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

Johnny Ruger · August 6, 2012, 07:48 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, 09:04 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 6, 2012, 11:37 PM

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, 03:14 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, 01:10 PM

You can try Munrich.

Johnny Ruger · December 31, 2013, 08:19 PM

Hi Scorch,
Seems we have been playing tag!

I'm interested in seeing if perhaps you can fit that bolt I purchased from you to my Ruger M77. Let me know if you think you can and if so, then I'll send up the rifle. If not, then you mentioned you'd allow me return the bolt to you.

I have been having a hard time finding any of the parts.

Thanks!!

Happy New Year!

Scorch · January 1, 2014, 01:44 AM

Yes, I can fit the bolt and get the rifle in operating order for you. Last time we communicated I gave you my address, if you can't find it I can send it again.

August 6, 2012, 07:48 PM	#1
Johnny Ruger Junior Member Join Date: August 6, 2012 Posts: 2	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 7, 2012, 03:14 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	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? Summit Arms Services

December 31, 2013, 08:19 PM	#6
Johnny Ruger Junior Member Join Date: August 6, 2012 Posts: 2	Hi Scorch, Seems we have been playing tag! I'm interested in seeing if perhaps you can fit that bolt I purchased from you to my Ruger M77. Let me know if you think you can and if so, then I'll send up the rifle. If not, then you mentioned you'd allow me return the bolt to you. I have been having a hard time finding any of the parts. Thanks!! Happy New Year! __________________ Safe in a safe.

January 1, 2014, 01:44 AM	#7
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Yes, I can fit the bolt and get the rifle in operating order for you. Last time we communicated I gave you my address, if you can't find it I can send it again. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 6, 2012, 09:04 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	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

August 6, 2012, 11:37 PM	#3
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	Not mine, but I've bought sights to restore a Ruger 77 there. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ruger-Model-...item3379dfd81f

August 8, 2012, 01:10 PM	#5
dj_28 Member Join Date: May 30, 2012 Posts: 26	You can try Munrich.