SwampWolf
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I moved out to 100 yards and shot two groups of 3 and I have to say that I’m not disappointed, surprisingly.
I wouldn't be disappointed either; especially since you were using reloads developed for a different rifle. I don't know what you paid for the rifle but, if you got it cheap enough, I guess you could better justify putting some money into it to bring it up to "snuff".
For years, I've noticed an ad in various gun magazines promoting a steel trigger-guard and floor plate group replacement for the Ruger Model 77 (and for replacing the aluminum trigger guard/floor plate group on the Remington Model 700 rifle). As I recall, these steel aftermarket units were fairly pricey (over a hundred bucks, at least). When I get a chance, I'll see if I can find who makes them; the price and where you can find them-or maybe you already know what I'm referencing.