buy new or repurpose old

[duckmanep]

Wanting a compact bolt action 223 for my son.

Option # 1. I have a Ruger M77 MKII with a synthetic stock. So buy a wood stock and chop it down to a shorter LOP and send the barrel off to get chopped & threaded or
Option #2. Buy a new gun for him.

I am leaning #1 since it is a gun I used as a kid and killed tons of critters with... but it has a 1:12 twist I'm thinking and may not handle the 62gr bullets I have been using lately? It was not my first rifle so no real sentimental value and I am not against the idea of selling it to fund option #2

Obviously both have advantages, but when you are in a similar spot which do you prefer and why?

[pure lefty]

I’d go with #1, check out Boyd’s stocks, you can order them cut to your lip and he can pu Camo color. I put one in a 788 and bullet impact did not change.


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[texaspyro21]

First thing I’d do is try shooting the 62 gr bullets in the current rifle. That could make the decision for you.

[Dhbwa]

First thing I’d do is try shooting the 62 gr bullets in the current rifle. That could make the decision for you.

Good advice!

I also would not hack up the rifle if you have used it as a kid. Someday you will regret it.
Don’t ask how I know......

[Pstraw]

Good advice!

I also would not hack up the rifle if you have used it as a kid. Someday you will regret it.
Don’t ask how I know......

I f he can't handle the present rifle, look for something fairly inexpensive until he can. He will be a bigger boy longer than a small youth.

[texaspyro21]

Also, keep in mind you are probably looking at $150+ to thread the ruger plus another $200 for the stock. Might be better off just buying a Thompson Compass that comes factory threaded and cutting down the cheap synthetic stock. It’s about the same price, especially with the T/C rebate.

[TacticalCowboy]

Also, keep in mind you are probably looking at $150+ to thread the ruger plus another $200 for the stock. Might be better off just buying a Thompson Compass that comes factory threaded and cutting down the cheap synthetic stock. It’s about the same price, especially with the T/C rebate.

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[muddydog]

Don't touch the 77. He'll grow into it sooner than you think. Go buy a cheap gun to fit to him. You can cut a synthetic stock to fit and put a slip on pad.