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The Ruger 77/22 is a bolt-action rimfire rifle manufactured by American firearms producer Sturm, Ruger & Co. Designed as a compact, brush firearm, it features a Patented Ruger detachable rotary magazine that ensures reliable feeding of .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, or .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire cartridges. The rifle incorporates a Mauser-style controlled-round feed extractor and is typically equipped with a walnut stock. It is targeted at small game hunters and target shooters.
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What type of magazine does the Ruger 77/22 use?
The Ruger 77/22 uses a patented Ruger detachable rotary magazine, the same design used in the popular Ruger 10/22 rimfire rifle. The rotary magazine stacks cartridges in a spiral pattern within a compact, low-profile housing, which helps ensure reliable feeding. This magazine system is one of Sturm, Ruger & Co.'s signature design innovations.
Who manufactures the Ruger 77/22?
The Ruger 77/22 is manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., an American firearms company founded in 1949 by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm. The company is headquartered in Southport, Connecticut, and is one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the United States. The 77/22 is part of Ruger's bolt-action rifle lineup, designed as a compact brush firearm.
Is the Ruger 77/22 still in production?
The Ruger 77/22 has been out of regular production for some time, having been largely superseded by Ruger's American Rimfire series introduced in 2014. Ruger occasionally produces limited runs or special editions. Used 77/22 rifles remain popular on the secondary market among rimfire enthusiasts who value the rifle's classic bolt-action design and rotary magazine compatibility.
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