Ruger Target Tactical in .223-Anyone Got One?

[Tophernj]

Howdy all.

I am picking up a Ruger M77 Target Tactical in .223.

I have a Varmint/Target in .308 and love it so I figured I would get the "Tactical" .223 to add to the line up. I can use it for cheaper training and introducing "newbs" to rifle shooting without bruising their shoulder.

For what it's worth, I plan on ditching the flash-hider and going with a blended thread protector in the near future. Also, I may ditch the Houge stock for a Boyds "Tacti-Cool" style as well a bit down the line.

Does anyone else have one? Any tips on accuracy or loading? How do you like yours overall?

Christopher

 

[kwg020]

Do you have a model number or a link?
kwg

 

[Tophernj]

http://www.tactical-life.com/firear...tical/#ruger-m77-hawkeye-tactical-action-le-3

 

[Tophernj]

Anyone?

C

 

[Ibmikey]

I have a Scout in .223 that I am currently building loads for, the Scout has a laminated stock that I prefer over the Hogue stuff. My rifle loves Hornady 55 grain and perhaps tonight we will go look for a pig to see how my package performs on them. My buddy gave me a 3x9 Truglo that the liminated reticule can be reduced to just a slight glow, coupled with solar lights at the feeder should make for some interesting shooting. The Ruger Scout is a heavy little bugger but shure can group it's shots.

 

[Tophernj]

I have a Scout in .223 that I am currently building loads for, the Scout has a laminated stock that I prefer over the Hogue stuff. My rifle loves Hornady 55 grain and perhaps tonight we will go look for a pig to see how my package performs on them. My buddy gave me a 3x9 Truglo that the liminated reticule can be reduced to just a slight glow, coupled with solar lights at the feeder should make for some interesting shooting. The Ruger Scout is a heavy little bugger but shure can group it's shots.

Thank you. I considered the GSR in .223 but wanted a slightly longer barrel. I am going to look into a Boyd's Vamint/Tacticool stock in the fall for the gun but will just shoot and enjoy this once it gets here.

Anyone else able to lend some help?

C

 

[Jackal]

While not the same cal, the Hawkeye Tactical .243 I had was a literal tack driver. Great rifles.

 

[Tophernj]

While not the same cal, the Hawkeye Tactical .243 I had was a literal tack driver. Great rifles.

Cool. That's awesome to hear.

Thank you.

C

 

[Jackal]

At 100 yards with a 9x scope, using a machine rest, I was able to consistently group Federal gray box cheapie's under 1". Cheap ammo worked so well, I never even tried fancy stuff.

 

[Tophernj]

At 100 yards with a 9x scope, using a machine rest, I was able to consistently group Federal gray box cheapie's under 1". Cheap ammo worked so well, I never even tried fancy stuff.

You're making me a happy guy, Jackal. Thank you for the encouragement.

C