Gunsmiths for Ruger M77 rebarrel?

[martyj]

Yes I understand I'm "wasting" money doing this with this action.

What is wrong with these action.
I prefer them over most the other action except for a real Mauser action.

 

[RHC]

What is wrong with these action.
I prefer them over most the other action except for a real Mauser action.

Nothing wrong with them just seems like most people scoff at the idea of putting the same amount of money into truing up a ruger as it would cost to buy a custom.

 

[bdlesh]

Nothing wrong with them just seems like most people scoff at the idea of putting the same amount of money into truing up a ruger as it would cost to buy a custom.

Just so I have this right. It cost $900-1500 to true a Ruger 77 action? That would make a custom a better platform.

 

[RHC]

Just so I have this right. It cost $900-1500 to true a Ruger 77 action? That would make a custom a better platform.

Cost of blueprinting a Rem 700 is at a minimum $250. Assuming if I would have bought this Ruger brand new today just for the action you're looking at $800-$1000. You're right in the ball park of a custom action. I'm not here to debate the merits of factory vs custom, I'm here to get the names and phone numbers of a handful of gunsmiths that will perform what I am asking. Some on here already have (thank you to those guys). But if you can not add to what I'm asking for please move on.

 

[Vol1975]

I had benchmark rebarrel my m77 with a tang safety about 12 years ago. 7mm mag. and it's still one of my most accurate rifles.
legit 1/2 gun.

 

[bdlesh]

Sorry to have stepped in your toes. I was wondering why it cost so much to true a Ruger action?
I have several Ruger 77's and would like to know if I decide to rebarrel them.

 

[Vol1975]

maybe I got lucky but I did not true my action on my m77 ruger. its A shooter and I dont think a person could ask more from it from a accuracy stand point. I bedded the wood action with fiberglass and let it eat after that. Maybe I got lucky but the thing shoots.

 

[RHC]

Sorry to have stepped in your toes. I was wondering why it cost so much to true a Ruger action?
I have several Ruger 77's and would like to know if I decide to rebarrel them.

Then my apologies. I took that wrong way. At a minimum, truing will be $250.

 

[MachV]

Good luck and dont settle for a local hack! The local so called smith screwed an 8 twist 22-250 on my old tang safty so crooked I have to shim the scope base. The other tang safty got butchered into a lug settup because the smith didnt want to mess with the angled screws. Had a smith shorten the throat for 40 grainers on a VT when they first come out, 7 thousand rounds later it wouldnt group worth a darn with 40 but still shot great with 55s
The main advantage/problem with a Ruger is the scope bases. Thier great for regular hunting but take a little work to get a long range setup done.

 

[FEENIX]

The main advantage/problem with a Ruger is the scope bases.

Depending on chambering, https://www.jackweigand.com/Ruger-M77-MKII-Rifle-Scope-Mounts-No-Drill.html has a quick solution.

20 MOA WEIG-A-TINNY on my 7MM SAUM

 

[bdlesh]

Then my apologies. I took that wrong way. At a minimum, truing will be $250.

No apologies needed. That is why I was questioning the cost. I couldn't imagine it being that much different from any other action.

 

[Philward]

Good evening everyone,

I'm in need of recommendations for a really good gunsmith that is will true up a Ruger M77 MK II action, rebarrel, and do a proper glass bedding job into the stock. Yes I understand I'm "wasting" money doing this with this action. Don't plan on selling the rifle. No, I don't want to hear about how I can get a custom action for the same price.

Update: I am using a HS precision stock and a McGowen barrel for this build.

Thanks!

Why would you think you were wasting money doing any work this action?

EDIT: I see this has been mentioned already. Disregard.

 

[Alibiiv]

Good evening everyone,

I'm in need of recommendations for a really good gunsmith that is will true up a Ruger M77 MK II action, rebarrel, and do a proper glass bedding job into the stock. Yes I understand I'm "wasting" money doing this with this action. Don't plan on selling the rifle. No, I don't want to hear about how I can get a custom action for the same price.

Update: I am using a HS precision stock and a McGowen barrel for this build.

Thanks!

What makes you think that you're wasting your money on this build? I have done this with a number of Ruger 77s and me never been disappointed!'

 

[Hugnot]

Nothing wrong with M77 MKII's for almost all use. A strong, well-designed action, investment cast (Pine Tree - lost wax process) with tolerances of +- .007 inches then machined. My suggestion would be to go to McGowen for the re-barrel, have them true up the receiver face & lap bolt lugs ($85). Negligble gains with complete blueprint.

An alternative stock would be Richards Micro Fit & select what you like. Some simple wood tools like a 1/4-1/2 chisel, 1/2 gouge, wood rasp, cabinet maker file, orbital sander w 120 grit, 150-320 grit sandpaper, Min Wax Poly Rub, & JB Steel Epoxy will save you $100's.

The trigger may be improved by replacement with a Timney ($125) or some pro trigger job - don't attempt this until you get everything figured out.

I use 20 MOA WEIG-A-TINNY rails on my M77 MK II's for long range with Burris Sig Zee rings. No problems but require high cheek pieces. Be sure to follow Weigand directions - nice guy.

No caliber mentioned. I have .375-.338 down to .20P. Most short actions, including .22-.250, 6mm & 6.5 CM, .243., .204, .20P. Long actions 6mm AI, 6.5-06, and .375-.338.



Ruger M77 MKII, Wiegand 20 MOA WEIG-A-TINNY rail, budget 3-16X42 Sightron scope, McGowen 6.5 CM #5, 5R barrel, 8 twist.