I'm thinking about getting a stainless .30-06 for inclimate weather. Which would be a better choice in stainless? Rem. 700, Win M70 Classic or Ruger M77 II? (I would prefer a 24" barrel, if possible.)

Thanks,
Dave

They're all good rifles so whichever one "feels" best to you would be my advice. If I were on a budget, I'd opt for the Ruger.

[ 12-08-2003, 02:21: Message edited by: Nebraska ]

I would opt for a Model 70 Classic with open sights for the perfect combination of good looks, reliability, and cost.

I'll second the Winchester Classic Stainless recommendation... I saw a used one with a 3x9 Matte Leupold on it for 500. I was tempted but I have the .308 model.

You can keep the factory stock for beating on or swap it out for a Rimrock or the like. 22 or 24 for hunting with .30-06 makes little difference...

The Model 70 Classic SS is available with sights? I didn't see it on the Win web site.

Dave

Oops. I saw an article a while back that featured the Classic Stainless .375. I believe it was an article by Clair Reese. I guess I just got my wires crossed and assumed it was available in '06. Sorry! Wyo

[ 12-08-2003, 18:11: Message edited by: Wyocowboyshooter ]

NOT the Ruger.........I've had great luck with the Rem 700 in a 24" barrel.

Dave_T,
I would go with the M/70. I believe it is still the only one that is completely stainless steel. (Pins, screws, springs, everything)
Headache

The ruger stainless glows in the dark. Other than that its a nice rifle.

Well, I ordered a Ruger M77 Stainless, with a laminated wood stock (black laminate). I actually looked at THREE Win M70s in stainless. What a treat. ALL THREE had rust on them. RUST. And the floorplates looked like they had been milled by a high school shop class. Disappointing.

So, I'll just live with the Ruger.

By the way, do those laminated stocks swell and warp?

Thanks for all the help,
Dave