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Ruger Model 77 rotary magazine

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Type
  
Bolt-action rifle

Manufacturer
  
Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Variants
  
see Variants

Place of origin
  
United States

Produced
  
1983-Present

Ruger Model 77 rotary magazine

Weight
  
5.25–7.5 lb (2.38–3.40 kg)

The Ruger 77/22 is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered for the .22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR, or .22 Hornet. It has a removable rotary magazine which allows the magazine to fit flush with the bottom of the stock. The 77/22 was introduced in 1983 and was based on the centerfire Model 77 Mark II. Each rifle comes with scope rings and a lock.

Contents

77/17

The Ruger 77/17 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in .17 HMR, .17 Winchester Super Magnum and .17 Hornet. Unlike other models, the 77/17 does not have sights.

77/22

The 77/22 comes in multiple different configurations and can be chambered for .22 LR, .22 WMR & .22 Hornet. All models come without sights and are either alloy steel (if blued) or stainless steel.

77/357

The Ruger 77/357 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in .357 Magnum. It features an adjustable rear sight and a gold bead front sight.

77/44

Introduced in 1997, the Ruger 77/44 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in .44 Magnum.

References

Ruger Model 77 rotary magazine Wikipedia