Ruger M77 RSI .243

[MIKHAIL]

I recently inherited my fathers gun collection. He was an avid gun collector his whole life and had quite a few firearms from .22 pistols to a Redhawk .44 mag, Blackhawk .44 mag, Colt Python .44 mag etc etc. He also had a number of rifles and the rifle i had all ways admired was a Ruger M77 .243. Untill i found this forum i had no idea exactly what type of M77 it was. Here i saw a few pics of some M77 RSI rifles and now i know what i have. It looks like all the other RSI rifles i have seen on here and elsewhere. Iy has the full stock and rear folding sight that ive seen on others. I recently took it to the range and sighted it in. It shoots like a dream and i really enjoyed firing it. I will be replacing the cheap scope thats on it now.
The rifle has a few minor dings on the stock but is in great condition.
Can anyone tell me a bit about the RSI series of rifles? Does RSI stand for Ruger Sturm Inc? When i went to the Ruger website i couldnt find this rifle at all. All though they do list the M77/22 which looks like the .243.
Heres a bad pic of my fathers Ruger M77 RSI .243. Yes the bolts out of it.

 

[wwb]

You are indeed lucky to inherit a collection of good guns.

A couple things to note....

If you have a Colt Python, it's a .357 mag. If it's a .44 mag, it's a Colt Anaconda. Colt produced a bunch of fine revolvers in different calibers, each of which was named after a species of snake.

The scope on that .243 appears to be a 32 mm objective - if you end up with a similar size scope, get a lower set of rings to mount it. The scope should be mounted as low as possible and still clear the barrel; the stock on that rifle is proportioned for use with iron sights, and is ill-fitted for a high scope mount like the one on it.

 

[OldRugerMan]

First of all - Welcome to the rugerforum.com :!:

I agree to everything wwb said. I would also add that RSI stands for Rings/Sights/International. I'm not sure if Ruger is making the RSI anymore. If not it won't appear on the website. It appears to be a tang safety, which is desirable. 243's usually shoot extremely well.

 

[pete44ru]

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Welcome - Please accept our condolences on your loss.


Yep...... Sometimes referred to as a M77 Mark I, to distinguish them from the (marked) M77 Mark II.

Model 77R = smooth 22" barrel (no iron sights), half-stock/sporter
Model 77RS = same as M77R, with iron sights
Model 77RSI = 18-1/2" barrel, iron sights, full-length mannlicher-style (International) stock

Some of the other tang-safety Model 77's are the M77RL, M77PL, M77ST, M77V, M77RS African, M77RSC, & the M77RLS.

After buying/trying a later M77 Mark II, I sold it & returned to tang-safety Model 77's, a .250 Savage M77RS being my current M-77.


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[MIKHAIL]

Thanks for the info Blackhawk and Hunter. Its greatly appreciated. Also thanks for the condolences.
Hunter you were correct about the Anaconda. I recall seeing a Colt python years ago among his pistols but we cant locate it, a mini 14 or a Ar15 now. Its possible he gave those to his brothers though very unlikely.
Hunter i did stay with the same scope mounts for the new scope. I have a shorter set but the new scope was touching the fold down rear sights mount with them. I suppose i could remove the rear stock sight but i dont really like that idea.
Heres a pic of the Anaconda along with a Walther P22 and a Springfield XM Compact .40. All 3 pistols which i have taken a liking too.

 

[robertkirksey]

I am curious as to the prefix for the serial number. I believe the first prefix was 75, with a few being made. 76 was not used for Model 77s and then 77, etc. until 79 and then it skipped to a three digit prefix.

 

[MIKHAIL]

I am curious as to the prefix for the serial number. I believe the first prefix was 75, with a few being made. 76 was not used for Model 77s and then 77, etc. until 79 and then it skipped to a three digit prefix.

The serial number prefix on my M77 is a 78. From what i can gather from the Ruger site my rifle was most likely shipped out in 1984. Other than that i draw a blank

 

[NH Rugerman]

Mikhail

RSI stands for Rings, Sights, International which was Ruger's term for their Mannlicher style, full length stock.

Enjoy it, a great rifle and my condolences on the loss of your Dad.

 

[MIKHAIL]

Mikhail

RSI stands for Rings, Sights, International which was Ruger's term for their Mannlicher style, full length stock.

Enjoy it, a great rifle and my condolences on the loss of your Dad.

Thank you for the condolences and the info.
Im planning a trip to the firing range tomorrow with the Bushnell 3x9 i put on the rifle. ill post a target showing a 3 shot grouping once i have it sighted in. Unfortunately the only firing range within a reasonable distance is only 100 yards long. It will do.
One more question though, is the trigger on the M77 RSI adjustable? I ran across this article from Ruger concerning the M77s trigger.

http://www.ruger.com/pdf/m77.pdf
It basically says that some M77s can fire unexpectedly even with safety on or not fore at all and need to have a new set screw put in the trigger assembly

 

[buckelkhorn]

I had not seen that recall information before. I have the same M77 RSI gun in .243 & .308 might not hurt to look into getting the screw and replacing it. I have had both for a long time and never had a problem with either great shooters and easy to handle.
Buck

 

[Clint]

looking for pricing haweye 77 rsi missing rear sight any help would be appreciated thanks its in 243 caliber

 

[LMLarsen]

I’d start a new thread; this one is two years old...

 

[vmax204]

I recently inherited my fathers gun collection. He was an avid gun collector his whole life and had quite a few firearms from .22 pistols to a Redhawk .44 mag, Blackhawk .44 mag, Colt Python .44 mag etc etc. He also had a number of rifles and the rifle i had all ways admired was a Ruger M77 .243. Untill i found this forum i had no idea exactly what type of M77 it was. Here i saw a few pics of some M77 RSI rifles and now i know what i have. It looks like all the other RSI rifles i have seen on here and elsewhere. Iy has the full stock and rear folding sight that ive seen on others. I recently took it to the range and sighted it in. It shoots like a dream and i really enjoyed firing it. I will be replacing the cheap scope thats on it now.
The rifle has a few minor dings on the stock but is in great condition.
Can anyone tell me a bit about the RSI series of rifles? Does RSI stand for Ruger Sturm Inc? When i went to the Ruger website i couldnt find this rifle at all. All though they do list the M77/22 which looks like the .243.
Heres a bad pic of my fathers Ruger M77 RSI .243. Yes the bolts out of it.

The RSI means Rings, Sights, International (full wood stock)
I have several M77 RSI's in different calibres but the one I shoot most is the 243. It has put a pile of deer in the freezer over the 29 years I've hunted with it. You can also find Ruger #1 RSI rifles. If you google Ruger RSI you will find a lot more information than from the Ruger site.
Good luck and enjoy your RSI.