Ruger 77/22 Archives - Lilja : Lilja (riflebarrels.com)
How about this one?

 

That was a good read, thank you for the link.

 

I’ll contact that company. Only concerned about the replacement barrel profile.

 

I have the Lilja, Same contour, 22" length, Stainless, not grey. Excellent shooter.

 

I found both factory Ruger 77/17 barrels, the long standard blue barrel, and the heavy VZB gray stainless barrel, both on EBay

 

eBay, good idea. I did not know about the 77/17. What does VZB mean.

 

It is the model with the gray stainless finish, varmit heavyer weight barrel, and laminated stock.

 

The swap isu easy.

 

Thank you for the information.

 

I don't have a WMR/VBZ, (wish I did), but I did swap out the 24" VBZ barrel on my LR rifle for a Shilen with a Heavy Sporter/Varmint 22" tube. The fit was perfect.

I'd like to say the Shilen barrel made a big difference, but unless you feel that 1/10th of an inch group size reduction is a lot, and it may be for some, the OEM barrel is actually very good. Mine will get shortened and threaded for a suppressor before too long, because, as noted, swapping barrels on the older 77/22's is easier than just about any other modification, (not cheaper, BTW).

My guess is that any of the quality barrel sources can match the barrel dimensions to the last digit on a good vernier.

 

I have the last run model, with the screwed in barrel. Once I did the VQ sear and spring it shoots lights out.

 

I will keep that in mind, thank you for the information. I installed a sear and spring, fitted the safety. 2.5 lbs press or pull.

 

I installed a sear and spring, fitted the safety. 2.5 lbs press or pull.

That should do the trick
Everybody needs a couple guns with a 5lb to?9lb trigger.
Makes you realize how hard it is to get a good group with any firearm.