The Ruger 77 / 44 (44 magnum) stainless rifle has caught my interest. Does anyone have a current manufactured version? If so, I would like to know the bore and groove diameters of the barrel.
SAAMI stupidly has two specs for bore/groove diameters. One for pistol (0.429" groove) , and one for rifle (0.431+ "). Marlin 1894 44 mag rifle was a fine firearm, but it had a groove diameter of 0.431+" . I had one ( sold it). Mine had a 0.4315" groove diameter, and shot most jacketed bullets (0.429 - 0.430") poorly
I was curious what Ruger's groove diameter is on these rifles. Anyone slug the bore of this rifle? If so, please post your findings.
I would be interested in reading range reports / accuracy results of this rifle, and with what loads. (ie cast bullet diameter vs accuracy).
Thanks in advance.
