Ruger 77 .250 Savage crazy !!!

[bigcountry4me]

Here you go @gowyo. Unbelievable and the auction is still live.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1037983567

 

[stonecreek]

Scarce, alright, but most of those early M77's had sorry barrels from a contractor. Shot patterns, not groups.

 

[bigcountry4me]

barrels from a contractor.

Absolutely, I know I’ve commented recently-but I remain blown away by the prices being paid for many rifles (pick a brand) which often exhibit sub-standard quality.

I guess when I find nice clean Sako for 1K or less, I feel like I’ve won the lottery.

 

[gowyo]

I’ve shot this one a little bit. It hovers @1” with 85 and 100 gr Noslers. I still have new to me Sakos that I need to shoot and eke out loads.

 

[icebear]

Scarce, alright, but most of those early M77's had sorry barrels from a contractor. Shot patterns, not groups.

I wasn't aware of that. It would account for a .22-250 I had a long time ago. Thing wouldn't shoot no matter what ammo I tried in it. I had taken it as a trade on a rifle I sold and I dumped it at a show a few months later. That was the only Ruger 77 I ever owned, and the only .22-250.

 

[bigcountry4me]

That was the only Ruger 77 I ever owned

I only have one 77 and it happens to be in .250, that’s why I’m messing with gowyo. Probably going to head to a really good show this coming weekend to see if I can trade or profit from it.

I do own a couple of No. 1 rifles. One is a very old 6MM light sporter which is wonderful. Spectacular wood. The other is an international in .250. Haven’t even tried it out yet, but it’s a hoot to pick up and shoulder.

 

[ERP]

I have a Ruger 77 Mark II in 22-250 and it shoots .750 groups with just about any factory ammo. Timney trigger helps.
Never reloaded for it. Probably would do better if I did. Good enough for squirrels I guess...lol Still like my Sako varmint
22-250 though the best.

 

[bloorooster]

My experience with Ruger rifles thru the 80’s was what helped me fall in love with the first Sako I shot.
They did ok as far as hunting was concerned but the accuracy was determined by how many shots were in the paper plate. I was happy with an 2” group on the bench.
I will say that the Ruger Rimfires .. especially the bolt actions were exceptional in accuracy.

 

[mattimoose]

I wasn't aware of that. It would account for a .22-250 I had a long time ago. Thing wouldn't shoot no matter what ammo I tried in it. I had taken it as a trade on a rifle I sold and I dumped it at a show a few months later. That was the only Ruger 77 I ever owned, and the only .22-250.

I saw a Weatherby Vanguard like that in .22-250. It would only ever shoot 55 grains and nothing else. It would have been a good firehose because it just went all-over the embankment.

 

[mattimoose]

My experience with Ruger rifles thru the 80’s was what helped me fall in love with the first Sako I shot.
They did ok as far as hunting was concerned but the accuracy was determined by how many shots were in the paper plate. I was happy with an 2” group on the bench.
I will say that the Ruger Rimfires .. especially the bolt actions were exceptional in accuracy.

I guess it was the luck of the draw back then. My best friend's father bought a brand-new Ruger 77 in .338 and you could not miss with-it. That was like 1983-4? My Father's 77mkII in stainless with the Kayak paddle Stock was very deadly in .338 too and that was from the early 90's. It just had a lot of burrs that had to be dealt with first.

 

[mattimoose]

I can't say as I have seen a SAKO that wouldn't shoot. My uncles had a bulge in the barrel, just after the end of the fore end, and still shot.

 

[stonecreek]

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I wasn't aware of that. It would account for a .22-250 I had a long time ago. Thing wouldn't shoot no matter what ammo I tried in it. I had taken it as a trade on a rifle I sold and I dumped it at a show a few months later. That was the only Ruger 77 I ever owned, and the only .22-250.

I owned an early Ruger 77 in .22-250 which did okay. I also owned a beautifully restocked early Ruger 77 in 6mm Remington which was challenged to hit the proverbial barn side. The stock job was splendid so I hated to get rid of it, but get rid of it I did. Haven't had much in the way of serious shooting rifles other than Sakos since (although some Oregon Kimbers and German Kricos have crept into my safe over the years.)

 

[gowyo]

I had a 77V in .22-250. Shot out the bbl and sent it to Ruger for rebarreling. 115.00 @2000. I later sold it to my nephew for 300.00. It lives on.