Ruger model 77 for my father
Hi there I have a question about Ruger Model 77. How much does it go for new or used.(cal 243). Is it accurate? Any good or bad things about it please share the opinion. my father needs something for varmint hunting and he asked me to get some info on it.
Thanks Mark
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All depends on how often the gun has been fired and how the rifling looks. I know the guys here havent been too enamored with the Ruger rifles for accuracy. I would go with a older Remington bolt action model such as a 788 or 721.
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I can't speak for the new Ruger 77 (mkii or whatever) but I have 4 of the older tang safety, adjustable trigger 77s and love them all. Have shot woodchucks in the ear at 400 yds (one was a little to the left) with 22-250 bull bbl. Taken Lope with 25-06, deer with .270, Caribou with 30-06 and dont recall ever missing because of the gun. If you are looking for used, consider the older style. IMHO 0 -
about a dozen for sale at this auction site. some nice ones with "buy it" for under 400. great caliber and versatile too. search ruger and 243 and take a look. some end tonite.
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Mark, I have two 77 vt mkII. These still have adjustable triggers. I have one in 243 and 22-250 and I really like them. You might want to consider a number 1v also. They shoot really nice also. I would look at all brand and see what he likes. The weight and the feel of the stock vary from brand to brand. If he has decided on the Ruger because it's what feels good to him, don't let anyone steer you away they are good shooters. 0 -
Martzkj - I thought they did away with the adj. trigger on the mkII ? I still prefer the tang safety though, partly because Im lefty whooting righty guns and I deer hunt with Mooseberge with tang safety, grew up shooting raggits w/ Savage dbl with tang safety ... 0 -
The newer 77's do not have adjustable triggers, and the triggers suck. break about 6.5-7 lbs. with a lot of overtravel. Decent rifle, I have a couple, but plan on replacing the trigger with a good adjustable like the Timney. Will set you back about another $75-$80 plus $15 or so gunsmithing fee. Don't install it yourself unless you are a machinist. Come to think of it, I replaced the stocks on mine too. Maybe look for a model 700. Savage also makes a fine and very accurate rifle. Utilitarian, but will sure do the job for you. Savage is a very good choice if you are on a budget, or if you are not.
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I may be wrong? However my Ruger MKII 77vt (varmit target) do have adjustable triggers. However mine are about 8 years old and they may have stopped using them. I know when they switched over to the MKII model the VT was the only one with an adjustable trigger. As far as I know the VT still come with an adjustable trigger but I could be wrong. Maybe a real Ruger Buff can set me straight. 0 -
I have had a Ruger 77 MKII Standard (cal 243) for a little over a year. I got it new, and to my knowledge does not have a adj trigger. It is a little heavy , but mine has no "creep". It is a "tack driver" at 200 yds.
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I have a Ruger M77MKII Stainless Allweather in 243 Win. I have however installed a Timney adjustable trigger and love the rifle. In fact I have shot everything from Nosler 55 grain ballistic tips in it to 100 grain Nosler Partitions and it seems to shoot them all with good accuracy. As for Ruger rifles they make an extremely tough and durable action. I shot a 308 Win. round through my 270 Win last Sunday by mistake (I might add it was an Extremely STUPID mistake) and thanks to God and bill Ruger the rifle held together. It is however going to Ruger next week for a complete going over.
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A couple months ago, I posted on "Want to Buy" a listing for a 22-250
and 30-06 in the old style "skeleton stock", cause I had just found a .22LR in this style of Model 77 Ruger and liking the looks of it; I wanted some mates for it in the gun cabinet.
Not only did I find those two on GunBroker, but also a .243, a .223 (sweet little gun), a 7mm and a 300 Win Mag.
They all make for a nice little "set" and I intend to acquire a couple more.
But, I always heard that the "old style" skeleton stock was a little more punishing on recoil than the "new style" stock.
Can't tell any more recoil on them compared to standard wood stock, except the 300 Win Mag..........
All I can say about it, is "it kills on one end and wounds on the other".
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