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Ruger M77

sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
edited February 2008 in Ask the Experts
I have a ruger m77 in 30.06 and I love this gun. I want to do some long range shooting with it in this caliber but I am trying to find a place to get a custom flutted barrel or even just a heavy barrel. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get one? Please help
you can email me at johnp@supersuspensions.net
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  • sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Did Ruger ever make the M77 in .404 Jeffrey? Saw this advertised in an old Gun Digest. I know they produced the No.1 in this caliber on a limited basis. Thanks for any help.
    Larry
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  • sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What is everyones opinion on the quality of the Ruger M77's?
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  • sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Whats the approximate value on this gun???

    I recently aquired a Ruger M77 in 30/06, serial number 72-31XXX. The gun is in excellent condition, I'd say 90-95%. Did a serial number look-up and from what I can tell the gun was manafactured in 1976.

    Also has small engraving on barrel saying "Made in the 200th year of AMERICAN LIBERTY". That really helped solve the date of manafacture for sure.[;)]
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  • sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A few years back,I acquired a Ruger M77R-DZ.I was told by the seller that it was a special order because I questioned the Lamenated stock.I guess my question is "what does the "DZ" mean?
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  • sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a ruger M77 RP MKII 7.62 X 39MM sold to me by davidson guns. The seraial # is 788-89238.Some one said the serial # would run in the 788-15xxx to 788-48xxx, 2001. My rifle is the blue M77 RP MKII.


    Thanks Chuck
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One of my favorites. I have an old tang safety .270 that's a beauty and good shooter. Had an Ultra Light .243 (Mk.II) that was super accurate with everything from 60 to 105 grains. Shouldn't have let it go, but I came upon a sweet Sako, same caliber, and I didn't need 2. I also have one of the new Hawkeye 77's which, IMHO, is the best yet. Bottom metal is steel, sleek and nicely done. Stock is slimmer and the bead blast finish is nicely done. The only thing I felt the need to change on that .257 R. was to put a nice scope on it! I did put a Timney trigger on the .270 but would have done as well to stay with the original trigger, give it some Wolff springs and install an overtravel screw at the front of the trigger housing. (a very easy job)
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  • reddnekreddnek Member Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Love my Model 77 in 257 Roberts, thinking about another in '06 or 270
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    rednek,
    Any favorite powders/bullets for your .257 that you'd care to share?
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  • Neener NeenerNeener Neener Member Posts: 1 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a .270 that is my hunting rifle. I love it, but it kicks like a mule and leaves bruises every time I sight it in before hunting season starts. Outstanding rifle, imho.
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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,249 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    Have three. 30-06, 7mm Express, and 338 Win. The newest one just turned 24, so can't tell you about the new production.
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  • tinmantinman Member Posts: 126 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I Have one in 6mm Rem and it shoots great with 55gr Nosler i can make 'em fly @ 4000 ftps and stack the bullets one on top of another. Same with my 80-87 gr range (all testing done @ 100yds) Tinman
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  • reddnekreddnek Member Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a load from sandwarrior that I really like 42 grains ofVihtavuori N140 with a 100 gr Nosler trying to work up a nice 117 gr load now
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  • sandwarriorsandwarrior Member Posts: 5,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    reddnek,

    Glad that load is working out for you! I had some qualms about giving it out at first because after I worked it up I came across some data that showed it as way high. I looked into it a little further and found the data was based on 46000 PSI(not CUP, PSI). The working limit for .257 +P brass is 58K PSI. I thought that was just ridiculous to cut the .257 back that bad.

    I like my .257 Roberts in the M77 Ultralite model. If the ammo is loaded correctly it can shoot sub-MOA. With the pencil barrel it doesn't shoot MOA for long though. Let it cool down and it will do it again though. I like the rifle as it's lightweight and easy to pack around most of the day. Good handling and the .257 is easy on the recoil.
    My old Model 77 in 7mm Rem Mag almost led me to never buy a Ruger again. I had a lot of trouble with getting good accuracy. Not to mention it kicked really bad. I've shot other 7mm Rem Mags that didn't seem to kick as bad as mine. That's probably just a mental thing though. I understand there was some redesign of the stock in the Mk II's to help with recoil. I've not shot any of the bigger calbers extensively enough to compare it though. Just that my .257 doesn't kick much for a light rifle.
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  • 22hipower22hipower Member Posts: 619 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    sfetty,

    My experience with Ruger 77s is that if you find one that shoots at 1 MOA hang on to it. They provide good value for the money and are plenty accurate for big game hunting and every once in awhile you come across one that is very accurate (have one in 280 Rem all weather stainless that shoots under 1 MOA). Have had others though that won't shoot under 3 MOA unless you put quite a bit of work in to them. One of those is a 77 RSI in 308 which isn't all that accurate but is a great little rifle; light, balanced. Triggers are ok, but not great. Have had better luck with Rem 700s from a consistency point of view. If you want a reliable hunting rifle the 77 will fit the bill every time. If you want a long range varmint/target rifle you might have better luck with something else.
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  • coledigger4coledigger4 Member Posts: 826 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Ruger Model 77 in 7mm Mag that I have owned for years. I traded my Parker Hale for it because the recoil of the Parker Hale was a lot harder than the Ruger. I would like an aftermarket trigger but the factory one has worked for 20 some years with no problems.
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