Ruger Hunting Equipment User Manual

For Product Service on This Model Please Call:(603) 865-2442 (See p. 29)STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.THIS INSTRU

11SPECIAL SAFETY NOTEM77 MARK II TARGET RIFLE ONLYThe special model you have selected is specifically designed for long-rangeprecision target shooting

12Figure 2. Safety selector in“FIRE” (full forward) position.The safety selector should bemoved to this position only whenthe gun user is actually fir

13AMMUNITIONRUGER®M77®MARK II rifles are chambered for many of the mostpopular factory-loaded cartridges manufactured in accordance with U.S. industry

Know the caliber of your rifle you are loading and loadcartridges of only that caliber into it!Before loading, be certain the primer of each cartridge

15To single-load: (Safety should be in “Load-Unload” position.) Place a cartridgedirectly into the chamber and close the bolt. If there are cartridges

When firing the M77®Mark II be sure thatbystanders are well clear of the shooter andstanding a safe distance to the rear. Emptycartridge cases are hot

WARNING – UNLOADING17Removing cartridges from the magazinedoes not prevent the rifle from being fired!When there is a cartridge in the chamberand the

18WARNING – MALFUNCTIONS➞If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds whenbeing chambered or when being fed from themagazine into the chamber, do not attem

19TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”)Firearms of all makes and types are susceptible to occasional malfunctioning dueto a cartridge not feeding from the

20Before attempting to disassemble the rifle for the first time, study the partsdrawing and parts list so as to be familiar with the relative position

3WARNING“Children are attracted to andcan operate firearms that cancause severe injuries or death.Prevent child access by alwayskeeping guns locked aw

217. To remove the sear:a. Press out the sear pivot pin.b. Turn receiver upside down and slide sear forward. Sear will drop out of thetop slot in the

225. To reassemble firing pin assembly into bolt:Screw the assembly fully into the bolt. The assembly is properly positioned inthe bolt when the flat

23CARE AND CLEANINGA firearm must be free of rust, dirt, grease and firing residues to function safelyand reliably. Periodic maintenance, which includ

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, takin

MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL RIFLESFirearms and components made of stainless steel are relatively more resistant tocorrosion than those of blued ste

26External surfaces most subject to rusting from handling, or from exposure to theelements should be cleaned and wiped dry after use or after exposure

move the sight, loosen the slotted screw (in the front section of the base) untilthe sight can be moved. Place a short brass rod against the sight bas

The Ruger M77 Mark II FrontierRifle is a compact rifle with ashorter stock, chambered forpowerful magnum cartridges thatgenerate heavy recoil. If you

29SERVICE AND PARTS POLICYIf you have any question with regard to the performance of your RUGER®M77®MARK II rifle please write or call (603-865-2442)

30WARNING –PARTS PURCHASERSIt is the purchaser’s responsibility to beabsolutely certain that any parts ordered fromthe factory are correctly fitted an

4Maine:“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS ACRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITIONWITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BESUBJECT TO FINE, I

31RUGER®M77®MARK II RIFLEPARTS LISTDesign, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING(See Expl

Part Name Part No. ModelBolt Stop Stud Screw - Blued Models D-54 Standard, Ultra Light, Left-handed, Express, Magnum, International, CompactBolt Stop

Part Name Part No. ModelFloor Plate Assembly - Alloy, Long Action D20511 ExpressFloor Plate Assembly - Satin Finish, KD20511 All Models with Laminated

Part Name Part No. ModelFront Sight Plunger Spring D-69 Standard & Sporter Models w/Sights, Express, Magnum, InternationalFront Sight Retainer Plu

Part Name Part No. ModelPistol Grip Insert, Right Side, Wood J00409 Standard & Ultra Light Models with Synthetic StockPistol Grip Insert, Left Sid

Part Name Part No. Model* Safety Selector Retainer - Blued Models J02100 Standard, Express, Magnum, Ultra Light, International, Compact* Safety Select

37Part Name Part No. ModelStock Assembly, Walnut D00443 Compact - Blued ModelsStock Assembly, Black Laminated D00444 Compact - Stainless ModelsStock C

38RUGER®M77®MARK II RIFLEEXPLODED VIEW

39RUGER®M77®MARK IIMAGNUMEXPLODED VIEW

40RUGER®M77®MARK IITARGET RIFLESYNTHETIC STOCK

5New Jersey:“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADEDFIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”New York City:“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOC

RUGER®M77®MARK IIFRONTIER RIFLECOMPONENT PARTS LIST(See Exploded View on Page 38 for Other Parts)Key No. Part Name Part No.1 Barrel Rib Dowel, Front S

42THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLINGWe believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawfulpurposes. The private ownersh

A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet maypenetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person ordamage propert

445. BE SURE OF YOURTARGET BEFORE YOUSHOOT.Don’t shoot unless you knowexactly where your bullet is goingto strike. Be sure of the bulletstop behind yo

458. DON’T SHOOT AT AHARD SURFACE, OR ATWATER.Bullets can glance off manysurfaces like rocks or the surfaceof water and travel inunpredictable directi

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARYACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMSOne of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management hasremained in the same

WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEENPACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARMThe Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require anyseller or manufacturer of

6• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,including when you are installing or removing yourlocking device.• Always verify that your fir

4. Release the floorplate latch and allow the floorplate to hang open.5. Apply the lock directly to your M77 Mark II rifle as shown below.6. Close the

FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITYSAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANTCONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLESFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.This Instruct

WARNING–ALTERATIONSThis product was designed tofunction properly in its originalcondition. Alterations can make itunsafe. Do not alter any part or add

10Figure 1. Right-handed version shown. In this illustration the cocking piece is showncocked (protruding from the rear of the bolt sleeve). The bolt