just picked one up it was to cheap to pass. is it worth throwing some good glass on it and using it at long rang or just use it for chasing white tale or ground hogs. thanks
Ruger m77 mark II 308
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I think just about any rifle is worth putting as good of glass on it as you can afford.
Try it out and see how it shoots and then you can go from there. If it is up to your desires than leave it as is and if it's not you can change parts or the entire rifle platform to a more satisfactory system and keep it for chasing deer or hogs. If you get scope that isn't what you want for hunting you could always move it to a different rifle and use it on that one in the future too.
Ruger's are great hunting rifles but not an popular action used for target grade work. I'm sure there are a lot of reasons for that including the cast receiver, the lack of aftermarket and the angular screw securing the rifle to a stock. None of which mean that it wont potetially work for what you want to do. and you won't know forsure unless you get out and shoot it.
Good Luck with it.
JMC
I think just about any rifle is worth putting as good of glass on it as you can afford.
Try it out and see how it shoots and then you can go from there. If it is up to your desires than leave it as is and if it's not you can change parts or the entire rifle platform to a more satisfactory system and keep it for chasing deer or hogs. If you get scope that isn't what you want for hunting you could always move it to a different rifle and use it on that one in the future too.
Ruger's are great hunting rifles but not an popular action used for target grade work. I'm sure there are a lot of reasons for that including the cast receiver, the lack of aftermarket and the angular screw securing the rifle to a stock. None of which mean that it wont potetially work for what you want to do. and you won't know forsure unless you get out and shoot it.
Good Luck with it.
JMC
Re: Ruger m77 mark II 308
You might run into problems finding a 20min base if you need one. I ended up using the Burris Ruger-to-Weaver adapters and Burris signature rings with offset inserts.
You might run into problems finding a 20min base if you need one. I ended up using the Burris Ruger-to-Weaver adapters and Burris signature rings with offset inserts.
Re: Ruger m77 mark II 308
A friend of mine has one that shoots very well, I have a handful myself in various cals and I guess I got lucky as they all shoot fairly well.
A friend of mine has one that shoots very well, I have a handful myself in various cals and I guess I got lucky as they all shoot fairly well.
Re: Ruger m77 mark II 308
It should make a dandy Whitetail and ground hog gun. The Mauser style action is a plus.
It should make a dandy Whitetail and ground hog gun. The Mauser style action is a plus.
Re: Ruger m77 mark II 308
It's definitely a good one for chasing whitetails, groundhogs, & whatever else. I have a standard M77 Mk2 & a M77 Mk2 Target/Varmint model and they both shoot excellent. My brother has one in stainless w/ the composite stock. He likes it too. Get the best glass you can afford without going overboard and you will be good to go.
It's definitely a good one for chasing whitetails, groundhogs, & whatever else. I have a standard M77 Mk2 & a M77 Mk2 Target/Varmint model and they both shoot excellent. My brother has one in stainless w/ the composite stock. He likes it too. Get the best glass you can afford without going overboard and you will be good to go.
Re: Ruger m77 mark II 308
Although both had to be converted to mortgage payments when things got a bit tighter a few years back; I had a pair of M77VT MKII's. They were chambered in .308 and .22-250. I thought they were outstandingly accurate, and am only middlin' willing to forgive myself for parting with them.
Greg
Although both had to be converted to mortgage payments when things got a bit tighter a few years back; I had a pair of M77VT MKII's. They were chambered in .308 and .22-250. I thought they were outstandingly accurate, and am only middlin' willing to forgive myself for parting with them.
Greg
Re: Ruger m77 mark II 308
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mscott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You might run into problems finding a 20min base if you need one. I ended up using the Burris Ruger-to-Weaver adapters and Burris signature rings with offset inserts. </div></div>
I'm in the same situation as far as needing an elevated base or ring combination. How have the Burris base and rings held up for you thus far? I can't find any other options for my M77 6.5 Creedmoor...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mscott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You might run into problems finding a 20min base if you need one. I ended up using the Burris Ruger-to-Weaver adapters and Burris signature rings with offset inserts. </div></div>
I'm in the same situation as far as needing an elevated base or ring combination. How have the Burris base and rings held up for you thus far? I can't find any other options for my M77 6.5 Creedmoor...
Re: Ruger m77 mark II 308
Great gun. I had one in a .223 - the target version though with the fat fore end. Those sell for $500+ so put a $500 scope on it and be done.
Great gun. I had one in a .223 - the target version though with the fat fore end. Those sell for $500+ so put a $500 scope on it and be done.
Re: Ruger m77 mark II 308
I had a gunsmith make me a rail and it opened up the optics world. My M77 hawkeye in 308 is a good shooter. .5 MOA rifle and ditching the crap Hogue stock, added a BC Carbalite with a full bed job make things even better. From what I hear its hit or miss with Ruger chambers/barrels, see how it goes with some match ammo. The optics mounting options are limited unless you just cough for a custom rail. Thats what I found anyway.
I had a gunsmith make me a rail and it opened up the optics world. My M77 hawkeye in 308 is a good shooter. .5 MOA rifle and ditching the crap Hogue stock, added a BC Carbalite with a full bed job make things even better. From what I hear its hit or miss with Ruger chambers/barrels, see how it goes with some match ammo. The optics mounting options are limited unless you just cough for a custom rail. Thats what I found anyway.
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