I have owned a (1) Ruger M77 in the fast and flat 22-250 for about 20 years. During that time I think I have shot the red butt beauty maybe four outings. That being said, why was I compelled to buy another Ruger 22-250??? She is a beauty (2002) and a Ruger that's why. And a bonus was I met an exceptional ODT member for the first time.