Ruger M77V Varmint .220 Swift Tang Safety, 26-inch Heavy Barrel, Blued/Walnut
This late-1970s Ruger M77V Varmint is a tang-safety model chambered in .220 Swift with a 26-inch heavy barrel. It pairs blued steel with a classic walnut stock, features Ruger's integral receiver dovetails, and retains the M77's right-hand bolt with a 4+1 internal box magazine and hinged floorplate. A solid, purpose-built varmint configuration from Ruger’s U.S.-made tang-safety series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows mild wear with light scratches and some carbon buildup. The previous owner reports the chamber has been cut to Ackley Improved; have a qualified gunsmith verify compatibility before firing.
What’s Included
- Ruger M77V Varmint bolt-action rifle in .220 Swift
The M77V Varmint configuration uses a 26-inch heavy-contour barrel with a recessed crown and no iron sights, tailored for precision shooting with the .220 Swift cartridge. The blued steel receiver incorporates Ruger’s integral dovetails, and the action feeds from an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate for a 4+1 capacity.
This tang-safety model is part of Ruger’s early M77 series. The serial prefix indicates a late-1970s shipment timeframe, and Ruger issued a factory safety notice for this series regarding the trigger overtravel screw. The bolt body is left in-the-white, while the handle and shroud are blued, matching the rifle’s overall finish.
The walnut stock features machine-cut diamond checkering for positive purchase, a Ruger red recoil pad with black spacer, and a black grip cap with Ruger medallion. Sling swivel studs are installed, and the length of pull measures 13.75 inches, providing a comfortable fit for most shooters.
Built in the United States, this M77V combines the classic tang safety with robust steel construction and a clean blued finish. The right-hand bolt and straightforward control layout make it an easy rifle to run, while the heavy barrel and .220 Swift chambering underscore its varmint-focused design.