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Ruger m77 markii 270win
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<blockquote data-quote="codyadams" data-source="post: 1523188" data-attributes="member: 87243"><p>I have worked on several m77's. They like to be bedded, as do most flat bottom recievers, it can make a big difference, I have noticed even more of a difference than with round recievers.</p><p></p><p>Since the stock is wood, make sure you use pillars if you decide to bed it, especially since Ruger recommends the front action screw be torqued to an unholy amount (90 in lbs). I have never been able to torque as much as they recommend with the flat head front action screw they have, you pretty much need a button head allen or torx head screw to hit those numbers. After I pillar bed, I torque the front to around 60 in lbs and it has always worked very well for me. You can get pillars specifically for the m77 from a few different places, it makes dealing with the angled front action screw much easier because they have the angles pre cut in the front pillar, and are the proper length. </p><p></p><p>I have always free floated the barrels on the m77's as part of the bedding process, just make sure you seal the wood back up with some linseed oil or similar, the bare unsealed wood can soak up moisture, causing it to swell and warp.</p><p></p><p>As far as Reloder 26, I have not used it in the .270 but I have in a few other cartridges, I use it in my .260 AI, and a couple 7mm rem mags with outstanding performance. I have heard several reports of people getting 3000 fps in the .270 with the Berger 150's and Reloder 26 in 24" barrels. In my experience, it is not very temp sensitive either. I would always check in your own loads though. Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="codyadams, post: 1523188, member: 87243"] I have worked on several m77's. They like to be bedded, as do most flat bottom recievers, it can make a big difference, I have noticed even more of a difference than with round recievers. Since the stock is wood, make sure you use pillars if you decide to bed it, especially since Ruger recommends the front action screw be torqued to an unholy amount (90 in lbs). I have never been able to torque as much as they recommend with the flat head front action screw they have, you pretty much need a button head allen or torx head screw to hit those numbers. After I pillar bed, I torque the front to around 60 in lbs and it has always worked very well for me. You can get pillars specifically for the m77 from a few different places, it makes dealing with the angled front action screw much easier because they have the angles pre cut in the front pillar, and are the proper length. I have always free floated the barrels on the m77's as part of the bedding process, just make sure you seal the wood back up with some linseed oil or similar, the bare unsealed wood can soak up moisture, causing it to swell and warp. As far as Reloder 26, I have not used it in the .270 but I have in a few other cartridges, I use it in my .260 AI, and a couple 7mm rem mags with outstanding performance. I have heard several reports of people getting 3000 fps in the .270 with the Berger 150's and Reloder 26 in 24" barrels. In my experience, it is not very temp sensitive either. I would always check in your own loads though. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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