I got a Ruger 77/44 a while back as a replacement for a Ruger .44 Carbine.
In stainless/synthetic it is really easy to pack around in the brush on the "wet side" of the Pacific Northwest, and it doesn't require as much care as the blued/walnut carbine did.
Eastern Washington? No...ranges are too great.
But I think it will work fine for close work.
It probably
is a toy, compared to a real rifle. But for up to 100 yds I understand 240gr JSP's at 1800 fps are adequate.
Now all I need to do is shoot a deer with it to prove the concept...
