I bought a 77/22RSM, when they were first introduced, because I couldn't find a sightless 77/22RM, and shot/hunted it for 15 years before I decided I really wanted an RM because I never used the iron sights, and liked the clean look better - even though it was certainly accurate enough.
So, I sold it, and shot other WMR's for the intervening years (some of which I still have), until I ran across a newer 77/22RM, that has the stainless bolt handle, two years ago.
It shoots around 1/2" +/- @ 100yds, depending upon the ammo - and ME doing my part !
I have a Leupy 4x Rimfire Compact on it - probably THE classic 77/22 scope.
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