Got any info on the Ruger M77's?

[DeerFearMe]

Im in the hunt for a new deer rifle, I already have the best there is a Rem M700 30-06 but Im looking for something different, Ive been looking at the Ruger M77 in a 300 mag. or a 7mm mag. left handed bolt with the laminated stock with the stainless barrel etc. But Id like to have your alls thoughts on these rifles an any info that you have on them would be greatly appreciated.

thanks, DeerFearMe

[jcuts]

Stick with the Remington. Great rifle and the 30-06 will do everything you need. You may want to consider upgrading the optics, bases and rings on the current rifle (if you haven't already). I have learned the hard way not to go cheap on the scope. Check out the Leupold, Kahles, Zeiss very high quality optics.

For me, I have never had much luck with Ruger rifles. I couldn't get them to group. I was not happy with 2-21/2 inches at 100 yards, even thoough that is sufficent for deer.

Good luck,

[DeerFearMe]

Thanks for the info jcuts.

Im not a Hunter, Im Wildlife Population Control Specialist.lol

[D.W.P.]

I just got a M-77 / 308. I topted it with a Nikon Monarch 3x9. Very Sweet..........I'am not having any problems grouping it at a 100 yards.

[RDL270]

Shot a ruger m77 for years topped with Leupold scope. No problem grouping once I found the shells it liked, it was particular about what I fed through it.

[gunsnroses1987]

i got a M77 mark II 270 and topped with Leupold vari-x III 6.5x20 and the guns shoots excellent just bout it last month and shot 6 boxes of shells and shoots great

[schuyler olt]

I have a 25-06 M77 with a 26" bull barrel and a trigger job. I also have a 700 (30-06), a 70 Supergrade (.338) and a regular 70 (300WSM). I like them all, but that Ruger is by far the most accurate. I really like the 25-06 caliber. It's hugely underrated and overlooked as a deer gun, especially for kids and women. For them, it would be my first choice. It's tough to beat the versatility of the 30-06, though. Frankly, I like all the calibers of the bolt actions I have.

[moosehead rollins]

You have to watch the older MK2 w/the synthetic stock...It will kick your a$$...My .338 holds a 1" group at 200yds W/Federal premium ammo. Fit and finish are great too.

[AlaskaMauserFan]

Met a guy at the range that was so fond of his Stainless/Synthetic 300 Mag Ruger bolt-action, he sold his other rifles, and used the cash for some fly-in hunting trips. He was getting tight groups, it was reliable and tough, built to last. I'd consider one myself if I was looking to buy another rifle. We let each other pop off a few rounds thru each other's rifles, man talk about kick, a 338 is even more...wow. I'd be wanting a muzzle brake!

[pwillis4]

I have a ss/syn in a .270 cal. I love this gun. I shoots great. I bought my wife a m77 compact with the ss/lam in a .243 cal. Man it is a sweet gun. She loves shooting it.

[snareman]

I have a M77 .270 that I hunted with for years and then got like many other hunters and thought the bigger the better. Wrong. I bought a Rem. 700 in a 7mm ultra mag, killed mule deer and bear and am now ready to go back to the M77. The 77 is a sweet gun, you can't go wrong. Happy hunting.[:)]

[Nitro375]

Well I have something too say soo bare with me and I'l keep it SHAP [short,as,poss.] I currently have two old model M-77's the first a 338 Win. the second a 30-06,the 06 belonged to my father and is the "round top" version that takes Rem. 700 bases. He bought it with it's twin in 7 MM Rem.Mag. from the White Elephant in Spokane in the early seventies. About 15 years ago he gave it too me as a x-mas present, he had loaned it too me in the summer and when I called him during the holidays and thanked him for the use of his ought-six he said..."hell buddy....I'm poor this year....merry x-mas".

Its had a happy home ever since, now I must tell you I own several rifles,[and have owned several M-77..old style not MKII's....nothing wrong with those though] including three of the vaunted Pre-64 Win. Mod 70 in 30-06,300H&H and a 375H&H........when I go hunting I may take my 338 M-77....but regardless of what I take....{some of you can identifie....huum honey which one should I take?] I always....repeat...always take my dads ol M-77 30-06. It always shoots to the same POI year after year and is the most reliable feeding rifle I have ever handled next to my pre-war Mauser.

Thats right I said it. My old model...push feed M-77 has never balked ...not even once...upside down....sideways or catawampus......my 375 is particular about what you feed it [huum think about that while hunting lions...choose your ammo wisely young man lest you live to be an old one] Of course I know I will get flamed for saying that,,,,the 375 is perfect with proper ammo, but when I am....underline the word....HUNTING.....my M-77...one or both go along. They are good solid depenable rifles and mine are both more accurate than I can shoot from a field position, and I am a competive shooter to boot soo I know what its like. Bottom line....shoot the rifle [or handgun] you are most comfortable with and don't worry about the name....let the other guy worry while your packing out your kill.

Nitro out

[steelslinger]

I own 2 Ruger M77's, a compact .243 and a .220 swift, both are very accurate. 1" groups of 5 shots with the .243 @ 100 yards. 1" groups of 5 shots @ 200 yards with the .220. They may be capable of tighter groups, but thats the best "I" can get from the bench. In comparison, my Rem 700 adl in .308 I get 1" groups at 200. Although not the best optics on the market I have redfield 3x9x40's on all 3 and steel rings. Don't buy cheap aluminum rings, this is not an area for comprimise. Newer Rugers come with there own steel rings.

shoot em in the lips

[Hoosier5]

I have three Ruger M-77's which I have used for Deer Hunting in Kentucky. My Ruger-77's are chambered for: .270 Win., 7.62 X 39 m/m, and I also have a M-77/44 in .44 Magnum. I have taken several Deer with each rifle and consider the Ruger brand a very fine & accurate rifle, and I've always had great luck with them all.

David

[JPARKER]

I have a MK-77 stainless laminated lefthanded 30-06. This is my thierd season with it. Shoots great up until today. Just got back from the range and on my forth shot split the back of the stock. now
wondering what to do I leave in three weeks for an elk hunt.

[Hoosier5]

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<br />I have a MK-77 stainless laminated lefthanded 30-06. This is my thierd season with it. Shoots great up until today. Just got back from the range and on my forth shot split the back of the stock. now
wondering what to do I leave in three weeks for an elk hunt.
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Here's a couple of websites that might be able to help you: www.midwayusa.com or www.brownells.com GOOD LUCK!

David

[JPARKER]

thanks for the info Hoosier5. I called Ruger this morning and they are sending me a new stock.

[Hoosier5]

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<br />thanks for the info Hoosier5. I called Ruger this morning and they are sending me a new stock.
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Very Glad to hear that bit of news! HAVE A GOOD ELK HUNT![:D]

David