I have a Ruger M77 MkII in .270 Win. It is the stainless with old style boat paddle stock. I am looking for a good replacement stock. Who makes them for this rifle and what would you reccommend? Also, is it possible to adjust the trigger on this rifle, or would an aftermarket be required?
I put a Hogue OM on my Ruger M77 MkII in 30-06. The stock free-floats the barrel and I spent a little more for thealum bedding block. Some folks don't like the Hogue rifle stocks, but after one hunting seasonand several range trips I'm happy with it. I really don't care for the feel of synthetic stocks, and the Hogue's over-molding doesn't have that plastic feel.
There are several other options, though. Accurate Innovations has some beautiful aftermarket stocks, but they are on the high-end.There are severalothers that aren't as spendy. Just doa google search.
I've read lotsof chatter about the Ruger triggers and need for tuning or replacement. I haven't put mine to the pull tester, but it seems fine to me.The rifle was made in '05, so maybe that's why. A trigger job to set pull and clean it upis possible and there's a web site somehwere that gives a detailed how-to. Again,search google for "Ruger trigger." Alot of folks replace the factory trigger with a Timney orBasix or some such brand.
I'm no expert, so take this as only friendly advice from a fellow Ruger rifleman. Good luck.
I recently put a timney replacement trigger in MKII in .257 roberts, not too hard but there was some filing and inletting that needed to be done for proper fitting. A gunsmith would probably be a better option but I did learn about how a trigger works. BTW I can not believe the difference between the factory and replacement trigger, night and day. I did find instructions on tuning the factory trigger on some forums but it should only be performed by a qualified gunsmith, it sounded like itinvolved changing the angle of engagement between the sear and trigger.
I also have an H-S precision stock on order for this gun, should be getting it soon. From my research it sounds like MacMillian is themost recommendedfor anaftermarket stock but they are not cheap. Good luck.
I put a Hogue OM on my Ruger M77 MkII in 30-06. The stock free-floats the barrel and I spent a little more for thealum bedding block. Some folks don't like the Hogue rifle stocks, but after one hunting seasonand several range trips I'm happy with it. I really don't care for the feel of synthetic stocks, and the Hogue's over-molding doesn't have that plastic feel.
There are several other options, though. Accurate Innovations has some beautiful aftermarket stocks, but they are on the high-end.There are severalothers that aren't as spendy. Just doa google search.
I've read lotsof chatter about the Ruger triggers and need for tuning or replacement. I haven't put mine to the pull tester, but it seems fine to me.The rifle was made in '05, so maybe that's why. A trigger job to set pull and clean it upis possible and there's a web site somehwere that gives a detailed how-to. Again,search google for "Ruger trigger." Alot of folks replace the factory trigger with a Timney orBasix or some such brand.
I'm no expert, so take this as only friendly advice from a fellow Ruger rifleman. Good luck.
Ive heard nothing but great things about the Hogue OM stock and the increased accuracy with the aluminum bed. Have you heard differently? Was your accuracy increased or diminished with the addition of the Hogue Stock with the Aluminum bed? I am in the stages of purchasing one and would like to know your thoughts since you installed one and have shot with it before and after the installation.
If you want a wood stock www.boydboys.com is hard to beat for price. I have 2 of their laminated stocks and have had good luck with them. Their customer service has always been great for me also.
Heres the stock I went with on my Weatherby and like it a lot. I went with the pepper.
I had my M77 trigger done on the gunbefore Ibrought it home. The local smith took it down to 2.5ish lbs(its under 3) with no creep. It has worked great for me.
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I have one in 30-06, love the stock as is, though a better recoil pad is required. The trigger I just had done finally, cost me all of $12.50 by a gunsmith, he didn't mill/grind a thing, just a quick polish job and replaced the trigger spring with a lighter one. It went from roughly 7# to a nice 3# in 15 minutes. It is listed as a DIY on RugerForums.com, most are just using a ballpoint pen spring as a replacement.
Depending on what type of material you want, Richard's MicroFit Stock's is having a sale on some of their 99% drop ins.. Lams $80 and basic walnut @$60.
Questions About My Ruger M77 MKII
