Ruger 77/17 Hornet

[michiganoutdoorsman]

Does anyone have any firsthand experience and knowledge about this rifle? I’m looking around for either a used CZ 527 or the Ruger 77, but all I’m seeing is the Ruger in 18.5” barrel. I see a lot of good reviews on the 24” barrel but the only thing I really saw about the 18.5” was someone regretting the purchase. They said it was shooting 1.5”-2” MOA at best. I think I have settled on this round as my next smaller critter/bobcat and fox rifle. I’m going to eventually suppress it as well. I see Savages all over the place, but very spotty reviews when trying to eject rounds. Shoot well, but their functionality doesn’t seem up to par. Thanks for any help and replies!

 

[huntsman22]

My 77/17 Hornet is an early one. Fantastic rifle. I've killed just about everything to be killed on the ranch with it.....

 

[michiganoutdoorsman]

That thing is a certified killer. I want it in an older style. I will continue to check the gun sites for one. I’m not in any hurry but I kind of am because I would like it before our bobcat season in January. I’ll keep my eyes peeled! I just don’t know if a 5.5” shorter barrel would do much to the accuracy or not. I can’t find much aside from one negative review on it.

 

[jaredg]

I have one as well. I had the CZ, but the barrel was too thin to thread so I bought the Ruger in 22 Hornet and 17 Hornet. Both fantastic rifles. Pretty sure I put a trigger in mine. You will be happy with the Ruger. If you are going to suppress, 18" barrel is perfect (mine are 18")

 

[michiganoutdoorsman]

I went and snagged it. Can’t wait to get it!

 

[Axlrod]

I have an early 77/22 Hornet and an Anschutz in 17 Hornet. The Annie is more money, but shoots a lot better than the Ruger.

 

[michiganoutdoorsman]

I have one as well. I had the CZ, but the barrel was too thin to thread so I bought the Ruger in 22 Hornet and 17 Hornet. Both fantastic rifles. Pretty sure I put a trigger in mine. You will be happy with the Ruger. If you are going to suppress, 18" barrel is perfect (mine are 18")

What suppressor are you running?

 

[Dan Carey]

I have a CZ 527 17 Hornet with a threaded barrel, 1/2X28. The suppressor works just fine.

 

[michiganoutdoorsman]

I have a CZ 527 17 Hornet with a threaded barrel, 1/2X28. The suppressor works just fine.

What suppressor are you running on your 17?

 

[Dan Carey]

Its a custom built. 6.5" X 1 1/4" First 2 baffles are stainless steel K's and the rest are Aluminum cones. The hole in the end cap is .205