School me on the M77
- Thread starter coyoteking
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I like swapping out the plastic stocks on the stainless MK2's for walnut or laminate. The plastic is of decent quality but the stainless with a nice piece of wood really takes these rifles to the next level imo. Some really enjoy the red pad as well.
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I've done the same many times. On my stainless Mark II's that see alot of field use, I like the laminate stocks... just that much tougher, but bright stainless in nicely grained walnut looks terrific. I don't feel the same way about Matte stainless.
I dont get how anyone says a Ruger m77 is 'light' , you either have Arms he size of my legs ? are into heavy lifting sport? or work on a jackhammer all week?
for what its worth, I've a 35 Whelen Hawkeye, just a work horse now days but been a pride and joy for many years so far.
for what its worth, I've a 35 Whelen Hawkeye, just a work horse now days but been a pride and joy for many years so far.
I had a tang safety model from the mid 70's in 6mm Remington.
One MOA one day and +2.5 the next.
Read an article that suggested a quick bedding job by putting a flat plumber's washer between the stock and action at the action screw but never did.
Great turkey shoot gun with 70 grain bullets and 36 grains of IMR3031. Two shots in 6 seconds at 50 yards.
Loved the handling and feel but eventually swapped it for a Remington 700 Classic in 270 Win.
Have handled the newer rifles with the three position safety but can't erase the memories of the old tang safety model.
One MOA one day and +2.5 the next.
Read an article that suggested a quick bedding job by putting a flat plumber's washer between the stock and action at the action screw but never did.
Great turkey shoot gun with 70 grain bullets and 36 grains of IMR3031. Two shots in 6 seconds at 50 yards.
Loved the handling and feel but eventually swapped it for a Remington 700 Classic in 270 Win.
Have handled the newer rifles with the three position safety but can't erase the memories of the old tang safety model.
I have had a few and find they are very good, all sub moa with right load. My receiver safety 243 has taken many coyotes out to 400+ yds. It has a very light barrel. A 300 win was well under the magic inch, and my 280 varmint is more capable than me. If you like the looks go for it, I don’t think you will be sorry.
When can we expect to see that on the EE?
I've ONLY had ALL wood tang M77 's 22-250 243 270 308 7 MM rem mag 338 Win Mag All were Good rifles NON were REAL accurate EXCEPT the M77 308 with 22 " std barrel It was Great shooter 1/2 " 3 shot groups ! Now my one and only Ruger is a Gunsight Scout Rifle in 308 which i really do like ! Factory trigger was CRAP BUT i fixed it up ! Accuracy is Very GOOD ! RJ
Johnn Peterson
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Over the years I've had a small number of M77's and for my needs, I've found them to be as good as any brand available. And, like a number of others that have been in my safe,
they've been subjected to the evils of trade. But, not too long ago, I acquired another. I got the opportunity to pick up a Lipsey model Ruger M-77 Hawkeye, mannlicher style full wood and stainless in 7x57 from a fellow site member. I like full wood model rifles, but only in European calibres.
With the calibre and physical features, it is to be my designated 'wet coast' Vancouver Island Deer rifle.
they've been subjected to the evils of trade. But, not too long ago, I acquired another. I got the opportunity to pick up a Lipsey model Ruger M-77 Hawkeye, mannlicher style full wood and stainless in 7x57 from a fellow site member. I like full wood model rifles, but only in European calibres. With the calibre and physical features, it is to be my designated 'wet coast' Vancouver Island Deer rifle.ive got an article here when an Aussie fella, drilled and machined allloooottt of these Hawkeye M77s, an got it down to 6.5 pound scoped............
any interest in me diggin this one up?
cos im thinking about just drillin the #### out of my reciever and metal on mine to lighten it some hahaha maybe even a fricken angle grinder...
any interest in me diggin this one up?
cos im thinking about just drillin the #### out of my reciever and metal on mine to lighten it some hahaha maybe even a fricken angle grinder...
If your wrists are sore at the end of the day, there are two quick fixes... you can remove the stock and just carry the barrelled action... if you find that uncomfortable to shoot, you can conversely remove the barrel and just carry the stocked action... either way, you will meet your sub 6.5 pound target.
But, personally, I would kind of like to see you go the angle grinder route... post pics.
Building a lightweight rifle off a Ruger 77 MK2 would be tough. But I've seem some pretty intense receiver skeletonize jobs on other rifles.
I have a 30/06 with the 22" fluted barrel in a ultralight Ruger take off stock that barely sneaks under 8lbs. The Ruger rings themselves must weigh 1/2 a pound.
lol love your way to reduce the weights on those ....
Building a lightweight rifle off a Ruger 77 MK2 would be tough. But I've seem some pretty intense receiver skeletonize jobs on other rifles.
I have a 30/06 with the 22" fluted barrel in a ultralight Ruger take off stock that barely sneaks under 8lbs. The Ruger rings themselves must weigh 1/2 a pound.
I'm not one to chase ounces... I prefer a solid, hefty rifle. My mountain goat rifle was 8.5 pounds scoped... and carried that through some miserably verticle terrain. I also find that I shoot better with a little more weight in my hands. As long as it comes in under 9 pounds scope and loaded, I am happy. I have a few shorties (Frontiers et al), that come in under 8 pounds scope and loaded.... those are my "Ultralights."
Here are a pair of .358 Carbines;
freddyfour
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Brant County, Ontario
Man.... your 358 RS has to be the nicest Ruger I have ever seen. Is that the one you had custom made or was that a factory offering?
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
freddyfour
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Brant County, Ontario
How do you always seem to find these unique and rare Rugers? I'm assuming you probably have to import a lot from the US.
I have a network of trading partners stateside. Sometimes I have one they want and they have one I want... and then we go the import/export route. That is pretty much dead in the water until the export regulations get changed again... which apparently is going to happen in the coming months. As a matter of fact, I just received a lot of rifles today... these were purchased last August... they got caught in the regulatory changeover and ended up stuck at the border for months.
