Ruger m77/357

[I am Groot!]

Any one own one of these or have any experience with them. I shoot a lot of 38/357 and have been considering one for some time. I don't really know what its purpose would be other that it looks like fun. If it would make a decent hunting rifle then it may be worth picking up. I have read several reviews online, but would like to hear from someone that is not getting paid to review guns.

http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine77357/models.html

[tacops]

I have the same questions and will watch this thread for answers.  I have been intrigued by this myself...

[samson7x]

I'm interested as well.  I want one to chop the barrel and make a short suppressed rig.  Shooting subsonic 38 through it seems like a lot of fun.  Then if I need some more power, throw 357 in it and go.  I don't really have a specific use for it, but do I really need a reason to buy one other than "because I want one?"

 

Cheapest I've seen them for is around $650 though.  That's the only thing holding me back. 

[Hozzie]

Looks interesting, but if I am paying $650, that starts getting close to Marlin lever action area.

[tacops]

I forgot what they cost when I looked at them to begin with, I have a Marlin Lever action already...I guess that is why I don't have one of these yet.  Maybe I will pick one up used.

[I am Groot!]

I am watching a used one on GB.

[Caster]

Cost is just too high for me.

I want one to rebarrel with a .30 caliber barrel and build another .30 Badger.

[221 Fireball]

I love my Marlin 1894. I use it mainly for plinking with mild .38s, and have pretty much retired my .22s from that sport (mainly in protest to the STILL unavailability of everyday ammo). 

 

I would also be interested in the Ruger 77, as I would scope it. Something I won't do to the Marlin.

 

Hey, I've got yet another reason to buy another gun. Imagine that. I love this forum. :)

[10-Ring]

Fine for deer under 100 yrds.

[TNWNGR]

It's actually a really nice rifle and you can safely use fairly warm reloads of SJSP-SJHP bullets w/o fear of the deformation during recoil in a tube magazine. It being of stainless steel and synthitic stock construction makes it a nice outdoors gun or knock around truck or trunk rifle. What you get is a nice little deer or hog hunting rifle for a competent shooter/hunter. It is a good compainion piece to a .357 Magnum revolver.

[I am Groot!]

My thoughts exactly. I would like to put a 1-4-20 in it.

[Wade195]

I like where your heads out on this one.

That and a nice 357 revolver and you are ready for most anything.

[Moped]

I wish Ruger would come out with a 357mag in their American series or Savage would produce one in the Axis line.

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[swim615]

It would be nice if they made a tactical version.

[I am Groot!]

I think if this one sells it will happen. But it is hard to drop 700 on one after you pay transfer fees and background. If you buy one in a store add another $100.

I am still close to giving it a shot.