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Ruger 77/22

bsekf

How much can be done to my 77/22 to make it more accurate? Or is it simpler to sell it and buy a CZ or Tika? Not getting into benchrest, but want something that shoots groups and not patterns.

Bill
 
I've had one of these since shortly after they hit the market. It's not BR50 accurate, but it's minute of squirrel head accurate. I have a Nikon 3-9x40 Rimfire scope on it with the point of impact reticle that measure out to 150 yds, and it's right on the button out to that point. Check everything that possible could come loose to see if that may be the problem, action screws, barrel to the receiver, scope rings and mounts, etc.
 
You can add pillars, glass bed it,float the barrel, and change out the trigger spring or add a new trigger; but the only way you will get the average 77/22 to shoot is to put a high quality barrel on it by a rimfire gunsmith who knows what he is doing. By then you've spent $6-700 dollars total. If it's in very good condition you can get $6-700 dollars for it on Gunbroker. Take that and the $700 you didn't spend and buy two CZ MTRs or a decent used Anschutz. I didn't include Tikka because I like wood stocks.

I own 2 77/22s and I just like thier classic good looks; but niether one will consistently group under an inch at 50 yds. with the original pencil barrel. Ok for close squirrels, but not a lot else.

Gerry
 
Reads like the 77/22's shoot about like I shoot with my american rimfire and my cz 455 varmint. What do you actually expect for a production gun? My lgs tells me that 99% of the guns they sell come back in over the next 2 to 5 years unfired. So is accuracy, price, or advertising the better seller? With my 10/22's, at the end of a summer of shooting 8 hrs every sunday, with 4 diffrent varities of ammunition, I got down to 3/4" at 50 yards. I've got $500 in one and $700 in the other one. There is about an 1/8 th of an inch difference between them. Practice and ammo selection help but there is only so much one can do with a production gun. I'll agree with the guys who said if you want a really accurate gun buy an anschutz and be prepared to pay 30 cents a round for european target ammunition when it becomes widely available again.
 
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I bought the Ruger 77/22 as a stopgap rifle. I’m waiting on my Anschutz 54 to come through but in the meantime I’m shooting bench with it. It’s a remarkable rifle hitting good scores with a 3-9 Nikon. It has an after market trigger but can’t remember the name. So I can’t wait to shoot a 54 with a Weaver T36. Great rifle.
 
bsekf said:
How much can be done to my 77/22 to make it more accurate? Or is it simpler to sell it and buy a CZ or Tika? Not getting into benchrest, but want something that shoots groups and not patterns.

Bill
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What kind a scope are you using and did you try a known good scope?
 
Quit cleaning the barrel. After doing a good cleaning job it takes about 200 to 300 rounds to get to shoot again. I learned the hard way. Clean and shoot, clean and shoot, about wore out a cleaning rod! My dad told me he had cleaned his tack driving 77-22, just because he thought he ought to, he hadn’t in thr years he owned it and thousands of rounds. He couldn’t hit a beer can half the time at 50 yd. He shot his Ruger auto pistol better than that! He said after about 5 boxes of shells, like flipping a switch, it was back.
Mine did the same think. I’m sure a good match barrel would work better, but it sure made our two 77-22s come back to life. Even then, sadly, it’s no match for my CZ 452 American!
 
We have not started fooling with this rifle. I am just trying to find out what I can do before hand. Or, if it is even worth fooling with.
 
It is the barrel attaching method. Clamping the barrel to the action is not a sub MOA design for a bolt gun.
 
My CZ left hand sporter will shoot in a 1/4 min. at 50 yds and a 1/2 min. at 100 after I floated the barrel and I bed the action and did trigger work. same as I done to the 77 -22 and it still didn't shoot remotely close to that.... jim
 
You should check out Rimfire central web site as they have a section dedicated to the Ruger 77.
I tightened my Ruger 77, 22 Hornet groups by installing bolt shims and a Timiney trigger. There are plenty of other suggestions on accuracy upgrades, the right ammo is also important.
Regards,

Joe McNeill
SW Arkansas
 
Bill,
I would 2nd Joe's advise on looking at the Ruger 77 section on Rimfire Central for tips to improve your rifle. Or you can get decent money by selling the Ruger. Then look at several newer models such as Tikka T1, CZ 457, KSA 722 Varmint (USA built), Bergara BMR or B14R. Most of these can be bought for what your Ruger would sell for and should group better than you have described as long as you use decent ammo (not Rem. Thunderbolts or comparable). There are other more expensive options also like Anschutz, Vudoo, Sako or Kimber (used), Rem. 541T or S (used). Any models I have listed should do very well at 50 yards with a decent scope & ammo. If you want to stretch it out to 100 yards it does get a lot more difficult due to wind & ammo velocity variance. Just my two cents. I have have been chasing pinpoint accuracy with .22lr for a few years now - have found many combinations that work well at 50 yards, 100 yards has been a much bigger challenge. Best of luck whichever direction you choose.
 
After you do all you can do to the gun, find the best lot of ammo that works get a tuner and it works wonders.... jim
 
dutch14 said:
Reads like the 77/22's shoot about like I shoot with my american rimfire and my cz 455 varmint. What do you actually expect for a production gun? My lgs tells me that 99% of the guns they sell come back in over the next 2 to 5 years unfired. So is accuracy, price, or advertising the better seller? With my 10/22's, at the end of a summer of shooting 8 hrs every sunday, with 4 diffrent varities of ammunition, I got down to 3/4" at 50 yards. I've got $500 in one and $700 in the other one. There is about an 1/8 th of an inch difference between them. Practice and ammo selection help but there is only so much one can do with a production gun. I'll agree with the guys who said if you want a really accurate gun buy an anschutz and be prepared to pay 30 cents a round for european target ammunition when it becomes widely available again.
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Anschutz also made some VERY nice .22 sporters. I have a Model 41, which I think the going rate recently was around $500.00. If you can score one of those in lightly used condition - I'd take that over a new .22 sporter of most any brand that is anywhere near this price point. They are not chambered to shoot only target ammo - so no worries on feeding it.
 
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