Your Opinion of this Rifle

bryceh12321 · December 15, 2008, 11:27 PM

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=7125&return=Y

Just wondering if anyone has anything against this rifle. I'm going to probably be picking it up pretty soon, and wanted to double check and see if anyone has a problem with it. It seems pretty darn good for the price to me. Thanks.

SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 · December 16, 2008, 12:36 AM

G'day. The most noticeable thing I have with my Ruger (.270) is how quickly the barrel heats up. It also cools down quickly. If you are expecting to need a lot of shots in a short period of time it wont be your best option. Look for one with detachable magazine.

Jseime · December 16, 2008, 12:43 AM

I have a stainless M77 with a laminated stock... It doesnt shoot the smallest groups in the world.

I shoot 1.5 to 2 inch groups, while my buddy who seems to be a better shot than me has pulled off nearly MOA.

Rifle shoots well enough, functions absolutely flawlessly and is not too shabby looking either.

What caliber are you going to be picking it up in?

PAcountryboy · December 16, 2008, 01:10 AM

my girlfriend has this model in stainless (260) that she uses for a deer rifle. it works just fine for that. i havent heard anything bad about them...

.300 Weatherby Mag · December 16, 2008, 01:14 AM

They are good rifles.... I'm looking at getting one in .35 whelen.... Here piggy piggy....

Lawman912 · December 16, 2008, 09:41 AM

I own several Ruger rifles haven't had any problems with them. Just purchase a Hawkeye in .270 looking forward to going to the range.

bottom rung · December 17, 2008, 10:33 PM

I own a spitting image of the picture you posted. I have a lot of good to say, but you requested the bad. The new gray finish scratches very easily, revealing the shiny stainless beneath. Also, it does mar easily, showing knocks against tree limbs and such. All in all, good rifle, go for it. I love Ruger's M77 MKII Hawkeye.

bojack2575 · December 17, 2008, 10:41 PM

For another couple hundred you could get this tack driver! I have had a very successful deer season with mine this year.

http://www.sakoa7.net/

DaveInPA · December 17, 2008, 10:53 PM

I have an M77 MkII in .270

The stock trigger, IMHO, sucks. If you get that gun and put a Timney trigger in it, you'll have a solid deer gun. Don't expect sub MOA match accuracy out of a Ruger rifle, though.

dgludwig · December 17, 2008, 11:40 PM

I've got four 77s, two with the tang safety and two of the newer ones. One of them (the older .257 Roberts) is a true, day in and day out, sub-MOA shooter-with the factory ammunition it prefers. Another one (a newer .308) regularly flirts with one inch groups @ 100 yards. The other two aren't bad, just not stellar. Maybe I've just been lucky but I got my first one in 1975, have put hundreds of rounds through three of the four that I own and I don't believe there's a better factory bolt-action rifle on the market today.

Picher · December 18, 2008, 06:52 AM

Rugers shoot okay for most hunters. They carry well and have good balance.

People who shoot at the range a lot don't seem to buy the sporters. While the accuracy potential is okay, they're not known as tack drivers.

Picher

bottom rung · December 22, 2008, 11:25 PM

Did you buy one yet?

Savage99 · December 23, 2008, 10:22 AM

bryce12321,

Overall I like the Rugers. They have earned a excellent reputation over the years for safe functional performance. The M77 is CRF, has that all important to me three position safety and is made in the USA!

I notice that you have selected the 300 WM version and the weight of the rifle is 7.75# sans scope. That would be a little heavy for me these days not that my old M70's don't weigh as much or more.

Tell us how it shoots.

jeo556 · December 23, 2008, 09:58 PM

I love my Ruger, but I did have to replace the trigger with a Timney. Trust me, after a few trips to the range you'll do the same. After that you'll love it!

Good luck and Merry Christmas.

BradF · December 23, 2008, 10:15 PM

Another pro Ruger vote here. I have 2 MKII's. Pretty much agree with most of the above posts. The factory trigger leaves some to be desired on the MKII's, not sure on the Hawkeye. It's supposed to be better. I had a 'smith do a trigger job on mine which helped considerably. Accuracy is acceptable with factory ammo, handloads will get you sub MOA.

Smaug · December 23, 2008, 10:24 PM

I don't have an M77, but my 77/22 has the same type of non-rotating bolt. Very nice & smooth.

M77s have been known as hit-or-miss, accuracy-wise. I don't know if they've worked it out with the Hawkeye.

tuffteddyb · December 23, 2008, 10:49 PM

owned a few ruger rifles and they are great and my wife shoots one in 7/08,only thing i dont really care fore is their trigger.

Henman · December 24, 2008, 10:58 PM

I bought my son a M77 MkII compact a couple years ago and I had to get a gunsmith to rework and polish the trigger a little. Now it breaks at a nice 2lbs. It can shoot MOA when I can.

ryalred · December 26, 2008, 07:37 AM

I've got an older M77 in .243 and I love it. It shoots very tigh groups. The triggers on the new guns are supposed to be better than those on the older guns. I honed and polished my trigger parts and it now shoots great. I believe the new ones will be good right out of the box.

December 15, 2008, 11:27 PM	#1
bryceh12321 Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2008 Posts: 136	Your Opinion of this Rifle http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=7125&return=Y Just wondering if anyone has anything against this rifle. I'm going to probably be picking it up pretty soon, and wanted to double check and see if anyone has a problem with it. It seems pretty darn good for the price to me. Thanks.

December 16, 2008, 12:36 AM	#2
SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Location: Far Nth Wst QLD Australia Posts: 992	G'day. The most noticeable thing I have with my Ruger (.270) is how quickly the barrel heats up. It also cools down quickly. If you are expecting to need a lot of shots in a short period of time it wont be your best option. Look for one with detachable magazine. __________________ If you're not confused, you're not trying hard enough! When you're confused, I'll try to use smaller words!!!

December 16, 2008, 12:43 AM	#3
Jseime Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,775	I have a stainless M77 with a laminated stock... It doesnt shoot the smallest groups in the world. I shoot 1.5 to 2 inch groups, while my buddy who seems to be a better shot than me has pulled off nearly MOA. Rifle shoots well enough, functions absolutely flawlessly and is not too shabby looking either. What caliber are you going to be picking it up in? __________________ I love the smell of fresh shotgun in the morning.

December 16, 2008, 01:10 AM	#4
PAcountryboy Member Join Date: December 8, 2008 Posts: 36	my girlfriend has this model in stainless (260) that she uses for a deer rifle. it works just fine for that. i havent heard anything bad about them... __________________ Remington 798 mauser in 7mm rem mag, Mossberg 500 12 gauge w/slug barrel, Savage 340a in 30-30, Marlin 336 in .35 rem, Marlin 995 in .22lr, Star 9mm, FEG PMK 380

December 17, 2008, 11:40 PM	#10
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	I've got four 77s, two with the tang safety and two of the newer ones. One of them (the older .257 Roberts) is a true, day in and day out, sub-MOA shooter-with the factory ammunition it prefers. Another one (a newer .308) regularly flirts with one inch groups @ 100 yards. The other two aren't bad, just not stellar. Maybe I've just been lucky but I got my first one in 1975, have put hundreds of rounds through three of the four that I own and I don't believe there's a better factory bolt-action rifle on the market today. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

December 16, 2008, 01:14 AM	#5
.300 Weatherby Mag Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2008 Posts: 1,777	They are good rifles.... I'm looking at getting one in .35 whelen.... Here piggy piggy....

December 16, 2008, 09:41 AM	#6
Lawman912 Junior Member Join Date: December 8, 2008 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1	I own several Ruger rifles haven't had any problems with them. Just purchase a Hawkeye in .270 looking forward to going to the range.

December 17, 2008, 10:33 PM	#7
bottom rung Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2007 Location: CT Posts: 494	I own a spitting image of the picture you posted. I have a lot of good to say, but you requested the bad. The new gray finish scratches very easily, revealing the shiny stainless beneath. Also, it does mar easily, showing knocks against tree limbs and such. All in all, good rifle, go for it. I love Ruger's M77 MKII Hawkeye.

December 17, 2008, 10:41 PM	#8
bojack2575 Junior member Join Date: July 9, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 457	For another couple hundred you could get this tack driver! I have had a very successful deer season with mine this year. http://www.sakoa7.net/

December 17, 2008, 10:53 PM	#9
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	I have an M77 MkII in .270 The stock trigger, IMHO, sucks. If you get that gun and put a Timney trigger in it, you'll have a solid deer gun. Don't expect sub MOA match accuracy out of a Ruger rifle, though.

December 18, 2008, 06:52 AM	#11
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	Rugers shoot okay for most hunters. They carry well and have good balance. People who shoot at the range a lot don't seem to buy the sporters. While the accuracy potential is okay, they're not known as tack drivers. Picher

December 22, 2008, 11:25 PM	#12
bottom rung Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2007 Location: CT Posts: 494	Did you buy one yet?

December 23, 2008, 10:22 AM	#13
Savage99 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Posts: 567	bryce12321, Overall I like the Rugers. They have earned a excellent reputation over the years for safe functional performance. The M77 is CRF, has that all important to me three position safety and is made in the USA! I notice that you have selected the 300 WM version and the weight of the rifle is 7.75# sans scope. That would be a little heavy for me these days not that my old M70's don't weigh as much or more. Tell us how it shoots.

December 23, 2008, 09:58 PM	#14
jeo556 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2007 Location: Southwestern, PA Posts: 268	I love my Ruger, but I did have to replace the trigger with a Timney. Trust me, after a few trips to the range you'll do the same. After that you'll love it! Good luck and Merry Christmas. __________________ Jeo556

December 23, 2008, 10:15 PM	#15
BradF Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2008 Location: NE AL Posts: 172	Another pro Ruger vote here. I have 2 MKII's. Pretty much agree with most of the above posts. The factory trigger leaves some to be desired on the MKII's, not sure on the Hawkeye. It's supposed to be better. I had a 'smith do a trigger job on mine which helped considerably. Accuracy is acceptable with factory ammo, handloads will get you sub MOA.

December 23, 2008, 10:24 PM	#16
Smaug Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,210	Welcome to The Firing Line, Lawman! I don't have an M77, but my 77/22 has the same type of non-rotating bolt. Very nice & smooth. M77s have been known as hit-or-miss, accuracy-wise. I don't know if they've worked it out with the Hawkeye. __________________ -Jeremy "Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." - Eric Hoffer

December 23, 2008, 10:49 PM	#17
tuffteddyb Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Posts: 43	owned a few ruger rifles and they are great and my wife shoots one in 7/08,only thing i dont really care fore is their trigger.

December 24, 2008, 10:58 PM	#18
Henman Junior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Posts: 5	I bought my son a M77 MkII compact a couple years ago and I had to get a gunsmith to rework and polish the trigger a little. Now it breaks at a nice 2lbs. It can shoot MOA when I can.

December 26, 2008, 07:37 AM	#19
ryalred Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2008 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 491	I've got an older M77 in .243 and I love it. It shoots very tigh groups. The triggers on the new guns are supposed to be better than those on the older guns. I honed and polished my trigger parts and it now shoots great. I believe the new ones will be good right out of the box. __________________ ryalred rifle & muzzleloader -- exhilarating bowhunting -- obsession reloading -- addicted

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