In this video I take an in depth look at the Ruger M77 Mark II Zytel, skelton, boat paddle stock or whatever it's called? And I look at both the M77 and how it evolved along and the stock that makes this rifle unique.
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@undercovercop20003 роки тому
It’s very refreshing to find a relaxing, calm, and well thought out video on this platform.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
@Blue-Wave-20249 місяців тому
Much better than the angry seething gun nuts that represent the vast majority of gun channels.
@wigglemonkey9582 роки тому
Just bought my first rifle and decided to go with a 1987 M77. Drove 10 hrs through the night to pick it up, just getting out to the woods and it’s pouring rain! I LOVE IT !!! Couldn’t have asked for a better first day to get to know my new old lady !
@FloridaSaltwaterLife2 роки тому
I have one in .270, it's been my go to rifle for the past 30 years, from Florida to Alaska, Connecticut to Colorado, the thing has never let me down. I have all the faith in the world in it to get the job done every time.
@213bunch2 роки тому
I have one in .270 with a stainless scope! I've had it over 25 years and have harvested a variety of big game with it! Love my Ruger..still use to this day!
@bobsmith-ru7xp3 роки тому
I've got one of these in .308 and a stainless laminate 7mm Rem mag, probably my two favorite rifles.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
And this one is quickly becoming one of my favorites!
@davidbaker48382 роки тому
I bought my 30.06 new when Ruger came out with the M77 Mk11 boat paddle stock. In order to shoot accurately I did replace the trigger with a Timney trigger, bedded the action and free floated the stock. I also use Barnes TTX 165 gr bullet with RL19 powder using Barnes recommenced max load. Since this rifle kicks like a mule and I'm approaching 70, I am installing a removable muzzle brake. I also mounted a good quality Vortex scope. I love this gun as well as my kids and grand kids. Shoots sub MOA and extremely accurate out to 300 yards (need that in New Mexico. If you ever want to sell your gun let me know, i will not hesitate taking it off you hands.
@donaldanderson4139Рік тому
I’ve been following your presentations for some time now and can honestly say that they’re the best. Keep them coming and thanks for this one.
@alaskajohn56952 роки тому
Mr. Tom, I bought my first M77 Boat Paddle .22-Magnum in 1991. Since then, I own several in different caliber’s. Personally, my experience living on the coast of Alaska (Salt Breeze) Conditions. The rifle is basically indestructible with average care, extremely accurate in all conditions. I have some amazing shot stories, to many to tell. In conclusion, I rate that rifle my Go-To-Rifle in all conditions. New Subscriber, learned a lot, excellent job…
@mikebraun9673Рік тому
I have the same 77/22 in 22 mag and it is a real shooter... Check GunBroker and see what the current value is for a Boat Paddle .22 mag... you will be shocked at asking $$
@bradwolfgram6345Рік тому
It’s always great to watch a video when you are talking about a rifle that I own . Now I know it’s a great rifle. Thank you for the great videos.
@goldcfi71034 роки тому
The boat paddle/skeleton stock rifles are great rifles. They are not bench-rest accurate, but they are well built, rugged, and minute-of-deer accurate. I own two, both in blued finish : 7.62x39 and 257 Roberts. They have become fairly desirable collectibles-particularly in unusual configurations, finish, and chambering. Thanks for posting.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving4 роки тому
Yes, those are 2 extremely collectable rifles you have. Nice! And to be honest I'm a little envious of your 257 Roberts. That's one of my absolute favorite cartridges.
@garylewis6631Рік тому
Hi Tom, I'm a Utah boy. Was brought up on nice wood and blue'd steel. Always thought the boat paddle and stainless was ugly as heck. My best friend loved them. Needless to say was not to happy with my oldest boy when e came home from the pawn shop with 9ne in 223. It was shot.out or else the barrel was not good to start with, thus the pain shop. We tried several different brands of ammo with out any results. Even loaded many different combinations with no results. Finally sent it back to Ruger with a letter telling all that we had done excluding the fact that it was purchased from a pawn shop. Ruger replaced the barrel with a new one at no charge, even sent it back for free. Good shooter now. Lots of respect for Ruger. Still like nice wood and blues steel!!!
@raycapps1182 роки тому
I have this rifle in .270 and 7mm08, both with zytel stocks. Both extremely accurate. I’ve watched your video on this several times. Great job and I’ll probably watch it several more times. Thank you sir
@kirklogeston5935Рік тому
I bought one of these rifles in 270 Winchester when they first came out. The Rifle is Great! This rifle has always been my go to rifle.
@kentowens21793 роки тому
Great video. I enjoy your presentations, and explanations. A lot of folks can learn from you if they watch. As I said, I enjoy all of your videos, because I love hunting rifles.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
Thank you very much!
@korazjian5251Рік тому
Hey tom! I just took a trip out to Oregon to visit my pops, ended up coming home with a super blackhawk 44 mag and M77 in .25-06 with an older Leupold VX-2. Such a flat shooter, low recoil and smooth action! serials match up to around 1982/83. Glad to add it to my collection!
@chrislayman70042 роки тому
Great video. I have this gun in 30/06 hands down my favorite
@garybalasa31583 роки тому
I have watched a lot of rifle reviews, but mate you put this across so well and informatively that I was blown away, great detailed explanation of the important aspects, no bull just plain and to the point in a really well presented manner, thank you been searching for ages for a bit of history on this and in 30 minutes you covered what others have taken many segments and not even gotten close, well done Champ.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@darrelldickerson96963 роки тому
Thanks for this video. It's nice to see an appreciation for the older models. I have one in 270 with the wood inserts. I have always been drawn to this model. Thanks again.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you liked it. And to be honest I've always thought the wood inserts looked the best!
@chevysilver-ray-dough63282 роки тому
Those wood insert stocks are, in my opinion, some of the best looking rifles ever made.
@darrelldickerson96962 роки тому
@@chevysilver-ray-dough6328 agree
@ukeplaya13 роки тому
This was a great and honest review. I've loved the look of this rifle for over 20 yrs. Now I'm finally going to pick one up because of your review. Thank you!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I don't think you'll regret it. The more I shoot mine the more I like it. And I haven't quite nailed down the load for it but I'm getting one inch groups with 140gr Accubonds right now and I'm convinced it'll shoot even better than that? A good friend of mine is shooting 3/4" groups in his skeleton stock .243 Mark II. It seems the accuracy potential of these rifles is a lot better than what I was expecting. And I will be taking it to the woods this year.
@patrioticguy17912 роки тому
They aren't made anymore so used will be your only option. And they bring a pretty penny...but well worth it!
@patrioticguy17912 роки тому
I own one in .270 win. I love it. I just bought wood inserts for it. Cedar. Looks really cool. Thanks for the review!
@travishehl8302 роки тому
@@patrioticguy1791 where did you get wood inserts?
@billyellis35093 роки тому
Awesome topic and video as always . I have this in a 243 and what a sweet well mad rifle. Thanks and keep the shows coming.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it Billy.
@billyellis35093 роки тому
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving thank you sir .God Bless
@jereganey15763 роки тому
Great job ( as usual ) of presenting this Ruger rifle and showing us the finer aspects as well as the historical aspects which to me sets your videos apart from most others. I have this same rifle in 270 Win that's never been fired as I bought it new and have had it in my safe all these yrs . This is simply bc I quit hunting so long ago . At the same time I bought this model I also purchased the Ruger Mini 14 stainless Ranch model as well as the stainless model 10/22 and to date none of them have ever been fired except I assume the test firing at the factory . I love them all, especially as I learn more and more about them . Thanks again for your videos Tom , take care and stay safe.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
It's the historical aspects to me that make firearms interesting and that's why I like sharing that information with others. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I have to say you have really good taste in firearms!
@brokespoke54243 роки тому
I'm so grateful for your channel. I love your content keep up the good work.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
Thank you! Will do!
@ronaldbowen4760Рік тому
I have one M77 Mark II in a 280 Rem. I have a 44 Mag Simon scope on it and love it. It shoots great.
@AnthonyHawks-gk5dd4 місяці тому
I have this exact same rifle. Stainless in .270 with the same stock. It is my go to rifle for deer and my absolute favorite all weather rifle. I purchased mine new and have no plans to ever let this one go. Loved watching your review of it.
@tonypurton31353 роки тому
Really appreciate your presentation style and the honesty and integrity that you deliver in your analysis mate !! Terrific work from a 30 year Ruger fan who’s always respected the genius of Bill himself Thank you for your efforts Subscribed and looking forward to seeing your further reviews ...........so genuine and refreshing and truthful from a bloke with deep hunting roots and heritage Best to you from sunny Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I truly appreciate your comments.
@kmerkingdomfilms3 роки тому
I really like the Ruger MK 2. Mine is a 270 win, I love and own it for 27 years. It has never turn me down. Thanks for sharing.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@arthurparris622310 місяців тому
I have a M77 MK ll stainless with a composite stock in .308. Installed a Timney trigger and that made it for me. Perfect for my deer hunting.
@thecheapshot1065Рік тому
I love your shop. I saw 1 of those gun broker for relatively cheap the other day
@Mike-Oxelong3 роки тому
Thanks for sharing, Tom. I made a killer find on one of these recently. I was at a local pawn shop and I found a New in the original box M77 MkII .223. Never fired, never even had a scope mounted on it. I couldn't believe it. I looked up the serial number on Ruger's website and it was shipped out in 1994. It is a great piece of recent history that I am really excited to own.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
And you should be excited! That really is a great find. Congrats on that one.
@warrengreen32172 роки тому
To bad it's 223
@matthewlasota9073Рік тому
@@warrengreen3217 .223 is a great caliber
@bradwolfgram6345Рік тому
@@matthewlasota9073 especially in a Mini 14
@GbodyPat2 роки тому
I love mine in 300 win mag, I used it all last year and can say it became my favorite rifle after using it to harvest 2 elk and 2 mule deer.
@robelliott59003 роки тому
What a great, detailed and thought out video. You obviously know a thing or two about guns. This is my first video from you I have watched. Won’t be my last. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I appreciate your comment Rob. As for me knowing a thing or two about guns, I think that's because I did everything wrong and eventually all I had left was what worked? I guess it's knowledge either way but I certainly took the scenic route getting here. LOL
@robelliott59003 роки тому
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving isn’t that the truth.
@russellsullivan2342Рік тому
I have one in 22-250. Love it for hunting. Always groups under 1" @ 100 yards irregardless of weather. It is very light which is harder for me to steady, but I bought it for the field not the bench. Thanks!
@themanonmars27083 роки тому
I had an uncle who shot one in 270. Always loved that rifle, thanks for the video!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@matthewknight19103 роки тому
I agree with you - I think they’re a good looking unit.
@michaelwhitman8642Рік тому
Absolutely great presentation. I have one of these rifles with the green inlets in the stock. It's a 30-06 and shoots Absolutely great. It's a keeper. These rifles are exceptionally tuff built and will handle any environment. Well done Bill Ruger!!!!
@TomRiverSimpleLivingРік тому
Thanks Michael, and Ruger definitely got it right with this one.
@combatengineerbroski6712Рік тому
I could sit and drink coffee with this ole boy everyday of the week. Love the content!
@jaybrown39242 роки тому
I have one in .280 that shoots sub 1/2 moa with my hand loads . It’s is also the best carrying gun I own . Love it .
@adammcevoy20103 роки тому
Just picked one of these up couple weeks ago in 338 win mag , great video !!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I found myself reaching for mine more and more this season. It's just that good in the field. Just be ready for a little thump when you pull the trigger on yours!
@rtmdlawncare57742 роки тому
I remember the day my dad bought this brand new. 1989. Black with green inserts. Scoped and zeroed it in when I got home from army training. It’s dead on and I’ve got to say when he passed I pulled that out of the safe a cried. We shot a lot of varmints with it. It looks brand new today. He knew quality when he saw it. Best $250 bucks he ever spent.
@kalmlykeabomb2 роки тому
My dad and I have hunted with these in 300 win mag for 20 years. Unfortunately my dads was stolen out of his truck 2 days ago. They're fantastic but good lord that light narrow stock lets it buck. Also, I have had one or two of these in MKII with wood grain inserts. That's not to say someone didn't put the wood grain on a newer rifle. At one point we had around 20 of these in calibers from .22 LR to .338.
@RickNethery2 роки тому
The Ruger M77 Hawkeye and MK2 are my favorite rifles of all time. Great review.👍
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
Thanks
@cartology2 роки тому
Very enjoyable video. I learned a lot about the rifle I've been humping around the Yukon for the past 15 years. It's taken sheep, caribou, moose and bison in pretty much all weather conditions without issue. Your comments about hunting distances are pretty much in alignment with my experiences...most everything gets taken inside of 200 yards, so it's more than accurate enough. I do think about a 2nd rifle in .300 WSM for bison (and longer shots), but so far it hasn't been necessary. Thanks for posting!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed Gerry. And I have to warn you, it's amazing how quickly a 2nd rifle turns into a 3rd! Those things are like rabbits. As long as you only have one you'll only have one but as soon as you get two together they start multiplying. LOL
@robertyusinski60823 роки тому
This is my first time seeing one of your review videos, and i will be a return customer for sure! Great review! This has been one of my bucketlist rifles for a long time. Just picked one up that was MFG in 1998 and chambered in .270. Can't wait to take it out in the PA deer woods this upcoming season!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it! And I'll be load testing mine this weekend. I want to see just how accurate can this rifle be. Of course it's already minute of deer and I can't wait to take mine to the woods either.
@kennethhlavik81552 роки тому
Thanks for all the information! I have a Ruger M77 Mark II it's a great rifle like you said. It's built like a tank.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it Kenneth
@rorymaccrea16479 місяців тому
Thank you, well done 😊
@jeffhull25043 місяці тому
Great video Tom and very informative on the old Ruger M77 boat paddle stock rifle. Picked one up in .243 Win in the early 2000's for my wife and she just loves it. She has taken a few antelope and tons of deer with it and couldn't ask for more. Funny how when I first starting hunting in the late 70's, if I could shoot a one inch group at a 100 yards I was excited. Today, most rifle hunters would view this as horrible accuracy, but it was more than accurate enough for deer hunting. I imagine most deer that I have ever taken were all taken less than 200 yards, and a few I can count on one hand that were over that. Love the look of these rifles, wish I would of bought a few more of these in the day. Keep up the great videos, very refreshing to listen to a real rifleman and hunter. God Bless and take care.
@beharford3 роки тому
Very nicely done, Tom....great video. I do like your laidback approach...what a refreshing change! My .308 Mark II will be 30 this year...I agree with some, with the composite stock and stainless hardware it was never a thing of beauty - and those three decades of hard use certainly haven't helped - but it is and always has been reliable, tough and more than accurate for our local mulies and black bear, and it has never failed me. I did change out the 'package' Ruger scope for a Nikon a number of years back, but the rifle itself is as it was from day one....I've got a couple other much newer rifles, but nothing feels as good in my hands as I'm climbing around the Coquihalla Summit every fall.....if anyone has a chance to buy one of these, I'd say go for it.... Thanks again for posting
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
It seems like just yesterday when they were coming out with these, not 30 + years ago?
@christopherkingsland4604Рік тому
I agree with you Tom. Great video !!
@kirklogeston5935Рік тому
Very informative video!
@bryanhanson57433 роки тому
Enjoyed your video. Learned some things that I did not know about the history of the rifle. I bought one of these new back in the early 1990s in 300. Win. I think it was featured in Gun Digest that year. Been using it ever since. It is absolutely indestructible. Any large scratches can be sanded out of the stock and some fine steel wool or polishing cloth touches up the barrel. The only two things I didnt like about the rifle were the ribbed butt pad and the rattle of the integral sling brackets. I replaced the butt pad with a smooth recoil pad that does not catch on your clothes. Mine has proven very accurate with hand loads. Have used it much more than some of my “prettier” guns!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I have to say the more I use mine the more I like it. It's quickly becoming my go to rifle. The accuracy right now is 1 MOA with hand loads and I've only tried 2 loads in it so far. It handles great and like you said it's indestructible. And I suspect I'll be taking it with me this afternoon on a kayak access hunt just because I know it can take the abuse. BTW, that was a good idea changing the recoil pad. I'm ok with the recoil pad on mine. I haven't had any issues with it catching on my cloths or with recoil because its in .270 but I suspect a good recoil pad makes these so much nicer to shoot in heavy recoiling cartridges like yours? I would probably want to change the pad like you did even for a 30/06.
@victorespinosa16732 роки тому
Loved the tone of this video. I never thought of this rifle as inaccurate. I have this same rifle in 7mm. I've never changed a thing on it. I shoot Winchester Silvertip 150gr (a discontinued round) . It shoots sub moa. My son owns the blued M77 Mkll, it does not like that round. We just started trying other factory rounds until we found one that shoots moa.I took mine to a gunsmith to put a muzzle break, he told me not to change anything on the rifle, it was shooting as tight as some of his best rifles. Go figure. P.S., I bought this at Walmart.
@markwentland3147Рік тому
I have that same Rifle in a 280 Rem with green inserts I love that rifle
@ianhindmarsh73737 місяців тому
Love my Rugers 25 06 and 338 Winchester Mag. beautiful hunting rifles.
@greyclough1031Рік тому
Excellent video
@chrisdills5072Рік тому
i love the stock myself! good looking gun
@mitchellthomas8432Рік тому
Bought mine the first year they made it in this configuration. I still hunt with it today and have had 0 problems or failures with it. 3006 Springfield is my choice for an all round North American caliber in the lower 48.
@nicholasdoneen78603 роки тому
I have always been drawn to these, a buddy has one in .243 and was just a phenomenal hunting rifle. My dad got one in .270 and I killed everything with it, elk, deer, coyotes, etc. I just bought one for myself chambered in 7mm and am excited to utilize one truly great rifle. Thanks for the history and great information.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I can't wait to put this one to use this year! The more i shoot it the more I'm liking it. And my buddy has one in .243 that will absolutely shoot!
@jarrettpdaughertyРік тому
I have this rifle in 270 and love it, it is my go to.
@woodystube1000Рік тому
Great video with fantastic explanation of the rifle's history. However, I'm reading all of these comments and scratching my head. I bought this exact rifle in the mid 90's in .270. Always been a big Ruger fan, and this was my first rifle bigger than 22LR. Other than maybe a half dozen trips to the range over almost 3 decades, it lives in my safe. I bought a VERY inexpensive Ruger American in .243 on clearance a few years ago, threw it in a Boyds stock and stuck a Nikon Buckmaster on it. That "low-end" Ruger rifle absolutely runs circles around my M77, in just about every way. To be fair, I am comparing a .270 to a .243. My M77 Mark II may be an indestructible all-weather rifle, but when I go hunting I grab the Ruger American every time. Freezer stays full.
@donaldanderson32493 роки тому
I love mine . It's also 270 and I painted the stock green and the inserts are dark tan to blend in with the Oregon coast 😀
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
We'll call yours a custom M77! And I haven't heard from anyone yet that didn't love theirs. That's the sign of a great rifle.
@markhansen80783 роки тому
I enjoyed your video and liked that you were thorough in your analysis of the M77 all weather. My first center fire rifle was a Ruger M77 MKII all weather with iron sights in 30-06 spr caliber. I put a considerable amount of thought into which rifle to buy. At the time it was a big expense for a married man with 2 little kids. I managed to save the money to order this rifle by working a second job. My intended purpose was for hunts in AK. I had 2 brothers living in AK and we were discussing a caribou hunt so a rugged rifle was paramount, iron sights mandatory as backup, 30-06 more than capable and ammo readily available everywhere. I never got to do a caribou hunt but did hunt black tail deer on Prince William Sound. I also still own that M77 and use it for deer and hogs here in FL. Thanks for the M77 review.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it. And that's the great thing about the old 30/06, you can use it anywhere for anything!
@markhansen80782 роки тому
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving It was a good choice for me at the time. Over the years I have acquired two more M77 all weather rifles. One is in 260 rem. which is a sweet rifle.
@towtruckninjas49002 роки тому
Yes, this guy is awesome. He's just chilling, love it!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
I do appreciate that Chad.
@lowhydrogen7018a13 роки тому
I wanted a Ruger FTW rifle but refused to spend the 1200$ they were selling for. One day I saw them for 500$ online because Ruger discontinued them in certain cartridges. I picked up a 7 mag and love it. It will definitely last me a lifetime. Awesome video!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
A lot of people could learn something from what you just wrote here, and that's the value patience! Well done.
@smokepole14Рік тому
I have a M77 Mark II in 270 win. It’s a wood stock I got it the year before they quit making the Mark II and started with the Hawkeye. My favorite rifle of all time!
@rustyyates4212 роки тому
I had this rifle in 91in 338. Win mag. This particular version is one of the best guns ever made. I bought this ruger m77 mk ll for less than 400 dollars new. I prefer wood furniture but on this particular rifle that solid zytel stock was solid and weather proof. As far as the accuracy, it is as accurate as you are. This rifle in 30.06 is a 1000 yard gun.
@DobermansRock2 місяці тому
As a white water canoer. This was the best thing after sliced bread. Through rapids, soaked, over and over. Love it when its called the boat paddle. Perfect rifle for harsh environments. You can beat on it and only feel bad about defeat. On the range it has to be allowed to cool down. It gets into drift when hot. Not a problem in one shot one kill cases. They do drift after about 7 rounds without time between. Usually low and to the right for me. Milage may vary. The only other go to for hunting in my Handi Rifle. No longer made. Add a 3X9 variable quality scope. You are in business. Mine is passed from my brother to me in .30-06. He passed. But, his soul remains on all hunts.
@dvetter473Рік тому
I happened upon my M77 many years ago used in a gun shop. I wasn’t familiar with the model but bought it because it was chambered in 7.62 x39, and I had a couple of cases that I bought for nothing! Roger must have only made a few in 7.62x39 because since then I have never heard of anyone owning one. I consistently get sub MOA groups at 100 yards with cheap Russian ammo. Love it!
@willrowell32189 днів тому
From my understanding the 7.62x39 was only offered as a distributor exclusive, not a cataloged item. But, I could be wrong. I know I've looked for one for a long time and have yet to find one. At least at a reasonable price.
@jacklowe3788Рік тому
Excellent Video!
@TomRiverSimpleLivingРік тому
Thanks Jack
@gilream3 роки тому
Tom, Bought my M77 (tang safety), 30-06 on sale in 1992 for $324 (list price was $359). Accuracy was very good from the jump, sub MOA. Later had the action professionally bedded, the barrel free floated and the trigger lightened to 1 1/2 pounds. Have shot some stupid crazy groups using Sierra 168 match bullets and it shoots Ballistic Tips under 1/2 MOA. I'll never part with this thing. Absolutely love it. Thanks for the video.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@gordyowens95703 роки тому
I have a Ruger m77 Mark two in wooden stock in mm remington magnum and I love it.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
Great rifles, with the zytel stock or wood.
@atanaka10692 роки тому
I have 2 of these, 1 in .243 and the other in .300 win mag. I think these are beautiful rifles as well as great hunting guns. My .243 will shoot .75 in groups with Hornady 95gr. SST and the .300 shoots 1 inch groups which I’m still looking right ammo combo so with the right ammo they are shooters. Wish I would have bought one in .308 so if I find one I’m buying it. Thanks for making this video and showing what a fantastic rifle this is.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it and I agree with the right ammo they can shoot. My friend Joey has one in .243 and 30/06 and both are sub MOA.
@JamesTuller-hw1cp4 місяці тому
Ive got a M77 mark ll in 7 rem mag Sub moa rifle. Best dam hunting rifle there is. Bought it on 92. Great video
@2017Toy2 роки тому
Great Review
@leonharris1329Рік тому
Love all versions of the great 77 rugers. I should have kept all the ones that I have owned.
@nmelkhunter13 роки тому
Great video and well thought out. Your point on accuracy is generally true. However, once you own a rifle that shoots 3/4” or better, is very hard to go back.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I have to agree. I know good and well that I don't need sub MOA for hunting but I do find myself disappointed in a rifle if it won't shoot less than that. But with that said I have found very few that won't shoot less than an MOA with the right load and the more I work with this one the smaller the groups are getting.
@theoutdoorsmantimg3450Рік тому
I have a mkII 30-06 with zytel stock, My wife got me for Christmas in 1990 ,it would shoot clover leaf groups every day with 165 gr federal fusion ammo....great gun still have it.
@TheHuntercamper2 роки тому
Love mine. Wish they (Ruger) would have some retro fits for pistol grip stock and a external mag
@jdrxzzy1kРік тому
I just acquired one of these fine rifles. Tack driver.
@TomRiverSimpleLivingРік тому
Congrats on getting one fine rifle!
@perlindqvist30032 роки тому
Wise words👍 Regards from Scandinavia.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
Thanks
@hotchihuahua15462 роки тому
I have a 30-06 I bedded and put an after market trigger , the recoil on the heavier rounds was a bit much , Shoot Hornday ‘s # 81066 Springfield 125 grain SST custom lite . It’s sub MOA and a pleaser to shoot . Best of all I don’t mind taking it out in foul weather . Enjoyed your video . 👍
@exitar12 роки тому
😂 I like that “Minute of deer accuracy”…
@robertmiller61353 роки тому
Hello Tom, really have been hooked by your channel keep it up, just got this exact rifle in 260 Remington and put a Vortex 4-12x40 on it, very excited to sight it in and take it to the field this year, what is your thaught on the 260 Remington cartridge, from what I read in a article about it in America Rifleman it's one of the best for deer sized game, I also got lucky and got a 100 rds of 123gr SST with the rifle.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
All I can say is that I am very very jealous right now. What an outstanding find on that rifle and in 260 Remington and with ammo! You already know I hold that rifle in high regard and as for the 260 Remington I think it is a wonderful deer cartridge. It's low recoil, great bullet selection, great sectional density and ballistic coefficient. And as far as performance on deer it will get the job done every single time. I think you're going to be very pleased with that setup come deer season, and congrats on a great rifle and in a great cartridge!
@robertmiller61353 роки тому
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I appreciate the response and look forward to your future videos.
@JBIRD2703 роки тому
I have this awesome Rifle in 7mm-08 Youth model And my son used for his 1st deer kill So awesome to see
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
Glad you enjoyed, and I have to say in my opinion 7mm-08 is probably the perfect cartridge for these rifles for deer hunting. Sadly there aren't many out there chambered for it.
@JBIRD2703 роки тому
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving Brought brand New is my favorite rifle and offered to buy my son a rifle he said he wanted the Ruger, glad you made the video.
@timmer9livesРік тому
You are just dead on absolutely correct in almost every word you said. “Minute of Deer….not Minute of Angle.” That and “People in the woods - not people watching UKposts videos” Just a great, common sense review of a Hunting Rifle. And I have a Zytel 22 bolt action single shot Remington that my dad bought for training us. It’s indestructible. Probably one of the most informative videos about firearm designs & manufacturing I seen in a while. Just great. SUBSCRIBED !!
@TomRiverSimpleLivingРік тому
Thanks Tim
@daveschuetrum576Рік тому
Great review! I bought one of those M77 MK II's when they first came out. In 3006. I hunt with it to this day and it is still my go to rifle. I have a silver Leopold VX3 on it and replaced the trigger with a Timney trigger set at about 1 1/2 lbs. Every year for meat I shoot about 4 or 5 deer and who knows how many hogs. Don't buy much store bought meat. I shoot Remington Core-Lokt 150 grain stuff. Dave from South Carolina.
@TomRiverSimpleLivingРік тому
What part of S.C. are you in Dave?
@daveschuetrum576Рік тому
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I live outside Columbia and hunt in a club that borders Congaree National Park, and my other club is directly across the river from Congaree Park. Look for the Park on the map to get an idea. Much of the Park was my club at one time, too. Out in the woods all the time.
@TomRiverSimpleLivingРік тому
@@daveschuetrum576 Gorgeous country down there! I'm in Greenwood and hunt Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick, and parts of Edgfield.
@daveschuetrum576Рік тому
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I do my picture stories of down this way on Facebook. We simply live in Paradise. It's OK to friend me if you wish.
@jasonlopez4855Рік тому
I really like mine Ruger Mark II 300 win mag thousand yards no problem. My do all rifle never let me down. 1998 I have the original sales matt It shows every rifle they sold from 1996 to 1999 I got it when store went out of business with all kinds of stuff.
@marylisaac21912 місяці тому
Dear Sir, I pin this under my wife's name, it is her pad ,I own 4 mark II Ruger rifles of witch 2 are the boat ore 1 a 300 win mag,that I love! The other in 270win I bought in the mid 90s slapped a125 dollar scope on it bore it to 2in high at 100yds I have not touched it to this day!!! If I were to have to choose only one rifle, and I have a few! This would be the ONE!!!
@MikesManCave10 місяців тому
Bought one back in the 90's thought it was the best looking rifle around, bed the action and free float the barrel and epoxy fill the voids in the fore end to stiffen the stock (that's what I did with mine) and you have sub MOA all day long. I have the 223.
@dustinsilva61303 роки тому
Thanks for the video on this rifle. I picked up a lighty used 338 m77 mark II a few years ago, absolutely love it. I am looking for a 270 and 300 in this model.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving3 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it. And this probably isn't going to be my last one either?
@BADBOYM109R2 роки тому
I always thought they where ugly, i remember when they came out always said I would never buy one. With that said found a used one so cheap I couldn’t pass it up decided I would play with it a little before I would sell it, well the first load I made shot excellent touching bullets. Love that gun is my go to deer rifle and has been a very long time!
@1StanTheMan12 роки тому
I love mine. Chambered in 30-06 with the trigger pull lightened a smidge. The barrel is ported and has a very mild kick, compared to stock. Pretty accurate. I’m mounting a bipod and am not sure how to install the sling stud... I guess I need to pull the stock off, I’ve never done that yet. Should be interesting. I’ve a new 3-9x50 to sight in, the Mylar crosshairs on my old one shattered. Sig Sauer Buckmaster BDC reticle should be a good fit I think. Gonna find out soon. Can’t wait!!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
Let me know how that turns out. I did find out the stocks are thinner than I thought in the forend but they are plenty firm enough when against the barrel. I saw one that someone had free floated the barrel and I was surprised by how much it flexed. And I'm not much on porting but this rifle in 30-06 would be a good candidate for that. The .270 shoots really good as is but I don't know that I would enjoy an 06 very much in this rifle? As a matter of fact a friend of mine has one in '06 and he didn't enjoy it. He took the stock off and put a grey Boyd's stock on it and that turn out to be a really good shooting rifle, and it looks great in they grey laminate.
@clintjohnson70233 місяці тому
I want one of these river M77 skeleton rifles in either 25/06 or 7mm-08 or both. I fell in l8ve with them in 1994 or 95. When a friend of mines son showed up at the deer lease with one. It was in 25/06.
@markduncan7638Рік тому
Just picked one of these up in .308 Winchester, looks identical to yours. Couldnt be happier with it, it's in great condition.
@TomRiverSimpleLivingРік тому
Mark, that should be just an outstanding rifle! I would have preferred a 308 over the 270 I have but it's so rare to run across one of these in my area in 308. Congrats!
@markduncan7638Рік тому
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving Had it at the range yesterday with a ladder load out using Sierra Match 155Gr and it is clover leafing at 100m so yeah I am pretty happy, the scope I currently have on it is crap but I'll be buying something better soon.
@kenfochtman86982 роки тому
Got one in .270 when they first came out. Still have it and love it. Only regret is I didn’t buy the .22 version of it. I will someday.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
I've come close a time or two to getting the 22 version myself!
@yessir3404Рік тому
My first rifle was a ruger m77 in 30-06. I sold it the following year after I killed my first deer with it. I just couldn’t fall in love with it. They are very dependable rifles though, but I prefer Winchester model 70’s If I’m getting a control round feed. Ended up with a tikka in 30-06 and will say I like that rifle better. Weatherby Mark V’s and Remington 700’s are my favorite though! I love a good lever action as well. Browning blrs, Henry Long Rangers, and Marlin 45-70’s are always a fantastic option for deer hunting. I know I’m wondering off on a different road now! Hope you’re well Tom!
@tomalophicon2 роки тому
I bought a used one in .243 about 10 year ago. Have used it extensively here in Australia in the mountains, in all weather on goats, pigs, deer and even some rabbits. I've fallen on it several times, dropped it etc. It's been the most reliable, dependable, and fun gun I've used. Friends who use it are surprised at its weight and dependabiity. I will never sell this gun and will continue using for the rest of my days.
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
I did a 243 video with a good friend of mine and he's of the same opinion as yourself. His 243 is the same as yours, and I have been really impressed with how accurate his is.
@bibbhccbibbhcc2493Рік тому
What scope do you have mounted on yours Tom? Burris?Are your scope rings different heights? I recently purchased one of these in 270 and would like to change the optics on it.
@robinbrown4732 роки тому
Tom, enjoyed your look at the Ruger m77 and thanks to your good description discovered a lot more about it, I have always liked Ruger rifles so about 20 years ago I found one in a gunshop brand new in my favourite calibre 222rem. I get 3/4 ins groups at 100 yds with my reloads and would not change it for the much hyped 223.
@hiramhaji78132 роки тому
I have the 270 in this rifle and it’s never let me down. I shoot 130 and 140 grain, and there is half Moa between the two
@nwredneckturner15082 роки тому
Living in the Pacific Northwest, rain is the norm rather than the exception. I've been looking for one of these M77's for a while now and they seem to be scarce as hens teeth. People that have them do not want to let them go!
@TomRiverSimpleLiving2 роки тому
I've heard the same thing from some guys in Alaska. They come up pretty often on Gun Broker but they usually bring top dollar on there especially for the rare cartridges but I can say they're great rifles and worth it.
@ShaunZimmerman6684 місяці тому
I like tikkas but i never shot a t3. The m55 an 65 are excellent rifles. The 65 long action has 2 front lugs like a mauser an how the mauser has a rear safety lug the tikka had one on the right like mauser an extra one on left also! Strong action just push feed but with large sako style extractor