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Ruger question

Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
edited August 2013 in Ask the Experts
I have a newer ruger 10/22 semi auto, probably 95 or 96 year when i got it but all the sudden it doesnt' like to fire, i put in a new firing pin to no luck but kinda of iffy about sending it back and have had problems with the quailty of all my local gunsmiths so not sure what to do

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  • Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
    edited November -1
    have someone that wants to trade a ruger mod 77? in 220 swift with a simmons 6.5x12 scope for my $250 saddle - got both saddles & guns so i'm looking at dollar value ( hunting seasons here ) need advice since i don't hunt anymore but i love a good trade!!!!!!!!!!

    rick
  • Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
    edited November -1
    I have a Ruger .22 semi auto, serial #13-11xxx. Could anybody give me a idea of when it was made and is it a Mk1 or what? Thanks in advance


    Better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool!!
  • Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
    edited November -1
    I live in north Florida (Tallahassee) you know where there is no such thing as a fair price on anything, doesn't matter what you buy here you get the shaft. Enough with my rant lol..

    Here is the question I am considering buying a Ruger I believe it's a P89, it's used and they are asking $299.00 I think this price is a bit steap since it has noticable ware ie: scratches ect., definity not one to go in a show case and it seems the going rate new or close to new is about $340.00

    I just was thinking a Ruger like this, that has noticable ware would only be worth around $200-$225

    I just want to get a few opinions I mean I am sure everyone knows how pricey pawn shops can be and all. I am just looking for a used low priced firearm since I do have a CCW, but I don't want to get ripped off in the process.
  • Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
    edited November -1
    For those who own and shoot Ruger rifles which would you prefer for accuracy and reliability. Would it be the Mark II or the Hawkeye? I am looking at a 25/06.
    Thanks
  • Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
    edited November -1
    Does anyone know if Ruger ever offered the .480 Redhawk with a 5.5" barrel? I am sure I saw it listed in a book (Gun Digest, Shooters Bible, or the like) some time back, but have never seen one. Can someone shed some light?
    Thanks, Chairmaker.
  • Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
    edited November -1
    Can somebody tell me the difference between the Ruger 77 "Liberty Model" and the Ruger 77 "200th Anniversary". Also what would each one be worth, assuming they had not been fired, but had no box or papers with it?
  • Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
    edited November -1
    Did some of the last Ruger M77 MkII's come with the new LC6 trigger that they are putting in the "Hawkeyes"? I recently purchased a M77 MKII and the trigger on it is much better then any of the Ruger's I have owned or fired in the past. Thanks,

    Jon
  • 62fuelie62fuelie Member Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I really like my 1B single shot
  • chiefrchiefr Member Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have owned several Mark IIs and still have a Hawkeye 25-06. The Mark IIs are very reliable. I have never had any problems with any that could not be attributed to ammo. I have seen may share at matches, that should tell you something.
    My Hawkeye is a tack driver. I obtain best accuracy with 100gr Sierra bullets and RL 22.
  • gunnut505gunnut505 Member Posts: 10,290
    edited November -1
    I had a M77MKII in 300Win Mag that would outshoot a friends' Remmy M24 9 out of 10 shots; he bought it.
    Never shot the Hawkeye, but in 25-06, it should do very well.
  • spiritsspirits Member Posts: 363 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've always used the older Ruger MkII stainless all weather rifles with the scalloped stocks with the sling loops for hunting. They were reasonably accurate but a trigger job and free floating the barrel always improved their accuracy. They never failed me even after they took on a few baths, slips in the mud, sand storms, and blizzards; and their three position safety is a great secure design.
  • hadjiihadjii Member Posts: 976 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Years ago I had a Ruger "Liberty" model 77 in 257 Roberts. That was probably about the dozenth 77 I had owned and the prettiest piece of crap of a rifle I had ever owned. The accuracy was appalling, and I had tried using Barnes moly coated 115 grainers, and the bullets were literally hitting the target sideways at 100 yards. Should've just rebarreled the rifle, but I was so sick of it, I just sold it, and swore off Rugers forever. Well forever lasted about 3 or 4 years. I kept seeing adds touting the new "hawkeye" as being the most accurate ruger ever. I finally got sick of the adds and bought one in 257 Roberts. Using some old ammo I hadloaded years before for the 77 I described above, I shot the first 3 rounds out of the new rifle into 1 inch. I thought, No Way this can be, so I shot 3 more with the same result. I was trully surprised and amazed. So I thought well if it will shoot this good out of the box, let's see just how good I can get this thing to shoot. I had the barrel recrowned and the trigger replaced with a Timney. When I got it back from the gunsmith, I floated the barrel, pillar bedded the stock and finally glass bedded the action. With the factory barrel, I have shot many 3/8" groups with Sierra Blitzkings, and many, many 1/2--3/4" groups using a variety of good hunting bullets. I now have 3 more Ruger 77 Hawkeyes. A 264 Win Mag, a 300 RCM, and also a 375 Ruger. All have had the same treatment as the 257 Roberts, and the 264 and 300 RCM have shot many 3/4" groups with the 264 shooting my smallest group ever with Hornady A-Max's. Almost too small of a group to measure. Not quite a 1 hole group, but close. That rifle is now waiting for a Mcmillan varmint style stock to be delivered, which should be in November. The 375 Ruger shoots 225 gr. Hornady Interloks at about an inch, but haven't done real extensive range work. Mostly I'm shooting reduced loads and cast bullets, making it suitable for deer hunting. The way I have it loaded, it's about the same velocity and power level as my muzzleloader. So I guess what I'm saying, is that I highly doubt you will be dissappointed in a Hawkeye.
  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My 77 MKII in .257 bob will make 3/4 groups at 200 yards if I can do my part (which is not that often). Not a one holer, but on a dinner plate sized vital zone on a deer, I have solid confidence.
  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Gene246,

    I have two of the early 77-MKII's, in stainless, with the skeleton type stock. One in 243, and one in 7mm mag. They are both OK, but both have been blessed with a good tweaking...pillar bedding, and trigger tuning.

    I have had no experience with the Hawkeye, except to view it as Ruger's way to cheapen the 77-MKII even more so.

    Best
  • Gene248Gene248 Member Posts: 358
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info gentlemen. I think I will be safe if I buy either. I have shot Rugers before and liked them. I just wanted to hear some different opinions before I actually buy one. I really prefer the looks of the Mark II.
  • vette81vette81 Member Posts: 177 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a old skeleton stock M77 MKII in 30/06. It will shoot 1/2" MOA at 100 yds. I bought the gun new in 90`s. I have no complaints at all only thing I have done is have a good trigger job done it .[:D]
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