.204 ruger.. varmint rifle what brand?

[Jack V]

Ok then a rigid stock , some weather resistance and a removable bi--pod is on the cards . I would go for something with a standard shape laminated stock and stainless .
Either a Tikka T3 Laminated stainless or a Howa laminated stainless as the stock shape is also ok for spotlighting and stalking . The x -bolt's varmint laminated stock is too radical and will restrict uses dramatically but the Eclipse Varmint looks good except don't bang the thumbhole stock around as they do tend to crack at the top . Don't sacrifice a rigid laminated stock for a heavy barrel . A heavy barrel in a weak plastic stock is little advantage .
Salo 85 laminated stainless would be good also. Go heavy barrel if she likes it as long as it comes with a standard laminated stock shape , stainless and 204R chambering off course . Don't let her worry about one being a tad heavier than the other , off the bi-pod and out the window it will not feel much different but extra weight on the bi-pod helps accuracy . I don't see a pressing need to go heavy barrel in a 204R really .
Bi-pod should be an Atlas with a Quick Detachable 1913 Picatinny rail mount . Just buy a short section of Picatinny rail from ebay ( also called a 1913 rail ) and screw it under the forend well forward so it don't get in the way resting the forend on a sand bag , BR rest or window rest but it must be nice and straight inline with the barrel . http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Atlas-Bipod- ... 20f28ec9f2
If an atlas is too expensive then go a Harris BRMS with pod lock and buy an American defence adapter for the 1913 rail or just connect it to the sling stud .
It is still removable but not as rigid .

[Warrigul]

Ok then a rigid stock , some weather resistance and a removable bi--pod is on the cards . I would go for something with a standard shape laminated stock and stainless .
Don't sacrifice a rigid laminated stock for a heavy barrel . A heavy barrel in a weak plastic stock is little advantage .

There are no accuracy issues with the Tikka plastic stock, this is generally something put out by people who haven't used them. I shot some very impressive scores with two of mine and even the T3 Lite in .243 I still have is of a high standard.

I have no problems with my Howa in its original stock either, but to be honest haven't shot that past 600.

[Jack V]

Ok then a rigid stock , some weather resistance and a removable bi--pod is on the cards . I would go for something with a standard shape laminated stock and stainless .
Don't sacrifice a rigid laminated stock for a heavy barrel . A heavy barrel in a weak plastic stock is little advantage .

There are no accuracy issues with the Tikka plastic stock, this is generally something put out by people who haven't used them. I shot some very impressive scores with two of mine and even the T3 Lite in .243 I still have is of a high standard.

I have no problems with my Howa in its original stock either, but to be honest haven't shot that past 600.

You are imagining things mate it's not a comment directed at a Tikka or any other particular brand . It's about heavy barrels in weak stocks as compared to just having a lighter barrel in that stock , Any weak plastic stock in general not a particular plastic stock .

[Warrigul]

Ok then a rigid stock , some weather resistance and a removable bi--pod is on the cards . I would go for something with a standard shape laminated stock and stainless .
Don't sacrifice a rigid laminated stock for a heavy barrel . A heavy barrel in a weak plastic stock is little advantage .

There are no accuracy issues with the Tikka plastic stock, this is generally something put out by people who haven't used them. I shot some very impressive scores with two of mine and even the T3 Lite in .243 I still have is of a high standard.

I have no problems with my Howa in its original stock either, but to be honest haven't shot that past 600.

You are imagining things mate it's not a comment directed at a Tikka or any other particular brand . It's about heavy barrels in weak stocks as compared to just having a lighter barrel in that stock , Any weak plastic stock in general not a particular plastic stock .

I think it to be an incorrect statement and horribly misleading to anyone considering buying a varmint rifle, have you owned a varmint or a super varmint? It is not as if I don't own other rifles to compare them to at distance.

Honestly a .204 is not going to be much of a strain even for a cheap remington stock, a synthetic tikka varmint would be an excellent rifle for 99% of shooters..

And just of late I have seen quite a few laminated stocks with issues, one that split in the wrist(and wouldn't I be pissed at that if I had spent $800) and another than has cracked down a laminate..

[Lorgar]

so far looking at ruger m77 varmint the xbolt and perhaps the Cz or maybe a tikka.

My 2c.

I have a M77 and a Tikka Fluted Hunter in the Forest stock.

I like a lot about the Ruger, but for what it's worth I'd go a Tikka again if I bought another rifle.

Just shoots better than the Ruger. Bit lighter too which is a plus.