Ruger M77 manual

F or Product Service on T his Model Please Call: (603) 865-2442 (See p. 28) STURM, RUGER & Company , Inc. Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A. THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON. DH 12/06 READ THE INSTRUCTIO[...]

3 W ARNING “Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.” AD VER TENCIA Sta te-By-Sta te W ar nings Ce[...]

4 Maine: “END ANGERING THE WELF ARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF Y OU LEA VE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY A CCESS OF A CHILD, Y OU MA Y BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BO TH. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEP ARA TE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP . USE TRIGGER LOCKS. ” Mar yland: “W ARNING: Children can operate firearms which[...]

5 Ne w J er sey: “IT IS A CRIMIN AL OFFENSE TO LEA VE A LO ADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY A CCESS OF A MINOR. ” Ne w Y or k City: “THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONL Y ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS ST ORA GE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY , FIREARMS SHOULD BE ST ORED UNLO ADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCA TION THA T IS BO TH SEP ARA TE FR OM THE[...]

6 • Always keep your f irearm pointed in a safe direction, including when you are installing or removing your locking de vice. • Always verify that your f irearm is completely unloaded before installing your locking de vice. • Do not install locking devices in the trigger guard; always k eep your fingers, clamp and locking de vice outside the[...]

4. Release the floorplate latch and allo w the floorplate to hang open. 5. Apply the lock directly to your M77 Hawk eye rifle as sho wn belo w . 6. Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock (the part that recei ves the ke y) as tightly together as possible. The lock has b umpers and the shackle is coated with a non-marring ma[...]

FIREARMS SAFETY -Y OUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONST ANT CONSIDERA TION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your RUGER ® M77 ® Hawkeye ® rifle properly . Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can prop[...]

W ARNING—AL TERA TIONS This product was designed to function properly in its original condition. Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not alter any part or add or substitute parts or accessories not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. DO NO T AL TER ANY GUN 9 FIREARMS ARE D ANGEROUS WEAPONS — R EAD THE INSTRUCTIONS AND W ARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL TH[...]

10 Figure 1. Right-handed version shown. In this illustration the cocking piece is shown cocked (protruding from the rear of the bolt sleeve). The bolt stop (on the left side of the receiver) permits the bolt to be withdrawn simply by pulling it out to the left. The safety selector should be in the “Load-Unload” position when the bolt is being [...]

11 Figure 2. Safety selector in “FIRE” (full forward) position. The safety selector should be moved to this position only when the gun user is actually firing the rifle. When the safety selector is in the fire position, it is referred to as being “off.” (When the safety is in the “SAFE” position, it is referred to as being “on.”) Fi[...]

12 AMMUNITION RUGER ® M77 ® Hawkeye ® rifles are chambered for many of the most popular factory-loaded cartridges manufactured in accordance with U.S. industry practice. The particular caliber for each rifle is rollmarked on the barrel. Use cartridges only of the designated caliber that is marked on the barrel. Please see “Warning - Ammunition[...]

Know the caliber of your rifle you are loading and load cartridges of only that caliber into it! Before loading, be certain the primer of each cartridge is seated flush with, or below , the surface of the cartridge case base. A cartridge discharged by the closing of the bolt can result in possible serious injury to the shooter and those nearby . If[...]

14 T o single-load: (Safety should be in “Load-Unload” position.) Place a cartridge directly into the chamber and close the bolt. If there are cartridges in the magazine and it is desired to single-load a cartridge directly into the chamber , depress the top cartridge and push the bolt forward until the bolt face is well ahead of the rim of the[...]

When firing the M77 ® Hawkeye rifle, be sure that bystanders are well clear of the shooter and standing a safe distance to the rear . Empty cartridge cases are hot and are normally ejected from the rifle to the right. They could cause injury to any person who is standing too closely alongside the shooter . Shooters who fire right- handed rifles fr[...]

WARNING — UNLO ADING 16 Removing cartridges from the magazine does not prevent the rifle from being fired! When there is a cartridge in the chamber and the safety selector is in the “Fire” position, the cartridge will discharge if the trigger is pulled. It is absolutely essential for the user to know how to completely unload it. “Completely[...]

17 W ARNING — MALFUNCTIONS ➞ If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds when being chambered or when being fed from the magazine into the chamber , do not attempt to force it into the chamber by pushing or striking the bolt handle. Most failures of a cartridge to feed or to chamber are caused by improper loading of the magazine or ammunition that [...]

18 T O MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS ( J A M S ) Firearms of all makes and types are susceptible to occasional malfunctioning due to a cartridge not feeding from the magazine to the chamber , or due to a cartridge or fired case not being extracted and ejected. T o minimize the possibility of such occurrences the gun user should: – Use ammunition of the c[...]

19 Before attempting to disassemble the rifle for the first time, study the parts drawing and parts list so as to be familiar with the relative position, appearance and name of each part. Carry out the disassembly slowly and carefully note the position of the part in the gun before starting to remove it. If a part is under spring tension (such as, [...]

20 7. T o remove the sear: a. Press out the sear pivot pin. b. T urn receiver upside down and slide sear forward. Sear will drop out of the top slot in the receiver . 8. T o remove safety assembly: a. Rotate the safety selector so that the upper section is positioned fully over the center of the receiver tang. b. While holding the safety selector i[...]

21 5. T o reassemble firing pin assembly into bolt: Screw the assembly fully into the bolt. The assembly is properly positioned in the bolt when the flat on the bottom right side of the bolt sleeve (front of bolt facing you) is aligned with the flat on the bottom end of the bolt handle. Note: There is a shallow notch on the rear end of the bolt bod[...]

22 C ARE AND CLEANING A firearm must be free of rust, dirt, grease and firing residues to function safely and reliably . Periodic maintenance, which includes inspection of components to determine if they are in proper working order , is absolutely essential. Firing deposits particles of bullet lubricant and powder in the bore, chamber , bolt, recei[...]

6. If the rifle is to be stored for an extended period, clean the rifle thoroughly . Disassemble to the extent described elsewhere in this manual, taking care to put pins and similar easily mislaid and “rolling” components in a tray . Rewipe all surfaces with preservative oil. Reassemble and store properly . ST ORA GE GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED [...]

Never place or store any firearm in such a manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms should always be stored securely and unloaded, away from children and careless adults. Use the locking device originally supplied with this firearm for storage. The use of a locking device or safety lock is only one aspect of responsible firearms storage. For incre[...]

25 MAINTEN ANCE OF ST AINLESS STEEL RIFLES Firearms and components made of stainless steel are relatively more resistant to corrosion than those of blued steel. However , in the interest of proper operation and long life of a stainless steel firearm, inspect it frequently and clean, lubricate and apply an appropriate rust preventative. Sometimes di[...]

26 SIGHT PICTURE AND ADJUSTMENT FOR ALASKAN AND AFRIC AN MODELS ONL Y Both the Ruger “Alaskan” and “African” bolt action rifles are equipped with a fixed elevation rear sight set for approximately 50 yards. Lateral (windage) adjustment is made by loosening the rear sight blade lock screw (located in front of the rear sight blade) and carefu[...]

The Ruger M77 Hawkeye Frontier Rifle is a compact rifle with a shorter stock, chambered for powerful magnum cartridges that generate heavy recoil. If you are going to mount a scope on your Frontier Rifle, always use the front scope mounting barrel rib to avoid injury from the scope during recoil. If you are using a scope, you must use a scope desig[...]

28 SER VICE AND P ARTS POLICY If you have any question with regard to the performance of your RUGER ® M77 ® Hawkeye ® rifle please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all circumstances and conditions involved. If you should return your rifle to the factory for repair , or [...]

29 W ARNING — P AR TS PURCHASERS It is the purchaser’ s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the factory are correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER FITTING OF P ARTS MA Y RESUL T IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER[...]

30 RUGER ® M77 ® HA WKEYE ® RIFLE P ARTS LIST Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING (See Exploded Views on Pages 36 & 37) NOTE: Component parts for the “Alaskan” and “African” Models are NOT ILLUSTRA TED. Part Name Part No. Model * Barrel Contact NH Product Service[...]

Part Name Part No. Model Cocking Piece, Not Illustrated - Blued D01810HM “African,” Standard, Ultra Light, Compact Cocking Piece, Not Illustrated - Stainless KD01810HM Ultra Light, Sporter , Compact Cocking Piece, Not Illustrated D01810AB “Alaskan” Model Ejector Contact NH Product Service Dept. for ejector replacement. Ejector Spring KD0090[...]

Part Name Part No. Model Floor Plate Pivot Pin KD-6 All Stainless Models Front Mounting Screw D04601 All Blued Models Front Mounting Screw KD04601 All Stainless Models Front Sight Base - Stainless KS06500 Stainless Models w/Sights Front Sight Base Set Screw D-70 Standard & Sporter Models w/Sights Front Sight Blade D06713 “African” Front Sig[...]

Part Name Part No. Model Rear Mounting Screw D04800AB “Alaskan” Model Rear Sight Base D-151HM “African” Model Rear Sight Base D-151AB “Alaskan” Model Rear Sight Base Screw D-62HM “African” Model Rear Sight Base Screw D-62AB “Alaskan” Model Rear Sight Blade D07725HM “African” & “Alaskan” Models Rear Sight Clamp Screw [...]

Part Name Part No. Model * Safety Selector Retainer - Stainless Models KJ02100 Ultra Light, Sporter , Compact * Safety Selector Retainer J02100AB “Alaskan” Model Scope Base Clamp D-74 All Blued Models Scope Base Clamp KD-74M All Stainless Models Scope Base Nut D-73 All Blued Models Scope Base Nut KD-73M All Stainless Models Scope Base T orx ® [...]

35 Part Name Part No. Model T rigger Guard Assembly D20202AB “Alaskan” Model T rigger Pivot Pin D02100 All Models T rigger/Sear Spring J02400 All Models * P ARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FITTED[...]

36 RUGER ® M77 ® HA WKEYE ® RIFLE EXPLODED VIEW[...]

RUGER ® M77 ® HA WKEYE ® FRONTIER RIFLE COMPONENT P AR TS LIST (See Exploded View on Page 36 for Other Parts) Key No. Part Name Part No. 1 Barrel Rib Dowel, Front S-152 2 Barrel Rib Dowel, Rear S-151 3 Barrel Rib D01330 4 Barrel Rib Screws, 2 Req’d S-138 5 Barrel Rib Center Screws, 2 Req’d D06101 6 Scope Rings, Low , Sold as Pair S100RL 7 Sc[...]

38 THE B ASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When fire[...]

A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a wall, ceiling, floor , window , etc., and strike a person or damage property . Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, ev[...]

40 5. BE SURE OF Y OUR T ARGET BEFORE Y OU SHOO T . Don’t shoot unless you know exactly where your bullet is going to strike. Be sure of the bullet stop behind your target, even when dry-firing with an unloaded gun. If you are in the field hunting, do not fire at a movement or noise. T ake the time to be absolutely certain of your target before y[...]

41 8. DON T SHOO T A T A HARD SURF A CE, OR A T W A TER. Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity . 9. NEVER TRANSPOR T A LO ADED FIREARM. Firearms should always be unloaded before being placed in a vehicle. A suitable carrying case or scabbard should b[...]

A BRIEF A CCOUNT OF AN EXTRA ORDINAR Y A CHIEVEMENT : RUGER FIREARMS Sturm, Ruger & Company , Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In January , 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a 22 c[...]

WHY NO W ARRANTY C ARD HAS BEEN P A CKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty . It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a ?[...]