Re: Ruger M77 Hawkeye Tactical Rifle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GunGuru727</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was under the the impression that the Hogue stocks are pillar bedded and have an option of a aluminum bedding block?
I am also going to say that it is not free floated because it is not advertised on there website. The only reason why I say that is because they say everything BUT that.
Don't take my word for it though.</div></div>
GunGuru:
You are correct about the Hogue stocks, they are typically pillar bedded with the aluminum block option. That being said, I also know that when a company like Hogue does a proprietary stock for a major gun manufacturer like Ruger; changes to the SOP could occur - that is why I wanted to confirm with Ruger. Silly me, I thought that the manufacturer would know how they build their rifles.
That is what really bothered me about this situation - the total lack of information available to me (a prospective consumer). From website, to retailers, to Ruger itself; no one had the ability to answer many of the questions that I thought were basic to someone considering the purchase of this weapon.
Another item - I posted the orignal question on this forum and two others. All have very experienced members. I can count on one hand the total number of replies I've received. This tells me that Ruger is simply not very popular amoung hunters/shooters that value extreme accuracy and down range performance. If I had asked the same question about a particular model of Remington or Sako or Savage; I would have been buried in replies and comments.
It is somewhat sad for me to accept that an old established company like Ruger can become complacent. I've always thought well of their guns. Oh well, time to look else where.
Thanks.