Rem 700 MR LSS v. Ruger M77 Sporter

elpistolero · May 29, 2005, 07:44 PM

I’m finally planning on moving from the varmit world to bigger game such as deer and elk. I want to purchase my rifle now so that I have plenty of time this summer to shot it and get comfortable.

I’ve narrowed down my choices to either the Ruger M77 MkII Sporter or the Remington 700 Mountain Rifle LSS in 30-06. While it looks like the Rem 700’s are a more popular rifle, I’m partial to Ruger. I still haven’t had the opportunity to shot (or even hold) any of the Ruger Sporter models.

I’m looking for opinions both general and specific. Thanks.

Mike Hull · May 30, 2005, 02:27 PM

Welcome to TFL! Enjoy!

As for your question, of the choices offered, and in a hunting rifle, I'd go with the Ruger.

For target, and varmint, accuracy of the Ruger seems to lag a bit behind the Remington.
I don't think you'd notice the difference on a hunting model though.

Whatever your choice, good luck to you.

Impact of Reason · May 30, 2005, 03:53 PM

never handled the ruger rifles, but you certainly cant go wrong with the remington 700.

Death from Afar · May 30, 2005, 04:00 PM

Much as I love Ruger Autos, I do not like their bolt actions. I find the quality control and accuracy is largely hit or miss ( yuk, yuk

) but you get more consitant results with the Remingtons.

By the way .30-06 is an awesome choice of caliber, it is one of the greatest there is.

Zekewolf · May 30, 2005, 04:48 PM

You'll get a much better, fully adjustable trigger with the Remington, and you'll probably find that the bolt's a lot smoother, also.

elpistolero · May 30, 2005, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the advice. I think I'm dropping the idea of getting the 700 mountain rifle and will get the 700 CDL. I plan to spend a lot of time at the range with it and think I'll be better off with the slightly thicker barrel.

Picher · May 31, 2005, 09:13 PM

You made the right choice, unless you plan to hike a long ways, then the Mountain Rifle gets the edge.

The CDL is a great rifle. I already have two 700s and don't need another, but that would be the rifle I'd choose if I were to buy one.

Hard to find fault in the .30-06 also, except if you were going to shoot a lot, since recoil is a bit much from the bench. I like my .270 with reduced 90 grain HP loads for target shooting, then use some very hot 130 grain Nosler BTs for deer. Funny thing is that they shoot to the same POI at 100 yards. Totally amazing.

Picher

esldude · May 31, 2005, 09:26 PM

Definitely the Remington was the good choice. In general Ruger just isn't as accurate imo.

No way to fault going with the 30-06.

But moving up from varmint calibers, you might be happier with a 7mm-8. This is a pretty efficient round, and will be more comfortable to shoot anyway. Is pretty popular around my parts with deer hunters. Don't know about elk, should be enough, but someone who knows could comment on that. But again, not wrong to go with 30-06.

TPAW · May 31, 2005, 09:34 PM

Both Ruger and Rem are fine rifles. I think your choice of 30-06 is very wise.
Have you considered a Savage? I've been hearing lots of good things about them in terms of accuracy and the new accu trigger which can be adjusted to you liking.
I've looked at a few, and although not fancy, they are a lot of gun for the money.
At least take a look before you buy anything else.
At Dick's they go for $ 335.00 with a mounted 3x9 scope in a synthetic stock.
Wood stocks I think are about $20.00 or so more.

May 29, 2005, 07:44 PM	#1
elpistolero Junior Member Join Date: June 25, 2004 Posts: 2	Rem 700 MR LSS v. Ruger M77 Sporter I’m finally planning on moving from the varmit world to bigger game such as deer and elk. I want to purchase my rifle now so that I have plenty of time this summer to shot it and get comfortable. I’ve narrowed down my choices to either the Ruger M77 MkII Sporter or the Remington 700 Mountain Rifle LSS in 30-06. While it looks like the Rem 700’s are a more popular rifle, I’m partial to Ruger. I still haven’t had the opportunity to shot (or even hold) any of the Ruger Sporter models. I’m looking for opinions both general and specific. Thanks.

May 30, 2005, 02:27 PM	#2
Mike Hull Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Cottonwood, AZ USA Posts: 76	Welcome to TFL! Enjoy! As for your question, of the choices offered, and in a hunting rifle, I'd go with the Ruger. For target, and varmint, accuracy of the Ruger seems to lag a bit behind the Remington. I don't think you'd notice the difference on a hunting model though. Whatever your choice, good luck to you. __________________ Mike

May 30, 2005, 03:53 PM	#3
Impact of Reason Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2005 Location: nacogdoches, texas Posts: 205	never handled the ruger rifles, but you certainly cant go wrong with the remington 700. __________________ Those who believe in gun control think that we don't need guns to protect us against an oppressive government, because the Constitution has internal safeguards, and the government should ban and seize all guns, therefore violating the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Amendments of that Constitution, thereby becoming an oppressive government.

May 30, 2005, 04:00 PM	#4
Death from Afar Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2004 Location: Living the dream in Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 1,602	Much as I love Ruger Autos, I do not like their bolt actions. I find the quality control and accuracy is largely hit or miss ( yuk, yuk ) but you get more consitant results with the Remingtons. By the way .30-06 is an awesome choice of caliber, it is one of the greatest there is. __________________ Currently...Sako TRG 22, Model 29 .44 Magnum, Beretta M9 9mm, Beretta Neos, Colt AR 15 x 2, VQ 17 M2, Anchutze .22 hornet, the ultimate 10/22, LOTS of M1 Carbines. "Beware of the Man with one gun...he probably isnt into guns enough to be safe with it".

May 30, 2005, 04:48 PM	#5
Zekewolf Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2005 Posts: 886	You'll get a much better, fully adjustable trigger with the Remington, and you'll probably find that the bolt's a lot smoother, also.

May 30, 2005, 06:57 PM	#6
elpistolero Junior Member Join Date: June 25, 2004 Posts: 2	Thanks for the advice. I think I'm dropping the idea of getting the 700 mountain rifle and will get the 700 CDL. I plan to spend a lot of time at the range with it and think I'll be better off with the slightly thicker barrel.

May 31, 2005, 09:13 PM	#7
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 2,312	You made the right choice, unless you plan to hike a long ways, then the Mountain Rifle gets the edge. The CDL is a great rifle. I already have two 700s and don't need another, but that would be the rifle I'd choose if I were to buy one. Hard to find fault in the .30-06 also, except if you were going to shoot a lot, since recoil is a bit much from the bench. I like my .270 with reduced 90 grain HP loads for target shooting, then use some very hot 130 grain Nosler BTs for deer. Funny thing is that they shoot to the same POI at 100 yards. Totally amazing. Picher

May 31, 2005, 09:26 PM	#8
esldude Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Posts: 437	Definitely the Remington was the good choice. In general Ruger just isn't as accurate imo. No way to fault going with the 30-06. But moving up from varmint calibers, you might be happier with a 7mm-8. This is a pretty efficient round, and will be more comfortable to shoot anyway. Is pretty popular around my parts with deer hunters. Don't know about elk, should be enough, but someone who knows could comment on that. But again, not wrong to go with 30-06.

May 31, 2005, 09:34 PM	#9
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,849	Both Ruger and Rem are fine rifles. I think your choice of 30-06 is very wise. Have you considered a Savage? I've been hearing lots of good things about them in terms of accuracy and the new accu trigger which can be adjusted to you liking. I've looked at a few, and although not fancy, they are a lot of gun for the money. At least take a look before you buy anything else. At Dick's they go for $ 335.00 with a mounted 3x9 scope in a synthetic stock. Wood stocks I think are about $20.00 or so more.