Ruger Model 77 rotary magazine

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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.

Ruger 77-Series Bolt-Action Rifles
Ruger 77/22 with scope and bipod
TypeBolt-action rifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
Produced1983-Present [1]
Variantssee Variants
Specifications
Mass5.25–7.5 lb (2.38–3.40 kg)[2]
Length38.5–43.25 in (97.8–109.9 cm)[2]
Barrel length18.5–24 in (47–61 cm)[2]

Cartridge.17 Hornet, .17 HMR, .17 WSM (77/17)[2]
.22LR, .22 WMR, .22 Hornet (77/22)[2]
.357 Magnum (77/357)[2]
.44 Magnum (77/44)[2]
ActionBolt-action[2]
Feed systemRotary magazine capacity:[2]
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)

Variants

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77/17

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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
Barrel Overall
.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
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

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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
Barrel Overall
.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
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

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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
Barrel Overall
.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

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A Ruger 77/44 carbine. This variant has a walnut stock and a threaded barrel.
 
A 4-round rotary magazine (right) along with an aftermarket 10-round box magazine (left) for the Ruger 77/44.

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
Barrel Overall
.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
Black Synthetic 4+1 $829

Notes

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