ruger m77 manlicher conversion?

1911steelplate · September 22, 2012, 08:05 PM

If you have a classic stocked m77 can you convert it over to a mannlicher stock? Would I need just the stock end cap to barrel piece?

jmr40 · September 22, 2012, 10:14 PM

I believe the manlicher stocked rifles are built with the thinner barrel profile of the Ruger Ultralights or Compact rifles. But I could be wrong. Even so, it could probably still be done with the barrel channel of the stock opened up.

PetahW · September 23, 2012, 08:17 AM

Not really.

Not only is the M77-RSI/mannlicher barrel shorter & of a thinner contour (same as the UltraLightweight), the RSI stock is measurably thinner - thin enough that a widening of the barrel channel is conraindicated.

The only Ruger Model 77 suitable for the conversion would be the M77-UL (UltraLightweight), due to it's suitable bbl contour.

That advice, however, is for using a RUGER RSI stock - a regular Ruger M77R or M77RS can be mannlicher-stocked via purchasing the stock from one of the aftermarket stock making companies, like great American Gunstocks, etc, etc.
Of course, it won't be a drop-in, and will also be uncheckered/unfinished.

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tahunua001 · September 23, 2012, 10:41 AM

I've done a little research on this myself.
different contours and barrel lengths make conversion a long, expensive, and difficult process.

I have also done quite a bit of searching and have been unable to find any mannlicher style stocks for the M77 or NO1

PetahW · September 23, 2012, 12:11 PM

The Great American Gunstock Co carries this one, but as posted, it's not a drop-in.
The company will fit it, though: http://www.gunstocks.com/pricemn.html

Wenig and Macon gunstocks also lists mannlicher stocks - all will also need to be inletted & finished, etc.

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September 22, 2012, 08:05 PM	#1
1911steelplate Member Join Date: August 7, 2012 Location: colorado Posts: 30	ruger m77 manlicher conversion? If you have a classic stocked m77 can you convert it over to a mannlicher stock? Would I need just the stock end cap to barrel piece?

September 23, 2012, 10:41 AM	#4
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	I've done a little research on this myself. different contours and barrel lengths make conversion a long, expensive, and difficult process. I have also done quite a bit of searching and have been unable to find any mannlicher style stocks for the M77 or NO1 __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

September 22, 2012, 10:14 PM	#2
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	I believe the manlicher stocked rifles are built with the thinner barrel profile of the Ruger Ultralights or Compact rifles. But I could be wrong. Even so, it could probably still be done with the barrel channel of the stock opened up.

September 23, 2012, 08:17 AM	#3
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	Not really. Not only is the M77-RSI/mannlicher barrel shorter & of a thinner contour (same as the UltraLightweight), the RSI stock is measurably thinner - thin enough that a widening of the barrel channel is conraindicated. The only Ruger Model 77 suitable for the conversion would be the M77-UL (UltraLightweight), due to it's suitable bbl contour. That advice, however, is for using a RUGER RSI stock - a regular Ruger M77R or M77RS can be mannlicher-stocked via purchasing the stock from one of the aftermarket stock making companies, like great American Gunstocks, etc, etc. Of course, it won't be a drop-in, and will also be uncheckered/unfinished. .

September 23, 2012, 12:11 PM	#5
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	The Great American Gunstock Co carries this one, but as posted, it's not a drop-in. The company will fit it, though: http://www.gunstocks.com/pricemn.html Wenig and Macon gunstocks also lists mannlicher stocks - all will also need to be inletted & finished, etc. .