Ruger M77 30-6 with Leupold 2x7 scope worth

[Slickwil]

Got a opportunity to purchase a original Ruger M77 30-06 with a Leopold scope. Was curious what you guys think the value of it is.
Thanks

 

[Bocephus123]

Sweet!!!!

 

[WoodsCraft]

Shoot it first red butt model 77 rifles have a well documented history of being inconsistent and most of it was Ruger's fault. At the time they didn't make their own barrels and acquired them from numerous sources , you might get a M77 that had a Douglas or Shilen Barrel as easily as you did one from a lower quality manufacturer .


I have owned more than a few of these rifles and where one will shoot sub MOA , the other was lucky to get 3 MOA . Food for thought on this and YMMV

 

[trbii]

With the Leopold scope, I could see the owner asking/wanting $1000-1200. For it. I’d offer $600, negotiate from there to whatever price point is acceptable to the buyer/seller. I owned a Ruger M77 chambered in .308 and a .243, twenty years ago. Was very happy with them, fine bolt actions, I think. Prices have gone up, availability has gone down. Have to make your mind up, how bad do you want/need this one?

 

[Bocephus123]

are they marked as to MFG (never heard that but interesting)

 

[OKRuss]

Sorry can't help on a suggested price but have the same rifle just with a lesser scope. following along to see what you end up paying or approximate value. I don't shoot it so may sell - kicks like a mule with the short barrel.

 

[Firpo]

Ones in 80%-90% condition without the scope are selling for around $800.00. That one has a tang safety yes?

 

[16colt]

This one was for sale on OSA almost exactly a year ago.
Slightly newer model (black recoil pad) in 270 Win. Depending on which Lepold scope is on your rifle might add some more value to it.

 

[WoodsCraft]

are they marked as to MFG (never heard that but interesting)

Nope they aren't and its a common topic of discussion . Futzing around with that angled front action screw and too much torque can be a source of heart ache for M77 Owners . The barrels and a few other quirks are some of the reasons Ruger totally redesigned the gun and released the M77MKII which has its own issues , and then the next redesign with the Hawkeye which has turned the rifle into a very accurate and not so fussy gun.

 

[WoodsCraft]

Original Ruger M77 A Classic Bolt Rifle for 50 Years