Ruger 77/357

The History of Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., more commonly known as Ruger, is an American firearm manufacturing company headquartered in Southport, Connecticut. Founded in 1949 by Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger in a rented machine shop in Connecticut, the company has since become one of the largest firearm manufacturers in the world - shadowed only by Remington and perhaps Smith & Wesson.

Ruger is widely recognized for producing firearms that span a broad spectrum of uses such as bolt-action rifles and pistols, semi-automatic rifles, single-shot rifles, shotguns, and revolvers. As recognition of its quality products grew so did the public’s interest in investing in the company’s shares. Ruger went public in 1969 and grew exponentially since then, and it is on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:RGR) since 1990.

In 2020, Ruger made another big move with their acquisition of Marlin Firearms from Remington Outdoor Company.

For decades now both newbie and seasoned shooters have been consistently trusting Ruger’s guns for their excellent accuracy and superior long-term performance as evidenced by its continued success over all these years.

Today, Ruger’s most popular products include the Ruger 10/22 semiautomatic rifle, the .22 rimfire semi-automatic pistol Ruger MK IV, the bolt-action Ruger American rifle, the tried and tested Ruger No.1, and, of course, the timeless Ruger Security-Six revolvers.

Ruger 77/357 Rifle Review

Ruger 77/357, chambered for .357 Mag.

Figure 1: Ruger 77/357 in .357 Mag. (Source: Ruger.com)

Ruger 77/357 bolt-action rifle is designed with comfort and safety in mind. It features a 3-position safety on the right side of the action and has a smooth trigger with a relatively crisp break. The barrel is 470 mm (18.50 inches) long and it is made of stainless steel.

When it comes to the stock options with Ruger 77 rifles, we can see some sort of pattern. The base version usually comes with a classic American walnut stock, and then there are some synthetic variants that are also available. Ruger 77/357 is a bit different in this regard since it seems like the synthetic stock is the only one available.

A stainless-steel receiver with an integral Ruger scope mounting surface unique to Ruger rifles is featured at the top of the action. This Ruger mounting system is machined directly into the receiver and scope rings that fit on it are usually provided when the rifle is purchased. That, however, doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find a different solution on the market that would better suit your needs.

Ruger 77/357 receiver

Figure 2: The receiver of Ruger 77/357 with a visible Ruger integral mounting surface (Source: Ruger.com)

The action hosts a rugged, stainless-steel bolt with a 90° throw. The bolt operates smoothly, which is sort of expected since Ruger has a reputation to withhold. It is, after all, one of the leading gun manufacturers in the USA and – as some would suggest – in the world.

Last but not least is the magazine. Those who are familiar with the perhaps more famous Ruger 10/22 rifle will recognize a signature detachable rotary magazine. Ruger 77/357’s mag has a capacity for up to 5 rounds, and we think it wouldn’t be too much to say that it is one of the main strong points of the rifle. It is chambered for a .357 Magnum.

Ruger 77/357 Calibers

Ruger 77/357 can be chambered for:

.357 Magnum

Ruger 77/357 models feature a unique Ruger^® mounting standard. It is factory-machined into the steel receiver.

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger 77/357

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger 77/357

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension.
Rifles that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with the Ruger 77/357 are:

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger 77/357

For two-piece scope mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifles must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary.
Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with the Ruger 77/357 are:

Fixed Scope Mounts for Ruger 77/357

Warne produces all kinds of quality scope mounts, especially for American rifles. It comes as no surprise, then, that they also offer a great fixed scope mounting solution for Ruger 77/357.

We recommend these Warne Maxima Vertical-Split Fixed Rings for Ruger No. 1 which will also fit on the 77/357. They are made of steel and come with a 10-year warranty.

Weaver Base for Ruger 77/357

One simple way to solve a lot of scope mounting problems on the Ruger 77/357 is to install a Weaver base that requires no drilling. Burris has a solution for that.

We recommend this Ruger to Weaver Base Adaptor from Burris. It is made specifically for the Ruger integral mounting system, and it is made of steel.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Ruger 77/357

With the aforementioned Weaver base installed, you can then proceed to mount this detachable repeatable 30mm Innomount for Weaver scope mount.

It is made in Germany and also comes with a 10-year warranty.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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