Ruger 77/22 Bolt Action Rifle 22LR

Ruger model 77/22 bolt action 22LR. These are a high quality rimfire rifle. Scaled down from the Ruger model 77 centerfire bolt actions.
It uses a 10 round rotary magazine like the Ruger 10/22.
This one is fitted with a Weaver K4 scope.
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[@geradebowden3293]

The build quality of that gun sets it apart from most .22’s on the market these days.

[@timbingen4772]

Bought mine in 1986 as a divorce present to myself. Best .22 I own. Paid $400 with scope in 1986.

[@1957Shep]

Tim Bingen You should do a video with it.

[@timbingen4772]

1957Shep Don't have the right equipment to do a credible job on a video..............

[@jamesk.sanderson2137]

I have two! Best .22 bolt action for the money. Solid smooth action. Not tinny like most .22 bolt actions on the market.

[@whoisjohngalt5258]

Just to clarify what you said, they bioth use a Ruger 10 round rotary magazine but . . the 10/22 magazine and the M77/22 magazines are NOT interchangable . . . I love my 1984 M77/22 in 22 lr. It came with factory installed iron sights, Great video, thanks!!

[@1957Shep]

Some where made with iron sights and some where not. This one never had open sights on it.

[@billbender9956]

1988? Bought a stainless 10 / 22 had a 16" titanium can integrally mounted into the receiver. Love it.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

That's a real beauty, Shep. If I could get any bolt action .22LR I wanted, this would be the one.

[@1957Shep]

If I could pick any one I wanted, it would be a Remington 541S. But those are getting so expensive these days that I`ll probably never spring for one of them.

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

I still have mine that I purchased in 1985 According to Ruger's website using my serial number it was the manufactured the very first year of production 1984 (36 Years Old!)

[@1957Shep]

You should try doing a video with it sometime.

[@1957Shep]

sixfteightinguy A couple of those BX25 mags are on my list, but have not picked any up yet. Do have several of the old Ramline mags.

[@SamEEE12]

That's a nice looking shooter there Shep. Nice old telescopic sights, too.

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@KYTO82]

Really like this one I had a 77 ruger chambered in 270 let my nephew have it took his first deer with it this past week end ,, thats a nice one Shep!

[@1957Shep]

I`ve got 4 of the model 77s and 77 mark IIs. 22-250, 243, 7mm Mauser, and 30-06. None of them have made it into videos yet, but I will get around to it eventually.

[@daveleary6362]

Collecting mine today can't wait to try it out

[@1957Shep]

You should try doing a video with it.

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

Fine quality 22LR bolt gun ya got there, pahdnah!!

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@1crimm]

great rifle

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@MagnumVideos]

That definitely is a beauty.

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Sweet rifle. I used to have a beautiful ole mdl. 77/22 hornet. Very smooth & elegant rifle.

[@1957Shep]

I picked up one of the 77/22 hornets at an auction last year. It`s a good shooter.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Aahhh! You dog! They are beautiful rifles & pack a punch. Luv all the 77's

[@51Dss]

Ruger 77 is a great rifle - I have one in 22 Hornet. Nice shooting too

[@1957Shep]

Ruger makes some nice bolt guns.

[@410mossberg]

I have two of these 77/22s. One of the worst triggers on a fine 22 rifle I've ever felt. Just ordered two Volquartsen sear and spring sets. I hope that will make them a little smoother. Thanks for the fine video.

[@1957Shep]

Ruger used to make guns with good triggers back in the 60s and 70s. But since then they have kind of "Lawyerized) their triggers.

[@oldskoolhunting]

I agree.... Such a heavy trigger to pull that it makes being accurate really difficult at even 50yards

[@RG-gl6sm]

Did you install the Volquartsen sear & Spring, if so did it help ?

[@hunterford1865]

@@RG-gl6sm Yes I did. Made all the difference in the world. Smooth and crisp now and comes in at about 2 lbs (the kit makes the trigger pull adjustable) It was a little pricey, but did turn a good rifle into a great one.

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

FYI The 77/22 Magazine is actually flatter on the bottom. However, the 10/22 magazine will function the same.

[@ShootFastFun]

Now that would make someone a very good first rifle. -SFF Dad

[@1957Shep]

It`s my favorite squirrel gun.

[@deedeeindustrialsuperprecision]

I found my 1987with iron sites extremely durable under the toughest conditions, and the 3 way safety a major plus, I did shorten the stock chamber and tighten the bolt up at the same time by machining the face of the breech end of the barrel in a lathe. And, a little trigger work on the stock parts.

[@1957Shep]

You should do a video with it sometime.

[@airbats801]

one of my favorite guns, much more enjoyable to shoot over a 10/22

[@jeffriley3875]

Mines from the same vintage 50 shots into a quarter at 50 yards 4x32 Simmons

[@1957Shep]

You should do a video with it sometime.

[@sixfteightinguy]

luv the rugers 22lr rifles. i'm looking to get the ruger american bolt rifle for my son since i have so many bx-25 magazines, lol!

[@Cliff_Dixon_42]

Very nice one. I've got one -- used -- that I think is older than the one you have; instead of "scope only" like, AFAIK, nearly all 77/22's come in, this one had iron sights as well (actually, the front sight needs replacement).

[@1957Shep]

I think you can still get them with open sights. But like you said, most just have the scope rings.

[@401als]

Wow that is a nice rifle.

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@revolver8shot]

another great rifle

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@bigjc12000]

Can't have to many 22's. Nice rifle.

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@aloyalblue1]

Nice looking plinker!

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@nicholasctibor3677]

Nice gun! I want one now lol..I love the more expensive Rutgers they're amazingly accurate my ruger 7mm-08 will shoot three though the same hole at a hundred yards with hand loads

[@1957Shep]

You should do a video with it sometime.

[@mini14gb2]

Just picked on of these in the all-weather version. I went ahead and made the buy even though I had a bunch of folks telling me they are not a tack driver like the CZ. Seems to be pretty hit and miss as far as accuracy goes. Mine is a mid-90's model.

[@1957Shep]

This one shoots well.

[@timbingen4772]

mini14gb Mine is a tack driver.................I have a four power scope and consistently shoot one hole groups at 25 yards. Hit gophers out to 100 yards.

[@mini14gb2]

Tim Bingen I just shot mine yesterday for the first time. Yep its a tack driver too. I sent mine away to Connecticut Precision Chambering and had the RUGER 77/22 L.R. accuracy combo: Includes target crown, barrel setback to new bolt match chamber, and beyond bolt tightening plus had the trigger tuned to break like a glass rod at 2.5 pounds. Spanks the same hole everytime at 50 yards.

[@timbingen4772]

Mine's factory, 30 years old............got a good one.

[@whatnot987]

That's a nice one Shep

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@normanmallory2055]

You can pull up Ruger's website and run the numbers and you will know what year your rifle was built... No it does not take the same rotary magazine as the famous 10/22 , they are different.. Ruger's catalog will tell you that when you look on the back page.. I own both a 10/22 and second came for me was the 77/22 as i'm really a bolt gun fan and always have been...

[@martiwoodchip4518]

So hey that was an ok cluster group for at least 50 yards so do tell all of us just how far away was your target?. I have one of those 10/22 st st take downs and at 50 yards I have been consistently been putting groups of 10 shots within 2 inches using remington golden bullet ammo which is not all that good, I even got tighter groups using that winchester 22LR ammo that comes in the little red plastic rectangular containers and I have found that it is a much better ammo as far as accuracy and uniformity in overall shooting.

[@KYTO82]

Nice one Shep!

[@1957Shep]

Thanks Tim.

[@micheturner9697]

Nice rifle Shep!

[@1957Shep]

Thanks.

[@grasunmajjurach6026]

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[@santamanone]

Nice video but what range were you shooting? 100 yards? 200?

[@ReloaderJoe]

Hey there - What was the distance from the target?

[@1957Shep]

I don`t remember. That video was made 8 years ago. But judging by the range where I was shooting, I`d guess it was 100 yards. If I remember right, at that time the video was made, we had backstops at 100 and 200 yards on that range.

[@hazman440]

That is beauty Shep , where did ya get the sling ?

[@1957Shep]

It`s a reproduction of the old military leather sling. Don`t remember what company made them. I bought 4 or 5 of them about 25 years ago.

[@hobbiesyentretenimiento5462]

hermoso rifle

[@oldskoolhunting]

hey shep, i was wondering did you remove the front sight?? i was thinking of removing mine and need to know how

[@bohemian46]

The 77/22 does NOT take the standard 10 shot 10-22 magazine . It is different. I contacted Ruger because some other ignorant person also told me that the 10-22 magazine is interchangeable..and me not believing this, and not wishing to take chances.. I trust them, not some internet misinformation..Ruger's response was "NO"they are NOT interchangeable and though the 10-22 magazine will fit in the pocket.. it will stand proud. And, according to Ruger, it is possible to have misfeeds with the standard 10-22 magazine.. and that is the reason NOT to use the standard 10-22 magazine. I got the part number from Ruger and ordered 2 extra from my parts supplier. About $20 apiece.

[@billbender9956]

correction 77/22...have 10/22 as well.

[@melindamanthey2757]

This rifle does not use the "standard" 10/22 magazine. Ruger makes one specifically for the 7/22 and strongly cautions against using the "standard" 10/22 magazine.

[@daveleary6362]

Hey shep I got my ruger 2nd hand. but is it common for the sights to be so far out? I'm gonna try calibrate them later. also the Remington yellow jackets are hard to load into chamber compare to the Winchester's. They are a different shape at the top. Please reply..( dave from Ireland )

[@1957Shep]

This one never had open sights on it to start with. I don`t think I`ve ever fired any Yellow Jackets in this rifle. Don`t recall any kind of ammo being hard to chamber in it.

[@daveleary6362]

1957Shep it's probably the 3rd reason. Thanks for your comments. love your vids :)

[@juliafunk8422]

the ruger m77 22 uses a different clip then a ruger 10/22 the m77 clip is flat on the bottem and the 10/22 is rounded on the bottem

[@1957Shep]

+Julia Funk They are close enough that they will fit if you interchange them, but they will not always feed well. Especially in the 10/22 if you try to use a 77/22 magazine.

[@redneckmini14]

two questions: 1. I noticed the mags for the 96/22 and 77/22 r marketed different than mags for a 10/22, but r they actually the same? 2. I was thinking about getting a 77/17 in 17 hornet. I was wondering if u have any experience with this round and if u would recommend it for coyotes.

[@1957Shep]

If there is a difference between the mags for the 10/22 and 77/22, I can`t tell the difference. I`ve never shot anything in 17 hornet.

[@Cliff_Dixon_42]

AFAIK, the only obvious difference between the standard 10/22 mag and the 77/22 is that the 10/22 is more rounded at the bottom. I've never tried to use a 10/22 mag on my 77/22, or vice versa (on someone else's 10/22 -- need to rectify that at some point), so I can't say whether they're interchangeable or not. But a quick search on web forums suggests that they're not; either won't fit flush, or simply won't fit.

[@redneckmini14]

EcchiSpud thank u for the info

[@daveleary6362]

Sorry I ment the scope sights... The cross is off alot

[@1957Shep]

There could be a lot of reasons for that. It could have been dropped. If the scope is damaged or it`s just one of those really cheap scopes it may not hold its zero. Could also be the rings But the most likely would be that the last owner wanted to keep the scope he had on it and swapped out the scope before he sold it and didn`t zero the scope after the swap.

[@giovannispatola8659]

Hello elder man I have a river 10/22 and I have those rotary magazine and they don't work right what kind do you have

[@1957Shep]

+Giovanni Spatola Ruger factory magazine. Keep in mind that there is a slight difference between the magazines for the 10/22 and 77/22.

[@teslaher5767]

Shep - What is the current 2014 price on a Ruger model 77/22 LR?

[@1957Shep]

Don`t know. Try looking at Ruger`s web site or look and see what new ones are selling for on gunbroker

[@adameater]

so to your knowledge the model 77 will accept bx-25 magazines??

[@1957Shep]

I have a couple of the BX-25 mags for my 10/22s, but I never tried them in the 77/22.

[@timbingen4772]

1957Shep I have used them in the 77/22. They sometimes don't stay lined up if pressure is put on the magazine.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

what's the 77/22 designate vs the 10/22. Does the 77 stand for something specific vs the 10?

[@1957Shep]

Ruger makes the model 77 centerfire rifles. The 77/22 is a scaled down version of the model 77. It uses a rotary magazine like the 10/22, but it is slightly different and they do not interchange. The mags will fit, but don`t feed reliably if you use the wrong one.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

1957Shep ok thanks. So is the 10/22 semi auto rim fire and the 77/22 a centerfire bolt action? I'm going to shop for a nice mid range 22 cal rifle. Just trying to gather information as I go.

[@bobdayton9608]

You need to find some ammo it likes. That group is terrible. Whether the group is at 50 or 100 yards.

[@billbender9956]

Cans do better on bolt action .22lr. Semi Autos are louder, and action gets dirty very fast. I don't like wearing nor inserting no use protection in any caliber except for .338 Laupa, or .50 cal., even with a suppressors. That's my 2 cents.

[@robertbranscum6883]

so I just inherited one of these and I would like to know it's value. I'm not going to sale it I would just like to know.

[@DV8EDD]

could depend on the year it was mfg - could call ruler to determine that or maybe find a serial number convention matrix online. New today, they run around 750-800 i think which is kinda expensive for what it is. good luck - be smart and keep it forever!

[@missourirebel9669]

Uh I would not call that a good group for a nice bolt .22

[@wannarubitt]

Pretty lil gun! They don't make 'em like they used to. ..I just got a Ruger American .22lr. It's ok for the money, but I have pellet guns (Beeman, RWS, Dianawerk) that are made better. Come to my page for the review.

[@1957Shep]

Just watched your video. Think I`ll stick with older Rugers. :)

[@twolak1972]

Once gun and very accurate from what I'm told, I have a Remington 541 T and think it's a little better shooter but always like Bill Rugers genius at making guns.

[@1957Shep]

The Remington is a better rifle, but these are still nice.

[@twolak1972]

@@1957Shep oh yeah I know my 541 is better but Those ruger 77 22,s are known to shoot good.

[@oldskoolhunting]

hey shep, i was wondering did you remove the front sight?? i was thinking of removing mine and need to know how

[@1957Shep]

They made the 77/22 both with and without open sights. This one never had any open sights to start with.