| Ruger Model 77 rotary magazine | |
|---|---|
 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] |
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| Cartridge |
.17 Hornet, .17 HMR (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] |
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 and .17 Hornet. Unlike other models, the 77/17 does not have sights.[4]
| Caliber | Stock | Finish | Length | Weight | Magazine capacity |
MSRP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
77/22[]
The 77/22 comes in multiple different configurations and can be chambered for .22 LR, .22 WMR & .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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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[]
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10+1 | $829 | |||||
Notes[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). pp. 428.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 "Rotary Magazine Rifles". Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.. http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine/index.html. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ "Ruger Rifles & Carbines: a Long Gun Legacy". About.com. http://hunting.about.com/od/guns/l/aastrugerlongsa.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Ruger 77/17 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7717/models.html. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ruger 77/22 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7722/models.html. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ruger 77/357 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine77357/models.html. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ "Ruger 77/44 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7744/models.html. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
External links[]
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