. . . The stock compressed and the tang screw came up out of the receiver and interfered with the bolt - not good. . . Final let-off of the trigger is then crisp and light. . . It was a rifle of the '90s, before smartphones, vape pens, and AccuTriggers were things. . Under such circumstances the firing pin will be in direct contact with the primer of the loaded cartridge and a light accidental blow to the firing pin can readily cause the gun to discharge. . . 1. Stuck or need help? . . If dropped or struck with the safety off, the rifle may fire. Magazine capacities vary depending on the cartridge used, with the .204 Ruger and .223 Remington shot from five-round box magazines while the others shot from four-round magazines. This is a new and unfired Ruger Mark IV Standard with 6in barrel. . Never carry the rifle loaded with the safety selector in the "FIRE" position. . Loading the magazine: (Safety should be in "Load-Unload" position). . . Never allow the thumb to touch the cocking piece when firing as it can be pinched when the cocking piece moves forward to fire the rifle. . . To develop the Gunsite Scout, Ruger worked closely with Gunsite Training Center to meet the criteria of the modern scout rifle set forth by Jeff Cooper. . Do not chamber a cartridge until you are ready to shoot immediately. . It may not display this or other websites correctly. . Only use correct ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry Standards. IT DOES HAVE SOME SURFACE RUST AS REFLECTED IN PHOTOS THAT NEEDS SOME TLC. 1991 . . Certain states require by law that their own specified warning notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state. If a cartridge does not chamber readily, do not force it. . The RUGER M-77 MARK II rifle has a three position safety. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances may result in your liability for these deaths., IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM, RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER., IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR., THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE WEAPONS, STORAGE. . 4. 0000005294 00000 n . 18, Care and Cleaning . This is very time consuming but what you put into it is what you will get out of it. After loading the magazine, push the bolt handle forward. Nowadays my work hunts usually mean that Im shooting another manufacturers new rifle or cartridge. . . . . . . One of the uncanny characteristics of Ruger wasand remains today nearly 15 years after his passingis the ability to hit a niche-market nail square on the head. 0000001256 00000 n 3. Please check with your licensed retailer or state police for additional warnings which may be required by local law or regulation. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. The RUGER M-77 MARK II is a bolt-action, magazine fed, repeating rifle. . Rifle . Not 77/17 77/22 Remington 700 Hawkeye American ***IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING AND AGREE BEFORE BIDDING*** - Bid with confidence!!! If there are cartridges in the magazine and it is desired to single load a cartridge directly into the chamber, depress the top cartridge and push the bolt forward until the bolt face is well ahead of the rim of the top cartridge in the magazine. 10 Best ways to Make Money on Social Media and not waste time. . Maybe some boat-paddle Rugers dont shoot, but mine does. . Insert the bolt in the receiver in accordance with "To replace bolt" instructions on Page 21. LOAD-UNLOAD (middle) position. . . But I did swipe three 180-grain Powerpoints from his gun cabinet, and I set a coffee can in the snow maybe 20 yards away. 15, To Clear a Malfunction (Jam) . Never lower (uncock) the firing pin with a loaded cartridge in the chamber. My M77 hawkeye in 308 is a good shooter. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction (See Rule 2, p. 39). It is likely that many more children sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on others. The safety selector should be moved to this position only when the gun user is actually firing the rifle. 0000008216 00000 n More than 200,000 firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year in the United States. . . . The author's boat-paddle Ruger may not be pretty, but it's put up to years of use. The front action screw of traditional bolt-action rifles draws the receiver directly down against the stock. 1.Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction (See Rule 2, p. 39). Then resize the case to just bump the shoulder and make sure they fit in your gun nicely. Ive spent a lot of the past decade chasing big game across the globe with some really good borrowed guns from Browning, Winchester, Springfield, Franchi, Savage, Mossberg, Bergara, and others, and in a variety of calibers. . . When the safety selector is in the Fire position and the trigger is pulled, the rifle will fire. As soon as a cartridge is chambered, the safety selector should be moved to the SAFE position unless the rifle is to be fired immediately. . Production information The M77 has undergone one minor and two major redesigns. . . A forum community dedicated to Trap shooting enthusiasts. . Other notable features of RUGER M-77 MARK II rifles include: A threeposition safety, a fast lock-time steel trigger mechanism, a patented bedding system, quick release hinged floorplate with a newly designed floorplate latch, cut-checkered walnut stock with rubber recoil pad, and studs to which sling swivels can be attached. . Here I go through the ammunition loading process, unloading it, and doing some shooting out in the woods. ensure you use a magnum primer with this combo. . A WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY TO FIRE THE RIFLE. Loading the magazine: (Safety should be in "Load-Unload" position.) Coyote Hunter Place a cartridge directly into the chamber and close the bolt. If the safety does not function properly, or if the selector seems to move too easily, or if the safety selector does not seem firmly positioned in any of its three positions, the rifle should be discontinued from use and returned to the Newport Product Service Department for repair (See p. 27). Sturm, Ruger & Co. . A two-position tang safety and redesigned trigger system were also designed from scratch. No laser removal therapy would fix the appearance of that stock if you decided you were tired of looking at it. . Ruger M77 Mark II Magnum bolt action rifles are chambered for either the .416 Rigby, .404 Jeffrey or .375 H & H Magnum cartridges in all factory loadings. Barrel length You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use any firearm without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics and safe use. 0000012723 00000 n . My rifle has always liked heavy bullets best, and itll put three 180-grain Nosler Partitions touching at 100 yards if I do my part. Likewise, the integral scope mounts, cut into the rear of the receiver, remain as does the one-piece stainless steel bolt handle. . The RUGER M-77 MARK II Target Rifle is purpose-built for long range precision target shooting. 0000029536 00000 n . . Auction (30) (wall fence, vehicle, tree, etc.) . When the safety selector is in the Fire position and the trigger is pulled, the rifle will fire. . Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. so i use cci exclusively. This pistol has a 5.5 inch bull barrel, adjustable black blade rear sight, black blade front sight, two 10 r For sale: One (1) new Ruger Mark IV Target chambered in .22 long rifle. . . . Many US shooters consider it to be the quintessential American deer rifle and users on this side of the Atlantic tend to agree about its virtues. View Item in Catalog. . . . If you cannot determine why the cartridge will not fit, clear the rifle of all cartridges and write or call the factory. The firearm is not included. . 292 0 obj <> endobj xref 292 48 0000000016 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % . . By combining a specially reinforced and lengthened receiver with a massive banded barrel, with an integral solid rib onto which special folding leaf Express sights with wide V notches have been dovetail mounted, Ruger has produced a modern big game rifle for the discriminating sportsman. . When the safety is in the fire position, it is referred to as being off. (When the safety is in the SAFE position, it is referred to as being on.). . . 0000011009 00000 n Seller: Keith ( FFL) GA Sales: 246. In addition, there are more than a thousand suicides each year by younger children and, teenagers who get access to firearms. The rundown on this rifle is m77 mark II 7x57 in what I believe it's a standard sporter model. The RUGER M-77 MARK II rifle has a three position safety. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. . IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. Keep the safety in this position except when actually loading, unloading, or firing. . 5. . . . Place a cartridge directly into the chamber and close the bolt. [Source] [Talk] . But before loading the rifle, please read completely through this manual, and be certain the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. This set is only the box for a Ruger M77 bolt action rifle. The Ruger logo, molded into the face of the buttstock along with the eagle emblem, was like a precursor to the barrel stickers of today, but more permanent than an aging tramp stamp. 3 Image (s) Keep the safety on unless actually firing. Length . . Off the bench .68 inch 3 shot groups at 100yds. Enter your email address and check your inbox. The first rifles had simple rounded-top receivers drilled and tapped for separate scope mounts. trailer <<69917E63A56045C5894A678CE566E1C4>]/Prev 964532>> startxref 0 %%EOF 339 0 obj <>stream My Ruger wore a 3-940 Tasco scope for the next decade, and I used it to shoot lord knows how many whitetailsas well as a bunch of groundhogs, possums, raccoons, coyotes, foxes, and other fauna of Kentucky. . . This will strip a cartridge from the magazine and push the cartridge ahead of the bolt into the chamber. . It's a beautiful rifle. . 0000005966 00000 n The Ruger M77 Mark II, a bolt action rifle designed by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 1991, is the successor to the original M77, having been almost completely redesigned and re-tooled. . . Gun Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The M77 Mark II had a three-position safety and hinged floorplate. Nov 20, 2011. . . . Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. . . Switch the safety to the fire position. . . 16, To Minimize Malfunctions (Jams) . Figure 4. . . I checked and sure enough, the rifles are bringing $1500+ right nowabout three times what Dad paid for mine back in the 90s. The safety selector should be in the Load-Unload position when the bolt is being removed or installed. It is shortened at the rear and also bobbed at the front. 0000011943 00000 n The M77 uses an angled screw that draws the action down and to the rear, tightly bedding it against the stock. Got into guns and reloading in the last couple years and enjoy tinkering. 10 Best ways to Make Money on Social Media and not waste time. #8. 0000013922 00000 n I had a gunsmith buddy work on the trigger some years ago because it was heavy. I am in the same boat as the OP. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you can be fined or sent to prison., A los nios los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar. This firearm was originally sold with a key-operated locking device. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN ANY RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY, OR NON-STANDARD, OR REMANUFACTURED OR HAND-LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED. . Gun #: 999551517. . 22" 1-8" twist Krieger Barrel in 6.5x55 Swede, #2 Contour. 0000011182 00000 n Because our products may be. . Ruger M77 Mark II Express bolt action rifles are chambered for either the .270. Call me right now and show me your problem: http://paltap.me/DIYTechnician. . . . My thoughts are go with the Remington action since there are lots and lots of custom parts for the . Production ended We talked for a bit, and shortly after we hung up, I killed two more pigs. Sorry, there are no results in your area. . Initial movement of the trigger is relatively slack until resistance is felt after approximately 1/8 of travel. Trying to get barrel measurements for an older Ruger. . But before loading the rifle, please read completely through this manual, and be certain the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. . . The beautiful walnut stock shows light wear but is still in 90-95% condition. . any latin characters (a-z, A-Z) any numbers (0-9) special characters ("-", "_" and ". This stainless rifle features a 22-inch barrel with . . are exemplified by: a first-year production push-feed action with innovative Ruger integral scope bases; a Mark II . . 44. You must log in or register to reply here. . I was able to eyeball the next two shots and punch holes in the coffee can. . . If none of these sources can help you, write to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. . I got my boat paddle, .30/06 Ruger on Christmas morning of 1996 or 97, and thought it was the coolest rifle Id ever seen. Action Never lower (uncock) the firing pin with a loaded cartridge in the chamber. The wrong ammunition can destroy your gun and result in serious injury. Ive hunted with it in rain and mud and wind and sand and cleaned it once or maybe twiceever. . It was a rifle of the 90s, before smartphones, vape pens, and AccuTriggers were things. . . . Rifle Tune up Pak for Ruger M77 contains 1 each reduced power trigger/sear spring (Fits Centerfire models EXCEPT target models and Hawkeye Series) and one Blitzschnell striker spring rated at 24 Lb. Let it cool down completely, and I'm several inches off, in every direction, at 100yrds, no matter which ammo I happen to be using, from a bench. After reading some rifle forums, it seems a lot of people dont understand the demand for such a hideous, inaccurate rifle that was discontinued long ago, especially when there are so many much better rifles out there today. I now own two 6.5 Creedmoors, both of which also shoot well, but neither will outshoot that .30/06 at 100 yards. 0000051237 00000 n 1991 I'm interested in pillar and glass bedding this rifle although I have zero smithing experience. The plunger ejector was replaced with a Mauser style fixed blade ejector. . . . The same with my 57 year old .270 Win. . . . It has a 4.5" barrel and matte black finish. About 15ish years ago. 0000004683 00000 n Weapon type Perhaps you could even call it a quintessential American deer rifle. United States of America . . Bolt action Ruger M77 Mark II Overview Legend'sJourney 14.3K subscribers Subscribe 83K views 12 years ago This is an overview of the Ruger M77 Mark II chambered .270 win. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Caliber Always, move the safety fully to its intended position and, check it. JavaScript is disabled. 0000004739 00000 n Deadly on Mule deer to 300 yds. The first change involved incorporating a proprietary scope mount milled integral with the receiver. Figure 2. . . . . The safety selector should always be in the Safe position except when the gun user is actually firing or unloading the rifle. 10 Days 3 Hours until bidding begins. . I've had good luck with Ruger firearms over the years. Nosler BT and Partition bullets. 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