Tribute to my Ruger M77 MKII 30/06. Full Boar action!

[@darkhorse4148]

As a shooter myself, I can’t believe how good of a shot you are mate.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@grahamdowdell4356]

I second that.

[@FerretingAussieBush]

its crazy how accurate he is even on running pig witch i know from experience is not easy

[@lamprosmellis5634]

Greetings from Grecce. You are the best boar hunder i've ever seen in KZbin. No semi autos Ar 15, no helicopters, no thousands of bullets, no jokes, no laughs, no stupid talk,,,,,,just an excellent marksman,,deadly effective. Τhanks mate for the videos!! I hope enjoy your action with my best to you and your family!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for the kind words and ongoing support mate.

[@Lleesstreett]

you dont need an AR to be a good hunter

[@wagstag89]

Great stuff! My go-to hunting rifle is a 1971 M77 in 30-06. Killed loads of whitetail with it. Came home from work last week and had a big nursing sow about 250 yards out in my pasture. Hit her square through the shoulders with a 180 grain soft point and watched her go about 12 yards and drop. Love the rifle and love the 30-06

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate I would love to hunt a whitetail

[@gcbahamafisho5439]

Glad to see you haven't had any issues with Zombies yet. Love the ol 30-06. My favourite pig hunting rifle. Keep up the good work mate. Love the vids

[@custardthepipecat6584]

🧟

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate, lucky so far with the zombies.

[@Gavin_McGregor]

An honourable tribute, that rifle has had the life most can only dream of!!

[@wayneschenk5512]

I’ve had my m77 since 93 still going strong.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Cool, pcked mine up in 92

[@lzxray6781]

The M77 has served you well Stu! You'd be great on coyotes over here in the U.S. everybody here puts their rifles in a clamp on a tripod. You could just do what you do and hit just as far!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Love to hunt the coyote one day

[@custardthepipecat6584]

Thanks! mate!!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thankyou mate! That $10 bucks is going to feed the 30/06. Much appreciated mate.

[@garretdozier9596]

Those first 2 were some toads!! That shot from the moving ATV was absolutely amazing oh great hunter! Stay safe abd keep saving the environment!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for the ongoing support mate

[@timothylear2770]

Merciless ....Never gonna run out in front of you Stu !! Got to love your boots and all Comentry, It tells as it is.... They tought us how to lead a shot , but not many of us could do as well as that. Well done STU , We had fun on the BN Shooting Team EH.😎👍 Oh and i loved the cat...Eh Eh!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate, yes the old BN shooting team, ha. Infamous trip to Mackay range one trip.

[@shalininaicker]

You never disappoint Stu. Love it as always.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@timothylear2770]

When you've got a war horse that works you've got to love it....Hail the Ruger M77😎👍 Love your Kayak trips too Eh bring em on please !!

[@chrisblandford9260]

I have an Ruger mrk1 in 30-06. It's my favourite rifle. Have been watching your channel for the last few years. You have inspired me to start shooting professionaly. Currently going through the hoops for licencing. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Look forward to seeing more.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate pleased that I have inspired you. Thanks for the ongoing support

[@williamlaird2136]

I have two of the Ruger M77. Both shoot very accurately and function flawlessly. 30-06 is my FAVORITE caliber. Love seeing you put the hurt on the porkers and truly hope you can make across the ocean to have a go at some coyotes! Keep posting the videos!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate yes a coyote hunt would be good.

[@CFarnwide]

I just watched and commented on your rifle in the kayak pig hunt short. Had to check out your other content and found this one. That Ruger is a fine rifle and one hell of a workhorse! Thanks from a new subscriber!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Welcome to the channel mate yes the ruger has accompanied me on many hunts

[@bigracer3867]

I have had my ruger mk2 SS. 30 06 for 32 years. The boat paddle stock. Still just as good the day I bought it!! Has a special spot in my safe. 👍. Had her longer than my wife!!! 😂

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate, LOL me too ref wife ha

[@richardhayes722]

Respect for the quality shooting.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@KPutubing]

Howdy from Sacramento, Stu. You are a hell of an offhand shot! In your hands that Ruger is a deadly pig control tool.... I bought my brother an M77 in 30-06 for his 18th birthday in 1987. He still shoots it and it's still performing. Great rifle. Cheers!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate, thanks for watching

[@jesseblackburn8437]

Being a southpaw myself, thats a beautiful piece of machinery! Good job!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks 👍mate

[@danenicholas6522]

Absolutely hooked on your vids mate I have a few Rugers Mk2s including a 30-06,mine rathers the 168g over the 150s.just got into the Hikmicro thermals and as you said it’s a game changer,now knocking more pigs over up here in the hunter valley. Keep your videos coming you are one crack shot. All the best mate 👍

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for the ongoing support mate. Yes the Ruger MK2 are good hey.

[@johnsmith-ub7vr]

Have to say out of all your shots the one that impressed me the most was the one at the start when you shot the pig while the bike was still moving. Great shot

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate yes there was a few moving parts there ha.

[@twitchie989]

Yup I ended up getting myself one chambered in 300 winmag for moose hasn't let me down yet amazing videos as always much respect here from Canada

[@HuntingwithStu]

That is awesome! Thanks for the support mate

[@pontusmelin759]

Very entertaining to watch your pig hunts🤘and I love the 30-06 to, love that caliber 💪

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for watching mate

[@tylerpogue6037]

Love that gun Stu! And your videos are the best! God Bless from Oklahoma!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for the ongoing support mate

[@benhobson5635]

Thank you for sharing this video! Truly awesome and kickass content!!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@garyevans3421]

This is a great compilation of you and your Ruger! I really enjoy your shots at running game as that is my weakness!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for watching mate

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Hi Stu love the videos as always l always have used 150 to 180 Winchester silver tips they have never failed to bring game down plenty of expansion!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate and thanks for the ongoing support.

[@Ngahere2013]

I take my hat off too you stu your the best shot I've seen .. especially with running pigs mate absolutely flawless🐗🐗💯💯🤙🏼

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@woofbark4475]

Your shots down the gully were exceptional!! Nice work!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@georgesmith8113]

Awesome compilation! Even some Stu Wick action! Great video! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@HuntingwithStu]

Glad you enjoyed it mte. Stu Wick I like it, ha.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Stu ☺ thanks for a great video mate, the Ruger does the business alright, terrific shooting as usual, and nice clear filming, cheers mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate pleased you liked it.

[@TheLikkinBranch]

Not much better than having a few cold ones and watching Stu sort out a few pigs in the evening......

[@HuntingwithStu]

Pleased to be able to entertain ya mate

[@TheLikkinBranch]

@@HuntingwithStu Be well, Stu.

[@mrmayhemstewart5138]

Excellent vid mate and some great shooting well done cheers Yogi 🇦🇺🤙🤙

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@raytribble8075]

Bloody hell, save one for me! Good times Mr. Stu

[@HuntingwithStu]

No worries mate

[@robpratelli44x]

Great work Stu. Heading out Bourke way next month. Really looking forward to getting amongst it. Cheers mate.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Hope you enjoy it mate

[@RickNethery]

Excellent rifle, I hunt with the same rifle. It never jams and is very accurate. I agree with you on 150 grain bullets, it's what I hunt deer and hogs with here in Texas and it works great.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate

[@unwanulfalah1908]

The Great equipment on the great hand.. 👍👍

[@Xenophon120]

Stu, You’re unbelievable! Truly a gifted rifle shooter. How interesting it would be to see your sight picture as you break the shot. One of those trigger cameras. Maybe have to slow down the replay some, to really be able to see what your sight picture looks like when shot breaks. How many rounds you figure down the barrel? Thousands? Many thousands?

[@raojunaid3173]

Right

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate, many thousands I think.

[@joseastete7151]

Good hunting Stu, keep up the good work.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@Paul-it1oz]

Stu you are ONE HELL OF A SHOOTER!!!!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@greatdane3343]

Great stuff Stu! A fitting tribute to a great rifle... well aimed ;) My first centrefire was a Ruger M77 stainless synthetic paddle stock in .270W that I bought in 1996 while I was doing my Armourer's course at Latchford. I used it almost exclusively for years on all game, until I could use it well. We are heading up the Gulf in September and I'm looking forward to trying out my latest creation, a custom BLR in 300BLK.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate. I was a CPL PTI At Latchford from 93 to end 95 just missed ya. Have a good trip in Sept mate, pissed about no invite but that's ok, ha.

[@greatdane3343]

​@@HuntingwithStu I thought Scotty that scallywag was picking you up on his way past! I remember we had big Shane as one of our PTI's. He was so massive he couldn't run, so he used to ride a bike while screaming at us to "hurry the fuck up!" when we ran 10 clickers up hill and down dale on that Kiewa Rd! Lol, good times!

[@HuntingwithStu]

LOL yes Shane is in T'ville now. He actually has access to a top property up Nth QLD somewhere.

[@barrydawson7548]

Excellent shooting Stu, truly gift shooter bud.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@cato7669]

I've been saving this video for today, I heading away on Thursday for a few days on the red dirt. This is the inspiration I needed 🐗💥 can't wait!! Awesome video Stu, you never disappoint 👏

[@HuntingwithStu]

Pleased to have inspired you mate. Best of luck out in the red country.

[@philipballard8083]

Bloody fantastic video and shooting

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@dasvader_1]

I would love to see Stu on the Wild Boar Fever team and watch the Europeans face when Stu shows them how it’s done! I can see it now, they give you a brand new Sauer rifle with an Aimpoint, and you throw it on the ground, in the lake, and drop it off the back of the truck and then say, “It’s ready to shoot mate!” You don’t disappoint and cheers with a virtual beer!🐗🍺🍺

[@HuntingwithStu]

LOL I do like the Sauer rifles mate.

[@davidkirkman1135]

Dang Stu. You are good with that rifle.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@ryandevall-Alberta]

Keep em coming! 🍻

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Good to see excellent hunting being done by our friends down in aussie land. Your tough Ruger 30-06 is just doing the work on those critters. Ive got the exact same left hand Ruger but it doenst get much use compared to yours as we dont have any feral species in our state to hunt.

[@TheLikkinBranch]

I have a Mark II in 308. Love it.....

[@HuntingwithStu]

Cool

[@davidlewis3867]

My dad bought the same rifle in 6mm Remington back when he was a teen in the 80s. He still has it and it's still a tack driver.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate

[@jean-marcsurridge4138]

Great video stu 👏

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks 👍mate

[@jimf1964]

Stu, that old 30-06 has been through so much it clearly deserved an homage. I never noticed it’s a lefty too. I bet that lever action shotty isn’t too far behind either.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@timothylear2770]

Nuthin quite like a bit of 30/06 drive by Eh Stu !!😎👍

[@HuntingwithStu]

Correct mate

[@cab1198]

Work of art mate ⚒️💪😎👊🤘

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks 👍

[@Levan_K]

Great video as always! Keep it up

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks! Will do!

[@markeverard1930]

Class video, Stu. Hope you’re keeping well mate.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@pearman2246]

Great shooting nice work

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@davidmcdonald654]

I use Remington 180gn Bronze Point in my Model 70 for moose here in Nova Scotia Canada. This rifle belonged to my Grandfather and he passed away back in 1980 and I still use it today for all big game.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate

[@craigperry7376]

Loved seeing the cat along with the 🐖

[@jonfoxtrot5135]

I never have done much shooting, but amazing shooting and so quick on the target. Are you a pro or a talented cocky?

[@MRrandory]

Smashing it mate!! Nice!!!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks 👍mate pleased you liked the clip

[@MRrandory]

@@HuntingwithStu I love my 30-06. I found 165 gamekings with 2209 work best for me!

[@andy109r]

Ripper video as always mate. Good stuff.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@einzelfeuer_2855]

You've made me want an M77 even more than I already did. I reckon on getting the all weather stainless version myself. Maybe in a 270 if I can find it since I hear a lot of good about the round.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate, pleased to have made you crave an M77. Yes the 270 is GR8 on pigs

[@DouglasPrice-p9q]

... what happens to all the meat? ... are the carcasses picked up and processed for food or just left on the ground?

[@boaringaustralia]

Rugar work horse 😁💪

[@adamperre4852]

That rifle has served u well it sure ain't a closet queen good stuff 👍

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate, yes it has been a good rifle.

[@CCRider5312]

@4:28 Looked like a shot right up the Pigs turd hole 😂👍🏼 ! There’s Nothing like a Ruger, I own several in the M77 MkII and I own a few in the Hawkeye’s. I have a couple of the Number One’s also My favorite is the Ruger M77’s with the Tang Safety’s & the Bargara Hammer Forged Steel Barrels with the band on the end of the Barrel. Those Tang Safety Ruger’s with the Bargara Barrels are the best Rugers ever made in my opinion. Because you can shoot them thousands of times and not wear the riflings out in the barrels . I love Ruger & the Old Winchester’s they are my Favorite Rifle manufacturers! They really make Top Quality Rifles Built to really take abuse and still perform excellent. 😁👍🏼

[@HuntingwithStu]

Correct mate, sounds like you have a collection of some sweet rifles.

[@elvinirons5959]

Watching from the USA N I’M a pretty good shot at moving targets, but believe your on top of the game !! Great shooting !! I’d love to go with u n try that myself but to old now !!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for the comments mate. Let me know if you do visit Australia

[@colinwyble1342]

I turned 18 a couple years ago and bought the closest rifle I could find to yours. Ended up with a 30-06 m77 hawkeye with the LC6 trigger for about $500 new old stock. It's been great and I've shot a quite few pigs and things with it here in Texas. I'll admit I've shot alot more with my AR now but I can't see myself ever selling it like with my other guns. It seems to me like one of the last rifles that will be affordable enough to be wide spread and rugged to be considered classic.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Pleased to have inspired you mate. Hope you get many more years of hunting with it.

[@psychoskippy4126]

My first gun I purchased when I was 15 was a left hand ruger m77 exact same for sambar deer I used to use 180grn but ended up going with a tikka t3 lite 308 kicked less no I’m not recoil shy haha was lighter but the old ruger held its own now I have a 300 rum and haven’t looked back sense

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate

[@Quetzachapin]

I was wondering why I hadn’t seen your vids in a long while , I thought that you didn’t have a channel anymore since I was subscribed a few years ago and I found out that I wasn’t subscribed anymore. One thing I enjoy is your stealthy kayak hunting. Anyways, subscribed again. 👍🏼

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for the ongoing support mate. Not sure what happened there. Welcome back mate.

[@nickleback3695]

How often does it drop pigs instantly with shots to the heart/lungs?

[@HuntingwithStu]

Almost always mate.

[@randycox7892]

Hey stu , I just got me a Ruger M77 markll 308 stainless steel synthetic Stock I haven't shot it gotta get me a scope to go on it but I think I'm really going enjoy that gun ! All way wanted one now I got it 👍 super nice gun mate !!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate

[@Reggy2000]

Stu, what is the effective range of the hollo points???

[@HuntingwithStu]

I normally only shoot around to 50 to 100m but you could shoot 300m comfortably

[@FontedaPipaPortugueseFarmLife]

Watched a lot of your videos over the last week, some great shooting mate!... can i ask what you do with all these pigs your knocking down, i havent seen you pick one up yet and wondered ? I got a big problem with them on my farm in Portugal, about to get a decent pcp rifle as they come right up to my house... best of luck mate!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate we are there to thin out numbers as they are over populated on this farm. We don't eat them

[@Pezdog91]

Hey Stu just stumbled on your videos and hadn’t seen you since you were wearing those little red shorts in Darwin ❤️ Stay safe

[@HuntingwithStu]

LOL pleased you found me. I'm out now are you still serving? Name?

[@gleamtarrest6310]

Every Man Needs A Good Hat, A Good Dog & A Good Gun!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Correct mate

[@stevepierce3509]

Stu , I've noticed your weapons are Left hand Bolt. Are you a Left hand shoulder shot ? Reason I ask is because I am but just adapted to right hand Bolt but shouldering on the left. Question I ask ya mate, is it any easier or quicker to running a Left Hand Bolt operation if your like us and rifle from the Left shoulder Champion ? Not to mention the old girl 30.06 Ruger with the lovely Mauser action by the look. I just love my Ruger Stainless 22/250 for Harvesting aswell as shooting out distance flat and true each and every time. Where to now mate ? Maybe bang a Heavy Barrel on the old Girl Hey ? In case of Zombies while out at Dusk for protection while hunting Cobber ? Absolutely just Love your Western Country you hunt on Stu.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Hi mate thanks for the ongoing support. Yes I shoot off the left shoulder and it is way easier with a left hand bolt

[@brettturnbull9588]

Nice work mate 👍

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks 👍mate

[@jürgensenke]

Wieder ein tolles jagdvideo. Gruss Jürgen 🤠

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@hanke2456]

Excellent Marksmanship!

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate

[@Eclipse-1]

An hour of content? Be right back getting popcorn and sitting down

[@robpratelli44x]

Always very entertaining & informative. Thanks Stu. Mate can I ask, with the thermal monocular’s, an you identify game through tall grass? Mainly foxes/pigs. I’m looking at purchasing the Hik LH19? Thanks for any help.

[@HuntingwithStu]

If the grass is patchy ie gaps then it is easy to follow pigs n foxes through the grass. However, if it is a tall stand of grass they will disappear around 3m inside the grass.

[@tyleranspach6653]

Ha😂. Saw your short video first and called the m77. Got mine from my dad. Love it.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate you obviously know your rifles. That is so cool to have a rifle given to you by your dad. That is how I got my 30/30.

[@moomoo9611]

Is a 150g hollow point good on rabbits(?) or should I stick with solids? Do you shoot many rabbits with the ruger? I love shooting rabbits I shot a rabbit once

[@AussieInCA11]

If you shoot a rabbit with a 150gr hollow point from a 30-06 there won't be anything left. Use a 22lr and save yourself some $$$ on ammo.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Solids mate, ha.

[@regsparkes6507]

Of all the scenes of you shooting with your Ruger Stu, I think I like the ones where you shoot along the water ways* and from your kayak, the most. * What are those waterways called ? Thanks for the video, a lot of good video viewing here.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate it is fun gliding along in the kayak. I hunt in billabongs

[@jamescollins7584]

Gday Stu, fantastic montage of bacon culling mate, I bet your hankering for a trip out to Dave’s again eh. Looks like the YT high n mighty have got onto the poor guy again as he’s not released one for awhile. Looking forward to the next video of the pair of you fellas blasting away at em again.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Hi mate yes gotta do a trip soon out to Daves.

[@paulpreu6708]

This gun is a real workhorse in the hands of a great shooter. It get'ts refined shot by shot. It's like an old guitar becoming better when played over decades. I like that very much. Because you often use a wide angle lens on your camera, the shooting distances are difficult to determine. What distances do you usally shoot on running pigs? Which scope magnification do you use? Like your videos very much. All the best for you.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for the ongoing support mate. I normally shoot pigs around 50 to 100m and the scope is often on or around 5 power.

[@James-se4zg]

Awesome video! What scope though?

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate it is a Burris 3 tpo 9 Droptine

[@ezrabrook3993]

Have one in the 7mm magnum. Awesome gun!!! 🎯🐴❤️🤠🇨🇱✌🏻👍🏻

[@DawesyD]

Yep I love my Ruger M77 Hawkeye in .223. It’s my Roo destroyer but has dropped nearly every single pig I’ve shot with it. Yes I’ve had some follow up shots to be humane but can only think of 3 that got away that would have died of lead poisoning over night.

[@danielmillsteed8607]

What state are you in looks like my neck of the woods

[@HuntingwithStu]

Straya mate

[@josephkirkman5144]

Hey mate what do you think about a 243 for pigs.

[@HuntingwithStu]

Iused a 243 for many years on pigs, yes it is a good Cal for pigs

[@dmsentra]

Another great spell watching your hunting, Stu. Thank you. Is it most all boars that tend to charge back at you?

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for watching mate. Very rarely will a boar charge, they have to have a good reason normally like cornered or wounded as I walk up on them. Very rarely will they charge unprovoked.

[@dmsentra]

@@HuntingwithStu So sows will just as much as boars then?

[@HuntingwithStu]

Yes mate

[@mattluszczak8095]

Is that your dad stu? What year is the ruger? Has ruger.allways made left handed spec?

[@HuntingwithStu]

Yes that is my dad. I bought the ruger m77 mk11 brand new and it was left handed. 1992 I bought it

[@darvinclement3250]

My left hand Mk II 30/06 and I salute you and yours. I think Ruger needs to put out a Hunting With Stu edition!

[@HuntingwithStu]

LOL that would be good mate

[@twonets]

I agree, and have some nice engraving on it . What power do you usually have the scope set at ?

[@HuntingwithStu]

Normally around 5 power mate

[@robcantwell1981]

Bloody good shot and great to watch. How many rounds do you think you’ve put through the ruger?

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks mate not sure how many but more than a thousand n less than a million.

[@john-lz7ou]

Salut mec Encore une super vidéo est des super tir bravo. Quelle est le grossissement de ta lunette merci

[@HuntingwithStu]

Thanks for watching. I normally set my scope on 5 power. However, it is a 3 to 9 variable.

[@john-lz7ou]

Merci pour ta réponse est merci pour ton conseils continue tes vidéos ce sont les meilleurs

[@HuntingwithStu]

No worries mate

[@hizambickford1443]

Hi mate! Recently picked myself up a 30-06. What projectiles/ammo do you usually run in yours? Great shooting too 👌🏽

[@HuntingwithStu]

Good stuff mate, I have found the 150grn Speer or Hornady are the go.

[@julianshalders6047]

Unreal content stu, some big pigs mate😂 stu and the ruger 30/06 deadly combo😮, . Stu would you like to use an automatic,? If they were legal , or to dangerous to shoot with? Cheers stu grouse videos 👌👍🙏

[@HuntingwithStu]

Hi mate thanks for watching. I actually prefer a bolt action, however, semi autos have their place.