Post by: Stickerbush on July 31, 2011, 10:17:03 AM
Post by: Huntbear on July 31, 2011, 10:19:22 AM
So Ive pretty much bow hunted for the last few years and havent been able to purchase a rifle except for a .22. But after a few months of reading articles, posts and asking around I finally picked up my new Ruger M77 Hawkeye in .308win! It has a synthetic stock and a nikon buckmaster 3x9x40 scope. Pretty excited for it looking forward to rifle hunting for deer for the first time this year. took it to the range for the first time and was hitting some pretty good groupings at 50 yards, will increase distance gradually as I get more comfortable with shooting it. Used 150 grain remington core lokt bullets and thats what I will probably use for deer. Been looking forward to this for a long time, nothing like the first centerfire rifle!
You will really enjoy that rifle.. The caliber is a great choice as well. Now it becomes an addiction, soon you will be reloading... :chuckle:
Post by: Stickerbush on July 31, 2011, 10:59:58 AM
Post by: Huntbear on July 31, 2011, 11:06:06 AM
As for reloading, the initial set up can be a bit expensive, but once you get into it, and start shooting a lot, it is much cheaper to reload.
My .338 WM reloads cost me about 1.20 a shell. Retail for factory ammo for the same bullet, case, etc... 3.50 a shell.
Post by: SkookumJeff on August 02, 2011, 11:46:58 PM
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Post by: C-Money on August 03, 2011, 08:34:42 AM
yea I definately want to get into reloading someday, is it much cheaper than buying regular? or does it price out the same?Probably wont save much money reloading for the .308, but you sure get a great sence of satisfaction getting tight groups and harvesting game from ammo that YOU made. I really enjoy reloading too. My family likes me to make their "pet " loads for them. My Brother in-law just purchased the same set up you did only he got a .270win. His rifle is a tack driver, I am sure yours will be too. I helped him sight in his 270 and I shot a tighter group with his Ruger .270 than I could shoot with my Browning .270! Enjoy!
Post by: Stickerbush on August 03, 2011, 07:46:28 PM
Post by: Stickerbush on August 03, 2011, 07:48:46 PM
You can also install a sweet aftermarket trigger in that rifle. Will go a long ways to making you like it even more.
As for reloading, the initial set up can be a bit expensive, but once you get into it, and start shooting a lot, it is much cheaper to reload.
My .338 WM reloads cost me about 1.20 a shell. Retail for factory ammo for the same bullet, case, etc... 3.50 a shell.
yea what could I expect from a new trigger? I really havent shot too many rifles at all so I dont know what the difference would be with a aftermarket trigger. But I am all for it if it helps
Post by: marlin on August 06, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Post by: addicted on August 06, 2011, 09:08:30 PM
what was the price tag?
Post by: Stickerbush on August 09, 2011, 09:08:41 AM
Post by: addicted on August 09, 2011, 09:14:56 AM
It will do just fine for my purposes
I'm sure it will be more than fine.
Post by: C-Money on August 09, 2011, 04:31:12 PM
Post by: Stickerbush on August 10, 2011, 05:47:10 PM
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Post by: Stickerbush on January 25, 2015, 10:04:21 AM
Post by: Jason 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 possibleMost 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!
Post by: Stickerbush on January 25, 2015, 10:17:15 AM
Post by: Jason on January 25, 2015, 10:28:20 AM
Is that something I can safely do myself or should I have someone do itPretty easy swap, just follow the directions.
Post by: HawkCreek on January 25, 2015, 11:13:39 AM
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Post by: Stickerbush on January 25, 2015, 11:23:09 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 25, 2015, 11:25:04 AM
Post by: Jason 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.
Post by: jasnt on January 25, 2015, 11:59:14 AM
: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.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.
Love my timeny triggers. Right at 2lbs it will surprise ya every time which is how it should be