I stumbled across a Ruger MkII in .25-06 with a Leupold 3x9 VXII for $400.00. Seems like a no brainer to me, but I did have a question about the rifle.
It seems to have a heavy barrel, not quite a bull bbl, but heavier than my 7mmag for example. Would this be their Varmit Model? Any pros or cons for this combo?

Weight would be the only concern.
I have a Mk II in 257 Roberts that is a good shooter. I did put a new trigger in it though.
At $400, I'd buy it.

Don

if its a MK2 then its a varmint, if it was a tang safety it would be a target.

I have a M77 MkII in 25-06. It shoots very well! I would buy it without reservation. I believe that Ruger uses the same barrel profile for the 25-06 as it does for the 300 WinMag, so it's a bit heavier than you would expect, but it's not a 'heavy barrel.' The 24" heavier profile barrel makes it a joy to shoot.

I have noticed ruger uses a heaver barrel for the 25,06 than the .270 or the Roberts or the 30,06.
I really don't know why, but I bet they shoot. That price is good for sure. Might want to put a timney trigger in er though...tj3006

25-06 is great. buy it. watch things fold and give up with the 90 grain sierra hp. bad news from sun up to sun down.

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Originally posted by 390ish:
25-06 is great. buy it. watch things fold and give up with the 90 grain sierra hp. bad news from sun up to sun down.

It's good to hear that the Sierra 90 gr HPBT works in the 25-06. It is THE bullet in my 250 Savage... Great accuracy.

Don

I can't get that darn 90 greain sierra to shoot in any of my 3 .257 rifles. I have a 4th on the way.
And I have a few of them left. I,ll try them in the .257 AI am am having built,
I think for a smaller black tails or antilope it should be a real good choice...tj3006

Ended up leaving the Ruger on the rack. Bought a 95+% Model 700BDL .25-06 from the same estate with Leupold II 3X9 for $375.00! Might go back for the Ruger.

Model 700BDL .25-06 95+% with Leupold II 3X9 for $375.00 AND A Ruger MkII in .25-06 with a Leupold 3x9 VXII for $400.00 ???

How the heck does this gun dealer stay in business. Both of those guns thusly equiped would have been priced at least $300 higher in Kansas.

Yes in Colorado those are $850 in any gunshop or pawnshop. Hell 03' sporters in real rough condition with no scopes are priced at $450 to 475 around here, just can't get a break.

Congratulations on your great buy, I'd go back and get the Ruger too!

25-06 is great. buy it. watch things fold and give up with the 90 grain sierra hp. bad news from sun up to sun down.

What powder does the best with the 90 gr?

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Originally posted by Westernmassman:
Ended up leaving the Ruger on the rack. Bought a 95+% Model 700BDL .25-06 from the same estate with Leupold II 3X9 for $375.00! Might go back for the Ruger.

Ya done good!!!
The action alone is worth $375.
I'd go back and get the Ruger too.
Then I'd sit back and try to figure out which one to do the AI job on, for a real long ranger..

Don