Ruger 77/30-30

I have been looking at the 256 Winchester magnum. As it is based on the 357 case it should be a no brainier to re-barrel a 77/357 for a short range 200 yards or so coyote rig.
I would like to see it the 256 would feed reliably from a 77/357 magazine. Anyone out there with a 77/357 and some dummy 256 rounds to give it a try?

David
 
I also have a pair of Savage 340's... And a Ruger 77/44... If the magazine could handle the length, I would be inclined to go .357 Maximum in a 77. I have a matched set of Handi rifles in .30/30 & 7.62X39 and another set in .357 Max & .44 Mag. I tend to take those out more than the 77... They are a really comfortable carry. BUT, I would think that a 77/.30-30 would be a very popuar gun and would sell extremely well... I think you have a viable idea here.
 
Sounds like a fun idea! 30-30 is a great idea, but the
Little 77 action is too short. One of these rifles in 357Max, or 7.62x39 would be fun!
Then again, I already Have the M77 Hawkeye in 7.62x39 (16"barrel). Fun gun indeed!
I shoot only .308" diameter bullets, and they group close to MOA or better.
 
"...Would the rimmed 30/30 cartridge effect loading from a mag?..." Ever heard of the .303 Brit? snicker.
"...Only takes an order for 250 or so..." Something about that ain't right. Nothing's that easy in the firearm world.
"...the Stevens 325C developed..." As did the Savage 340. The SOB's shoot far better than they look. Mind you, most .30-30 bolt actions do that.
 
sunray said:
"As did the Savage 340. The SOB's shoot far better than they look. Mind you, most .30-30 bolt actions do that.
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My two 340's are in the process of becoming mannlichers with cocobolo forend tips and grip caps and Cocobolo self-butt pads... So I guess when done they will look as good as they shoot. The barreled actions are being reblued as I write this. This is a little project to get the kids into nice little bush guns for deer.
 
I have a really nice Remington 788 bolt action chambered in 30-30
It works perfectly and is a detachable magazine rifle and to top it off is very accurate

I have had a few Savage 340's but once I found the 788 they became expendable.
 
graydog said:
I have a really nice Remington 788 bolt action chambered in 30-30
It works perfectly and is a detachable magazine rifle and to top it off is very accurate

I have had a few Savage 340's but once I found the 788 they became expendable.
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Hey Graydog, you ole' dog!....:) LOL:ROFLMAO:

The last time I saw you was in my kitchen in Kelowna around 2009-2010. You were picking up a rifle you bought from me....:)

If I remember correctly, you were living in Vernon at that time. I see your moniker on Gun-Post a fair bit, I hope you are well my friend!

I too used to have a Remington Model 788 in 30-30. A friend of mine who had to have it, and paid me a ridiculous price for it bought it.
Never should have sold that gem.:(

I've had a couple of Savage 340's in 30-30 as well, but I agree, they are not as nice as the Remington 788.

Take care,

John (TH)
 
hoytcanon said:
I also have a pair of Savage 340's... And a Ruger 77/44... If the magazine could handle the length, I would be inclined to go .357 Maximum in a 77. I have a matched set of Handi rifles in .30/30 & 7.62X39 and another set in .357 Max & .44 Mag. I tend to take those out more than the 77... They are a really comfortable carry. BUT, I would think that a 77/.30-30 would be a very popuar gun and would sell extremely well... I think you have a viable idea here.
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A Ruger 77/357 Maximum would be epic!

I would buy one in a heartbeat!...........:)
 
T'is fun to imagine an M77 in 30-30 but Ruger would have to lengthen the action & magazine to do it proper. When Remington made the
788, they had 3 action lengths to accommodate the cartridges used along with 2 piece bolt bodies for the 30-30 & 44 mag models.

I'd like to see Ruger dial up the M77 though to take the 30-30 and especially 360 BHMR. That would be cool. (y)
 
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