No more 77-22

mr00jimbo said:
CZ is 5.85 pounds listed, Ruger 6.5. CZ, I'd argue that there's a LOT more first hand support for CZ's shooting better on average. Not one .22LR Ruger 77/22 with iron sights. And CZ is cheaper.
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Not one with sights?

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I have owned dozens of CZ rimfire rifles, an excellent rifle... AND dozens of Ruger bolt action rimfire rifles... handling and shooting them side by side, brought striking clarity for me (my opinion)... the Ruger rifle is a better overall rifle... considering fit & finish, bolt throw, included proprietary scope rings, handling, feel, accuracy, and style... some of these are subjective, but the biggest BONUS for the Ruger is the ingenious magazine, not to mention magazine options. A FLUSH fit 10 round in .22 LR and a FLUSH fit 9 round in .22 WMR that function flawlessly... like the "Mastercard" commercial... "PRICELSS!"

None of this is to discredit the CZ rimfire platform... they are a quality rifle for the money and I still own a bunch... but if push came to shove and one brand had to go... the CZ's would hit the road.

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'Boo said:
It is not the Mk 2 centrefire being discontinued.
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The Mark 11 has been out of production since 2013.

I have a gorgeous 77-22 from the first year of production - close to mint - a solid 98% - very low round count. W/ rings and manual (no longer have the box). Nice grain, deep blue & sights. Other than an occasional wipe down and patch it hasn't been out of the safe in years and for that reason I was thinking of selling it. However, in view of this news guess I'll hold off for now.

I am tempted to take a little drive up the road to Epps for one of their 77/44s.
 
IMHO, one of the much better made .22s out there. Action on mine is as smooth and silky as any rifle I've ever handled. Ruger's scope mounting is a nice bonus, too. Picked mine up a gun show in Lloydminster years ago. Previous owner had the trigger very finely tuned to about 2.5 lbs, zero creep. Perhaps not the singularly most accurate rifle, but certainly close enough for my liking. Great rifle, would be a shame if Ruger ever dropped the model.



I'm also a fan of the CZ .22s. But I have one complaint with 'em: The scope has to sit too high in order for the bolt to clear. The one flaw in its design for which I don't understand the reason.
 
Well that's not good news, they were one of Rugers defining rifles. What's going on with Ruger, is it the end of an era. They are putting out more, and more crap, and dropping the quality :( I had a 77/22, it was my first higher end rifle. Once the trigger was worked over, it was a phenomenal little gun, can't count the gophers it mowed down. My buddy plied me with alcohol and talked me out of it.
 
Homesteader said:
Well that's not good news, they were one of Rugers defining rifles. What's going on with Ruger, is it the end of an era. They are putting out more, and more crap, and dropping the quality :( I had a 77/22, it was my first higher end rifle. Once the trigger was worked over, it was a phenomenal little gun, can't count the gophers it mowed down. My buddy plied me with alcohol and talked me out of it.
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I hate when that happens!
 
All personal preference of course... the 77/22 is a nice enough rifle, but I've divested myself of every one I've ever owned, and kept every CZ or Brno.

I'll admit to a LOT of personal nostalgia for the Czech .22s, having used them to kill a few literal truckloads of dassie, rabbits, birds and small buck as a young man in Zim. Hard pressed to find a 77/22 on the rack at LG Harrison. For the price, I'd rather buy an Anschutz if I was looking for a very nice .22. The CZ is much more utilitarian to be sure, but the 77/22 never struck me as nice enough to justify the price, and lacking in that intangible "character."
 
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