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Ruger Model 77

Name: Ruger Model 77
Brand: Ruger

Bolt action · .270 Winchester · introduced 1968

Also known as Ruger M77, M77 Mark II

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About the Ruger Model 77

The Ruger Model 77 is a Mauser-influenced bolt-action sporting rifle introduced in 1968, designed by L. James Sullivan and Harry Sefried under Bill Ruger. It was one of the first new American commercial bolt actions to deliberately revive Mauser-style features at a time when push-feed economy actions dominated. Notable for an investment-cast receiver, Ruger's signature integral scope-mount bases, and Sullivan's angled front action screw that draws the barreled action down and rearward into the stock for consistent bedding. The 1991 M77 Mark II added true controlled-round feed and a three-position safety before the line was superseded by the Hawkeye in 2006.

The M77 was designed by Jim Sullivan, the same engineer behind the AR-15 and Stoner 63 military rifles, making it a rare crossover of military small-arms talent applied to a sporting bolt action.

Ruger Model 77 specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Firing mechanism: Striker-fired
Trigger: Single stage
Calibres: .270 Winchester, .22-250 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester
Magazine capacity: 4 rounds
Magazine: Internal

Dimensions

Barrel length: 559 mm (22.0 in)
Overall length: 1067 mm (42.0 in)
Weight (empty): 3.18 kg (7.01 lb)

Barrel

Rifling twist: 1:10 in (254 mm)
Rifling: Right hand
Grooves: 6

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Wood
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 905 m/s (2969 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 3715 J (2740 ft·lb)
Effective range: 460 m

History

Introduced: 1968
Discontinued: 2006
Production status: Discontinued
Country of origin: US
Designer: L. James Sullivan

Available calibres

.270 Winchester.22-250 Remington.30-06 Springfield.308 Winchester

Features

Integral scope mounts
Ruger rings included
Angled front action screw
Investment cast receiver
Hinged floorplate
Mauser style extractor

Safety

Tang safety

The original 1968 M77 had a Mauser-style claw extractor but functioned as push-feed with a plunger ejector and used a two-position tang safety. True controlled-round feed and the three-position safety arrived only with the 1991 M77 Mark II. Magnum (RSM) variants chambered dangerous-game rounds up to .416 Rigby and .458 Lott.