collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: First rifle!  (Read 6355 times)

Offline C-Money

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 10939
  • Location: Grant County
  • Self proclaimed 3pt master
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #15 on: August 09, 2011, 04:31:12 PM »
$600 out the door is a pretty good deal! Good scope, and great rifle, you are set!  :tup: You shoot it yet? How is it grouping?
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

Offline Stickerbush

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2009
  • Posts: 1014
  • Location: 206
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2011, 05:47:10 PM »
well I shot it and it grouped pretty close together, I wasnt using a solid rest though. Just a pillow, but they were within a few inches apart. But its hard to tell as I have only shot rifles a few times in my life. I'll probably use a better rest next time or shoot prone
Coastal Perspective.

Offline superdown

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2008
  • Posts: 2045
  • Location: Sumner
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2011, 05:55:38 PM »
try a lead sled i use one for sighting before i practice off hand it really helps alot.

Offline Stickerbush

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2009
  • Posts: 1014
  • Location: 206
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2011, 09:36:00 PM »
nice
Coastal Perspective.

Offline C-Money

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 10939
  • Location: Grant County
  • Self proclaimed 3pt master
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #19 on: August 12, 2011, 03:53:59 PM »
I use a lead sled too. They are worth the $$!
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

Offline Stickerbush

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2009
  • Posts: 1014
  • Location: 206
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2015, 10:04:21 AM »
Re opening this topic, want to see about updating the trigger on this rifle. Any advice on how to do this? Or even determining if it needs this? Just looking to make it as accurate as possible
Coastal Perspective.

Offline Jason

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2008
  • Posts: 3562
  • Location: Kalama
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2015, 10:15:00 AM »
Re opening this topic, want to see about updating the trigger on this rifle. Any advice on how to do this? Or even determining if it needs this? Just looking to make it as accurate as possible
Most likely you'll want to upgrade that trigger, I can't remember anybody ever saying they had a factory M77 MKII with a crisp and light trigger.
I ground and polished my trigger and sear in my m77 mkii's, right now it sits at 3lbs, but if i were to do it again I would just buy a Timney or Rifle Basix aftermarket trigger, much easier!

Offline Stickerbush

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2009
  • Posts: 1014
  • Location: 206
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2015, 10:17:15 AM »
Is that something I can safely do myself or should I have someone do it
Coastal Perspective.

Offline Jason

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2008
  • Posts: 3562
  • Location: Kalama
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2015, 10:28:20 AM »
Is that something I can safely do myself or should I have someone do it
Pretty easy swap, just follow the directions.

Offline HawkCreek

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2013
  • Posts: 537
  • Location: Grant, Lincoln and Douglas
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2015, 11:13:39 AM »
I stoned the triggers in several of my personal M77's and I'm happy with the way they came out but if you need a Ruger trigger spec-tech is the guy to get them from. Made right here in Washington, easy to follow directions also:

http://www.spec-tech-industries.com

Offline Stickerbush

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2009
  • Posts: 1014
  • Location: 206
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #25 on: January 25, 2015, 11:23:09 AM »
How do I measure my current trigger? Are stock triggers adjustable?
Coastal Perspective.

Offline jasnt

  • ELR junkie
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2010
  • Posts: 6539
  • Location: deer park
  • Out shooting
  • Groups: WSTA
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #26 on: January 25, 2015, 11:25:04 AM »
Trigger swap is easy. Lots of YouTube videos on it as well. Next step will be reloading.  It is cheaper per round but won't save you any money!  You will just shoot way more often. :chuckle:
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  It takes 10 seconds and it’s free. To easy to make an excuse not to make your voice heard!!!!!!

The commission shall attempt to maximize the public recreational game fishing and hunting opportunities of all citizens, including juvenile, disabled, and senior citizens.
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.04.012

Offline Jason

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2008
  • Posts: 3562
  • Location: Kalama
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #27 on: January 25, 2015, 11:44:27 AM »
How do I measure my current trigger? Are stock triggers adjustable?
Stock triggers are non-adjustable . You will need to buy or find someone who has a trigger pull gauge. Your stock trigger I can almost guarantee is atleast 5.5lbs.

Offline jasnt

  • ELR junkie
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2010
  • Posts: 6539
  • Location: deer park
  • Out shooting
  • Groups: WSTA
Re: First rifle!
« Reply #28 on: January 25, 2015, 11:59:14 AM »
How do I measure my current trigger? Are stock triggers adjustable?
Stock triggers are non-adjustable . You will need to buy or find someone who has a trigger pull gauge. Your stock trigger I can almost guarantee is atleast 5.5lbs.
:yeah:  if not 9-11lbs. Some factory triggers are adjustable. I'm don't know about the rugers but rem and weatherby triggers can be adjusted. Tho IMHO they are still junk.

Love my timeny triggers.  Right at 2lbs it will surprise ya every time  which is how it should be
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  It takes 10 seconds and it’s free. To easy to make an excuse not to make your voice heard!!!!!!

The commission shall attempt to maximize the public recreational game fishing and hunting opportunities of all citizens, including juvenile, disabled, and senior citizens.
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.04.012

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Tree stand for Western Washingtn by Shannon
[Today at 08:56:36 AM]


Range finders & Angle Compensation by kentrek
[Today at 08:42:17 AM]


Bearpaw Outfitters Annual July 4th Hunt Sale by bearpaw
[Today at 08:40:03 AM]


KODIAK06 2025 trail cam and personal pics thread by Boss .300 winmag
[Today at 07:53:52 AM]


Pocket Carry by JimmyHoffa
[Today at 07:49:09 AM]


Yard bucks by Boss .300 winmag
[Yesterday at 11:20:39 PM]


Yard babies by Feathernfurr
[Yesterday at 10:04:54 PM]


Seeking recommendations on a new scope by coachg
[Yesterday at 08:10:21 PM]


Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips by high_hunter
[Yesterday at 08:06:05 PM]


Jupiter Mountain Rayonier Permit- 621 Bull Tag by HntnFsh
[Yesterday at 07:58:22 PM]


MOVED: Seekins Element 7PRC for sale by Bob33
[Yesterday at 06:57:10 PM]


3 pintails by metlhead
[Yesterday at 04:44:03 PM]


1993 Merc issues getting up on plane by Happy Gilmore
[Yesterday at 04:37:55 PM]


A lonely Job... by AL WORRELLS KID
[Yesterday at 03:21:14 PM]


Unit 364 Archery Tag by buglebuster
[Yesterday at 12:16:59 PM]


In the background by zwickeyman
[Yesterday at 12:10:13 PM]


A. Cole Lockback in AEB-L and Micarta by A. Cole
[Yesterday at 09:15:34 AM]


Willapa Hills 1 Bear by hunter399
[Yesterday at 08:24:48 AM]


Sockeye Numbers by Southpole
[July 03, 2025, 09:02:04 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal