In Search Of: Bolt Assembly Ruger M77 1st Gen. 30-06 Sprg.

Johnny Ruger · August 6, 2012, 08:48 PM

I inherited a fine specimen of the Ruger M77 1st Gen. 30-06 Sprg. (manufactured in 1980 with serial number beginning 74-) centerfire rifle. The gun is in pristine condition but is missing the entire bolt assembly!

Maybe my grandfather was paranoid as grandma grew older.

Where can I purchase one and what can I expect to pay??

**James K** · August 6, 2012, 10:04 PM

In view of the possible headspace problems in replacing a bolt, I would send the gun to Ruger. They will have the parts and expertise to do that work. Call them first, though, and check. Even with no legal or moral obligation on something like that, they have been known to not only be reasonable but also to pick up shipping costs.

Jim

DnPRK · August 7, 2012, 12:37 AM

Not mine, but I've bought sights to restore a Ruger 77 there.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ruger-Model-...item3379dfd81f

Scorch · August 7, 2012, 04:14 AM

I have a bolt body for a Ruger 77, but none of the internals. PM me if you want it.

dj_28 · August 8, 2012, 02:10 PM

You can try Munrich.

August 6, 2012, 08:48 PM	#1
Johnny Ruger Junior Member Join Date: August 6, 2012 Posts: 1	In Search Of: Bolt Assembly Ruger M77 1st Gen. 30-06 Sprg. I inherited a fine specimen of the Ruger M77 1st Gen. 30-06 Sprg. (manufactured in 1980 with serial number beginning 74-) centerfire rifle. The gun is in pristine condition but is missing the entire bolt assembly! Maybe my grandfather was paranoid as grandma grew older. Where can I purchase one and what can I expect to pay?? __________________ Safe in a safe.

August 6, 2012, 10:04 PM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,411	In view of the possible headspace problems in replacing a bolt, I would send the gun to Ruger. They will have the parts and expertise to do that work. Call them first, though, and check. Even with no legal or moral obligation on something like that, they have been known to not only be reasonable but also to pick up shipping costs. Jim __________________ Jim K

August 7, 2012, 04:14 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,032	I have a bolt body for a Ruger 77, but none of the internals. PM me if you want it. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

August 7, 2012, 12:37 AM	#3
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,723	Not mine, but I've bought sights to restore a Ruger 77 there. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ruger-Model-...item3379dfd81f

August 8, 2012, 02:10 PM	#5
dj_28 Member Join Date: May 30, 2012 Posts: 26	You can try Munrich.