I used to think everyone but me hated the boat-paddle Ruger. The M77 Mark II all-weather bolt-action with “Zytel” stock supposedly wasn’t accurate, kicked too hard, and looked tacky.

In keeping with one of Bill Ruger’s founding principles, the M77, first and foremost ... the highly regarded FTW Ranch/Sportsman’s All-Weather, All-Terrain Marksmanship school.

But not too long ago, Ruger released an all-weather configuration M77 Mark II bolt-action rifle in .44 Mag. With the success of this rifle, the company has expanded the line to include a model ...