Scope base for Ruger M77 1985

[CjMelendrez]

I want to upgrade a rifle that was given to my by my father with a new scope, rigs, and bases. I'm having a hard time finding options. The scope is a leupold vx-5hd 3-15x56. Rifle is 7mm. Serial is 79-58916. What can I put on it?
Thanks!

 

[5811]

I put an EGW rail on mine. Must be drilled and tapped but makes things solid if you bond it on.

https://egwguns.com/ruger-m77-long-action-picatinny-rail-must-drill-tap-receiver-0-moa

Another option is the weig-a-tinny mount. Less permanent but adds some height.

https://www.jackweigand.com/Ruger-M77-MKII-Rifle-Scope-Mounts-No-Drill.html

 

[CjMelendrez]

Thanks for the quick reply!! I'll look at both options

 

[5811]

Thanks for the quick reply!! I'll look at both options

No problem. I went through the same thing a year ago or so on an early 90s m77. I couldn't find 30mm rings I liked and ultimately decided a rail was my best bet. I tried warne (vertical split) which would not tighten on the rail correctly and leupold rings that were 2 screw and didn't seem robust enough. They may have been, but I'm happy with my decision.