Some questions about the KM77VT MKII model.

[Johan H]

Hi

I have ordered a second hand KM77VT MKII in 22-250 caliber with brown laminate stock over the net. The fininsh is matte stainless acording to Ruger customer support when I gave them the serial number. The rifle is shipped from Ruger in Feb 2004.
The thing is that I have a hunting magazine with a picture of a KM77VT MKII which looks to have the target gray stainless fininsh but I could be wrong.


When did Ruger change the fininsh from matte stainless to target gray stainless?


And, when did they start using a two stage trigger? (so I know if mine will have one or not)


The 2004 model I bought, is it the same as to days rifles beside the fininsh or has something else changed?

 

[chet15]

I believe the black laminate stock (with target grey finish) were specially made for a distributor.
Chet15

 

[TBear77]

Johan,

First, welcome to the Forum.

The M77VT MkII from 2004 should have the same 2-stage trigger as today's rifles.

Whether your rifle has the matte stainless, or matte target grey stainless finish is something I can't help with. If I remember correctly, the change was made about the 2004 time period.

Ted

 

[Coop]

My 22-250 Rem 1996 Ruger KM77VT MkII has a two stage trigger. It also has a brown laminate stock, and a matte target grey stainless steel barrel and receiver.

Coop

 

[dmazur]

My .243 M77 VT has a brown laminate stock and target gray stainless barrel/receiver, two-stage target trigger. I believe it was made in 2006, so this is relatively new.

 

[Johan H]

Thanks for your answers.

Another question came up...

The scope I plan to use is a Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50. The outer diameter of the objective is 56mm.
When buying rings from Rugers website, are the objective size they say work with X ring the outer diameter or the lens diameter?

I see no extra high ones that can take 56mm outer diameter specified ounder the KM77VT MKII rings.

 

[Coop]

Thanks for your answers.

Another question came up...

The scope I plan to use is a Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50. The outer diameter of the objective is 56mm.
When buying rings from Rugers website, are the objective size they say work with X ring the outer diameter or the lens diameter?

I see no extra high ones that can take 56mm outer diameter specified ounder the KM77VT MKII rings.

I use a Leupold 12X AO Varmint scope on my 22-250 with the standard Ruger factory supplied scope rings. It has a 50 MM Objective lens which is exactly 50 MM outside diameter. There is approximately 3.5 MM of clearance between the scope O.D. and the barrel. HTH.

Coop