Ruger M77 MkII Questions

mathman · January 31, 2006, 08:15 PM

Just a couple of questions about Ruger MkII

1. Can you close the bolt on a chambered round? I know it's controlled feed, but can it be loaded like a single shot?

2. I've been considering getting an All-Weather Ruger M77 MkII in 308...I've searched the forums and have found mixed reviews...any new (unbiased) info?

Thanks guys...and gals!

rahtreelimbs · January 31, 2006, 09:07 PM

If I remember correctly it is hard on the extractor.

Anyhow why not just put the round in the mag and feed it in?

I had this very rifle and it shot 1" groups with factory ammo!

mathman · January 31, 2006, 11:15 PM

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I had this very rifle and it shot 1" groups with factory ammo!

...had? Do you no longer have it? If so, may I ask why?

rahtreelimbs · January 31, 2006, 11:43 PM

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...had? Do you no longer have it? If so, may I ask why?

I just wanted to move on to something different! At the time reloading seemed a purposeful and exciting move. I traded the .308 and a .338 that I had for a .300 Win Mag and all the reloading equipment. In hindsight it was a so-so move, on one hand I learned the ins and outs of reloading and on the other hand I traded 2 very good/accurate rifles.............live and learn!!!

bgoldhunter · February 1, 2006, 01:14 AM

I have one in 270, and now it is a very accurate rifle. First to go was the terrible trigger-replaced it with a Timney and my groups improved greatly. IMO, the Timney is a must with a Mk II Ruger, unfortunate, as the triggers in the tang safety models were great bone stock. The factory stock is not very comfortable for me, so I switched to a B&C stock, which helped accuracy. Again, the old tang safety models are much more comfortable than the new guns. I would get rid of it since it is not as comfortable as some, but can't bring myself to because it is so accurate with my favorite 270 loads.

Dirty_Harry · February 1, 2006, 06:19 PM

I don't hear much about rugers compared to savage and remington, how are they?

I have always liked the look and feel of them.

mathman · February 1, 2006, 08:43 PM

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I have always liked the look and feel of them.

That's the way that I feel too...I'm thinking that for a hunting rifle (300 yards max) it would be good. I don't think that you can buy a more 'bullet proof' rifle...they are tough.

dgludwig · February 9, 2006, 07:48 PM

rahtreelimbs: My guess is Mathman wants to maximize his magazine capacity by filling it to capacity and then chambering a round (separate from the rounds in the mag.).

January 31, 2006, 08:15 PM	#1
mathman Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,535	Ruger M77 MkII Questions Just a couple of questions about Ruger MkII 1. Can you close the bolt on a chambered round? I know it's controlled feed, but can it be loaded like a single shot? 2. I've been considering getting an All-Weather Ruger M77 MkII in 308...I've searched the forums and have found mixed reviews...any new (unbiased) info? Thanks guys...and gals! __________________ Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak.

January 31, 2006, 09:07 PM	#2
rahtreelimbs Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Pa. Posts: 195	If I remember correctly it is hard on the extractor. Anyhow why not just put the round in the mag and feed it in? I had this very rifle and it shot 1" groups with factory ammo! __________________ Gotta Love The Smell Of A Good Rifle Powder!!!

February 1, 2006, 06:19 PM	#6
Dirty_Harry Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 629	I don't hear much about rugers compared to savage and remington, how are they? I have always liked the look and feel of them. __________________ "The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you never should have laid down." "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." -John Wayne

February 9, 2006, 07:48 PM	#8
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 4,444	rahtreelimbs: My guess is Mathman wants to maximize his magazine capacity by filling it to capacity and then chambering a round (separate from the rounds in the mag.). __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

February 1, 2006, 01:14 AM	#5
bgoldhunter Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2005 Posts: 123	I have one in 270, and now it is a very accurate rifle. First to go was the terrible trigger-replaced it with a Timney and my groups improved greatly. IMO, the Timney is a must with a Mk II Ruger, unfortunate, as the triggers in the tang safety models were great bone stock. The factory stock is not very comfortable for me, so I switched to a B&C stock, which helped accuracy. Again, the old tang safety models are much more comfortable than the new guns. I would get rid of it since it is not as comfortable as some, but can't bring myself to because it is so accurate with my favorite 270 loads.