Ruger Model 77 rotary magazine

{{Distinguish|Ruger M77}} {{Infobox weapon |name= Ruger 77-Series Bolt-Action Rifles | image= Ruger 7722 rifle.jpg | image_size = 280 |caption= Ruger 77/22 with scope and bipod |origin= United States |type= [[Bolt-action rifle]]  |is_ranged=yes |is_UK=  |service= |used_by= |wars=  |designer= |design_date= |manufacturer= [[Sturm, Ruger|Sturm, Ruger & Co.]] |production_date= 1983-Present <ref name="MGV">{{cite book|last=Peterson|first=Philip|title=Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present|edition=16th|pages =428}}</ref> |number= |variants=see ''[[#Variants|Variants]]''  |weight={{convert|5.25|-|7.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=Rug/> |length= {{convert|38.5|-|43.25|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=Rug>{{cite web|title=Rotary Magazine Rifles|url=http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine/index.html|publisher=Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.|accessdate=9 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115045217/http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine/index.html|archivedate=15 January 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |part_length={{convert|18.5|-|24|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=Rug/> |width= |height= |diameter=  |cartridge=[[.17 Hornet]], [[.17 HMR]], .[[17 WSM]] (77/17)<ref name=Rug/> [[.22 Long Rifle|.22LR]], [[.22 WMR]], [[.22 Hornet]] (77/22)<ref name=Rug/> [[.357 Magnum]] (77/357)<ref name=Rug/> [[.44 Magnum]] (77/44)<ref name=Rug/> |caliber= |action= [[Bolt-action]]<ref name=Rug/> |rate= |velocity= |range= |max_range= |feed= [[Magazine (firearms)#Rotary|Rotary magazine]] capacity:<ref name=Rug/> 4+1 (.44 Mag) 5+1 (.357 Mag) 6+1 (.17 WSM, .17 Hornet, .22 Hornet) 9+1 (.22 WMRF, .17 HMR) 10+1 (.22 LR) |sights= }}

The '''Ruger 77/22''' is a [[bolt-action]] [[Rimfire ammunition|rimfire]] [[rifle]] chambered for the [[.22 Long Rifle]], [[.22 WMR]], or [[.22 Hornet]]. It has a removable [[Magazine (firearms)#Rotary|rotary magazine]] which allows the magazine to fit flush with the bottom of the stock. The 77/22 was introduced in 1983 and was based on the centerfire [[Ruger Model 77|Model 77 Mark II]].<ref name=history>{{cite web | title=Ruger Rifles & Carbines: a Long Gun Legacy | work=About.com | url=http://hunting.about.com/od/guns/l/aastrugerlongsa.htm | accessdate=2007-04-01}}</ref> Each rifle comes with scope rings and a lock.

==Variants== ===77/17=== The Ruger 77/17 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in [[.17 HMR]], [[.17 Winchester Super Magnum]] and [[.17 Hornet]]. Unlike other models, the 77/17 does not have sights.<ref name=17specs/> {| class="wikitable" align="center" |+RUGER 77/17 Variants<ref name=17specs>{{cite web| title=Ruger 77/17 rotary rifle| publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc| url=http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7717/models.html| accessdate=9 December 2012| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115045058/http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7717/models.html| archivedate=15 January 2013| df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- align="center" valign="center" ! rowspan="2" width = 75| Caliber ! rowspan="2" width = 100| Stock ! rowspan="2" width = 150| Finish ! colspan="2" |Length ! rowspan="2" width = 100| Weight ! rowspan="2" width = 80| Magazine capacity ! rowspan="2" width = 50| [[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] |- align="center" valign="center" ! width = 125|Barrel ! width = 125|Overall |- align="center" valign="center" | rowspan="1" |[[.17 Hornet]] | Green Mountain | Target Grey | {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|43.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|7.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 6+1 | $929 |- align="center" valign="center" | rowspan="2" |[[.17 HMR]] | American Walnut | Blued | {{convert|22|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|41.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 9+1 | $829 |- align="center" valign="center" | Black Laminate | Target Grey | {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|43.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|7.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 9+1 | $929 |- align="center" valign="center" | rowspan="3" |.[[17 WSM]] | American Walnut | Matte Stainless | {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|43.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|7.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 6+1 | $999 |- |}

===77/22=== The 77/22 comes in multiple different configurations and can be chambered for [[.22 LR]], [[.22 WMR]] and [[.22 Hornet]]. All models come without sights and are either alloy steel (if blued) or stainless steel.<ref name=22specs/> {| class="wikitable" align="center" |+RUGER 77/22 Variants<ref name=22specs>{{cite web | title=Ruger 77/22 rotary rifle | publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7722/models.html | accessdate=9 December 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115044948/http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7722/models.html | archivedate=15 January 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> |- align="center" valign="center" ! rowspan="2" width = 75| Caliber ! rowspan="2" width = 100| Stock ! rowspan="2" width = 150| Finish ! colspan="2" |Length ! rowspan="2" width = 100| Weight ! rowspan="2" width = 80| Magazine capacity ! rowspan="2" width = 50| [[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] |- align="center" valign="center" ! width = 125|Barrel ! width = 125|Overall |- align="center" valign="center" | rowspan="3" | [[.22 LR]] | Walnut | Blued | {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|39.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 10+1 | $829 |- align="center" valign="center" | Synthetic | Brushed Stainless | {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|39.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 10+1 | $829 |- align="center" valign="center" | Brown Laminate | Target Grey | {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|43.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|7.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 10+1 | $929 |- align="center" valign="center" | rowspan="3" | [[.22 WMR]] | Walnut | Blued | {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|39.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 9+1 | $829 |- align="center" valign="center" | Synthetic | Brushed Stainless | {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|39.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 9+1 | $829 |- align="center" valign="center" | Brown Laminate | Target Grey | {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|39.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|7.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 9+1 | $929 |- align="center" valign="center" | rowspan="2" | [[.22 Hornet]] | Walnut | Blued | {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|39.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 6+1 | $829 |- align="center" valign="center" | Green Mountain | Target Grey | {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|43.25|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|7.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 6+1 | $929 |}

===77/357=== The Ruger 77/357 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in [[.357 Magnum]]. It features an adjustable rear sight and a gold bead front sight.<ref name=357specs/> {| class="wikitable" align="center" |+RUGER 77/357 Variants<ref name=357specs>{{cite web| title=Ruger 77/357 rotary rifle| publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc| url=http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine77357/models.html| accessdate=9 December 2012| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115044458/http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine77357/models.html| archivedate=15 January 2013| df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- align="center" valign="center" ! rowspan="2" width = 75| Caliber ! rowspan="2" width = 100| Stock ! rowspan="2" width = 150| Finish ! colspan="2" |Length ! rowspan="2" width = 100| Weight ! rowspan="2" width = 80| Magazine capacity ! rowspan="2" width = 50| [[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] |- align="center" valign="center" ! width = 125|Barrel ! width = 125|Overall |- align="center" valign="center" | rowspan="1" |[[.357 Magnum|.357 Mag]] | Black Synthetic | Brushed Stainless | {{convert|18.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|38.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.5|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 5+1 | $829 |- |}

===77/44=== [[File:Ruger7744.jpg|right|thumb|A Ruger 77/44 carbine. This variant has a walnut stock and a threaded barrel.]] [[File:Deerfield Magazines Compared.jpg|thumb|150px|A 4-round rotary magazine (right) along with an aftermarket 10-round [[box magazine]] (left) for the Ruger 77/44.]] Introduced in 1997, the Ruger 77/44 uses the same rotary magazine design with a short bolt stroke and three position safety but is chambered in [[.44 Magnum]].<ref name=MGV/> {| class="wikitable" align="center" |+RUGER 77/44 Variants<ref name=44specs>{{cite web| title=Ruger 77/44 rotary rifle| publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc| url=http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7744/models.html| accessdate=9 December 2012| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115044300/http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7744/models.html| archivedate=15 January 2013| df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- align="center" valign="center" ! rowspan="2" width = 75| Caliber ! rowspan="2" width = 100| Stock ! rowspan="2" width = 150| Finish ! colspan="2" |Length ! rowspan="2" width = 100| Weight ! rowspan="2" width = 80| Magazine capacity ! rowspan="2" width = 50| [[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] |- align="center" valign="center" ! width = 125|Barrel ! width = 125|Overall |- align="center" valign="center" | rowspan="2" |[[.44 Magnum|.44 Mag]] | Vista Camo |rowspan="2" | Brushed Stainless |rowspan="2" | {{convert|18.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} |rowspan="2" |{{convert|38.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} |rowspan="2" |{{convert|5.25|lbs|kg|abbr=on}} | 4+1 | $849 |- align="center" valign="center" | Black Synthetic | 4+1 | $829 |- |}

==Notes== <references/>

==External links== *[http://www.ruger.com/ Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Official Website] *[https://ruger.com/products/77Series/overview.html Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Official 77-Series Page] *[https://ruger.com/service/productHistory.html Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Official Instruction Manuals and Product History]

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