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I have the same rifle and went through the same issue. I sanded down the bump to free float and it was worse afterwards. I came across this post and followed it, it helped quite a bit. ( I did use some bedding to put the bump back in after using some electrical tape wraps to find a sweet spot)
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...e-diy-bedding-m77-pic-heavy#Post16633873
I wanted better and since mine was a 24" barrel and Ruger quit making that length I had the barrel cut and crowned at 20" and that was a major improvement I can live with.

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Bolt shimming and or CPC’s work has made the biggest impact in my experience with 77/22’s. Stock work and triggers next. The hump at the stocks tip usually goes away when I’m searching for accuracy. Going to try a Boyd’s someday. Nice looking and a lot of positive reviews.

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"Shimming" is straight fhuqking bullschit. Hint.

Triggers matter and are easily nipped. Bedding is an EASY fix and glaring. Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!..............


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Originally Posted by Big Stick
"Shimming" is straight fhuqking bullschit. Hint.

Triggers matter and are easily nipped. Bedding is an EASY fix and glaring. Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!..............

Randy would certainly agree. He tosses the ones he’s sees and doesn’t recommend.
Given the choice his approach is far better. I’ve seen improvement using shims. Limited sample though.

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I have one of the very first of the 17HMRs shipped to Oregon.. bought it about 30 minutes after they took it off the truck at Roseburg Gun Shop...

$459 price tag back then... grey laminate stock and stainless steel...

mine has never had any problems with ground squirrels to 175 yards or so.

takes full advantage of the 4 x 16 scope on top...

seems to like the 20 grainers more than the 17 grainers...


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Originally Posted by Seafire
seems to like the 20 grainers more than the 17 grainers...

Got the same gun about twenty years ago. Seems to like the Hornady 20 grainers also.


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