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DMZX · October 29, 2013, 07:38 PM

I was looking for a deer rifle this summer. I wanted a 30-06 with a wood stock.

I was watching the classified ads for a couple of weeks and settled on a Ruger M77 that was mfg. in 1977. For being over 30 years old, it was in great shape and come with a vintage Leupold 3-9x scope. Nicely stocked, it is a very nice rifle.

Got it for half the price of a NIB Ruger M77 Hawkeye.

So, I would suggest you might find a very nice older rifle that meets or exceeds your needs in the used market.

October 29, 2013, 07:38 PM	#4
DMZX Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2007 Location: E. Oregon Posts: 563	I was looking for a deer rifle this summer. I wanted a 30-06 with a wood stock. I was watching the classified ads for a couple of weeks and settled on a Ruger M77 that was mfg. in 1977. For being over 30 years old, it was in great shape and come with a vintage Leupold 3-9x scope. Nicely stocked, it is a very nice rifle. Got it for half the price of a NIB Ruger M77 Hawkeye. So, I would suggest you might find a very nice older rifle that meets or exceeds your needs in the used market.