Have any of you shot or owned the Ruger M77 Hawkeye Magnum?
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I've got a couple and shot plenty from .223 up to .338 WM.
Most are very good and accurate, but there was a period in the 80's when they were having some problems with their barrels. They had their barrels contracted out to an outside company for production and it caused inconsistency. From the mid 80's on I believe this changed and their barrels were much more consistent and hammer forged in house.
I've got a 7Mag that shoots MOA, but I've got an .06 that shoots just outside that. For 99% of hunting applications they are just fine, I just wouldn't set one up for shooting longer than 300-400 yards.
There are guns with better actions (probably not stronger), better triggers, better barrels and better accuracy, but the M77 does a lot really well and if the price is right owning one is a good option.
My only issue with them is that the stock doesn't fit me well. When I shoot my 7 Mag the felt recoil is much greater than some of my much bigger calibers due to stock fit and shape.
Most are very good and accurate, but there was a period in the 80's when they were having some problems with their barrels. They had their barrels contracted out to an outside company for production and it caused inconsistency. From the mid 80's on I believe this changed and their barrels were much more consistent and hammer forged in house.
I've got a 7Mag that shoots MOA, but I've got an .06 that shoots just outside that. For 99% of hunting applications they are just fine, I just wouldn't set one up for shooting longer than 300-400 yards.
There are guns with better actions (probably not stronger), better triggers, better barrels and better accuracy, but the M77 does a lot really well and if the price is right owning one is a good option.
My only issue with them is that the stock doesn't fit me well. When I shoot my 7 Mag the felt recoil is much greater than some of my much bigger calibers due to stock fit and shape.
I was looking at this one in 300 win mag. I was thinking of buying one new. Just liked the look of the gun and was seeing good reviews online. Thank you for giving me additional info on it.
Have you shot any of the 357 rifles?
I am buying a new gun here in a month or two and trying to lock down what I want. Would like something cool but not really super expensive.
What shotguns would you recommend if someone was looking at getting one they could turkey hunt and shoot skeet.
Have you shot any of the 357 rifles?
I am buying a new gun here in a month or two and trying to lock down what I want. Would like something cool but not really super expensive.
What shotguns would you recommend if someone was looking at getting one they could turkey hunt and shoot skeet.
Haven't shot the Ruger 77/357 but I did shoot a Marlin 94 in .357 and it was fun. Not necessarily a gun I'd need, but it was a fun one to shoot.
Something that can do everything is probably an auto loader in my opinion. A beretta 391, Remington 11-87, Browning A5, or if you have the budget you can go in a multitude of directions.
Something that can do everything is probably an auto loader in my opinion. A beretta 391, Remington 11-87, Browning A5, or if you have the budget you can go in a multitude of directions.
