Ruger M77
| Ruger M77 | |
|---|---|
M77 Mk II in .270 Winchester | |
| Type | Rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | L. James Sullivan |
| Designed | 1968 |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Produced | 1968-1984 (Tang Safety, Push Feed) 1985-1992 (Transitional Model) 1989- (Mk II, Controlled Feed) |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications (Ruger M77 Standard) | |
| Mass | 6.75–8.25 pounds (3.06–3.74 kg) |
| Length | 42–44.75 inches (106.7–113.7 cm) |
| Barrel length | 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) |
| Cartridge | Various |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Feed system | 3-5 round integral box magazine |
| Sights | Various |
The Ruger M77 is a bolt-action rifle produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It was designed by Jim Sullivan during his three years with Ruger. It was designed primarily as a hunting rifle featuring a traditional Mauser K98-style two-lugged bolt with a claw extractor.