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Hey guys, I’m thinking about buying an older Ruger M77 in either 257 Roberts or 7x57 Mauser for a hunting rifle. I’ve never owned an M77 and always wanted one, plus I want one in an older, less common caliber. Right now, I already own a 257 Roberts but I’ve never shot it. It’s a Ruger No. 1 RSI that I bought new and it was just too gorgeous to shoot. With the 257 Roberts RSI only being made one year and with the uncertainty of the Ruger No. 1 model in general, I thought leaving it unfired might be a good idea. The value of No. 1 rifles seems to be going higher and higher every year.
That being said, my deer rifle calibers consist of 6.8 SPC and 243. I’m leaning more toward the 7x57 as it would be more versatile for other game if I ever decided to hunt anything more than whitetails. I like the 257 Roberts also, but it might be too close to my 243 that I already love to shoot and hunt with.
I’m trying to keep an eye on GB auctions for used No. 1 rifles under $700, but that hasn’t yielded much luck aside from African calibers which I avoid like the plague. Really, I’d like to say under $950 total for the rifle and a good scope. A No. 1 would definitely be my first choice, but an M77 in a unique caliber would be a very close second. Interested in hearing thoughts and opinions on this matter. Thanks!
That being said, my deer rifle calibers consist of 6.8 SPC and 243. I’m leaning more toward the 7x57 as it would be more versatile for other game if I ever decided to hunt anything more than whitetails. I like the 257 Roberts also, but it might be too close to my 243 that I already love to shoot and hunt with.
I’m trying to keep an eye on GB auctions for used No. 1 rifles under $700, but that hasn’t yielded much luck aside from African calibers which I avoid like the plague. Really, I’d like to say under $950 total for the rifle and a good scope. A No. 1 would definitely be my first choice, but an M77 in a unique caliber would be a very close second. Interested in hearing thoughts and opinions on this matter. Thanks!