But in order to get one I would have to sell my limited run ruger hawkeye all weather in a 260 rem. Do you think anyone would want it, or should just keep it and bag the 700 idea. The 700s fit me like a glove and I love the idea of a 24" pipe. thanks
Both are fine rifles. For the cognoscenti, the Hawkeye should sell quickly. I would think that finding a Model 700 in .260 could be a challenge at the present time.
Guy makes an excellent point. Your Ruger would tend to shoot bug-holes should a new barrel be screwed on. However, my Ruger Hawkeye (26 inch barrel) doesn't do badly as is from the factory.
Ruger makes a rifle right now, called the Predator in 6.5CM that has been on my skylight. Very slick rifle, 1-8 twist, 2 stage match trigger, heavier sporter barrel, laminated stock..