Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by cra1948


The '70's 77's have bolts that lock down with the safety on, which I prefer. My 7mm RM has a bolt that doesn't lock down. I guess the change was made for safety reasons, but I don't like it.


Did it have a trigger job or a timney installed? This is the Mark II correct ? If so the safety selector pad was ground too far down, it should lock. Good luck with the repair, it involves sending it back to RUger who will undo the trigger job and replace the safety selector . Ask me how I know.

Ruger 77 is the Timex watch of the rifle world.


It doesn't have a trigger job or an aftermarket trigger. It's not a Mark II. In 1984 Ruger started making the tang-safety 77 so the safety no longer locked down the bolt handle when engaged.


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