Ruger m77 v/t

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Hi everyone, hoping to get some feedback. I have been offered an absolutely pristine m77, 26 inch heavy barrel, laminate stock with a japan bushnell 6x18x 40 mounted. How do you feel about it's accuracy? I know Ruger makes quality and accurate rifles. Just doing my due diligence before dropping the hammer on it. It is absolutely flawless, maybe 40 rounds down the pipe. Thanks everyone. Sorry chambered in 243
 
I have one in 22/250. They are heavy more so because of the big laminate stock rather than the barrel. Two stage triggers take some getting used to. The scope is the weak link on that rifle but useable. Mine is extremely accurate.
 
I had one( KM77VTMKII) early 90's chambered in 6PPC. It was gorgeous & super accurate. It loved 70gr BT & H335. It got to the point where the fun wasn't there any more as it produced one hole groups all day long so off it went to a good home. I also ordered the mate to it in 308win a few years later. Fit & finish wasn't as good on the 308Win & the caramel coloured stock along with the ghost grey bbl wasn't quite as nice; accuracy was good. Make sure the action is tight in the stock, if not the action will chip the stock right at the rear of the action during recoil. The claw extractor is a thing of beauty, stronger than a tractor!

I wouldn't hesitate to get another; kind of miss the 6ppc some days.

LongJohn
 
Had one in 25-06. It was boring accurate. To call it a field rifle was a stretch. Entirely too heavy to walk about. Target at range, set up on a dog town, coyote calling, ground blind for deer on a beanfield. If you took it for a deer walk, it would be tempting to throw it into the bush after 5km and walk out.
 
If you are happy with the factory features, feel and operation, it could be a very nice rifle. I would suggest proper bedding for peak consistency.

I would not recommend this if there are goals to modify and add this and that... this rifle has very little aftermarket support. The way the rings mounts can be quite limiting as well.

Jerry
 
Thanks for the replies everyone, I get it, no, this is not a hunting rifle, it's a bench rest/yote rifle. Also, I'm not much into modifying and I like wood. One of the main reasons I want this rifle. There are a considerable number of varmint heavy barrels out there but the majority are synthetic. Not that I have anything against synthetic, I prefer the warmth and feel of wood. My 700 30.06 is an sps wood tec, love the rifle and a good weight for field work, but I also have a marlin 444, now that rifle is just the cats ass. I want an in between caliber that, number one doesn't cost a fortune to shoot, my marlin is 4 bucks a trigger pull, also that won't waste 180 grain rounds on a yote or target but keeps me in practice. I also have a cz 457 american, great rifle and cheap to keep the skills up but without any recoil it gets boring.
 
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