RE: Ruger 77 Rifle Accuracy
I guess it depends on which M77 you are talking about. I have suffered through the heartbreak of Ruger M77 tang safety models for years. I've spent way too much of my money and time on themonly to have one that shoots great and others that don't. I had owned 9, 3 were great shooters, 2 were fair/average, and 4 stunk. The most accurate factory rifle I have ever owned was a M77 in 22-250. The most innaccurate was a 30-06.
Conversely, I have been around 6 or so MKII's in the past 2 years (I own 1). All of them have been accurate, 1.25 inches or less off a bench at 100 yards, while a pair of 270s that my buddy purchased are outstanding. My own 7x57 shoots every factory load I can find to 1.1 inches or less off the bench as a stock rifle.
I dearly love the feel and how the old tang safety models fit me. Unfortunately, they will not be getting any more of my time (and $$) when the newer MKIIs appear to be significantly more consistent.