Any have any experience with a Ruger k77/22-vmbz? It's the .22WMR version with laminate stock,24" heavy barrel and target gray metal finish? What are they worth?
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Hard to say, but none of the 77/series are cheap. Older rimfire models have slip-fit barrels held with a clamp like a 10/22. That lets you replace them with aftermarket barrels or even switch cartridges. Newer ones have barrels threaded into the receiver.

I've played with three 77/22s, all .22LRs. All were decent shooters with ammo they liked. The target model like yours was the best, due in part I'm sure to the Timney replacement sear kit that I installed. Since my main use for a .22 is hunting and rifle practice, I value handling, reliability, and looks a bit more than bug-hole accuracy. I sold a very accurate CZ 453 to help pay for the 77/22 RSI I hunt with now and wouldn't go back, even though the new one won't group with the CZ. It's handier in the field, looks better, and the last one I saw for sale was listed for $200 more than I paid for mine (which was plenty).

If you're looking for a really accurate rifle for targets or tiny varmints like ground squirrels, you can probably get something that will shoot as well or better than the one you're looking at for less money. For the stuff that a .22 mag is really made to do, hunting small game and medium-sized vermin, the 77/22 is a good choice, very solid, and reliable, and in my opinion, a pleasure to handle. They also hold their value well.

Check actual bids and final selling prices on Gunbroker for a good estimate of what you should pay. The same model also comes in .17 HMR, .22 Hornet, .17 WSM, and .17 Hornet if you're not dead set on a .22 WMR. WMR ammo has been hard to find lately and expensive.

I own one that I bought new close to 20 years. I'd not sell it. Haven't shot it in a while, but it's always been accurate and not picky. Heavy little bugger for a rimfire, but a nice package just the same.

I have one that I bought new when they first came out. It's a great rifle...feels like a center-fire. It's heavy enough that you can get real steady behind it. It's a real good shooter too. I don't know what one would cost nowadays, but I can't see there'd be much difference between the price of one and a similar M77 center-fire.

Local gun shop has 3 used .22LR priced $700-820. I've had a .22 WMR for many years, great shooter. I found a target grey .17 HMR take off barrel so now I have a switch barrel.

This would be awesome. I may have to check into doing this.