I have a new Ruger M77 in 300 win mag. The length of pull seems to be a bit long because I have to streach my head uncomfortably forward in order to get a good sight through the scope. Does anyone have a good method to determine proper length of pull and how best to cut the stock shorter?
Thanks for your help.

Walt: Older Ruger rifles (with the "boat paddle stock") could not be shortened by much. I assume your .300 has one of the new stocks, so you may want to ask Ruger what you can do. My M77 MK-II has a long length of pull, but I was glad I didn't shorten the stock in any way, because the scope can hit you on the eyebrow when the rifle recoils. Mine is a .338WM.

You may want to mount the scope and shoot the rifle a few times, then decide what to do. Also, you may want to try a scope that has long eye relief. Mine has a Leupold Vary-X III.

[This message has been edited by Ray, Alaska (edited 03-10-2002).]

Thanks for the advice