I have to agree with Italiansxs. I have an older model Ruger 77 that I handload for, that groups sub MOA at 100 yds. I took the stock off years ago. Stripped it, slimmed it down some, and refinished it. Hunted it in some terribly inclement weather without it changing it's POI. It shot well before I modified it. IMO, I just improved it to more my liking.
It's definately not custom, but it's generally my "go to" gun, over my semi-custom rifles. Not much "wow" factor, but I'm serious about my elk and deer hunting, and know that this gun will get the job done.
Reality strikes here. I like custom made beautifly finished guns of all types particularly esquisite doubles. However from a practical perspective the mass produced hunting firearms from Winchester,Remington, Ruger etc. will get the job done day after day and not require your mortgaging your house to acquire one.
That's assuming you could still get a mortgage!
Lets hope these examples of Amerincan practicality will always be available so the common man can afford to hunt.
Jim
