Jeramie Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 After a suggestion by AJ and many answers to my .243 thread, I headed to a gunshow last weekend on a mission. I had enough money stashed back for a .243 and I wasnt leaving without one. Long story short, I left about 2-hours later with a Ruger M77, heavy barrel .243. I headed straight to bass pro and picked up a bipod and a Redhead 6x18x50 Scope. The rings are actually to short to function (I have another set ordered) but I had to mount the scope to play and for a pic. Ill mount the scope and sight it in this weekend! I cant wait! Im going to shoot some 100 and 200 yard groups. I picked up a box of Corelokt to see how they fair. This gun is really whats getting me into realoading! Its going to be a blast.... Anyway, here she is. Thanks for the advice AJ and gang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Looks sweet Jeramie. Congrats. Nothing like a new gun to show off. Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Cool!!! So when are we going coyote hunting on this land you have access to?? I got my first kill the other day with my new .223. A crow at ~150 yards. Sweet little gun. Just got done floating the barrel, anxious to see if there's a change in accuracy. What bipod did you end up with? I need to pick one up, but can't decide if a Harris is worth the extra change.... Looks good!! We need to go shooting sometime for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Very Sharp looking weapon..... CONGRATS on the new addition to the family, she should preform like a dream..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Congrats Buddy! Too bad its a Woogah. LOL! I am just kidding, nice gun. Hope its a good shooter for you. Let us know how it performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted February 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) I kick myself now but I passed up a Tikka .223 right off. The guy wanted just a little to much (or so I thought). I wanted to see what else was at the gun show. I should have went back to his table. I bet he still had it. However, that being said, im happy with this critter! Ill get some pics up of the groups after I head to the range. btw Ryan, we will get together pretty soon. I need to get a few calls and get this puppy sighted in. As soon as we plan our first outing ill let you know and you can head out with us..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Nice lookin rig. I have a M77 V in .308 that looks exactly like that. You might want to look into a Timney trigger to replace the stock Ruger parts. Once I replaced my trigger in mine the gun was much more fun to shoot. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Very nice! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted February 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) [ QUOTE ] You might want to look into a Timney trigger to replace the stock Ruger parts. Once I replaced my trigger in mine the gun was much more fun to shoot. hangunnr [/ QUOTE ] Man thats an awesome tip! I grew up on a ranch hunting with the same old guns (not that there is anything wrong with that). I have been shooting either a 30-06, 30-30, .22lr, or various shotguns all of my life. This is a "Custom" gun to me. I was going to start a thread later to see what I can do to/ for the gun! I have even been looking at different stocks even though this one is in mint condition! I will definately look into the trigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) very nice. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oo_buck Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Nice rifle, I'd be scarred I'd scratch it ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Nice looking rifle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Very nice, Congrats It should be a real shooter !! too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Looking good Jeramie, good luck with it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho_ Elk_ Huntr Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) And a tang safety Ruger to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Re: My new baby! (pic) Nice looking rifle Jeramie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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