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Yes, would like to hear how it performs

I shot three brands of ammo. All into three shot groups. I swabbed the barrel after each shot and let the barrel cool for five-10 minutes also.
The Remington Core-Lokts in 140 grain shot about 1.25” as did the Federal 140 grain SP’s. The Hornady 143 grain Eld-x bullets shot under an inch.
Not tiny groups I am pretty sure after I finish with breaking in the barrel and stop swabbing after every shot it will shoot some pretty small groups. Whether this truly help, I don’t know but it certainly won’t hurt anything.
The two stage trigger is something to get used to. The heft of the rifle tames the recoil that is for sure. Not that the 6.5 Creedmoor recoils that much anyway.

I did notice when chambering the Federal rounds that the bolt was a little stiff. This could work out after a few more firings? I didn’t notice this with the other rounds.

I have had my Ruger M77 Varmint/Target in 6.5 CM for almost two years now but have not had much time to work with the rifle. A couple of out of state hunting trips and reloading for my other rifles have gotten in the way. Mine is scoped with a Sightron SIII 8-32x56 and an attached bipod so, at just over 12 lbs, it is really heavy. It is way too heavy for an old man like me to lug around hunting, but I bought it to use strictly as a benchrest rifle.

I've only got about 40 rounds thru it for sight in and to break-in barrel and it is a pleasure to shoot. I did not notice any stiffness of the bolt on mine and I'm sure your's with loosen up with use. So far, I have to say I'm pretty happy with the rifle and expect it will really shine when I have more time to reload. Have fun with your new M77.