Author Topic: ruger rifles? (Read 3345 times)

slickest · « **on:** January 21, 2009, 02:44:49 PM »

Hows the quality of ruger rifles compared to other rifles like tika,remington, or browning?

im a lefty and their options as far as calibers.

wareagleguy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2009, 03:19:28 PM »

Well....
You gonna get several opinions on Rugers. I for one never really cared for them. I can't say that the "quality" is so sub par as any others. I just never shouldered one I liked. I hate the triggers (why I never purchased a Savage until the Accutrigger), not extremely accurate either. I have seen a few that wasn't bad and would shoot. Just seemed too much of a crap shoot for a good one.

However, I do have a 10/22 that I do love. I think the little 10/22 is about the best auto 22 around.

jro45 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2009, 02:06:54 AM »

I own cz 550 rifle it wasn't expensive but it sure is accurate. I don't own a ruger big bore
just the mini 14. it doesn't shoot streight without a scope.

Dixie Dude · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2009, 02:35:59 AM »

I have a Ruger 77 in .308 stainless. It is a tack driver with factory ammo. I like the claw extractor, and easy to take down bolt and integrated scope mount rings. New Rugers have better triggers also.

Skunk · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2009, 03:39:14 AM »

All the rifles you mentioned above are good rifles. In terms of quality, Ruger is right in the ball park with the rest those listed. Plus, Ruger is known to have excellent customer service if something should go wrong with your Ruger.

daddyof4 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2009, 03:52:53 AM »

I have a M77 mk 2 in 338 WM. I floated the barrel and put an adjustable trigger in it. The factory trigger is pretty bad. It has become my go to rifle. It will constantly clover leaf at 100 yards, if I do my job. Maybe I got a good one, but one is all you need, not necessarily want!!!!!!

jumpsteady · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2009, 05:22:01 AM »

I have a m77 all weather in .338 federal, and I love it. It does need a bit better trigger but other than that its great.

Ahab · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2009, 07:26:07 AM »

If your buying new it will have their new L6 trigger and will shoot with the best of them.

Syncerus · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2009, 09:17:11 AM »

Last year I bought a M77 MkII synthetic. There was a sharp edge on the bolt release, the action was rough, and the trigger was awful (not the new Hawkeye trigger). It was also indifferently accurate. I stoned the sharp edge, worked the action over 500 times, replaced the trigger and replaced the factory plastic with the more expensive Hogue.

For a while I was disgusted with the rifle, but I now like it quite well. I'd buy a Hawkeye rather than the older model, if only to get the better trigger. It sounds like I'm bagging on Ruger, but there's a lot to like about the basic design; you just have to decide whether fixing the little stuff is worth the effort.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:57:21 PM »

I have several Rugers (.22-250 MKII VT, .257 Roberts M77, 7mm RM M77, .30-06 M77, .300WM MKII). All shoot very well and I've never had any problems with any of them.

Will I buy more? Most likely.

Dave in WV · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2009, 02:17:06 PM »

I have an early MK II stainless synthetic .243. I had a trigger job done on it and it shot great out of the box before the trigger job. My son has a MK II stainless laminated .280 and it's very accurate. His trigger wasn't bad. He had an aftermarket trigger installed but a lighter trigger spring would probably been just as good. My action is a bit rough when you work it but my son's isn't bad. I'd rate the Ruger 77 MK II's as a best buy. I have a stainless synthetic M70 30-06 and wish I would have bought a stainless laminated instead.

lnewby · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2009, 05:24:05 PM »

I'm also a lefty. I have owned a couple of Rugers and they have all been excellent shooters. For $40.00 my local gunsmith has adjusted the triggers to 3lbs. and break like a glass rod. I suppose Rugers just fit me, they feel just right. You can tell I'm a Ruger fan and I think they make great guns. If you go to the Ruger website they now list short action left handed model 77's in 204,223,22-250,243,7-08 and 308. lnewby

STUMPJMPR · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2009, 01:59:31 AM »

I shot a ruger M77 for years. I can't say that it was the best shooting rifle I have ever shot, but the fit and finish was very good on the rifle. I have killed several deer with that gun. I would buy another one.

Minnesota1 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2009, 11:33:19 AM »

I bought a 223 ruger and it shot 2" groups at best plus the trigger pull was really heavy. The quality of the rifle was fine but I've heard mostly negative about their accuracy and their trigger pulls. I'd go with something else like a Tikka or Remington.

giturgun · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2009, 03:12:08 AM »

I have one of the mk2 in 30-06 I like it . Good trigger and kills deer with 1 round . I have around 25 rifles / pistols to hunt with and the Ruger is the prefered Deer slayer.

Savage_99 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 24, 2009, 04:53:08 AM »

slickest,

I like Ruger for their safe and reliable manufacture. In the past bolt handles have broken off of Rem's not to mention that dinky extractor that they still use.

Ticka's and Sako's had safety problems.

Ruger has that three position safety now that allows the chamber to be unloaded on safe yet locks the bolt and firing pin closed.

They are made right here in the USA as well!

giturgun · « **Reply #16 on:** January 24, 2009, 01:48:43 PM »

Good poins all on the Ruger . I also had a bolt handle break on a 788 Rem . Brother in law same thing.. The 700 is silver soldered in place also. Now don't get me wrong I own a 700 Rem. 22-250 in a Choat sniper stock that still shoots decent , but the throat is eroded from lots of rounds down the pipe . All hot at that . I have 2 222 to shoot slower and 2 221 f balls as well as a 223 . I bought a 22-250 because I like the round .
I would buy another Rem . and another R uger . Both foot the bill as good rifles for me.

slickest · « **Reply #17 on:** January 24, 2009, 02:24:29 PM »

Well, I ended up walking into Gander Mountain today and seen the had 10% off on about 70 of their rifles. I started looking around closer and seen they had one lefty on the table. A Ruger if you can believe it. Looked at the caliber and it was a .300wm. Needless to say it is on lay away right now. Its a m77 Hawkeye I believe. Now time to pick up a good scope. Any suggestions?

Nessmuk#1 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:51:46 AM »

I love the classic looks or a Ruger, the straight American stock, the dog leg bolt handle, and the scope bases. Mauser claw extraction, controlled round feed, I think their still used by Ruger. I owned a very early bolt in 6mm Rem, my first personally owned deer rifle, it was a class piece. If it was left handed, it would have been perfect.
I'm getting a lefty Savage 14 in 250-3000, but if Ruger had these new lefty shortactions out when I ordered it, the decision would have been a coin toss. A Ruger Hawkeye, barreled to 250-3000, perfect. Another matching in 300 Savage, perfect squared. Another in 204, Nirvana, (maybe make the 204 a #1 full stock)!!!

Nessmuk#1 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2009, 03:54:54 AM »

Scopes: Weaver and Nikon are the best bang for the buck. I lean toward Nikon, based on personal experience. Great optics, holds zero, tracks well, and unquestioned customer service. Sent a pair of binocs back, I'd worn the coatings off the outer objectives. They fixed, no questions, and fast.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2009, 04:13:54 AM »

I like the Burris Fullfield II with Ballistic Plex reticles. You can get 3-9x for around $159 and 4.5-15xAO for around $250 off ebay with "Buy now" prices.

At the current time I have three of the 3x9s and one 4.5-14. More 4.5-14's are in my future.

giturgun · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2009, 08:36:29 AM »

Have Burris signature 8-32 and I like it . If I were lookiking I couldn't tell ya what it would be. It would be 12 x on top mag and the objective would not be adjustable
If it is for varmints then it depends on the rifle and range . mostly have 32 x top end with the smallest cross in them I can order.
I do have one straight 4x scope , it is used as a temporary if one of the others break.

yorketransport · « **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:58:28 AM »

I think you'll be extremely happy with that rifle. I was very unimpressed with Ruger MK II's, so I nevery owned one. They all felt rough with poor triggers. When the Hawkeye Alaskan came out, I ordered one as soon as anyone could get one in. It is the smoothest action on any bolt gun I have ever owned. The trigger is a crisp, clean 3.5#, and the gun shoots 260gr Accubonds into .75" at 100yds. I wouldn't hesitate buy another Hawkeye.

As for scopes, I'd go with a Bushnell 4200, or Leupold. I don't have much experience with Weaver scopes, but I have 1 Nikon, 4 Bushnells, 1 Burris, and 3 Leupolds. To my eyes, if you stay in similar price brackets, they all have similar optical quality. I do like the Bushnells for the Rainguard feature. It comes in handy here in Western Washington. I would stick with the 4200 series in the Bushnells though. They are a clear step up from the 3200s. Take a look at either a Bushnell 4200 or Leupold VX-II or VX-III in the 4-16x or 4-12x range, and go with what's in your budget.

DC · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2009, 12:30:57 PM »

I have owned Ruger, Browning and Remmington. I have tried out a Tika and was very impressed. In terms of quality, the Browning was beautiful. I have had both great and crappy Remmingtons and currently own a Ruger in 280 Rem. Rocky Mountain Elk Edition with a Houge stock which will be my keeper.

High Brass · « **Reply #24 on:** February 24, 2009, 07:00:32 AM »

I have a Ruger M77 mk II in 280 and like it alot. It shot great out of the box and the things I've done/had done to it were purely "wants". They are my favorite over the counter bolt action rifles.

jro45 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2009, 03:09:43 AM »

I have 2 3.5X10 , and 1 4X16 Singnature, and 4 or 5 Burris 3X9 Ballistic Plex , Have two 1 3/4 X 5 Burris Safari And the rest are Leupole

Savage_99 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2009, 04:43:15 PM »

Cabelas has Hawkeyes for $549!

diggler1833 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2009, 05:01:13 PM »

I own a #1B in .22-250 (I know, not a bolt action). There have been many stories on the #1, they seem to be hit or miss. Mine is a solid Sub MOA hit. Has been since day one.

Daniel · « **Reply #28 on:** March 25, 2009, 11:03:25 AM »

I bought a 7mm-08 Hawkeye All-Weather for my son a couple of years ago and have been pleasantly surprised with it. This is after owning 2 MK II's that were average at best.

This is how she performs with 120 gr. BT's. The rifle is completely bone stock:

efremtags · « **Reply #29 on:** March 25, 2009, 02:32:28 PM »

Ruger's are a funny creature.

I own 2, 77 (claw extractor but not mauser ejection). One is a 300WM, the other 25-06. The 300 is very accurate, the 25-06 is outstanding (pretty consistent sub 1" 100yd with 120gr winchester SP). The triggers are good, on the heavy side, but break cleanly, no grit. These are a mid 80's vintage I believe (bought them used so don't know for certain). The guns cycle smoothly and eject briskly.

I have shot some friends of different vintage which ranged from bad to mediocre to good. I think the generation changes effect the performance. The early-mid 90's lawyered up triggers got heavy. The earlier and later models seem better. Some years quality seemed down right stone age, others you got more for the money in terms of stock wood quality and fit and finish.

I too have a 10-22, a staple in anyones gunsafe.

If you find one you like, dry fire it, cycle it. If it feels good, it will probably shoot good enough. It can with a little work be made to shoot very good.

The integral scope mount is great, very stable, no screws to come loose.