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Stole a Ruger M77… trigger options

usncorpsman1

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Posted: 5/7/2025 6:04:06 PM EDT

So, my buddy called and proceeds to tell me that a good friend of his has more money than sense and wants him to help him sell a few guns.

He showed me this Ruger 77, a Remington model 7 308, and another Remington in 300 Win Mag. I was told the Ruger was a 7mm. This is how out of touch this rich guy is with his firearms. He owns the local school bus company and is mega wealthy.

Anyway, this gun is an absolute beauty. It has a bull barrel with beautiful blueing. The action is smooth and the stock seems very sturdy. The trigger is a little heavy, but did not seem to affect my shooting too much.

I loaded my 2 accuracy loads of 168gr and 175gr SMK with Varget and hit the range. My first group with the 168gr load was just a little over an inch off the bipod. I shot the next group using 175gr SMK with 42.2gr Varget. That 3 shot group is around .37”. The gun is a shooter.

Are there better options for triggers out there that you guys have used?

Now…..for the best part. That gun as picture, rifle, Nikon 4-12 and bipod….$450

Life is good.

168gr SMK 44gr Varget 2.80 OAL, 100yds

175gr SMK, 42.2gr Varget, 2.80 OAL, 100yds

GunCat

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Posted: 5/10/2025 7:56:58 AM EDT

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Timney

Nice. Some of the older Rugers are shooters, you got one.

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Saber329

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Posted: 5/20/2025 8:55:03 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By GunCat:
Timney

Nice. Some of the older Rugers are shooters, you got one.

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Last time I checked, Timney was the only game in town and that isn't a bad thing. I replaced the factory trigger on a M77 MkII with a Timney; vast improvement.

usncorpsman1

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Posted: 5/27/2025 4:41:13 PM EDT

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I purchased a Rifle Basix trigger which states it fits all Ruger M77 guns. Well, it does not fit ones with the tang safety. I did however discover the adjustable factory trigger which I set and is now perfect for my shooting needs. :D

I had to go out and re zero the gun after taking it out of the stock for the failed trigger install. This is the first 3 shot group with my 175gr SMK load. I also dropped in a Weigand scope rail, Seekins rings and a SWFA 10X. This gun is a damn good shooter and worth every penny of the $450 I gave for it.

Ramcharger_pilot

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Posted: 9/12/2025 2:25:15 PM EDT

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Was going to mention the factory adjustable trigger but you found it. They can be very nice. 7 Mag or mauser? What year? Painted wood stock or aftermarket?

Nice rifle. You stole that.

VaFish

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Posted: 9/12/2025 2:56:56 PM EDT

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Does the guy still have the model 7 .308 for sale?

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