oxfordfowler Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hi, Just received my FAC :good:yippeeeee. Have been looking around at various HMR's - trouble is the money I had saved just disappeared as I blew the turbo on the car. I had pretty much decided on a new CZ thumbhole but I'm not sure at all that I can wait while I save up again . So I've been looking at various secondhand models. Have come across a Ruger 17 that seems reasonable, however I can only find USA based reviews (comparing Ruger with Savage or Marlin). Anyone out there in the great PW knowledge base have any views/info. on the Ruger. Any info good or bad would be much appreciated as I don't want to make a mistake as there is plenty of choice out there. ABT OXF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Just a nod/wink At the moment in the USA market place you will see a lot of comparisons between Ruger and Savage. The Ruger will be the model M77/17 - but just make sure they're talking about the 17 HMR and not the new Ruger 17 Hornet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) There are a few on here, including myself that have the 77/17, i did have issues at the start but very possibly down to myself. The advantage with the rugers are the shot capacity, and nearly 100% magazine feed, only dirt in the mag faults it so thats in your hands. I dont regret having that as my choice, yes they are more expensive, but i like it. I did a little work on in like fully float the barrell, replace the trigger with a "rifle basics" and thats about it, find what it like to shoot and be happy with it. Just for info the other one i fancied was the HW60, but years ago they were fitted with open sights so that was a little stumbling block at the time, also a low profile on the stock. Both not major issues, specially now as they have removed the open sights, i think. I also looked at the Savage, but went off that due to having problems removing the mag, not something i needed to struggle with out in the field. There is every likleyhood the one your looking at has had some work on it, just check it shoots well before you hand over any cash, if they want to sell they will allow you to, if not then dont bother as they possibly have something to hide. Edited October 13, 2012 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 a mate uses a 77/17 and loves it. he had to get the trigger lightened but its a tac driver. feels a nice action too. i would nt be a bit scared of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordfowler Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks for the info. much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 77/17 is not a bad gun for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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