M77 284 info

[wonderboy]

I have a M77 in 284 made in 1987. From what I've read this was a very small production run, does anyone have any idea how many were made during this run? How does the value compare to one of the older ones made in the early 1970s? Also, the serial number on the bolt is about 175 numbers off from the receiver serial number and ends in "SP" - (special production ??). The gun doesn't look to have been messed with in any way and is in like new condition. Was it common for the bolt serial number to not match the receiver?

 

[FergusonTO35]

Can't answer your question but I will say the cool factor for such an obsolete cartridge is very high. I remember reading somewhere that the Winchester 88 and 100, Browning BLR, Ruger 77, and *maybe* a Sako were the only production rifles ever so chambered.

 

[OldRugerMan]

Wonderboy, Since I don't have a 1987 284 I can't answer your question. However, I do have a Flat Bolt 284 and 8 other Flat Bolt's and 3 Round Bolts that all have matching numbers on the bolts. I would be suspicious of your rifle until I had a Go/No Go gauge by a competent gunsmith run though it. They are fairly rare but I don't know how many were made. Just a guess I would say less than 300. The value is comparable to that of the Flat Bolt's in 284.

 

[GAO LLC]

Can't answer your question but I will say the cool factor for such an obsolete cartridge is very high. I remember reading somewhere that the Winchester 88 and 100, Browning BLR, Ruger 77, and *maybe* a Sako were the only production rifles ever so chambered.

A few Win Model 70 were made in 284.

 

[wonderboy]

Browning has also made some rifles in 284. I know a guy who has an Abolt II Micro Medallion 8)

 

[021]

I have a Savage 99 in .284, it was chambered in a number of 99 models. A wonderful cartridge that shouldn't have been allowed to fall out of favor. Hold on to your rifle.

 

[rugerdczr]

Numbers should match double check as they are sometimes hard to read,SP is on the Bolt? that is the initials of who fitted the Bolt I believe , I have the same gun new in box numbers match and there is initials but hard to read.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Wow, did not know that the A-Bolt and 99 were made in .284. About a decade ago Al Miller did an excellent story on both the Winchester 88 and the .284 in Rifle. Interesting how Remington decided to "reintroduce" the .284 (using a different parent cartridge) as the 7mm-08 with considerably more success.

 

[jn 41]

I dont own one. but should have bought one when they was new. They were a limited run. But ruger never releases numbers. IF you are a handloader, I bet it shoots GREAT. OR just leave it as is for an investment.

 

[chet15]

I have a M77 in 284 made in 1987. From what I've read this was a very small production run, does anyone have any idea how many were made during this run?

Here's what I have from the Reference of Ruger Firearms...

77R .284 (known s/n range 771-10700 to 771-23186, 771-808xx and 772-19000 - reportedly 465 made);

Chet15

 

[22/45 Fan]

Interesting how Remington decided to "reintroduce" the .284 (using a different parent cartridge) as the 7mm-08 with considerably more success.

Well, the .284 uses a proprietary and unusual parent case so there was no source of cheap or readily accessible brass. The 7mm-08, based on the .308 case, was very easy to find or make brass for. Actually, ballistically the .284 was a short action .280 Remington equivalent and a bit more powerful than the 7mm-08.

 

[markn30135]

My S/N goes past this:

Here's what I have from the Reference of Ruger Firearms...

77R .284 (known s/n range 771-10700 to 771-23186, 771-808xx and 772-19000 - reportedly 465 made);

Chet15

 

[chet15]

My S/N goes past this:

The production number is correct.
The serial number range listed are for those guns that have been seen or reported.
Send me PM of your full serial number and I'll update my info.
Chet15