Ruger Model 77 rotary magazine
Ruger 77-Series Bolt-Action Rifles | |
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![]() Ruger 77/22 with scope and bipod | |
Type | Bolt-action rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
Produced | 1983-Present [1] |
Variants | see Variants |
Specifications | |
Mass | 5.25–7.5 lb (2.38–3.40 kg)[2] |
Length | 38.5–43.25 in (97.8–109.9 cm)[2] |
Barrel length | 18.5–24 in (47–61 cm)[2] |
Cartridge | .17 Hornet, .17 HMR, .17 WSM (77/17)[2] .22LR, .22 WMR, .22 Hornet (77/22)[2] .357 Magnum (77/357)[2] .44 Magnum (77/44)[2] |
Action | Bolt-action[2] |
Feed system | Rotary magazine capacity:[2] 4+1 (.44 Mag) 5+1 (.357 Mag) 6+1 (.17 WSM, .17 Hornet, .22 Hornet) 9+1 (.22 WMRF, .17 HMR) 10+1 (.22 LR) |
The Ruger 77/22 is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered for the .22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR, or .22 Hornet. It has a removable rotary magazine which allows the magazine to fit flush with the bottom of the stock. The 77/22 was introduced in 1983 and was based on the centerfire Model 77 Mark II.[3] Each rifle comes with scope rings and a lock.
Variants[]
77/17[]
The Ruger 77/17 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in .17 HMR, .17 Winchester Super Magnum and .17 Hornet. Unlike other models, the 77/17 does not have sights.[4]
Caliber | Stock | Finish | Length | Weight | Magazine capacity |
MSRP | |
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Barrel | Overall | ||||||
.17 Hornet | Green Mountain | Target Grey | 24 in (61 cm) | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 6+1 | $929 |
.17 HMR | American Walnut | Blued | 22 in (56 cm) | 41.25 in (104.8 cm) | 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) | 9+1 | $829 |
Black Laminate | Target Grey | 24 in (61 cm) | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 9+1 | $929 | |
.17 WSM | American Walnut | Matte Stainless | 24 in (61 cm) | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 6+1 | $999 |
77/22[]
The 77/22 comes in multiple different configurations and can be chambered for .22 LR, .22 WMR and .22 Hornet. All models come without sights and are either alloy steel (if blued) or stainless steel.[5]
Caliber | Stock | Finish | Length | Weight | Magazine capacity |
MSRP | |
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Barrel | Overall | ||||||
.22 LR | Walnut | Blued | 20 in (51 cm) | 39.25 in (99.7 cm) | 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) | 10+1 | $829 |
Synthetic | Brushed Stainless | 20 in (51 cm) | 39.25 in (99.7 cm) | 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 10+1 | $829 | |
Brown Laminate | Target Grey | 24 in (61 cm) | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 10+1 | $929 | |
.22 WMR | Walnut | Blued | 20 in (51 cm) | 39.25 in (99.7 cm) | 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) | 9+1 | $829 |
Synthetic | Brushed Stainless | 20 in (51 cm) | 39.25 in (99.7 cm) | 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 9+1 | $829 | |
Brown Laminate | Target Grey | 20 in (51 cm) | 39.25 in (99.7 cm) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 9+1 | $929 | |
.22 Hornet | Walnut | Blued | 20 in (51 cm) | 39.25 in (99.7 cm) | 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) | 6+1 | $829 |
Green Mountain | Target Grey | 24 in (61 cm) | 43.25 in (109.9 cm) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 6+1 | $929 |
77/357[]
The Ruger 77/357 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in .357 Magnum. It features an adjustable rear sight and a gold bead front sight.[6]
Caliber | Stock | Finish | Length | Weight | Magazine capacity |
MSRP | |
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Barrel | Overall | ||||||
.357 Mag | Black Synthetic | Brushed Stainless | 18.5 in (47 cm) | 38.5 in (98 cm) | 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) | 5+1 | $829 |
77/44[]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Ruger7744.jpg/220px-Ruger7744.jpg)
Introduced in 1997, the Ruger 77/44 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in .44 Magnum.[1]
Caliber | Stock | Finish | Length | Weight | Magazine capacity |
MSRP | |
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Barrel | Overall | ||||||
.44 Mag | Vista Camo | Brushed Stainless | 18.5 in (47 cm) | 38.5 in (98 cm) | 5.25 lb (2.38 kg) | 4+1 | $849 |
Black Synthetic | 4+1 | $829 |
Notes[]
- ^ a b Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 428.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Rotary Magazine Rifles". Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "Ruger Rifles & Carbines: a Long Gun Legacy". About.com. Retrieved 1 April 2007.
- ^ a b "Ruger 77/17 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Ruger 77/22 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Ruger 77/357 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "Ruger 77/44 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
External links[]
- Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Official Website
- Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Official 77-Series Page
- Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Official Instruction Manuals and Product History
- Bolt-action rifles of the United States
- Ruger rifles
- .22 LR rifles
- .357 Magnum firearms
- .44 Magnum firearms
- Rotary magazine firearms
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