The Ruger 77/22 is without peer.
- Thread starter chuck nelson
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no way
That can't be (insert sarcasm here). In many circles the 77/22 is looked upon as an inaccurate expensive rifle. I love seeing threads about the 77 that show how good they can be. There are many options for you for the trigger, from just the sear to a complete trigger setup. I have not heard anything bad about any of them, although some setups are more expensive than others. I believe that the 77 is one of the nicest 22's out there, although a little pricey, very few others give the feel of a centerfire. Varmints beware. My 77 always goes on gopher killing trips, never gets left behind. Nice rifle, and good shooting.
That can't be (insert sarcasm here). In many circles the 77/22 is looked upon as an inaccurate expensive rifle. I love seeing threads about the 77 that show how good they can be. There are many options for you for the trigger, from just the sear to a complete trigger setup. I have not heard anything bad about any of them, although some setups are more expensive than others. I believe that the 77 is one of the nicest 22's out there, although a little pricey, very few others give the feel of a centerfire. Varmints beware. My 77 always goes on gopher killing trips, never gets left behind. Nice rifle, and good shooting.
I just got one in .22 mag. with the plastic canoe paddle stock. haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. seems like a nice gun though.
I am looking at switching out the scope on it. The bolt seems to come extremely close to the scope so i'm not sure if i can get away with a variable magnification scope (with current rings). I think the adjustment ring may get in the way. anyone had this issue?
I am looking at switching out the scope on it. The bolt seems to come extremely close to the scope so i'm not sure if i can get away with a variable magnification scope (with current rings). I think the adjustment ring may get in the way. anyone had this issue?
If you notice on the ocular piece in the picture there is a strip of black tape. That keeps the bolt handle from scuffing the scope. A Leupold variable will work as well. I had a VX II 3-9X40 on the rifle before the M8.
They are pretty guns yes but my experience with all of the Rugers I have owned is you have to tinker them to make them really accurate. That from a 1022, 77mkII, and a No 1. I currently have a CZ452 leftie that is a tack driver at 100m with CCI ammo and I adjusted the trigger myself. May get it bedded later. My CZ527 223 that replaced the NO 1 has a set trigger and it too is a tack driver out of the box. Some will argue that there is no availability of upgrades for them but I would say for the most part they are good the way they are. I like Rugers but find them a little thick and mid range. Still they have a tendancy to be reliable and they have that working for them. There are more pretty rifles that are more accurate in the same price range. Keeping my 77mkII leftie stainless 30-06 though. Fits me nice. If it floats your boat then enjoy it. If it shoots good then keep it. May have to shoot some of that Eley ammo just to see what it does. FYI my BSA Martini with irons can put 3 rounds in a ragged hole at 25m. Wonder what it would do with a scope?? Happy shooting. It is a nice looking ride. And it will outlive you by a lot.
gunrunner100
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- NW Ontario
Asphalt got the sister to my 77/22 (22 LR). Mine is a keeper. Installed a Dayton-Traister trigger in it years ago and it will drive tacks. The factory trigger's are built by lawyers.
gunsmith1951
Regular
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- Fort McMurray
How can you not like a rifle that shoots like that!
Ardent
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I own CZs, and Rugers, my CZs have taken identical tinkering to the Rugers. Trigger kits for my 452's (one a spring kit, one an adjustable sear kit), bedding issues in my 527s and 452s (stock pressure heavily on one side of the barrel, loose lug bedding, etc). In the end, they're all production guns, and all require tinkering to be perfect, they're identical to this muchacho's eyes (and workbench). Like them both.
To answer my own question. I tried out a fullfield II off another one of my rifles. It fits well. The bolts rubs the scope adjusting ring but only lightly so i think it will be fine. if the scope eyepiece or ajdusting ring was any bigger it would not work.
