I have this same rifle in .308. After a little trigger work initially, it's killed more bucks than any other rifle I own. Ruger truly made the best stainless in these m77's... when all other rifles of mine rusted, this one begged for more abuse and bad weather. GLWS!
With all the new chamberings (flavors of the day)... the .308 doesn't get much love anymore. My fave cartridge, so versatile and shines in about any platform!
Yesterday afternoon before last light, my son shot a doe with his bow. Not the greatest shot, ended up being gut shot... we could tell by the arrow that it wasn't a very good hit and decided to back out and give her overnight. Found her first thing this morning but she stinks to high heaven...