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I find that traditional cup and core works just as well for many applications here in the east.
What Happened to Ruger's M77 line?
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I find they work just fine in the West as well
I swear by S&B and Prvi when using store bought stuff. Great brass to reuse as well. You have to move up to the expensive Norma Oryx stuff to see any real/negligible improvement--and not always.
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M77, a classic rifle, based on a great action. I was tupperware stock and tacticool guy until I discovered the M77 and .358 Winchester Round. There is nothing like taking to the field with a couple classics. Shoots great, looks awesome. Its ok to admit your dad's gun is cooler than yours and always will be.
Gorgeous rifle and nice buck!
I know, but I just can't explain why they have always had their hooks into me.
The M77 has a more compact length, a bit better for the woods and quicker-pointing, while the M70 is more of an open-country setup. The M70 is narrower through the action which makes it feel lighter when carried in one hand, even though they weigh the same. The M70 has a better forend shape. The M77 has a better slimmer shape at the wrist and butt of the stock, however the drop at heel affects the fit and makes the felt recoil more pronounced, especially in the prone position.
The M70 has an ideal bolt handle. The M77 handle is still good, but more likely to be fumbled. I think it could benefit from the M70’s knurl. The M70 works easily with gloves, the M77 a bit less so. I like the M77’s safety better, except for the rearmost position being a bit more fiddly to get out of. They both have similar triggers. The M77 is a bit rougher to cycle but should benefit from polishing.
They’re both fine rifles, Model 70’s are more exciting because of the stock fit and bolt handle. The M77 makes for a very well put together compact setup though.
Neither of these manufacturers are currently making the nice rifles they had in the past, so both are missing the mark right now.
The M70 has an ideal bolt handle. The M77 handle is still good, but more likely to be fumbled. I think it could benefit from the M70’s knurl. The M70 works easily with gloves, the M77 a bit less so. I like the M77’s safety better, except for the rearmost position being a bit more fiddly to get out of. They both have similar triggers. The M77 is a bit rougher to cycle but should benefit from polishing.
They’re both fine rifles, Model 70’s are more exciting because of the stock fit and bolt handle. The M77 makes for a very well put together compact setup though.
Neither of these manufacturers are currently making the nice rifles they had in the past, so both are missing the mark right now.
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I used to have an M70 feather weight in 6.5x55, wonderful rifle. The M77 mk2 is a more utilitarian in a boxy old SUV sort of way, I also love old Land Rovers so that may explain why I like the canoe paddle zytel stocked M77mk2 rifles. Very rugged purposeful rifles vs pretty curvy rifles.
LOL.
I’ve always been quite fond of the M77. It was the first LH boltgun I bought myself, and I like a lot about the design. Have owned several over the years, but been without since selling the 375. Recently came into possession of a nice custom built on a LH M77 action. Krieger, McM, Cerakote, etc. Pretty excited to get it up and running!
I’ve always been quite fond of the M77. It was the first LH boltgun I bought myself, and I like a lot about the design. Have owned several over the years, but been without since selling the 375. Recently came into possession of a nice custom built on a LH M77 action. Krieger, McM, Cerakote, etc. Pretty excited to get it up and running!
I don’t have any good pics yet. These are from the previous owner.
Need to source some 30mm rings, and once big game hunting seasons are over, get it shooting. This will be my first Krieger, so looking forward to seeing how it shoots.
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Can anybody tell me what the factory weight difference is between a standard length action M77 tang safety vs a standard length action MKII (both with 22 inch barrels) ?
When Winchester and Ruger came out with the 6.5 x 55 in Feather weight and the Mk II I was a young hunter looking for a new rifle. I settled on the Ruger with nicer wood and the deep dark blue finish. Bought it at Wholesale Sports & I had Custom Gun install open William sights on it.
Still have it. One of my favorite rifles to this day.
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