Ruger M77 MKII Stainless 7.62X39

[hoytcanon]

Hey Nutters... anyone shooting a Ruger M77 MKII Stainless 7.62X39... 0.311" bore... canoe paddle stock... Woody panels. I am on the fence about one... any experienced comments, observations, and results appreciated.

 

[HeadDamage]

I have one and love it, it is the most accurate out of the box rifle I've had. Shoots 2 inch five shot groups at 200m with federal blue box soft point ammo. No problem hitting clays at 200m with surplus ammo either.

 

[hoytcanon]

I have one and love it, it is the most accurate out of the box rifle I've had. Shoots 2 inch five shot groups at 200m with federal blue box soft point ammo. No problem hitting clays at 200m with surplus ammo either.

Is Fed Blue Box loaded with .311" bullets? Have you ever loaded it with .308" bullets... if so, how did it do?

 

[NL-Hunter]

7.62X39 hmmm, what is your plans for it?

 

[HeadDamage]

I think they are .308 bullets but I haven't measured them. I've read that the ruger bore is .308 and not .311.

 

[hoytcanon]

I think they are .308 bullets but I haven't measured them. I've read that the ruger bore is .308 and not .311.

As far as I know they are .311 bores... if I pick it up, I will slug the bore.

 

[bearkilr]

I didn't think it was possible to make that canoe paddle stock uglier, but hey, there it is!

Sorry

 

[hoytcanon]

7.62X39 hmmm, what is your plans for it?

Fun...

I have come to the conclusion that the vast majority of my firearms need to fall into the "fun" not "purposeful" category. I don't need 20 deer rifles... but I love to shoot... and reload... and shoot some more.

 

[hoytcanon]

I didn't think it was possible to make that canoe paddle stock uglier, but hey, there it is!

Sorry

Always the charmer...

 

[hoytcanon]

I didn't think it was possible to make that canoe paddle stock uglier, but hey, there it is!

Sorry

Also... it will be going into a stock that I have waiting on my shop bench.

 

[bearkilr]

Also... it will be going into a stock that I have waiting on my shop bench.

Is it made from the fence you're sitting on?

(again, sorry, couldn't resist )

 

[hoytcanon]

Is it made from the fence you're sitting on?

(again, sorry, couldn't resist )

More modern synthetic actually... will probably pair it with a stainless 77/44... both firmly in the "fun" category.

 

[Bowie]

I had one. Typical Ruger - solid and well built but with a typical Ruger trigger. The only hang up I had was it is built on a standard short action (.308 length) vs. one scaled down to fit the cartridge like CZ does. If I am going to carry a standard sized rifle, I might as well have it chambered in .308 Win.

 

[hoytcanon]

I had one. Typical Ruger - solid and well built but with a typical Ruger trigger. The only hang up I had was it is built on a standard short action (.308 length) vs. one scaled down to fit the cartridge like CZ does. If I am going to carry a standard sized rifle, I might as well have it chambered in .308 Win.

I've never really been put off by action length... it could be in a long action, I don't mind a half inch and three ounces of metal... but your point is taken. I am attracted to this one only as a plinker... and have little other use for it. Feel like it will settle in with this crew quite well;

 

[Boomer]

A fellow up here killed a moose with his. Apparently the moose didn't understand that it shouldn't die after being poked with the commie carbine round, and it was this particular event that caused me to take the 7.62X39 a little more seriously, when chambered in a decent rifle. By all accounts that moose wouldn't have dropped quicker had it been shot with a .300 magnum. If I was looking for a down south rifle that was suitable for backpacking or taking on extended canoe trips in SE MB, that Ruger would be a good choice, even though I'd prefer the more compact, if less resilient, CZ-527 for that particular duty.

The Ruger's longer magazine and action length should allow you to seat out 150 gr bullets, if the lead is long enough, so as not to loose any of that limited powder capacity.

 

[hoytcanon]

The Ruger's longer magazine and action length should allow you to seat out 150 gr bullets, if the lead is long enough, so as not to loose any of that limited powder capacity.

This is what I was thinking... I have 2K 150 SP's .308" and 3K Cast RN 160's in .309"... might be just the ticket for casual plinking to burn up these bullets. I also have about 500 123 SP .311's from the last 7.62X39 rifle I had.

 

[NL-Hunter]

I've never really been put off by action length... it could be in a long action, I don't mind a half inch and three ounces of metal... but your point is taken. I am attracted to this one only as a plinker... and have little other use for it. Feel like it will settle in with this crew quite well;

Nice collection, the No 1's as well. How on earth do you manage to pick which rifle to use? Range in you backyard?

 

[hoytcanon]

Nice collection, the No 1's as well. How on earth do you manage to pick which rifle to use? Range in you backyard?

I had my own 500 meter range for 25 years... the farm sold last year... I am now a regular club member... as for which gun to choose... it is much easier now that I have downsized from 130+ to low double digits.

 

[madashell]

I didn't think it was possible to make that canoe paddle stock uglier, but hey, there it is!

Sorry

They must have gave an office bonus to who could come up with a more frightful idea ..

 

[madashell]

I had one. Typical Ruger - solid and well built but with a typical Ruger trigger. The only hang up I had was it is built on a standard short action (.308 length) vs. one scaled down to fit the cartridge like CZ does. If I am going to carry a standard sized rifle, I might as well have it chambered in .308 Win.

One of the reasons I think the CZ is the best x39 bolt action choice, however Boomer's point on being able to seat bullets further out in the longer action is a good one.