Lots of good thoughts there onehorse. I have never owned a Ruger rifle so I can't knock them, however, with a fairly good arsenal myself, I would hands down go with a Remington model 700 in 280 cal. Very accurate, not real hard on the pocket book, and a proven rifle action for many years, and enough bullet to do the job very well, and fairly nice looking to boot, in walnut of course. You could substitute a 270, 30-06 if you like. Now if your interested in a Weatherby 270 wm Mark V I have three and am considering selling one. The 270 wm is an awsome bullet. I know I ran a bit here sorry and should list it in the clasifieds. I'm sure some nasty moderator will correct the post.
