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I traded for this MKII RSI 243. I treated all the exterior metal with Eezox, put three coats of Spar polyurethane in stock interior areas and on the butt, polished the trigger and sear, free floated the magazine box, and mounted a Burris Signature Safari 1.75x5 with matte Ruger low rings. I have a Wolff trigger spring on the way. I plan on using a Montana sling.

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Friggin' love it! 👍🏻

My buddy continues to rue the day he sold his 77 RSI in .308 (as well he should!).


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Very Nice Rifle


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Those are sweet. Have my local gun guy looking for one, hopefully in a tang safety!

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I wish I had that scope you had a feather up your you know what. powdr

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Dave,

nice addition to your arsenal...

I always thought the two coolest rifles in modern day were the later Featherweights and the Ruger 77 RSIs....

I'd sure like to find one...in that nice of shape...

and that Burris Scope matches it perfectly, and is well balanced for hunting in West VA there...

Give my regards to Belinda!

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I have always liked the full length manlicher stocks. Nice rifle!


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Originally Posted by powdr
I wish I had that scope you had a feather up your you know what. powdr


It's a scope too good to let go of. wink


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ive got one in .250 savage thats my favorite ... not the most accurate rifle in my safe, but feels best in the hands.


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Originally Posted by MojoHand
Friggin' love it! 👍🏻

My buddy continues to rue the day he sold his 77 RSI in .308 (as well he should!).


I have one of those. Awesome little rifle. It's like hunting with a rather loud Red Rider BB gun. Short, light and handy.


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I have one in a tang safety .308 that was purchased from my Aunt after my Uncle's passing. I have fond memories of him sitting in his ladder stand hunting in PA with it. I clearly remember a "trophy" 3 point he shot with it on the first day of rifle season. I was super thankful when I had the opportunity to buy it. I bought it with a leupold vari-x II 1-4 on it but swapped it for a fixed 6x M8. It is plenty accurate with 150 grain interlocks and is the nicest carrying and handling rifle I own. For the hunting I currently do, it would be all that I would ever need (just don't let me wife know that) wink

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Have a tan safety RSI in .243 also. Riding in a B&C stock to save the wood for now. Have a Timney trigger, which is a nice upgrade, and a VARI-X III 2.5-8x36. Handy rig; loud little phugger though. It has killed a bunch of pigs and popped this yote at 249yds.

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I polished the sear and trigger, treated them with Brownells Action Magic, and installed a Wolff trigger spring. The trigger pull is about 4# now with a hint of initial creep. My hunting load for my other 243s is 41gr of H4350 and a 100gr Corelokt. I might find something that will shoot better in the RSI but the ability to pick up any of the 3 243s and use the same ammo is a plus for me.


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Nice.

I'm a sucker for them, though I do wish they were a little lighter, but they sure are compact and easy to move around the brush with.


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I have a good friend that has a tang safety RSI gun in 7mm/08. Very rare and I think it could be for sale.

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My buddies dad had one in 243 years ago. I often wonder whatever happened to it. But I personally would love to have in 250

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I have one of the Lipseys Limited Stainless Ruger 77 RSI
in 30-06 the Wife Bought me for my B`DAY
Sent it to Hired Gun here to be Cerakoted and Micro-Slick.
Handy little Bugger!


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Nice looking rifle, Dave. Hope you enjoy it for many years.


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Mine is 6.5X55. Great little gun. First two shoots will give me 1 MOA. After that you need to let the barrel cool.

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