Ruger M77 RLS Ultralight .270 Win, 18.5 in Barrel, Tang Safety, Factory Sights (1988) with Leupold Vari-X IIc 2-7x
This 1988 Ruger M77 RLS Ultralight in .270 Win combines the first-generation tang-safety action and integral scope bases with the scarce RLS package: Rings, Lightweight/Ultralight, factory Sights. Built with an 18.5 in sporter-contour barrel and walnut stock, it is a very rare and desirable factory configuration, and it comes ready with a Leupold Vari-X IIc 2-7x scope mounted in Ruger integral rings.
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 stock shows light scuffs and wear. There is mild pitting and localized finish wear on spots of the metal. The safety tab has been filed on but remains functional. The receiver exhibits a slight plum hue associated with a known Ruger bluing batch from the period.
What’s Included
- Leupold Vari-X IIc 2-7x riflescope with duplex reticle (installed)
- Ruger integral scope rings (installed)
- Paperwork
The RLS Ultralight variant brings together factory open sights and Ruger integral scope bases with a compact 18.5 in sporter barrel, delivering the lightweight configuration enthusiasts look for. RLS stands for Rings, Lightweight/Ultralight, factory Sights, and this factory package is a very rare and desirable configuration in the M77 line.
This first-generation M77 uses the tang safety layout and a right-hand bolt with a round knob. Feeding is through an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, providing a 4-round capacity in .270 Win. The steel receiver and barrel wear a blued finish consistent with the period.
The walnut stock features cut checkering, a straight comb, a black fore-end tip, and a grip cap medallion. A red Ruger-logo recoil pad and sling swivel studs round out the classic Ultralight stock setup. Length of pull measures 13.75 in.
Factory iron sights include a ramped blade front and a folding adjustable rear leaf, and this rifle is topped with a Leupold Vari-X IIc 2-7x variable-power scope secured in Ruger integral rings. Made in the USA in the 1980s, this 1988 example represents the Ultralight series.