M77 Overhaul

[coldboremiracle]

Hey guys, I just finished a rebuild of one of my Dad's favorite varmint guns, thought you guys might also enjoy it, or perhaps inspire you what to do or not to do.

Ruger M77 Overhaul: Turning 50 aint so bad

The Ruger M77 bolt action rifle has been around for over 50 years, today we rebuilt one of the rifles in a custom 220 Swift

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[Derral Crance]

Can you give some detail on how you bedded the recoil lug? I have several of the 1976 M77 guns and would like to improve the accuracy. THX--Derral--

 

[coldboremiracle]

Can you give some detail on how you bedded the recoil lug? I have several of the 1976 M77 guns and would like to improve the accuracy. THX--Derral--

The traditional way, using a Brownells acraglass kit. Used clay to keep it to only the recoil lug area. If you are truly interested in trying it, I would do plenty of research, its not without risk.

 

[Quackshot]

I still have my dad's old swift. Pre 64 model 70 with a Lilja barrel in a McMillan marksman stock. I think this is barrel number 8. I don't shoot it much but I do take it out once a year to the prairie dog towns as a memorial to Dad. It really delivers the long range energy! 400 yard pd's learn to fly and other aerobic tricks. Thanks for the memories.

 

[Coors Man 264]

Good write-up. Nice rifle.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Very Good, thank you for sharing your story. Amazing that the 220 Swift didn't gain more recognition.

 

[Gary in MD]

Always like seeing info from another Swift user.
Interested in the loads that you used in the new rifle, powders, bullets, etc.
Gary

 

[coldboremiracle]

Always like seeing info from another Swift user.
Interested in the loads that you used in the new rifle, powders, bullets, etc.
Gary

I ran H4350 under the 75 ELDM's, they run at about 3400fps without any pressure signs.
The 55hp's I shoot are over IMR4895 (I have like 12lbs of it so...) and they were crossing the chronograph at 3900.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Love dem Tangers

 

[coldboremiracle]

Love dem Tangers

That looks sharp! I really like the look of these old Rugers. Way better looking than the new ones.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

That's a pretty bada^& rifle.

I kept mine traditional. My son actually claimed this one. My McMillan was purchased in 2014 when they still made for them. Not much aftermarket love for them anymore.

 

[coldboremiracle]

That's a pretty bada^& rifle.

Thanks!