Is a Ruger M77 a good gun?

Is a Ruger M77 a good gun?

The M77 is certainly better engineered and that is reflected in the price, and it is without doubt a thoroughly reliable and capable all-round stalking rifle, but if I were to choose between the two, I think I’d probably prefer the cheaper and more modern American which, in my hands, actually felt and shot a little …

Does Ruger still make 77 22?

Ruger recently sent an email out with the announcement that they were temporarily discontinuing the 77 Series of bolt-action rifles.

How many rounds does a Ruger M77 hold?

The Ruger M77 is a bolt-action rifle produced by Sturm, Ruger & Company. It was designed by Jim Sullivan during his three years with Ruger. The rifle features a traditional Mauser-style two-lugged bolt with a claw extractor….

Ruger M77
Barrels Various
Action Bolt action
Feed system 3-5 round integral box magazine

What calibers does the Ruger M77 come in?

Calibre sizes offered include the . 223 Remington, . 243 Winchester and . 308 Winchester cartridges while the most common rifling ratio is 1:9in.

When did Ruger change safety on M77?

While there had been minor changes along the way, including a milled scope mount and more accurate Ruger produced barrels, the M77 remained relatively unchanged until 1991 with the introduction of the Mark II. This model was almost entirely retooled and included a redesigned safety, trigger, and bolt.

What is Ruger M77 tang safety?

Ruger – M77® Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice. Ruger has learned that the trigger overtravel adjustment set screw in a few of its M77® bolt action rifles manufactured between 1968 and 1991 may not be securely tightened and may move too readily.

Does Ruger make a 22 Hornet?

Detachable rotary magazine features a unique rotor to separate cartridges and provide reliable feeding….Now Available with threaded barrels.

Model: 7225
Caliber: 22 Hornet
Capacity: 6
Barrel Length: 20″
Thread Pattern: 1/2″-28

Is 22 Hornet same as 22lr?

The . 22 Hornet is a much faster, higher energy round, which has almost twice the recommended shooting distance in varmint hunting, and the . 22 Hornet does not drop as fast as the . 22 long rifle.

When did they stop making Ruger M77?

1991
While there had been minor changes along the way, including a milled scope mount and more accurate Ruger produced barrels, the M77 remained relatively unchanged until 1991 with the introduction of the Mark II.

Does Ruger make a 17 Hornet?

Major physical differences are carbon or stainless steel metalwork, barrel weight/length and walnut or laminate furniture. The generic 77/22 chassis offers 17 Mach 2, 22 Long Rifle, 22 Magnum (WMR), 17HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire), 22 Hornet, 357 and 44 Magnum and now the new 17 Hornet.

Does Ruger still make the mark 2?

The MK II was removed from production in 2004, when it was replaced by the MK III. All Ruger rimfire pistols are chambered in . 22 Long Rifle only….MK II.

Ruger MK II
Ruger Mark II Target
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin United States
Production history

What happened to the Ruger M77?