Need help with Ruger 77/50 ML?

[eschafer]

Just purchased a like new Ruger 77/50 ML... Seems the proprietary Ruger rings were misplaced and didn't come with the loader... I want to go out and get 1" (high) rings to mount my Leupold VX-II 1-4x20 but don't know what to get... The little I know of Rugers suggests that the rings are slightly different heights (with the rear ring as the higher of the two)... If this is the case, can I buy rings by a different company (Leupold, Weaver, Burris etc) or must I buy Ruger rings? Which rings do I get be it Ruger rings or another manufacturer? Any help ia appreciated as I'm not only new to BP but quite new to firearms, in general... Thanks eschafer..

 

[Dantforth]

Due to their size you must buy Ruger rings for this rifle. I bought a pair of used rings for mine recently for $40.00. A new set will be in the $80.00 range. I would buy a set of Ruger rings for it and have it done correctly. Buy the lowest rings you can get to work with your scope. I just bought what I could find and am very happy with the way the scopes sits down close to the barrel. Mine is the Officers Model R77/50 and was not fired before I bought it. The slimeball that I bought it from sent it without the rings as were pictured with the rifle when I bought it. It is possible that your rings were sold seperately as they are worth quite a lot by themselves. Dave