I have owned three 77's. A 25-06, a 270 and a .300 Winchester. The only one that shot well was the .300. I had always wanted a No. 1, so I bought one in .257. Big Mistake. I called Ruger's customer service. They said " send it in", but I was told that their criterior was " if it shot within 1 3/4 groups it was good to go". I didn't bother....I dumped it. I don't go out of my way to bash Rugers, but if anyone asks what my experience has been. I'll tell them.....Essex
