In love with my Ruger!

Jeremiah Johnson · September 15, 2008, 08:12 AM

Shot my new Ruger M 77 Mark II 338 Win Mag topped with a Leupold 4.5-14 scope.
I had read many negative comments about Ruger(after I bought it) and was afraid I made a mistake. Well this baby is a shooter. And what a scope!
I shoot only reloads as I refuse to pay full price for factory ammo. I did still have trouble with about 8 rounds that the bolt would not close on, I think it is the brass as it is once fired in someone elses gun. The rest of the loads shot beautifully and I was shooting quarter sized groups at 100 yards the first time out with it. I plan to get those groups smaller.
Look out Elk!
Jeremiah Johnson

Scorch · September 15, 2008, 09:46 AM

Ruger 77s are one of the best rifles on the market. Absolutely reliable. The only other rifle I ever say this about is a Mauser 98, and the Ruger 77 MkII is a modern copy of the M98. Enjoy it!

Harry Bonar · September 15, 2008, 11:09 AM

Sir;
Ruger lugs have been tested in a hydraulic press and they exceed just about any other tests that I've heard - yea, Ruger is a gem.
Harry B.

cbm1948 · September 16, 2008, 11:21 AM

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I think it is the brass as it is once fired in someone elses gun.

Jeremiah,
Only use brass that was fired in your rifle, I have a Old M77 in .308 Win and yes it is a shooter. Once you get some FL sized brass and reload for just your rifle you will see groups tighten up.

Clint

Jeremiah Johnson · September 16, 2008, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. I am going Mule Deer hunting the begining of Oct with this baby. I will let you'll know how I do.

September 15, 2008, 08:12 AM	#1
Jeremiah Johnson Junior Member Join Date: August 10, 2008 Location: CA Posts: 7	In love with my Ruger! Shot my new Ruger M 77 Mark II 338 Win Mag topped with a Leupold 4.5-14 scope. I had read many negative comments about Ruger(after I bought it) and was afraid I made a mistake. Well this baby is a shooter. And what a scope! I shoot only reloads as I refuse to pay full price for factory ammo. I did still have trouble with about 8 rounds that the bolt would not close on, I think it is the brass as it is once fired in someone elses gun. The rest of the loads shot beautifully and I was shooting quarter sized groups at 100 yards the first time out with it. I plan to get those groups smaller. Look out Elk! Jeremiah Johnson

September 15, 2008, 09:46 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Ruger 77s are one of the best rifles on the market. Absolutely reliable. The only other rifle I ever say this about is a Mauser 98, and the Ruger 77 MkII is a modern copy of the M98. Enjoy it! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

September 15, 2008, 11:09 AM	#3
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	Ruger Sir; Ruger lugs have been tested in a hydraulic press and they exceed just about any other tests that I've heard - yea, Ruger is a gem. Harry B.

September 16, 2008, 01:23 PM	#5
Jeremiah Johnson Junior Member Join Date: August 10, 2008 Location: CA Posts: 7	Thanks Thanks for the comments guys. I am going Mule Deer hunting the begining of Oct with this baby. I will let you'll know how I do.