Ruger M77 Mark 1 Info

[Tez]

Trying to chase down some info regarding the Ruger M77 Mark 1.
You know the one,it's got the shotgun(Tang)style safety on it.

Any links would be much appreciated as I cant seem to dig much up.

1)I'm trying to find out a few things,one being does the tang safety block the firing pin(Just like the Browning A-Bolt does)?

2)Is it CRF,as it seems to have a claw extractor?
Got a feeling it works kinda like the new Sako 85 CRF system,where it engages near the end of it's cycle?

3)How many actions lengths did it come in?

4)Positives & negatives?

I know they had adjustable triggers.

Cheer boys,
Tez .

[malcolm]

I have had several of them-------all bloody accurate rifles.
No, they are not CRF, and the rifles I had were a 25/06 and a shorter action chambered in 220 Swift. I have a 220 heavy barrel and a standard barrel swift.
I get them out of the safe and let you know about the safety locking the bolt.
I fitted a Timney trigger to the Heavy barrel.
Malcolm

[Tez]

New Rugers .

http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type ... E%20Hornet
The matte stainless should sell well,& the new floor plate latch looks allot like Wtby's Mark V.

[kjd]

I take it they are still CRF?

[Tez]

I take it they are still CRF?

Yes mate.

[kjd]

Just as well hehehehe

[Tez]

Just as well hehehehe

Yeah that would be all bad,considering the pedigree of that model.

What do you blokes think about the other changes,& are they really needed?