Ruger 77/44
 

I'm thinking of getting a 77/44 Stainless--any thoughts or opinions on this rifle...does it handle reloads well?
Will

RE: Ruger 77/44
 

I have one with a blue barrel. With rem 275 core-locks i can put three in the same whole at 50 yards. I've killed 3 deer with it and none of them have took a step. I'm actually selling mine for $350 dollars cause i ordered a custom muzzleloading. But you can't go wrong with that gun in brushy country.

RE: Ruger 77/44
 

Nate,
Broke down and got me one Friday. Took it out to the range and shot one big ragged hole with iron sights at 50 yards shooting 240gr reloads. It's a light and sweet shooting little rifle. I've got a Bushnell Elite 3200 on order...can't wait!
Will

RE: Ruger 77/44
 

If memory serves, according to the Shooting Times magazine review of that gun, the magazine is a bit short and will therefore prevent the use of (long) 300 grain (or more) bullets.

That was a couple of years ago when the gun was first introduced. Ruger may have addressed this problem. Dunno...

I had a blued version, but sold it before I had the chance to shoot it. To me it seemed like a nice & trim brush gun.

RE: Ruger 77/44
 

biglmbass,
Thanks for the info...I reloaded some 300gr XTPs and they fit (w/ 1/16" to spare) if crimped at the first crimp only. All my 240s fit fine. The only problem I ran into was on the first shot, the clip stopped feeding. Upon dissasembing it, I found the spring had come out of its hole. It took awhile but I finally got it back together and haven't had any trouble since. I was shooting one big ragged hole @ 50 yards:) and about 2" at 100 yards. This is an accurate, light weight little brush gun.