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This model was the original round top that took normal rings and bases not the integral ones. I had one in 257Roberts but am looking for one in 7x57. 24in medium weight barrel w/sights, tang safety. Made 1971-'73. powdr
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I bought a Ruger 77 in 1972 chambered for the 7X57 round. It was a limited production model with a hollow bolt knob, and the standard Ruger ring mounts. I don't recall seeing, or hearing of any round top models in 7X57. E
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I heard of them, but have never laid eyes on one...not even sure if they officially made it out of the factory...
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The ST was a standard model but not for long before they integrated their own rings. I bought the 257Roberts in December of 1973 from a local dealer here in central Texas. powdr
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Must be near the same model I have in 30'06. While I've never been a collector type. I've owned several 77 tangers; the '06 is the only one that doesn;t have the Ruger base/ring combo. Is there supposed to be a premium for them?
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Not really, but I just liked them. They're the closest thing to the feel of a pre'64 ever made in my opinion. All were 24 inch medium barrel w/sights. powdr
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As I recall Ruger made both the 7X57 and .257 in the Model 77ST configuration with 24 inch barrels with rifle sights.
The production run was 5,000, I can't remember if it was for both calibers combined or each chambeingr. I handled a un-fired pair of each caliber for sale in a gun shop back in the early 80's. The barrel diameter was Ruger's medium contour making the rifles quite heavy for bore diameter.
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Yes Doc they were a little heavy but so were the standard pre'64's. I used them for stand hunting here in Texas so it was no big deal. powdr
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I've hesitated to comment here until I talked to my friend today who is THE M77 expert. He says the 7x57ST was only made in the 22" lighter barrel, same as the 30/06. Only early M77's to have the 24" medium weight barrel are the 257 Roberts, 25-06, 7mm RM, 300 WM and 338 WM.
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Uno you know how much I trust your knowledge...especially on #1's but can't figure why they would make all the major calibers w/24in medium contour and only the 7 and 06 w/22in lighter barrels. Both would have been made at the same time would they not? powdr
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My friend has all the really good early M77 I ever had; like serial#3,5,10, several other 2 digits, and many other flat bolts and hollow bolts! And these were a drop in the bucket to what he has! This is what he says. Pm me and I will give you his phone #. He knows more about M77's than anyone I know. Just think about what was going on at Ruger during this time; there were short actions and long actions; there were flat bolts and hollow bolts; there were Roundtops and receivers for Ruger rings. They just did not make the 7x57 in the 24" medium weight barrel in any of these configurations. Would certainly like to hear from someone if they have one. I got drawn for Chaparral first hunt after 20 years of applying
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You lucky dog! Still not drawn after 18 years. powdr
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I found a Auction listing dated Aug 2012 for a Ruger 77ST in .257 Roberts with 24 inch barrel and Ruger factory sights. The serial number listed was 70-59356. The 77ST 7X57 models were manufactured in the same time frame.
Ruger also cataloged a 77ST model in 7X57 with the 22 inch barrel with out sights.
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That's the kicker Doc...22in in light barrel instead of the 24in medium weight. The round top was just made for the 24in medium weight barrel. My 257 was the best feeling rifle in my hands ever. I bet someone out there has a 7x57 that slipped thru. powdr
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I checked what I could in the "REFERENCE OF RUGER FIREARMS". The Reference lists physically known models. It has ... 1 known M77ST 7X57 in a flatbolt, SN 70-45989. No known in a Hollowbolt, but are a possibility. And the earliest known M77ST 7X57 round bolt, SN 70-46109. This Refference does not distinguish between 22" or 24" barrels. I have This one, it is a 24" medium barrel.
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Rifle number 27 (May-June 73) had an article by Bob Hagel on modern loads for a 77ST, 22" w/sights. Some of the loads are pretty sporty, as in 150 Noslers at over 2900.
Starred loads in the chart consist of all the powder the fls WW cases would hold, the bullet then seated over it.
No pressure data, of course, but he said some cases lasted 20 times or so.
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308 that is the exact gun I had. That gun in 7x57 is still a mystery. W/o knowing the barrel lengths on the two known guns it's just an unknown. powdr
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Ken, I would wager a drink those two known serial#s belong to my friend and they are 22" barrels. Want me to call him again and find out. We could meet at Pidcoke! I think if there is a 24" medium weight M77 ST in 7x57, it is worth too much to hunt with. Lee
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