Ruger M77 MKII .223?

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I have found a Ruger M77 MKII, stainless 22" bbl., synthetic stock, chambered in .223 for sale from a private seller that claims that it is NIB. He won it at a rafle in around this past December and hasn't even put the bolt in the gun. Therefore it must be a fairly newly manufactured gun, as I have heard some poor reviews of their guns as far as accuracy is concerned from guns manufactured a few years back. What are people's experiences with Ruger's more recent guns and what kind of accuracy might this rifle be capable of? Has Ruger cleared up their accuracy problems with guns manufactured in the past couple of years? And most important, what would be a fair price to pay for this gun? Sorry, these questions may have been asked before but I can't seem to come up with the answers I'm looking for through the search function. I don't have any experience with Ruger Rifles but thought I might be able to get an ok deal as the asking price is $500 OBRO. What would the reasonable offer be?

 

[cal74]

I've got a handful of Rugers and other than some having a crappy trigger they've all shot well.

My latest a .204 Hawkeye I haven't shot yet, but the trigger is better and I haven't even messed with it yet.

500.00 isn't a bad price, not great though. I think they're around 550.00 in the store if you can still find a MKII? About the same price as the Hawkeye's. I picked up mine at a Scheels for 435.00 and thought I did very well.

Have to figure you don't have to pay any taxes either and if it's a face to face transaction there won't be any handling or transfer fees either.

 

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The nice thing is that he says or reasonable offer. So a brand new gun face to face with no taxes, I think I could get out of there at around $430ish, if I showed him the cash.

 

[Lone_Gunman]

You will always have to remember, there are a very vocal group of people out there who hate Ruger, and will tend to blow Ruger problems out of proportion. The accuracy of the Ruger bolt actions I have handled have been similar to those of other brands with the same price point.

It is not fair to compare a stock Ruger Mark II to a Remington 700 that has had $500 of custom work done to it.

 

[dagger dog]

Have a KM77 MKII VT .308 bought in 2002 it shot like this out of the box.

Has a better trigger than either of my Savages and both of them have Accu-Trigger

 

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So is a Ruger M77 able to be customized effeciently? Meaning is it worth putting some extra money into for things such as a trigger, bedding, re-barrelling (if neccessary), new stocks, etc.? Again, bear with me as I am brand new to Ruger rifles and really have done much research on them. I am currently in the process of researching them but value opinions of the real world.

 

[SwampWolf]

Sounds like a great deal to me. Ruger makes my favorite bolt-action centerfire rifles and I've owned plenty of other makes and models. Accurate, reliable, well-made, good looking and affordable (and anything near a $430.00 tax-free price is especially affordable!)-typical Ruger credentials. What's not to like?

 

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Thanks for all the quick responses, your actually getting my hopes up with this gun.

 

[Runningman]

I bought a Ruger M77 MKII in 223 (sporter barrel) about 5 years ago. It will shoot 3/4 MOA to 300 yards the longest range I've tested it to. Using a 4-12X scope. Been very happy with it.

 

[cal74]

Don't know why I can never do a quote, but.. Yes Rugers can take advantage of all the other custom things some people do to the other brands.

On 24hourcampfire someone just had a 25-06 that had the bolt lapped/trued and bedded I believe.

Craiq Boddington from all those hunting magazines has had more than a few custom Rugers made. The only thing I've really never cared for about them is the larger than normal bolt release. Other than than that I think they're a good looking rifle.


It is always a hit/miss deal if your going to get a shooter from any manufacture.

 

[Art Eatman]

I bought a LNIB 77 Mk II in .223. Blued. I put a Timney trigger in it. It has always been a half-MOA critter, and is my choice for prairie dogs. So far, out to 300 yards has been easy.

 

[something vague]

Thanks for that Art. That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Now just need to locate some damn .223 dies that are in stock somewhere. I can't believe the huge shortage of everything ammo and reloading components to boot!