Mar 15, 2019 · I've been shooting a 270 Win in M77 mkII configuration with a standard 22 inch sporter barrel, and a 25-06 M77 Hawkeye with the 24 inch magnum profile barrel. Both are primarily used for …

May 19, 2025 · One big plus in the 6.5 vs 270 arena is that the 6.5 has roughly 13 to 14 pounds of recoil energy vs the 270s having 17 to 20 pounds of recoil depending on the gun and round used. There is …

Dec 10, 2022 · I have been hunting with a Remington 700 in 270 Win for years and recently gave that rifle to my son. I figured I'd build a .270 Win now that Deer season is over, and in my search for …

Jan 28, 2012 · Long action vs. Short action Jump to Latest 14K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by moakes58 Feb 2, 2012 R

Aug 31, 2012 · I normally recommend a .243, 25-06, or a .270 for just deer hunting. I normally recommend a 25-06 or a .270 for just elk hunting. My personal go-to big game hunting rifle is a …

Dec 4, 2024 · As far as I know and is applying to the M77 Mark II: Long action: Any action based on a 30-06 cartridge is a long action, like the .270, 25-06, .280, etc. Basically all the ”full sized” cartridges. …

Oct 16, 2022 · Hello all, new here and wanted to share my findings and solutions to getting the AICS mag conversion kit to work on the Ruger American line of rifles...

Jul 17, 2020 · Yes the 25-06 is sweet low recoil long range deer getter for sure. I really like my 700cdl but was looking for a lightweight low recoil gun.....hence the American in 7mm-08

Mar 10, 2016 · I grew up on a M77 .25-06 heavy barrel tang safety built in the late sixties or early seventies. The rifle is bone stock with a straight power Leupold scope put on when my father bought …

Mar 20, 2016 · My LGS has an M77 Mark II in .30-06 that looks like it's in pretty nice condition . Price is reasonable, and has a Leupold scope on it. What do I need to know about the Mark II's? How do …