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Dogger · March 12, 2001, 08:23 PM

I have an M77 Mark II chambered in 7x57 Mauser and topped with a Leupold 3x9-40 VariX-II. I love this rifle! I appreciate it more each time I take it to the range. The trigger could certainly use some improvement. I still haven't found a pet factory load for it. Federal Classic and Hornady Custom loads seem to shoot the tightest groups. I am thinking of getting into handloading just to find the perfect deer load. The controlled round feed is a big plus, as is the Ruger reputation for building firearms as tough as tanks. My next rifle will be another Ruger.

March 12, 2001, 08:23 PM	#16
Dogger Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: Virginia Posts: 481	I have an M77 Mark II chambered in 7x57 Mauser and topped with a Leupold 3x9-40 VariX-II. I love this rifle! I appreciate it more each time I take it to the range. The trigger could certainly use some improvement. I still haven't found a pet factory load for it. Federal Classic and Hornady Custom loads seem to shoot the tightest groups. I am thinking of getting into handloading just to find the perfect deer load. The controlled round feed is a big plus, as is the Ruger reputation for building firearms as tough as tanks. My next rifle will be another Ruger.