Ruger M77R Tang-Safety .300 Win. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle, 24-Inch Blued, Walnut Stock, 1980, With Redfield 3-9x Scope
This first-generation tang-safety Ruger M77R Standard Rifle in .300 Win. Mag. was manufactured in 1980 and features Ruger’s integral dovetail scope bases with horizontally split rings. It comes with a mounted Redfield 3–9x scope and a 24-inch sporter barrel without factory open sights. The rifle combines a classic walnut stock with a blued finish and a Mauser-style external claw extractor paired with a push-feed system.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are handling marks on the metal and stock from previous use. Scattered rust spots are present on the blued finish, along with a few areas of hard residue. Photos document these areas in detail.
What’s Included
- Optic: Redfield 3–9x riflescope (1-inch tube) with 3-line BDC reticle and elevation turret; mounted
- Scope Rings: Ruger M77 horizontally split scope rings (installed on integral bases)
The rifle is a first-generation M77R with the tang-mounted, two-position safety and a Southport, Connecticut barrel address. The action uses a Mauser-style external claw extractor with a push-feed system, combining sure extraction with smooth feeding.
Its 24-inch sporter-profile barrel features a recessed crown and is unthreaded, with no factory iron sights. The blued finish complements the traditional walnut stock.
The internal box magazine holds 3+1 rounds and is paired with a black anodized hinged floorplate. The length of pull measures 13.5 inches, offering a classic hunting-rifle fit.
Ruger’s integral dovetail bases accept the included horizontally split rings, and the mounted Redfield 3–9x scope provides variable power, a 3-line BDC reticle, and an elevation turret on a 1-inch tube, ready for range or field use.