Ruger 77/357 owners - hows the accuracy?

[double gun]

Looking for comments from guys who actually have experience with the 77/357. If you dont have experience with the 77/357 specifically - please dont comment.
Now, what accuracy can be reasonably expected at 75-100yrds?

 

[GMC403]

This is what a have come to expect with my 77/357 @ 100y. Sometimes it will/I will shoot a little tighter, but I have yet had it shoot worse.



The factory ammo I have used with the same results are: Hornady XTP 125gr, Blaser Brass 158gr, AE 158gr and Federal 180gr. I have some HSM 180gr hard cast that I've shot, but only at 50y. It was shooting about 1".

Accuracy or POI doesn't seem to change with a hot barrel, it just keep plugging along.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Nice results. Now if Ruger would make one in blued/walnut, I'd get one pronto.

 

[geologist]

Too bad it's not powerful enough for hunting deer and black bear........................................................

 

[minilover]

Too bad it's not powerful enough for hunting deer and black bear........................................................ [/QUOTE
LOL

 

[bollox]

I concur with the above accuracy. Big difference between.357 and .38spl.

Does ricochet off rocks a lot. Actually the reason I sold mine.

 

[bollox]

I hear shimming bolt can extract tighter groups.

 

[2tall2]

Nice results. Now if Ruger would make one in blued/walnut, I'd get one pronto.

Strange they don't. All the other 77 series rifles have wood/blued option available.

 

[jjohnwm]

When the 77/44 first came out, it was blued/walnut only. I had one; Ruger had to replace the stock when it split at the tang after very few rounds, and they took their time doing it. It was a lovely little gun, but I sold it because I just couldn't find an accurate load for it. Three-inch groups @ 100 yards was its best effort.

I now have a 77/357 stainless/synthetic, and it is a gem. Almost any load will be inside of 2 inches @ 100, and some (mostly hotter .357 loads) will hover around 1.25MOA. It's my DSR (Designated Skunk Rifle). It gets the nod for any small-to-medium pest around the house, and has completely replaced the .22mag for this purpose. I like it as-is, but if I ever find a nice walnut or laminate stock for it I'll probably grab it.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Here ye go John.
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/FindAStock?Make=3Z&Model=A78&Action=27&Shape=1A&Finish=1

 

[minilover]

Here ye go John.
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/FindAStock?Make=3Z&Model=A78&Action=27&Shape=1A&Finish=1

And I'm been sitting on the fence procuring one, just don't like Ruger synthetic stocks. And now you post that link.

 

[double gun]

Thanks guys, seeing these results I may need to get one to play with.

 

[jjohnwm]

Here ye go John.
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/FindAStock?Make=3Z&Model=A78&Action=27&Shape=1A&Finish=1

Thanks for the lead, SS! I've actually browsed through Boyd's selection a couple of times, somehow never noticed those. I've got to check how much it'll cost to get one to my door.