I had a 243 low wall, and thought about a 260 in past, but I believe Browning used a 10 twist, perhaps 9, but I want an 8 twist. Should have kept the 243 and rebarreled I guess!
Thinking about a custom #1, but may settle for a 7x57 or 270.....but cannot get excited about it. I'd be the first to buy a Ruger if they would come out in some new calibers. Their business model is .......stale.
What I liked about my Browning low wall, was the lightweight receiver, faster locktime, better trigger, unreal accuracy out of box, SMOOTH action........
well, nothing to not like......
BUT, I do like Ruger's fine. They could stand improvements in the trigger, locktime, and some shoot better than others, lucky for me most all shot very well......out of the box.
I know they look good and shoot good. What else do you want from a gun?
But IMHO technically and mechanically I think the Ruger #1 is better.
In what way?
I have Low Wall 243 & 260, Hi Wall 06, 7mm Rem and a Ruger #3 30/40 Krag. All shoot at least as well as I do. Really like the 30/40 Krag but the Low Walls carry better
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