Pulled the trigger on a 338

[coachcw]

Well all the talk about big bores got me pumped up and those cabelas gift cards and coupon that expired tomorrow sent me shopping . I picked up this m77 .338wm , she'd been on the floor since 12/27. very little wear and only a couple of marks on the stock one I caused taking a picture on my fire place ( oh well my stuff is gonna get used ).I topped her with the new redfield in2x7 , I really like the leupolds but it was 100 bucks cheaper than the vx2 so I figured I'd road test one . Cant wait to start sending some 225's down range .

[huntnphool]

Nice find Cory.

[elkoholic1]

coach I didn't know you where looking I have this same gun sitting in my safe topped with a Léopold VXII         kelly used one year when he moose hunted been sitting since.      send me a text or pm on what you had to give for it would you!!    nice gun congrats!! 

[coachcw]

I paid 500 bucks for it with and old redfield 1.5x7 throw away on her . the bolt knob , trigger guard and floor plate have no wear on them so I figure the round count is very low . hopefully she shoots aswell as my other rugers have . really since a custumer gave me a 500 gift card it was kinda free ! best kind ...

[elkoholic1]

sounds like a score and a dam good customer..

[washelkhunter]

Love the M77.  Check under the bolt handle for a stamped T. If not there run the serial number with Ruger, you may need to replace a trigger screw to prevent an accidental live fire. Ruger will mail you the screw and the simple directions for replacement. Let us know how you like the Redfield ok.

[mountainman]

Have one, it is a favorite elk killer! Love the older tang models too! Good grab!

[CAMPMEAT]

My shoulder hurts. I had one and liked it too......

[washelkhunter]

P.S. If you are going to throw the old scope away you can throw it my way.   

[Biggerhammer]

Great cartridge, gas her up with some 225 Accubonds.

[bearpaw]

In case you might be interested, we loaded some .338 Caliber Barnes 160 TTSX at about 3400 fps and it dropped a bear in his tracks this last fall. I am anxious to see how that bullet at that speed does on an elk. I may take that load to Utah for a trial this month, if I do, I will try to remember and let you know how it did. Recoil is less than my 300 Wtby with 180's and speed is several hundred fps faster.

This is a little different load than I used but it gets the same net results with the bullet in a 338 WM:
http://www.reloadersnest.com/unverified_detail.asp?CaliberID=71&ID=6404

[rtspring]

Now if you can find someone who knows how to shoot it.

[BOWHUNTER45]

nice ...nothing wrong with that Redfield 

[dewandgin]

Great cartridge, gas her up with some 225 Accubonds.

That's what killed a moose and three elk this year. 1shot on each:)

From the Wetside. like the darkside only Wetter!

[coachcw]

WASHELKHUNTER if you want the old scope it's yours just pm me 1 3/4 x 5 redfield . I'm gonna try fed premium 255 throphy bonded if they don't group the accubonds will be next . most likely will use a 200 yard zero and work out to 300-400. after that the system comes out !