- Sturm, Ruger & Co. Hunting Equipment User 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
9
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS —
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER
®
M77
®
Hawkeye
®
is a bolt action, magazine fed, repeating
rifle. The receiver on all versions of the RUGER
®
M77
®
Hawkeye
®
rifle
incorporates integral scope mount bases (see the illustration on p. 10). A set of
two steel one-inch scope rings is included. For M77
®
Hawkeye
®
Frontier
rifles, see page 27.
Other notable features of RUGER
®
M77
®
Hawkeye
®
rifles include: A new
LC6
TM
trigger, three-position safety, a fast lock-time steel trigger mechanism, a
patented bedding system, quick release hinged floorplate with a newly designed
floorplate latch, a newly contoured cut-checkered walnut stock with red 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.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 6 Unloading 16
Alterations 9 Malfunctions 17
Manual Safety 12 Disassembly 18
Lead Exposure 12 Lubrication 23
Ammunition 13 Storage 24
Loading 13 Scope Mounting 27
Handling 14 Shipping 28
Firing 15 Parts Purchasers 29
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.