Ruger M77 Tang Safety (M77R) .22-250 Rem Bolt-Action, 24 in Sporter Barrel, Blued/Walnut, 1986, Bushnell Banner 4-12x Scope
This 1986 Ruger M77 tang-safety (M77R) in .22-250 Rem pairs classic blued steel with a checkered walnut sporter stock and a 24-inch sporter-taper barrel without iron sights. It features Ruger’s first-series tang safety design with an external claw extractor and push-feed operation, integral scope bases, and a 4-round internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate. A Bushnell Banner 4-12x scope is installed in rings on the factory integral bases, and the bore is clean with strong rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows scattered scratches and handling marks on the metal and stock. Small spots of pitting are present on the bluing, with additional pitting visible on the bolt body.
What's Included
- Bushnell Banner 4-12x riflescope (installed)
- Scope rings installed on Ruger integral bases
- Leather sling
Built in 1986, this first-series M77 uses Ruger’s tang safety layout and combines an external claw extractor with push-feed operation. The receiver and 24-inch sporter-taper barrel are blued steel, and the M77R configuration omits iron sights for a clean barrel profile.
The rifle retains Ruger’s integral scope bases machined into the receiver, with rings installed and a Bushnell Banner 4-12x variable scope mounted. This setup offers a straightforward, secure mounting solution aligned to the rifle’s factory geometry.
The walnut sporter stock features cut checkering, a red Ruger-logo recoil pad, and a 13.5-inch length of pull. Factory sling swivel studs are present, and a leather sling is included.
Feeding is via an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, providing a 4-round capacity. Controls are simple and familiar, highlighted by the tang-mounted safety.