See if you can test shoot it for accuracy. They are about the nicest looking of the .22 bolt action rifles ever made, but not the most accurate. Hopefully yours will be a good shooter.

 

Well, I doesn't need to be a competition accurate for a woods gun. But, I would like it to be capable of dimes at 25 yards with standard velocity CCI, since it's the ammo I have plenty of.

The shop selling it doesn't have a range on site. So, IDK?

 

Id probably buy it... but I'm a sucker for 77/22s. I have 3 and they all shoot great.

 

Go buy it if the price is comparable to what actual sales have been on Gunbroker.com (Advanced, completed sales). It will probably shoot as well as you need it to and maybe better. If you are unhappy with it, resell it.

 

Buy it, send it to CPC, I think he still does 77/22 s . Or you can diy. Rifle basix has a trigger kit for $100 and someone makes bolt shims to get the head space tighter. And there are still a few aftermarket barrel makers , slip fit just like the 1022, easypeazy. I have a couple and they were fine just as they came, ok , I swapped a trigger spring , maybe.,, Now heres the downer, they are heavy. Essentially a training rifle for the moose killing caliber versions. If all your gonna do is woods walking and shooting the occasional tree rat or bunny, I pick a lighter gun,

 

I picked it up at the store and the weight wasn't to bad. Perhaps that's why it felt so well made. It felt solid and all the joinery was very tight. I steal my son's Remington 511 now. Which is relatively light, but not that light, with its old school 24" barrel. Great little accurate rifle though. But, he'll be returning soon and, well, what I am I going to use?

 

I took a peek at GB and the one I am looking at appeared most comparable to this one:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1036934972

The one I'm looking at also has a scope mounted, but it was a cheap Bushnell.

 

Cheap Bushnell is better than some others.

 

I still have three of them, gave one to my son.
Last one I paid $500 for it, but that was 10 years ago.
I'd buy it because they are not made anymore, they are a real rifle!!!
Not the greatest accuracy with original slender barrel, but you can work that out, as mentioned above.
Make an offer....

 

Buy it, I would.

 

I don't know who you are at all but I can already tell you're a hopeless enabler. 😉

 

For $800 , you could buy a variety of guns. Maybe a CZ 452 American, certainly a CZ 455 around $500 American or a new CZ 457 American.around $600 You could buy a Winchester 52 reproduction, a Remington Model 5( aka Zastava 99)$400 an A bolt, a T bolt, a tikka , all of which imho are better woods guns . You might even find a nice 64 action Anschutz sporter. Look at armslist, look on the classifieds here, look at we buy guns .com. Go to a gun show , look for a private seller.
PS , Ruger77 have proprietary rings and fixed ring mounts, expensive and restricted.

 

For $800 , you could buy a variety of guns. Maybe a CZ 452 American, certainly a CZ 455 around $500 American or a new CZ 457 American.around $600 You could buy a Winchester 52 reproduction, a Remington Model 5( aka Zastava 99)$400 an A bolt, a T bolt, a tikka , all of which imho are better woods guns . You might even find a nice 64 action Anschutz sporter. Look at armslist, look on the classifieds here, look at we buy guns .com. Go to a gun show , look for a private seller.
PS , Ruger77 have proprietary rings and fixed ring mounts, expensive and restricted.

I bought a CZ 455 for son in 22M. Then bought him a 17HMR barrel for it and had it professionally fitted for proper head space. It's a very nice rifle. And, you're correct I could likely find one in 22lr for around $500ish. But, it wouldn't be American made. IK IK, but still ... sigh. Still looking around. I have been peaking at the classifieds. I do not intend to pull the trigger for a couple of months. We'll see if it's still available. Your advice is much appreciated and sensible.

 

The early ones I've handled actually engraved the bullet when chambered.

 

Huh. I did not know that. I own a bunch of Sturm, Ruger products and I shouldn't be surprised. I love my 20g Red Label. And, my little Stainless Single Six is a gem. They both get used all the time. I own more and they are all very well made products. I sold the first pistol I ever bought, a Ruger Mark II SS with a 6" Bull Barrel, at a shop right next to Sturm Ruger's headquarters, and then, manufacturing facility in Southport. And, yes I regret selling it. I guess I have a soft spot for American made quality and good service. And, Ruger does have that. Gees, I'd better stop typing before I end up with keys in an ignition. 🙄

 

Some of the early 77/22s did have a match type chamber and would engrave the bullet, and very accurate. Food for thought.

 

That's what I paid for my Anschutz 1416 Sporter.

 

 

Another plug for Randy at Connecticut Precision, I sent mine to him and asked him to do what ever to make it as accurate as possible. Long enough ago I forget what got done to it. I used that rifle in the 100 yard egg shoot matches for years and it did very well against a lot of more expensive rifles.

 

I bought a 77/22 rifle in .22LR back in the '90's by ordering thru' a LGS. It had a blue steel finish, walnut stock and I mounted a Leupold 4X fixed power scope on it. The scope was gloss finished and the outfit was probably the most beautiful rifle I ever owned. I got into CZ 452 rifles later and foolishly sold the 77/22 to fund another CZ 452 purchase. It was incredibly accurate with quality ammo such as CCI MiniMags. I still regret letting that outfit go and I think there is much to be said for the "Don't sell guns" folks.

However, a couple of weekends ago, I was at a gun show and had a couple of long guns I took to trade but was unable to find what I wanted, specifically, a Ruger 77/44. I had given up and thoughts of a cheeseburger grew larger and larger but as I was leaving, I spotted a full-stock rifle not far from the exit and when I stopped to look, I found it was a 77/22 full stock in .22 WMR. I have always been a sap for full stock rifles and I made a trade with the two rifles towards the 77/22. I'm still happy.

If I were the OP, I would jump on it because $800 seems reasonable these days.

 

1200$ Cdn up here is the average price. “Timney “ still sells a kit also MCarbo ( kit with shims,spring and lube)

 

Don't snooze on it! just saying.......

 

If I miss out on it I will not be heart broken. There are really nice new in box CZ457 American's (and those Lux's look pretty sweat too) that would be very also. But, I still like the idea of another Ruger.

Real issue is I have 2 in college. It's very expensive, if you haven't noticed. They both graduate this year, Class of 2024.

To say my cash flow will greatly improve is an under statement. All good, very happy for my girls!

 

Very understandable and Congrats for your girls! They mean more than just a couple rimfires. You will like the CZ's which IMHO are better shooters for less money nowadays.

 

If you do pass, that price can be found on GBroker. Locally in NC they pop up 650-750 range in good condition. I have been looking for a NOT good condition one to make a project out of... hate to tear apart a good one

 

This one just sold on GB. On its face the buyer won at a really good price. That Leopold optic to buy new would be close to $300, so effectively they won the rifle for about $400. A rifle with a lot pretty wood then the one I see locally. If the cash flow were there, I would have been pleased if I'd won with a bid at $800. Congrats to the winning bidder! I have a hard and fast rule about buying recreational items. If I can't easily pay cash it ain't happening.

 

I bought a 77/22 WMR some years ago. It’s the stainless All Weather model with the “boat paddle“ stock. I’ve resisted the urge to put a scope on it as it shoots really well with the open sights. With just a light nylon sling it is a great walk in the woods rifle. I wouldn’t say a lot…. but I’ve taken more than a few groundhogs with it. Great gun.

 

I use my CC to make purchase whenever I can as long as I pay it off when billing statement comes in. I get an extra 1-2percent cash back to offset the taxes and fees.

 

This means that you have ready cash to pay the CC bill. This is perfectly wise cash management.

 

Paying with a credit card is fine, especially if one gets a cash back percentage. As long as the card owner pays it off in full when the statement arrives, it is the same as cash.

What I meant is that I do not finance anything. No loans, no debts, just monthly utilities and such.

My wife and I have been married 52+ years. When we began, we had virtually nothing and we have managed to hold on to it.

 

I started out with nothing,, and still have most of it left.

 

Mine, even with the Bushnell scope, is accurate enough for me. Plus, it is super fun!!

 

Handsome rifle. It looks like you refinished or thoroughly rubbed/polished the stock.

 

Ruger really hit a home run on their 22 sporter bolt rifle - honestly, the best lines /ever/. And I'm a later owner than most.

 

A Woodsman is a gorgeous classic. It looks awesome in any light. You'll need a more, ... pedestrian pistol to show off that "pop!" feature.

 

Great guns but unfortunately buying one now they have gone up in price considerably!

 

I have an all weather in a boat paddle chambered in 22WMR and it is lethal on yotes!

44

 

I have an all weather boat paddle in 22 WMR too. Although I’ve never taken a yote with it, it has downed more than a couple of groundhogs. I’ve read quite a few complaints about accuracy with these but mine shoots pretty good. They are good solid rifles.