Open sight Ruger 77/50

Gruntr Huntr · 03-27-2007, 06:28 AM

I took the scope off my Ruger 77/50 because I wanted to sight it in with open sights for a future hunt where I anticipate shots at 100yrds or less. At the same time, I was testing the 50 cal. Powerbelt 245 grn Aerotips to see how they would perform from my gun. Ninety-five grains of Pyrodex RS put my bullets smack on.

Well, I'm thrilled to say that after some minor sight adjustments, I was printing bullet holes that cut bullet holes! Some of you may know that I'm a traditional muzzleloading afficionado and that I don't hanker much to inlines, except this one and that's because it reminds me of the blackpowder cartridge carbines of yonder day, but with shot placement like that, I may have to start dragging the ole Ruger out more often!

cayugad · 03-27-2007, 07:42 AM

No matter what style of rifle you like, they are muzzleloaders. You sound like you have an excellent bullet combination for the 100 yard shooting you expect. Also with the kind of accuracy you are getting, I too would be giving the Ruger a chance in the field. I always liked Ruger firearms. They just seemed to fit me real well.

Keep up the good shooting and good luck with the rifle in future hunts.

alleyyooper · 03-27-2007, 05:51 PM

I too like Ruger 77firearms. Of course I only have them in center fires and one rim fire but they handle sweet and the triggers are very good.
I have a friend with a 77/50 that performs flawlessly.

Al

Gruntr Huntr · 03-27-2007, 10:42 PM

Actually, I deer hunted with this rifle the first year I bought it and took a nice 10 pt. However, the rifle was scoped. I am planning to hog hunt in a month or so, and got to looking at the rifle and thinking that I liked the look of it better without the scope but I wasn't sure how well I could shoot it open sighted. Now I know, I can shoot it well enough to do what I want to do.

I agree with the quality of Ruger products. I own half dozen Ruger pistols and the Ruger Red Label O/U shotgun. They are all extremely reliable and sturdy firearms. This 77/50 is equally as good and accurate.

All I need now is to puta big toothyporker in front of my sights!