, which has long been very picky about their scatterguns.



Just as an FYI, Ruger sells more guns than any other company in the US. If someone wants to buy stock in a gun manufacturer, Strum & Ruger would be an excellent bet.
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I feel ashamed for forgetting the #1. But Ruger also doesn't have military contracts that FNH has. And I've never seen a mini that could take the abuse that I give my AKs (naturally) or my FAL. As for the M77, it's nice, but I don't think it's a better rifle than the other two I listed. And for cheaper I can get a Stevens or a Mossberg. For the same price I can get a CZ, which beats it out of the water and then urinates on it.
 
CaptBillyTheKid said:
I feel ashamed for forgetting the #1. But Ruger also doesn't have military contracts that FNH has. And I've never seen a mini that could take the abuse that I give my AKs (naturally) or my FAL. As for the M77, it's nice, but I don't think it's a better rifle than the other two I listed. And for cheaper I can get a Stevens or a Mossberg. For the same price I can get a CZ, which beats it out of the water and then urinates on it.
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The No.1 is one of my all time fav rifles.

Ruger doesn't have military contracts, and if the plastic stocked rifle that shoots lots of rounds is your bag, then they are probably not your best bet.

But if you are a hunter, Ruger is one of the best out there. The resurgence of the popularity of big bore revolvers and cowboy action shooting has kept Ruger on top.

Remember, we recommended that he buy stock in Ruger, not that it was the only game in town.
 
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