AccuBond bullets handloaded in the .338 Win. To tame the recoil, I installed a Hogue overmolded stock with the aluminum pillar bedding block. 1. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 6 of 6 Posts. This pre-owned firearm can be purchased exclusively through [STORE_NAME] by calling or emailing the store. Ammo By Manufacturer Qualified Professional Ammo. Ruger M77 Hawkeye HM77RS Model No. The rifle's black Hogue OverMolded synthetic stock is a unique feature to the Alaskan configuration of Hawkeye rifles. Stainless steel and Zytel synthetic combine to make one tough rifle for the next extreme conditions hunt you head out on... SOLD Manufacturer: 1994 based upon the S/N Caliber Info:.338 Win. Mag. The stock also comes equipped with standard sling swivel studs and a highly effective recoil pad. I shot the bear with a Speer Grand Slam bullet. The Great Ammo Shortage of 2020: When Will It End? On the other hand, many 7mm and .30-caliber barrels (as well as others) are of lesser quality, which results in groups that often vary from 1.5 to 2.5 inches (sometimes larger) even when using top-quality ammunition. Still in production, the Guide Gun is available in .30-06, .300 Win. bullets. 9MM.223 / 5.56 45 ACP.22 Long Rifle.22 Win Mag 12 Gauge.308 Winchester 40 S&W.38 Special View All Calibers Ammo By Manufacturer Qualified Professional Ammo Recently Added Ammo The following specifications for the M77R Mark II Standard rifle are taken from the 2006 Ruger catalog: Capacity - 4 rounds (3 in magnum calibers) Calibers - 22 cartridges ranging from .204 Ruger to .338 Win. If you’re into nitpicking numbers, 225-gr. Ruger ~ M77 MKII All-Weather Stainless ~ .338 Win. We will then ship to the FFL (Federal Firearms License) dealer for you. Magnum proponents expounded that increased velocity and bullet weight were necessary for modern-day big-game hunting and the .338 Winchester Magnum was one of the best all-around big-game cartridges. This is because the Hornady/Ruger team that developed the .338 RCM purposely set out to create a cartridge for a short action, short barreled rifles that would duplicate .338 Win. Asking price $595 + tax. Look below for a variety of tips on choices such as a Bell and Carlson Ruger M77 stock, Ruger M77 tang safety stock, and Ruger M77 Mark II stock, among others. and .30-’06 Sprg. bullets at 350 yards and farther. The elk ran full out across the sagebrush flat. and 250-gr. Early model with Tang safety, with scope rings. That was enough of a recommendation for me to buy a Ruger M77 chambered in .338 back in 1981. For the sake of simple practicality, given the far greater availability of .300 Win. The state-of-the-art elastomer material used on Hogue stocks will not harden with age and is virtually impervious to all oils and solvents used with firearms, providing years of dependable service. 338 Lapua Magnum : 1 x 12" Sako TRG42: 338 RUM : 1 in 10" Remington 700: 338 Winchester Magnum : 1 in 10" Weatherby Mark V, Mannlicher-Schoenauer, Savage 110, 116, Winchester 70, Ruger 77, Sako (current), Mossberg, Remington 700, Weatherby, Vanguard, Browning A-Bolt II, Magnum, Research Mountain Eagle, Thompson/Center, Rifle in 1980,I would rate this rifle in 95% condition,please email or call with questions,thanks jim ...Click for more info. Ruger has the solution, with the reintroduction of the M77 Hawkeye Alaskan. (the Guide Gun is available in both calibers as well as .338 Ruger Compact Mag., .300 Win. I was over at my local gun store looking at the price on ordering a 45-70 rifle and they had this beautiful looking Ruger model 77 rifle in .458 Win Mag. Because bullets such as the Barnes Triple Shock and Swift A-Frame hold on to most of their weight when they hit game, many hunters have passed over the .338 in favor smaller caliber cartridges, especially .300 magnums. Ruger’s M77 Ruger Compact Magnum comes from the Hawkeye line of rifles (Shown at left below the Author’s favorite 338 win mag). I have a 375 Ruger Alaskan model that I use while guiding brown bear hunters in Alaska. A quick kill by the .338 on that bull certainly wasn’t overkill. Brownells is your source for M77 Ruger Stock at Brownells parts and accessories. Kind of a shame because the All-Weather in .338 was the quintessential Alaskan rifle IMO. The AccuBond had punched through both lungs and gone out the front of the far shoulder. Recoil was still more than apparent shooting 225-gr. The stock finish was matte, like that on the Winchester, and also like the M70, filled the pores perfectly. Older Ruger 77 in 338 mag.thumb safety and red pad,mfg. WINCHESTER EXPRESS WINCHESTER SAFARI PRE 64 MONTE CARLO WEATHERBY MARK V WEATHERBY EXPRESS SAKO HUNTER ... HTG – M40A1 LAZZERONI SPORTER LAZZERONI THUMBHOLE CZ 550 CZ EXPRESS MAUSER INTERARMS MARK X RIMFIRE MAGNUM VARMINT McCLASSIC Subscribe to our Newsletter. He is a gun owner and avid reloader from Colorado. bullets. .338 Win Mag Rifles (26 Products) Filter By . The rifle is light, at just over 7 pounds. Ruger M77 Hawkeye HM77RS Model No. I put a muzzle brake on my cousin's 338 Win. ammunition compared to .338 Lapua Mag.—and its much more modest price tag when it is encountered—I suspect the .300 magnum RPR will ultimately sell in larger numbers for Ruger than the .338. A round like .338 Lapua often costs two to three-time the price per round of .300 Win Mag and it is generally far more expensive to reload as well. Dad left me with a Ruger #1 in 338 Win Mag. Sierra GameKing and Speer Grand Slam bullets were about the only fairly-pointed 250-gr. Tipped Triple Shock, at a higher velocity for a flatter trajectory at long range.A reduced velocity load with Hornady 225-gr. SST bullets produced about half the kick as a maximum amount of the propellant. Ruger ~ M77 Mark II All Weather Stainless ~ .338 Win. A lot of yelling scared off the bear and he spent the restless remainder of the night in the cab of his pickup. The bull pitched over forward. Mag. Grand Slam bullet fired from a .338. stock. Shop our vast selection and save! I shot it offhand and the buck collapsed. Over the seasons those bullets killed quite a few mule deer, elk and black bears with one shot apiece, always punching clear through the game.Nosler 225-gr. The data shows they fell … I don't consider it a target gun due to mediocre accuracy. Review our online safety tips here before you buy anything. I watched deer going in and out of a long and timbered draw. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to reintroduce the Hawkeye® Alaskan rifle chambered in three calibers: .375 Ruger, .338 Winchester Magnum, and .300 Winchester Magnum. He's just learning about LR and what it takes and with his new Ruger M77 MkII 338 Win. When not at his press or the range he can be found chasing mule deer around the Rocky Mountains. Velocity was right at 2,800 f.p.s. Like you, I am a fan of the .338 Win Mag. No doubt that was due to the absence of anticipating a hard kick, which kept my finger from stuttering on the trigger.This Swift 225-gr. By doing nothing else, the recoil was dampened very significantly, almost to 30-06 levels. We nearly stepped on the dead bear before we saw it. Federal Premium Sets Record Straight On Ammunition Shortage, Cold Steel, Liemke Thermal Optics Change Hands, Review: T/C Performance Center Long Range Rifle, Gemtech Integra 15-22 Suppressed Upper Receiver, © 2020 National Rifle Association of America. AccuBonds with 71.5 grs. This past summer I dusted off the Ruger .338 in preparation for hunting season. The conversion involved converting a .308 long action rifle to .300 Winchester Magnum, and the fact that the army saw no issues with converting a used .308 action to … Hawkeye Alaskan Specs Calibers:.375 Ruger, .338 Winchester Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum Stock: Black Hogue® OverMolded® Front Sight: Bead Rear Sight: Adjustable Capacity: 3 Thread Pattern: 5/8″-18 Barrel Length: 20″ Overall Length: 42″ Material: Stainless Steel Finish: Hawkeye Matte Length Of Pull: 13.50″ Twist: 1:12″ RH Weight: 8.1 lb. Alaskan Ballistics - Today we are shooting the .338 Win Mag Barnes 225gr TTSX Ruger M77 for ballistics over the chronograph and into a pork shoulder. A .338 shooter has the option of shooting a heavy bullet, like Swift 275-gr. The Hawkeye Alaskan weighs eight pounds and has an overall length of 42 inches, a matte stainless finish and a windage-adjustable shallow V-notch rear sight and large white bead front sight. Silver Tip. A guy told me that Ruger axed the .338 WM out of their line-up and sure enough their website no longer lists it. Please try again. The minimum amount of IMR 4350 propellant, listed in the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, loaded with Hornady 225-gr. The buck stood quartering toward me. ... "Ruger M77 243 Win caliber rifle. Quite honestly, in the beltless .375, it’s got the yarbels to stand up against anything on God’s green earth. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2020 National Rifle Association of America, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. Hoping for some guidance here. Also, it has rings and a cheap scope mounted. The rifle has been out of Ruger’s catalog for around six years, though it never really left. The barrel length is around 22" and the weight is around 7.5lbs. What the Brush Hunter brings to the table: The Brush Hunter has a fast-handling 20-inch medium contour barrel. It appears to have the heavy barrel and iron sights. and.30-06) very long from the bench because of the beating those big rifles dole out. See Store Details. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. It has been my trusty rifle for anything larger than deer for quite a few years. This gun is a 1981 I've owned it for 25 years, it's only seen a couple boxes it's whole life, I'm selling because it sits in the safe way to much Asking $1100 shipped in BC. Elk are the main reason hunters carry a .338 Win. A couple weeks later the whitetail rut was starting. A-Frame, for a tough and deep strike. Finally I sat down at the handloading bench to develop some light-recoiling practice loads. M77 Mark II Rifle (including Frontier Models) Caliber: 204 Ruger, 22-250 Rem, 22PPC, 222, 223, ... 7mm WSM, 7mm/08, 762x39, 30-06 Sprg, 300 Win Mag, 300 JRW, 300 RSU, 300 WSM, 308 Win, 338 Win, 35 Whelan, 358 Win Mag, ... Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. A second grizzly came out and I left.The author harvested this whitetail with his .338. ballistics and Ruger M77 rifles in .338 RCM are supplied with 20 inch barrels. The grizzly came out of the brush above with an intimidating swagger. Mag. I handloaded those bullets in the chance a long-shot presented itself. A bull broke out of the timber and in a moment I had the rifle off my shoulder and in my hands. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. of IMR 4350. Show. Mag. Get the American Rifleman Insider newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. If I was forced to choose between the 375 Ruger and the 338 WM, I would pick the 338-06, hands down. The .338 bullet had poked a neat hole through it with no bloodshot meat. Recoil was cruel from that weight bullet fired by a case full of propellant. Should I use this for bear hunting in Alaska? Ruger offers the Hawkeye African in four calibers, .300 Win Mag, .338 Win Mag, .375 Ruger and .416 Ruger. Chambered in potent .375 Ruger and .338 Win. E-mail your comments/questions about this site to:EmediaRifleman@nrahq.org For questions/comments about American Rifleman magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.org You can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on American Rifleman, visit nramediakit.com for more information. $1400. If you could have one, which would choose? were added to the roster, surely making the Ruger far more competitive in big-game circles. Mag. Most exciting are the Alaskan and African models in the new 375 Ruger chambering. Like all Hawkeye rifles, these Alaskan models also feature a non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor. Tikka M695 338WM LH detachable magazine blued barrel. Its wearing a black after market syn. Meant to be a lightweight hunting rifle, this is a pretty cool older ruger rifle. 375 Ruger or 338 Win Mag. I use the 270 grain Fail-Safe bullets @ 2700fps out of the 20 inch barrel. He had gone to bed in his pup tent and during the night a grizzly had poked its nose in the tent door. In fact, after a spring and summer of shooting the reduced-recoil loads, the accuracy of my full-power hunting loads also improved. The rifle is based on the standard Ruger M77 Mk II rifle but the barrel has been shortened to 14.5". The Millet 4-16x utilizes an illuminated reticle for low light shooting, and incorporates a mil dot bar for elevation and windage holdovers. At the reloading bench I assembled Nosler 225-gr. A grizzly was no match for a 250-gr. The Hawkeye Alaskan rifle features the smooth and crisp LC6 trigger, three-position safety, and integral scope mounts for included scope rings. The .338 also works fine on deer. The rifle sports a 2-lug bolt with an extractor made in the traditional Mauser style. I only paid $100 for it since the bolt was frozen closed. Re: 338 Win Mag or 375 Ruger? I started hiking over, but stopped part way there when a grizzly came out of the draw. However, the .338 is back in service due to the increasing number of grizzly bears where I hunt. Production of the second-generation Alaskan variant of the Hawkeye began July 2019 and best as I can tell, it is identical to the earlier rifle bearing that name. Mag. make a great all-around big-game load. My personal favorite is an old Ruger M77, restocked with a custom stock, a Canjar trigger and was Magnaported in Mt. It kicked a few times, but was dead before I reached it. It was in very nice condition & the action & trigger on it were very smooth. Pause for breath. Found a Ruger M77 II in 338 Win Mag at the local dealer. The.338 Win mag is an excellent round for big game, but we don’t have the choice in if we are meeting the game at range or up close. Ruger’s M77 Ruger Compact Magnum comes from the Hawkeye line of rifles (Shown at left below the Author’s favorite 338 win mag). This rifle load combo is awesome, flat shooting, hard hitting, reliable and handy. The Ruger M77 is an American made hunting rifle that has been a favorite among outdoorsmen for decades. bullets to nearly the same place at 300 yards. Mag. All manner of premium bullets have been developed in the years since that hunt. bullets at maximum speeds. 9MM.223 / 5.56 45 ACP.22 Long Rifle.22 Win Mag 12 Gauge.308 Winchester 40 S&W.38 Special View All Calibers. Mag. Mag., making for a highly useful cartridge. bullets carry more energy and produce a flatter trajectory than 200-gr. The price was pretty decent as well. This is a Ruger Firearms enthusiast's forum, but it is in no way affiliated with, nor does it represent Sturm Ruger & Company Inc. of Southport, CT. FAQ: ... Any problems with barrel fit on your .338 Win Mag? Winchester Guns 535704236 XPR Hunter Bolt 338 Win Mag 26" 3+1 Synthetic Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Stock Black Out of stock View Details » View Details » Out of stock Mag., $1099 The Hawkeye had a decent chunk of walnut carved into an excellent stock design, with excellent checkering that wrapped the forend and had generous panels on the wrists. As well as wood/blue Ruger offers two versions of the Standard in 270 Win and 30-06 Springfield with Hogue stocks in a choice of green or brown. Coastal browns at the bird feeder again? Has a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope and comes with 50 rds of ammo. Thursday, December 20, 2018. A-Frame bullets. I hunted with a M77 MKII .338 win Mag for a number of years. Every so often while field dressing the buck I looked up at the .338 with renewed appreciation for its abilities through the years. Page: 1; 2; Savage 57033 110 Engage Hunter XP w/ Bushnell Engage 3-9x40mm Scope ... Ruger 47117 Guide Gun Standard Bolt 338 Win Mag 20" 3+1 Laminate Green Mountain Stock Stainless Steel. However, the similarities to the winchester model 70 are uncanny. Very low round count, maybe less than 10. Ruger m77 338 win mag with burris 3-9 fullfield scope, beautiful wood stock with minor dings, rifling super crisp . Should I use this for bear hunting in Alaska? and.30-06) very long from the bench because of the beating those big rifles dole out. from an old Ruger M77 .338. Hello! Applied The .416 Ruger cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Hornady and Ruger in 2008 and is based on the .375 Ruger cartridge. The barrel length is around 22" and the weight is around 7.5lbs. Standing while shooting from a bench allowed my shoulder to somewhat roll with the punch. I also see that Ruger dropped the 6.5's and the 7 Rem Mag (LH versions only, still available in RH versions) as well. Other guns I have are 270 Wby, 416 Rem 45-70 and smaller calibers. Mag. 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