RUGER 77/357

[Flash]

I may have to get one of these. I'll bet it feeds 38 Specials too. Now all they need to make is a 10/9mm or a 10/40 or a 10/45

 

[Rocdoc]

Looks like fun, needs a boat paddle stock though

 

[CrossEyedLarry]

I would assume it would fire .38 but the only question I would have would be if they would the mag feed correctly. would there be any difference with the rotary clip as apposed to regular clip

 

[Rocdoc]

I would assume it would fire .38 but the only question I would have would be if they would the mag feed correctly. would there be any difference with the rotary clip as apposed to regular clip

Is not the rotary clip THE regular factory clip for a 77/357?

 

[chet15]

Yep....all 77/22's, 77/44's and 77/357's take rotary clips.
Chet15

 

[reakin]

Looks like fun, needs a boat paddle stock though

I'll second that. Thought the same thing when I bought my 77/44.

reakin

 

[nhlever]

BETTER GET A FACTORY LETTER. HQ TELLS ME THAT THIS GUN HAS NEVER BEEN PRODUCED............ 8)

It is being advertised as a regular production gun on Ruger's website

 

[nhlever]

I printed out the specs from the web site, and will be ordering one when the gun shop opens tonight. I used to think the .357 was neither fish, nor fowl, but after starting my sons on one in a Marlin for close range stand hunting for deer I have used them more, and more, and am anxious to get one of these new bolt guns. It will probably be a pound lighter than my lever guns, and will be lots of fun to work with.

 

[seeker_two]

If it doesn't feed .38Spl from the mag, will one still be able to single-load it? Or will it have controlled-round feeding ala Mauser?....

 

[Jimbo357mag]

If it doesn't feed .38Spl from the mag, will one still be able to single-load it? Or will it have controlled-round feeding ala Mauser?....

From another thread: yes and no. 8) 8)

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=120483

I know it'll come up and in some threads already has but from Rugers fb page, here's their stance on shooting .38 specials from the 77/357:

The 77/357 will usually function well when loaded with .38 Special. However, the left over space in the magazine allows .38 Special cartridges room to migrate, occasionally to where the rim of the top round gets caught behind the rim of the round below, causing a “rim lock” jam. The incidence rate of this malfunction is fairly low, and varies by ammunition type. If you want to shoot .38 Special in your 77/357 you are welcome to do so, but you can’t blame your gun if it does not function perfectly! The gun was designed to shoot, and will shoot best, with 357 Magnum ammunition.

...Jimbo