The RLS had an 18 1/2" barrel, open sights and the Ultralight stock w/ ebony fore end ...I am not sure Ruger ever catalogued an RLS in 250/3000 (which is what Ruger would have called it I believe), but never say never with Ruger, if they had left over actions from not selling enough RLI's, they could possibly have released some as RLS's. A factory letter would be required to confirm....someone more knowledgeable hopefully will come along and educate us.Beruisis said:Is the RLS the Ultra Lite model? If so I did buy one in the early 90s. It had a 20" pencil thin barrel. I've since rebarreled it with a 24" Shilen barrel.
I also have two other M77s in 250 that I've restocked. One is 200th yr anniversary model in a Ruger Ultra Lite stock & the other model with the factory stock slimmed down, refinished & added an ebony tip.
All nice rifles. All ebony fore end tips as they should be.
Beruisis
Hey man I am from over the highway in Collinsville I just joined the forum I got a ruger m77 tang from a guy in Washington state that is pencil barrel with sights and in a walnut stock with black for-end cap. Its in 250-3000 the guy said he bought it new and was all org. I see you have ton of posts and look like the expert on old tang safety rugers. Is this one special should I not beat it up hunting. Also got a carbine 358 from a guy that I dont know much about said it was a ruger employee gun. Has Laminated black for-end cap in the 358 carbine. Just looking for answers dont want to go brush busting with something special.As NH Rugerman stated, anything is possible. All I know is Ruger cataloged only 4 chambering in the RLS configuration. The short action .243 & .308 Win and the long action .270 Win & .30-06. As stated, a factory letter would be needed to confirm authenticity.
Ok thanks I am new to this forum does anyone else know anything on these rifles. I kind of collect them and hunt with them. I replied as I found this user that was 10 miles from where I grew up but any knowledge any one has would be great. I dont want to beat up a collectors item. but if they are run of the mill guns I will hunt em.Welcome to the forum Jbr002 ….. that member you addressed hasn't signed on since early 2022 so may be a while before you hear back.