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M77 Ruger .280

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M77 Ruger .280

Post by Shakey Jake » Sun May 23, 2021 3:35 pm

Headed to the range to sight in a new scope on the Ruger. Started off a bit rough as I was over compensating. I was really proud of the last four shots (circled). I got it dialed in really well for these old eyes. There's a bit of a glare but there's four shots just above the bullseye grouped almost like a cloverleaf. 100 yards using a Burris Fullfied E1 scope.
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Re: M77 Ruger .280

Post by JEBar » Sun May 23, 2021 4:01 pm

you most certainly have a setup you can deal with .... looking forward to seeing it in person

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Post by BigAl52 » Sun May 23, 2021 5:01 pm

Nice shooting Jake that load is a keeper if you loaded those.
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Post by North Country Gal » Sun May 23, 2021 6:19 pm

Very nice group. I've always liked Ruger 77s. They sometimes take a bit of tuning, but I've had great luck with them.

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Post by Rifletom » Sun May 23, 2021 6:27 pm

That is a good combo: Ruger M77 and the .280. Win-win! Nice group to finish with.

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Re: M77 Ruger .280

Post by Shakey Jake » Sun May 23, 2021 8:07 pm

BigAl52 wrote:
Sun May 23, 2021 5:01 pm
Nice shooting Jake that load is a keeper if you loaded those.
Yes sir, It's a load using 48.4 gr of IMR 4350, a Nosler HBTSP 150 gr bullet, and Remington nickel cases. The M77 has the heavy barrel and is a good shooter. I got it for a great price a few years back with a Leupold fixed 12X target scope. I sold the scope and put the money towards the Burris which is a 4.5 - 20 X 50mm. With my macular degeneration I have to have all the help I can get.
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Re: M77 Ruger .280

Post by Headhog » Sun May 23, 2021 8:39 pm

Nice job Jake. Those last 4 rounds say it all. I'd say you got it dialed in just right.

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Post by Vaquero » Tue May 25, 2021 7:50 am

Yep, looks like you have it figured out.

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Re: M77 Ruger .280

Post by zara_puppy » Wed May 26, 2021 11:45 pm

Those last four shots - excellent!! And the .280 is a fine caliber. Great shooting!

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