Ruger M77 Mk II Magnum Express Rifle .416 Rigby, I got the first one without the barrel band , I never killed anything with it and find it a bit HEV! but off the bench it seems to shoot very well! Anyone out there that shot this RIFLE and your thoughts.
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Its very intro to me about this forum people with just a few threads want to talk and are nice , but you get these with 100000000 threads are very A Holes!! Do Mice Make Noise & What Their Squeaks ? {13 mouse express?} Enjoy
OK I and the Action?? My 602 action has much to be desired but it can be worked! The Rigby Ruger was and is smooth as glass.The Trigger on my old 602 is not that great but its the only rifle that I have ever shot a HOLE IN ONE OR SHOULD I SAY TWO!! Cz barrel are as custom barrels as I see it , barrels on a mass production firearm but hand down the Ruger that I have is hands down better on the Trigger!
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
No Suh! I ain't got a Ruger. Mine is an old 1917 Enfield.
It is scratched up since these photos. The briars are rough around here going after our huge squirrel population. Don't have to skin them though.
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
No Suh! I ain't got a Ruger. Mine is an old 1917 Enfield.
It is scratched up since these photos. The briars are rough around here going after our huge squirrel population. Don't have to skin them though.
Lovely firearm.
Did you straighten out the bolt or leave it as is,Butchlambert1?
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Dan Armstrong (accu-tig.com) fixed the bolt handle. No dogleg handle. Ranting, I used to have a reger#1 in 7STW and a custom 10-22. They are gone. My wife just bought a 10-22 for varmint control around the house. Ain't got no use for a reger bolt gun.
Dan Armstrong (accu-tig.com) fixed the bolt handle. No dogleg handle. Ranting, I used to have a reger#1 in 7STW and a custom 10-22. They are gone. My wife just bought a 10-22 for varmint control around the house. Ain't got no use for a reger bolt gun.
Gotcha.
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I had a Ruger M77 Mk II Magnum Express Rifle .416 Rigby without the barrel band. Shot great. MOA or better with 400 Noslers and 410 Woodleighs. Then I picked up a lighter one with the barrel band and it shoots MOA or better with both of those bullets so let the heavier barreled one go. No problems with either rifle. They fed and functioned great. I run the 400-410 bullets at 2550 give or take a little depending on weather. I found both rifles shot the 400/410s MOA or better from around 2350 to over 2600. The only change I made was to put a limbsaver recoil pad on both rifles with 1.5x5 Leupolds. The current one will stay with me as long as I can shoot it. It's a keeper. I also had one in 375 h&h with the barrel band. It is a shooter too. A close friend now has that one. He shot it a few times and liked it so much he talked me out of it. Got a nice griz on his first outing with it.
I would like to find a nice one in 30-06 though. :-)
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
No Suh! I ain't got a Ruger. Mine is an old 1917 Enfield.
It is scratched up since these photos. The briars are rough around here going after our huge squirrel population. Don't have to skin them though.
Every time you post a picture of one of your guns, I instantly get jealous. Nice looking rig...
I sure could go for some $2.50/gal gas and a mean tweet!
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If you look at this rifle it as a custom should cost 10,000 BUCKS!
The M77 Mark II RSM (Ruger Safari Magnum) was a $1,200 gun new. It was also offered in express chambers such as 270 Win., 7mm Rem Mag, 30-06, 300 Win Mag and 338 Win Mag. Most of the cost on the rifles was for the finer circassian walnut stock. 20 years ago or so they were popular in Africa for most going abroad for hunting buffalo due to being inexpensive. The 375 H&H, 416 Rigby, 458 Win Mag and 458 Lott may not be as valuable today as the express chambers, especially 270 Win or 30-06 as they were limited in production. The larger bore RSM today sells for $1,800-$2,600 depending on condition. The express chambers can go for $2,500-$3,200 if in great condition.
ButchLambert1:
Very nice rifle, how is the recoil on that stock? It looks very well designed for its purpose and the wood quality and recoil pad is exceptional. Really like the Enfield action it's a classic. Art Alphin of A-Square fame built his big game rifle business on the M1917-P14 Enfield action with his Hannibal Rifles. That action with some slight mods is considered one of the most advantageous for handling large cartridges such as 500-A-Square and 577 T-Rex.
Dan Armstrong (accu-tig.com) fixed the bolt handle. No dogleg handle. Ranting, I used to have a reger#1 in 7STW and a custom 10-22. They are gone. My wife just bought a 10-22 for varmint control around the house. Ain't got no use for a reger bolt gun.
Butch - that 1917 of yours is drop-dead gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the photos.
I've got a 1917 that was first sporterized by Dad after he came home from WWII. He used it mostly for NRA High-Power matches. I learned to shoot with it. Got busy hunting with it 20+ years ago, then suddenly my son needed a "bear rifle" and I was out one cool old 30-06 1917. There went my plans of turning it into a 35 Whelen or 9.3 rifle.
It's not as beautiful as your rifle. It's not a big bore. But it's a great hunting rifle.
I still have not read>:> anyone out there with a >>Ruger M77 Mk II Magnum Express Rifle .416 Rigby<<>> As scarce as hens teeth?
They weren't very popular. As many have said, the CZ 550 was less expensive and many preferred the action, sights, and barrel.. I liked mine in .416 Rigby but it was a bit heavy for my needs. Ultimately, I embarked on building a 416 Ruger on a Mauser 98 action that is so much lighter and livelier. Pictured here under a .375 H&H Whitworth Express. Shoots like a dream.
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Butch(er) has been doing this for over 10-years, on every firearms forum there is. He is a miserable old Texass blowhard that isn't happy unless he is trying to put someone else down - you would think that with all the toys and money he brags about having, he would be out doing something with them instead of being an internet forum a-hole.
Just ignore him and he will go away.
Like Sam Houston, I will vote for what is best for ME in 2020. Texans read their Bibles to find what they want it to say, and are blind to what it actually says...
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Butch(er) has been doing this for over 10-years, on every firearms forum there is. He is a miserable old Texass blowhard that isn't happy unless he is trying to put someone else down - you would think that with all the toys and money he brags about having, he would be out doing something with them instead of being an internet forum a-hole.
Just ignore him and he will go away.
Hey young feller, I forgot that I stepped on your dick one time when you were blowing strong on another forum. Beside your Daisy, do you own a firearm?
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Butch(er) has been doing this for over 10-years, on every firearms forum there is. He is a miserable old Texass blowhard that isn't happy unless he is trying to put someone else down - you would think that with all the toys and money he brags about having, he would be out doing something with them instead of being an internet forum a-hole.
Just ignore him and he will go away.
Hey young feller, I forgot that I stepped on your dick one time when you were blowing strong on another forum. Beside your Daisy, do you own a firearm?
When you grow up and go out and buy your self a brain and some class (neither of which you have enough money for), then you can talk to me.
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Like Sam Houston, I will vote for what is best for ME in 2020. Texans read their Bibles to find what they want it to say, and are blind to what it actually says...
If I didn't have a .404 Jeffery, I would probably have a .416. It seems like one of the all-around most useful of the .40+ inch cartridges.
Some day I'd like to see your .404, Ben.
I can in return show you my H&H double 500/450 3-1/4" Nitro Express.
Norm
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A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Butch(er) has been doing this for over 10-years, on every firearms forum there is. He is a miserable old Texass blowhard that isn't happy unless he is trying to put someone else down - you would think that with all the toys and money he brags about having, he would be out doing something with them instead of being an internet forum a-hole.
Just ignore him and he will go away.
Hey young feller, I forgot that I stepped on your dick one time when you were blowing strong on another forum. Beside your Daisy, do you own a firearm?
When you grow up and go out and buy your self a brain and some class (neither of which you have enough money for), then you can talk to me.
I sho nuff love to agitate fellers that troll and only own a Daisy. Did you ever learn how to turn your Atlas lathe on? When did you look at my bank accounts?
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. – Mark Twain”
Like Sam Houston, I will vote for what is best for ME in 2020. Texans read their Bibles to find what they want it to say, and are blind to what it actually says...
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Butch(er) has been doing this for over 10-years, on every firearms forum there is. He is a miserable old Texass blowhard that isn't happy unless he is trying to put someone else down - you would think that with all the toys and money he brags about having, he would be out doing something with them instead of being an internet forum a-hole.
Just ignore him and he will go away.
Don't know either Ranting or Butch personally. But from their posts I can deduce that Butch is a gentlemen who likes fine custom firearms. I have never known him to brag (except about his grandson). Ranting has chosen an apt handle. He rants nonsensical drivel. A screw may be loose? By interjecting into this thread and unwarrantly attacking Butch, acting all childish, siding with Ranting, causes me to question your maturity and sanity.
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Butch(er) has been doing this for over 10-years, on every firearms forum there is. He is a miserable old Texass blowhard that isn't happy unless he is trying to put someone else down - you would think that with all the toys and money he brags about having, he would be out doing something with them instead of being an internet forum a-hole.
Just ignore him and he will go away.
Don't know either Ranting or Butch personally. But from their posts I can deduce that Butch is a gentlemen who likes fine custom firearms. I have never known him to brag (except about his grandson). Ranting has chosen an apt handle. He rants nonsensical drivel. A screw may be loose? By interjecting into this thread and unwarrantly attacking Butch, acting all childish, siding with Ranting, causes me to question your maturity and sanity.
Agreed, but I didn't even consider Butch to be bragging when he was talking about his grandson who was kicking for WVU a few years ago. That was pretty much justifiable pride to me. Ranting, please consider leaving us alone until you've grown up enough to contribute here without being so annoying.
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Butch(er) has been doing this for over 10-years, on every firearms forum there is. He is a miserable old Texass blowhard that isn't happy unless he is trying to put someone else down - you would think that with all the toys and money he brags about having, he would be out doing something with them instead of being an internet forum a-hole.
Just ignore him and he will go away.
Don't know either Ranting or Butch personally. But from their posts I can deduce that Butch is a gentlemen who likes fine custom firearms. I have never known him to brag (except about his grandson). Ranting has chosen an apt handle. He rants nonsensical drivel. A screw may be loose? By interjecting into this thread and unwarrantly attacking Butch, acting all childish, siding with Ranting, causes me to question your maturity and sanity.
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. – Mark Twain”
Like Sam Houston, I will vote for what is best for ME in 2020. Texans read their Bibles to find what they want it to say, and are blind to what it actually says...
A?? A forum is that you Forum and Talk without thought there would be no FORUM and with people like you There DEFF would be no Forums! Do you have a Ruger Rigby?>>> I think NOT >>you have just come to BITCH!! Enjoy your sad LIFE!
Butch(er) has been doing this for over 10-years, on every firearms forum there is. He is a miserable old Texass blowhard that isn't happy unless he is trying to put someone else down - you would think that with all the toys and money he brags about having, he would be out doing something with them instead of being an internet forum a-hole.
Just ignore him and he will go away.
Don't know either Ranting or Butch personally. But from their posts I can deduce that Butch is a gentlemen who likes fine custom firearms. I have never known him to brag (except about his grandson). Ranting has chosen an apt handle. He rants nonsensical drivel. A screw may be loose? By interjecting into this thread and unwarrantly attacking Butch, acting all childish, siding with Ranting, causes me to question your maturity and sanity.
Agreed, but I didn't even consider Butch to be bragging when he was talking about his grandson who was kicking for WVU a few years ago. That was pretty much justifiable pride to me. Ranting, please consider leaving us alone until you've grown up enough to contribute here without being so annoying.
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. – Mark Twain”
Like Sam Houston, I will vote for what is best for ME in 2020. Texans read their Bibles to find what they want it to say, and are blind to what it actually says...
"The best index to a person's character is (a) how he or she treats people who can't do him or her any good and (b) how he or she treats people who can't fight back. -Abigail Van Buren”
Like Sam Houston, I will vote for what is best for ME in 2020. Texans read their Bibles to find what they want it to say, and are blind to what it actually says...
Ruger M77 Mk II Magnum Express Rifle .416 Rigby, I got the first one without the barrel band , I never killed anything with it and find it a bit HEV! but off the bench it seems to shoot very well! Anyone out there that shot this RIFLE and your thoughts.
I have one, but with the barrel band. It really over penetrates prairie dogs - the biggest and the meanest game I've shot with it. I'm not sure about expansion either, since so far I have not found bullets.
The rifle handles well. I had a Ruger 77 in 7mm Rem Mag that the felt recoil was higher - until I restocked it. But then I don't have a scope on my 416. I've tried a couple of loads 400 grain solids and a mono bullet, I think around 320 grain. Both very accurate or as accurate as I can shoot with metal sights.
Since I doubt that I'll make it to Africa, I will sell it at the Tulsa Gun show. If anyone is interested it has shot less than 40 rounds. It looks like new. Dies, brass 20 fired and 20 unfired, and bullets come with it along with the original box, rings etc..
$2,100 firm! (Plus shipping and insurance)
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I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
. . . The M77 Mark II RSM (Ruger Safari Magnum) was a $1,200 gun new. It was also offered in express chambers such as 270 Win., 7mm Rem Mag, 30-06, 300 Win Mag and 338 Win Mag. Most of the cost on the rifles was for the finer circassian walnut stock. 20 years ago or so they were popular in Africa for most going abroad for hunting buffalo due to being inexpensive. The 375 H&H, 416 Rigby, 458 Win Mag and 458 Lott may not be as valuable today as the express chambers, especially 270 Win or 30-06 as they were limited in production. The larger bore RSM today sells for $1,800-$2,600 depending on condition. The express chambers can go for $2,500-$3,200 if in great condition. . . .
Yep. I own one in .416 Rigby with the circassian walnut. Heck of a rifle. Haven't shot it against dangerous game, but I would feel well armed against a charging lion.
Last edited by OrangeOkie; 05/20/19.
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He'll probably need 3 or 4 extra pages to complete that form...
Good bud shot a 41" buff in Zim with his RSM .416 Rigby. The PH liked the gun, said it was too heavy. The PH packed a .416 Rem in a PF M-70. Now how uncool can one get...
Everyone who knows anything knows you don't pack a PF DG rifle, it just ain't Kosher...
Been thinking about taking a .460 Wby case (or .416/.378 Wby) and cutting it to 2.5" and then necking it to .416" or even as small as .338" and up to .475".
Last edited by elkhunternm; 05/22/19.
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Been thinking about taking a .460 Wby case (or .416/.378 Wby) and cutting it to 2.5" and then necking it to .416" or even as small as .338" and up to .475".
Could use any of the .378 Wby based cartridges. I like the idea of shortening the .460 Wby (or .416 Wby) down to 2.5" and form it to .416. It should be easy just use a pipe cutter and cut to length and then size the case.
Ruger M77 Mk II Magnum Express Rifle .416 Rigby, I got the first one without the barrel band , I never killed anything with it and find it a bit HEV! but off the bench it seems to shoot very well! Anyone out there that shot this RIFLE and your thoughts.
I have one, but with the barrel band. It really over penetrates prairie dogs - the biggest and the meanest game I've shot with it. I'm not sure about expansion either, since so far I have not found bullets.
The rifle handles well. I had a Ruger 77 in 7mm Rem Mag that the felt recoil was higher - until I restocked it. But then I don't have a scope on my 416. I've tried a couple of loads 400 grain solids and a mono bullet, I think around 320 grain. Both very accurate or as accurate as I can shoot with metal sights.
Since I doubt that I'll make it to Africa, I will sell it at the Tulsa Gun show. If anyone is interested it has shot less than 40 rounds. It looks like new. Dies, brass 20 fired and 20 unfired, and bullets come with it along with the original box, rings etc..
$2,100 firm! (Plus shipping and insurance)
It didn't sell in Tulsa. I think the biggest game I'll be hunting is probably Moose and I think the 416 won't be needed. Lots of solids and mono bullets, 20 unfired cases and 20 fired cases, dies, everything that came from the factory in the factory box.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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