MKII Stainless 30-06 range report...no pics yet

[reyn 61]

Well i shot my 30-06 for the first time and was pleasently suprised. I shot 8 3shot groups at 100yds with PMC 180sp and Federal blue box 150SP. This was the cheapest ammo 9.00 a box for each. Worst group was 2in c-c with the Fed. Groups were

3/4in c-c 180gr
2in    c-c 150gr
1.5    c-c 180 gr
5/8    c-c 180gr
1/2    c-c 150gr This one is covered with a penny.

3 out of 5 are sub MOA with the cheapest factory ammo i could find. Im very happy with this especially considering i was actually heisitating buying a Ruger based on accuracy claims. I also probably should have but didnt clean between shots. I shot all  back to back. The 1/2 c-c is the smallest group ive ever shot with a sporter centerfire. Its  3/4 inch even measured outside to outside. Only paid 479 out the door NIB.

[hunting1]

Mine will do 1/2" all day if I do my part. I bedded it and got a trigger job. My best load is 57.5grs H4350, Fed210 primers and 165gr HSPB.

[kudzu]

Ruger's do tend to get a bad rap on accuracy and triggers. Have several myself and all are shooters. Triggers are easilly cleaned up .  Did 5 of mine in about an hour and a half. My best shooter is my 270wsm SS/lam that will hole for hole at 100 with fac 140 accubonds by Fed. My worst (if that's what you want to call it) is my 308 blue/Wal. , at under an inch with Fed. 165 BTSP.
Fed ammo, I have found to be very accurate, even the cheeper stuff. I shoot the 117 hotcores in my 25-06 TC pro hunter. At 9/16'' groups at 100 for 15.00 a box. Can't go wrong. Also deadlly on WT.

Good luck and weclome to the wide world of RUGER, DM

[safetysheriff]

i'm glad you didn't let those poor accuracy claims keep you from one of 'todays' Rugers.    Ruger's been hammer-forging their own barrels for a while now; and they don't seem to have the slop in them that they used to (inconsistent diameters along the length of the bore.....).    i think they're some of the finest-made firearms that money can buy!

good shooting; good taste in firearms.

congratulations,

ss' 

[daddywpb]

I have two MK2's - a blued/walnut in 30/06 and a stainless/synthetic in .350 Remington Mag. Both of them have Nikon Buckmaster 4.5x12x40 scopes and both are great shooters. I have never had an accuracy issue with a Ruger firearm. The factory triggers are not the best, but are easily replaced. I put Rifle Basix triggers in both of mine. My next rifle will be a Ruger Target in 22-250. I have heard that the two stage target triggers are good. I'm hoping that I won't have to replace it.

[stanimals2]

I agree they get a bad rap, I love my stainless 06 and I have several other calibers as well.

[rickt300]

I am in the throes of either building a 35 Whelen or buying a Ruger stainless synthetic in 350 Remington magnum.  I hope the new stocks on them are much improved from the old canoe paddle style as I had one in 338 Winchester magnum and it kicked impressivly.

[kudzu]

rickt300, I believe you will like the "All Weather" stock and stainless setup.
Don't grab a hold of one unless u r serious about buyin. DM

[mikedb]

Glad to hear that.  I just bought one too but it has been to cold here to go to the range much.  I did go once to at least get it on paper after bore sighting it.  I have always had great luck with the many Ruger handguns I own.  This is my first Ruger centerfire rifle.

[daddywpb]

I am in the throes of either building a 35 Whelen or buying a Ruger stainless synthetic in 350 Remington magnum.

You won't be disappointed in the .350 Rem Mag. It's a kicker, but I added a Limbsaver pad and all is well.