Manual

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 6 Firing 15
Alterations 8 Unloading 16
Target Trigger 10 Malfunctions 17
Manual Safety 11 Disassembly 18
Lead Exposure 12 Lubrication 23
Ammunition 13 Storage 24
Loading 13 Parts Purchasers 28
Handling 14
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
WARNING–ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to
function properly in its original
condition. Alterations can make it
unsafe. Do not alter any part or add
or substitute parts or accessories
not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
8
!
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS –
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER
®
M-77
®
MARK II is a bolt-action, magazine fed, repeating
rifle. The receiver on all versions of the RUGER
®
M-77
®
MARK II rifle
incorporates integral scope mount bases (see the illustration on p. 9). A set of
two steel one-inch scope rings is included.
Other notable features of RUGER
®
M-77
®
MARK II rifles include: A three-
position safety, a fast lock-time steel trigger mechanism, a patented bedding
system, quick release hinged floorplate with a newly designed floorplate latch,
cut-checkered walnut stock with rubber recoil pad, and studs to which sling
swivels can be attached. An “All Weather” version featuring stainless steel
construction and a warp-proof synthetic stock is also available.