Old Frat with nothing better to do

[Gunner46]

When I bought my Ruger77, it was because I had decided I "Needed" a 7/08.

It's a limited edition, blued barrel, synthetic stock. Nice little whitetail/ blk bear/ hog rifle for my Eastern jaunts.

Got nothing else better to waste my money and time on, so why not trick it out a smigg.

But right now it's just kinda Blahh.

Here's what I'm thinking

New Paint job, something camo-ish, but stands out & sez Wow.
Trigger job, just a tune, not a replacement.
Cutting it down to 20" for a brake, or leaving at 22" for a port
Glass bed the receiver, and free float the barrel.

I want it to express a statement. " Been there, Shot that, Rock & Roll".

Let's see some professional input and stupid suggestions.

 

[Dinkshooter]

Why would you brake a womans cal.?

 

[ismith]

Why would you brake a womans cal.?

My question as well. You going to paint the rifle pink to match the brake? Id also suggest some hello kitty stickers.

 

[sweetnectar]

I third the question of the break but like the other ideas.

 

[chuckyd313]

LOL hello kitty

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

Don't knock little girl stickers on a rifle . The guy we took this off of put up quite a fight:hump:.

 

[kansasdad]

Minnesotahunter: quite a different "trophy" pick from those generally shown on HuntTalk. Glad you guys won that one!

 

[noharleyyet]

I want it to express a statement. " Been there, Shot that, Rock & Roll".

Save your money & stick a jolly roger decal on it.

 

[belly-deep]

A) You can get an adjustable replacement trigger for about the price most smiths will charge for a Ruger tune...I know because I own a few Rugers and have done both. Something to consider. The replacement triggers are darn good. When smiths mess with the factory triggers, they usually have to leave a lot of travel in them.

B) A brake on a 7mm-08? Go ahead and wax your mangina while you're at it.

C) I don't think I'd mess around with glass bedding a Ruger factory stock. Just not worth it. If the rifle shoots good, leave it as it is. If the rifle shoots bad, buy something like a McMillan or a Bansner and start from there. But messing with factory stocks is throwing money into the garbage.

 

[Gunner46]

To the first 3 responders. I'd like to offer a single finger salute for your compassionate responses.

My right shoulder was broken in 3 places, my cranium split bow to stern, and my ankle wrenched in directions it was not meant to be.

I can't take a .338 Mag recoil, like I did back when I was 30. Nor a 30/06's recoil.

Thank you for your input and for being so understanding !

Would y'all care to make some more comments on our other Vets posts, and degrade their requirements?

 

[Dinkshooter]

Let's see some professional input and stupid suggestions.

Relax, no one knew your personal medical history at the initial post and you did ask for stupid suggestions

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