I have the ruger 77/22 VHZ in 22 hornet and a CZ 527. Both were recently produced (2009 and 2010). I only wish I could make a rifle with the CZ action/trigger and the 77/22 barrel/mag. I agree the ruger trigger is way too heavy. But once you get used to it you can get the same accuracy as the Cz. The 77/22 has a 1:14" rate of twist which allows heavier bullets to be used (50-52 gr.). By the way, I'm trying to sell the 77/22 anyone know where I can find serious buyers?
Where are the Ruger 77/22 stories?
- Thread starter Threemorewishes
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I bought a used, but like new 77/17 in 17Mach2, but accuracy was disappointing at 5/8" to 3/4" for five shots at 50 yards. I floated the barrel, and accuracy was no better. I installed a Green Mountain stainless fluted barrel, and the groups dropped to 3/8" for five shots at fifty yards on average, with the odd 1/4" group. I also did some work on the trigger, and it now breaks at around 2 pounds. As good as the rifle is now, it is for sale on the EE for less than the price of a new 77/22.
