Ruger Model 77 rotary magazine

Ruger 77-Series Bolt-Action Rifles
Ruger 77-Series Bolt-Action Rifles
	Ruger 77/22 with scope and bipod
Type	Bolt-action rifle
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Manufacturer	Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Produced	1983-Present
Variants	see Variants
Specifications
Mass	5.25–7.5 lb (2.38–3.40 kg)
Length	38.5–43.25 in (97.8–109.9 cm)
Barrel length	18.5–24 in (47–61 cm)
Cartridge	.17 Hornet, .17 HMR, .17 WSM (77/17) ; .22LR, .22 WMR, .22 Hornet (77/22); .357 Magnum (77/357); .44 Magnum (77/44)
Action	Bolt-action
Feed system	Rotary magazine capacity:; 4+1 (.44 Mag); 5+1 (.357 Mag); 6+1 (.17 WSM, .17 Hornet, .22 Hornet); 9+1 (.22 WMRF, .17 HMR); 10+1 (.22 LR)

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.^[3] Each rifle comes with scope rings and a lock.

Variants

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.^[4]

RUGER 77/17 Variants^[4]
Caliber	Stock	Finish	Length		Weight	Magazine capacity	MSRP
Caliber	Stock	Finish	Barrel	Overall	Weight	Magazine capacity	MSRP
.17 Hornet	Green Mountain	Target Grey	24 in (61 cm)	43.25 in (109.9 cm)	7.5 lb (3.4 kg)	6+1	$929
.17 HMR	American Walnut	Blued	22 in (56 cm)	41.25 in (104.8 cm)	6.5 lb (2.9 kg)	9+1	$829
.17 HMR	Black Laminate	Target Grey	24 in (61 cm)	43.25 in (109.9 cm)	7.5 lb (3.4 kg)	9+1	$929
.17 WSM	American Walnut	Matte Stainless	24 in (61 cm)	43.25 in (109.9 cm)	7.5 lb (3.4 kg)	6+1	$999

77/22

The 77/22 comes in multiple different configurations and can be chambered for .22 LR, .22 WMR and .22 Hornet. All models come without sights and are either alloy steel (if blued) or stainless steel.^[5]

RUGER 77/22 Variants^[5]
Caliber	Stock	Finish	Length		Weight	Magazine capacity	MSRP
Caliber	Stock	Finish	Barrel	Overall	Weight	Magazine capacity	MSRP
.22 LR	Walnut	Blued	20 in (51 cm)	39.25 in (99.7 cm)	6.5 lb (2.9 kg)	10+1	$829
	Synthetic	Brushed Stainless	20 in (51 cm)	39.25 in (99.7 cm)	6 lb (2.7 kg)	10+1	$829
	Brown Laminate	Target Grey	24 in (61 cm)	43.25 in (109.9 cm)	7.5 lb (3.4 kg)	10+1	$929
.22 WMR	Walnut	Blued	20 in (51 cm)	39.25 in (99.7 cm)	6.5 lb (2.9 kg)	9+1	$829
	Synthetic	Brushed Stainless	20 in (51 cm)	39.25 in (99.7 cm)	6 lb (2.7 kg)	9+1	$829
	Brown Laminate	Target Grey	20 in (51 cm)	39.25 in (99.7 cm)	7.5 lb (3.4 kg)	9+1	$929
.22 Hornet	Walnut	Blued	20 in (51 cm)	39.25 in (99.7 cm)	6.5 lb (2.9 kg)	6+1	$829
.22 Hornet	Green Mountain	Target Grey	24 in (61 cm)	43.25 in (109.9 cm)	7.5 lb (3.4 kg)	6+1	$929

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.^[6]

RUGER 77/357 Variants^[6]
Caliber	Stock	Finish	Length		Weight	Magazine capacity	MSRP
Caliber	Stock	Finish	Barrel	Overall	Weight	Magazine capacity	MSRP
.357 Mag	Black Synthetic	Brushed Stainless	18.5 in (47 cm)	38.5 in (98 cm)	5.5 lb (2.5 kg)	5+1	$829

77/44

A Ruger 77/44 carbine. This variant has a walnut stock and a threaded barrel.

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.^[1]

RUGER 77/44 Variants^[7]
Caliber	Stock	Finish	Length		Weight	Magazine capacity	MSRP
Caliber	Stock	Finish	Barrel	Overall	Weight	Magazine capacity	MSRP
.44 Mag	Vista Camo	Brushed Stainless	18.5 in (47 cm)	38.5 in (98 cm)	5.25 lb (2.38 kg)	4+1	$849
.44 Mag	Black Synthetic	Brushed Stainless	18.5 in (47 cm)	38.5 in (98 cm)	5.25 lb (2.38 kg)	4+1	$829

Notes

^ ^a ^b Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 428.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ "Rotary Magazine Rifles". Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
^ "Ruger Rifles & Carbines: a Long Gun Legacy". About.com. Retrieved 1 April 2007.
^ ^a ^b "Ruger 77/17 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
^ ^a ^b "Ruger 77/22 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
^ ^a ^b "Ruger 77/357 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
^ "Ruger 77/44 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.

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[MGV-1] Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 428.

[Rug-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ "Rotary Magazine Rifles". Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.

[history-3] "Ruger Rifles & Carbines: a Long Gun Legacy". About.com. Retrieved 1 April 2007.

[17specs-4] "Ruger 77/17 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.

[22specs-5] "Ruger 77/22 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.

[357specs-6] "Ruger 77/357 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.

[44specs-7] "Ruger 77/44 rotary rifle". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.

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