I was just on their site browsing and the M77 Hawkeye All Weather isn't listed any longer. How can this be? I know the all weather has got to be a strong seller, it's one of their more popular configurations. The M77 all-weather has been a go to hunting rifle for me and my family for years. It's hard to believe it's gone.
Did Ruger get rid of the M77 All-Weather???
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Ironman615
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You're right, I don't see it on Ruger's website. They do list an American All Weather, so maybe that's the replacement, although that's hardly the same thing. Ruger takes products out of their line-up and then returns them later on. We can hope that will be true in this case.
Ruger often temporarily stops production of certain guns and doesn't list them. I seriously doubt it is gone for good. The All Weather is one of the better sellers, although the American seems to be cutting into that quite a bit.
Some speculation I've heard is that they may be going through a re-design and will be back in a slightly different form. That is pure speculation, but seems to make sense to me.
Some speculation I've heard is that they may be going through a re-design and will be back in a slightly different form. That is pure speculation, but seems to make sense to me.
ApacheCoTodd
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I see it shown:
Here:
http://www.ruger.com/products/m77Hawkeye/index.html
But not here:
http://ruger.com/products/Hawkeye/index.html
4 models seem to have gone below the radar - probably as noted, manufacturing cycling. I see the American Rifle is still listed in "All-Weather".
Todd.
Here:
http://www.ruger.com/products/m77Hawkeye/index.html
But not here:
http://ruger.com/products/Hawkeye/index.html
4 models seem to have gone below the radar - probably as noted, manufacturing cycling. I see the American Rifle is still listed in "All-Weather".
Todd.
You could simply but the new Gunsite Scout with synthetic stock, stainless action, and use one of their five round magazines. With a 16" barrel, it is very compact and easy to move around. It is a Model 77 action, plus the detachable magazine and rail section.
BSA1
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I agree.
My M77 All Weather in 270 is a fantastic shooter. I have previously posted the 1/2" 100 yards groups mine will shoot.
My M77 All Weather in 270 is a fantastic shooter. I have previously posted the 1/2" 100 yards groups mine will shoot.
I'm a lefty that has always used RH rifles for the resale possibility.Years ago, I went thru a bit of a mid-life crisis and started looking for a back-up rifle, which led to 4-5 back-up rifles. Initially I did a good bit of research and wound up seriously looking at the TC Venture, but opted instead for a new Icon I found a killer deal on. Ventures are nice rifles but the Icons were definitely a cut above. Fast forward...Ventures are now the crux of the TC/S&W program and the Icons are history.
My last bolt action purchase was going to be a bucket list decision, a wood stocked left hand rifle- a Ruger Hawkeye. The Ruger American was just being introduced and since has gained much popularity. I preferred the Hawkeye as I felt it was Ruger's cornerstone for bolt actions.
I know the TC transfer to S&W was crucial regarding the fate of the Icon but, this thread has me comparing the the two companies (Ruger/TC-SW) and their product lines. I can't imagine the Model 77 will have the same fate as the Icon, but eliminating the all weather and LH options is a shake up for sure.
My last bolt action purchase was going to be a bucket list decision, a wood stocked left hand rifle- a Ruger Hawkeye. The Ruger American was just being introduced and since has gained much popularity. I preferred the Hawkeye as I felt it was Ruger's cornerstone for bolt actions.
I know the TC transfer to S&W was crucial regarding the fate of the Icon but, this thread has me comparing the the two companies (Ruger/TC-SW) and their product lines. I can't imagine the Model 77 will have the same fate as the Icon, but eliminating the all weather and LH options is a shake up for sure.
TexasPatriot.308
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I am a Ruger person deluxe, but they always seem to discontinue great firearms and or stop production of firearms in popular calibers.
Got an email from Ruger today about this:
http://www.ruger.com/products/HawkeyePredator/models.html
May be boding of the shape of things to come...
mike
----> dunno
http://www.ruger.com/products/HawkeyePredator/models.html
May be boding of the shape of things to come...
mike
----> dunno
I have a M77 Hawkeye Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor. Great rifle, very accurate but a deer hunting rifle it is not. With a 24in medium contour barrel and laminate stock its just to heavy to carry for a long period and get it in and out tree stands with. The all-weather was about as perfect as a hunting rifle you could ask for. Not too heavy, built like a tank and you didn't have to worry about dinging a wood stock or the barrel rusting over night.
I emailed Ruger asking if it was really gone and why, still no reply from Ruger.
I emailed Ruger asking if it was really gone and why, still no reply from Ruger.
I respect your opinion but I disagree. The 6.5 Creedmoor while was born in the target world, it is about as good as you can get for a predator rifle. Light recoil, excellent ballistics, good barrel life, inherently accurate. More power than a .223 class cartridge so you can really anchor a coyote when you get a shot.
Yeah, if I was looking for a dedicated coyote or predator rifle I'd look no further than the 6.5 Creedmoor. 6mm rem would do it too except barrel life would be worse and wouldn't beat out the 6.5 Creedmoor when it comes to ballistics, so it would be a moot point to chamber the rifle in a cartridge that does almost as good of a job as an existing chambering.
Anyways if/when Ruger gets in contact with me I'll definitely relay their response.
Yeah, if I was looking for a dedicated coyote or predator rifle I'd look no further than the 6.5 Creedmoor. 6mm rem would do it too except barrel life would be worse and wouldn't beat out the 6.5 Creedmoor when it comes to ballistics, so it would be a moot point to chamber the rifle in a cartridge that does almost as good of a job as an existing chambering.
Anyways if/when Ruger gets in contact with me I'll definitely relay their response.
Guess it's true, they're not offering the M77 Hawkeye All-Weather at this time. What a shame, was planning on buying one or two sometime this year...
Here is the response I got from Ruger:
Response:
If it is not on our website then we are not offering this model at this time. Please keep checking our website for updates, new models, and availability. Thank you for your email..
Here is the response I got from Ruger:
Response:
If it is not on our website then we are not offering this model at this time. Please keep checking our website for updates, new models, and availability. Thank you for your email..
.455_Hunter
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The customer service folks are well known for not having a clue about production and availabilty. I am sure "look on the website" is the company line.
The same thing happened with the standard Redhawk revolver this past year. It dropped off the website and the internet experts knew for certain that it had been discontinued. Well, after changing production locations, its back.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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All Weather .30-06 here also----pretty much my do everything hunting rifle.
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