44fred, I have been out of guns for a while but here is my thinking. Since your Ruger is so accurate, keep it in a padded case and IF you got go leave you have an accurate game getter. ONE shot is a lot harder to hone on than two or three if you are in a survival situation.

I've never had a nylon 66 but have heard some folks say they are kind of fragile.

Summo, who is VERY gun savvy has recommended a Marlin Papoose. It's a take down semi auto that he says is a nice little rifle.