Big-bore bolt rifles earn their keep in places where a bear or a moose might change your plans. This Ruger M77 Alaskan Bush is new and chambered in 9.3x62mm Mauser, a European cartridge with a long record on large game. The finish is stainless steel with a silver tone, which stands up to rain and salt air.

The M77 is Ruger's long-running Mauser-style bolt action with controlled-round feed, a feature hunters value on dangerous game because the extractor holds the case from the magazine to the chamber. Photos tell most of the story on a rifle like this, so look closely at the wood, the bluing and the markings before you decide.

The 9.3x62 pushes heavy, wide bullets at moderate speed, which means deep penetration on elk and moose. Recoil is real, but it is a push more than a snap, and a good recoil pad helps.

For hunters who want a rifle for a rugged trip, a stainless bolt gun in a classic calibre is hard to beat. Choose your optic and sling to suit the hunt.

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