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It's been over 30 years since I had a Ruger bolt action rifle. The last one was a heavy barrel .25-06 that wouldn't group under 2" to save my life.


A huntin' bud had that same experience with his new M77V in that cartridge, about 15-20 years ago. Finally gave up and had it rebarreled in 6mm-06. While I've seen a few tang safety M77s that weren't all that great, mine in 25-06 gets it done, but it took a few different loads to get it there. It loves 100gr Btips over 54grs of IMR 4831, just like all of my other 25-06s.

My impression over the last few years at our club's ranges, is that most are tickled with their new Rugers.


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