Manual

WARNING–ALTERATIONS

This product was designed to func-

tion properly in its original condi-

tion. Alterations can make it unsafe.

Do not alter any part or add or sub-

stitute parts or accessories not made

by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.

DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN

FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MAN-

UAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The RUGER MODEL 77/22

, MODEL 77/17 & MODEL 77/44

are

bolt-action, magazine fed, repeating rifles. The capacity of the rotary magazine is ten

.22 Long Rifle cartridges, nine .22 WMR cartridges in the 77/22

MAGNUM and

nine .17 HMR cartridges in the 77/17, six cartridges in the 77/22

HORNET

only, and four cartridges in the 77/44

only.

Other notable features of the RUGER MODEL 77/22

, MODEL 77/17 &

MODEL 77/44

rifles include: A three-position safety, two bolt lugs locking

into matching channels in the receiver, a fast lock-time trigger mechanism (non-

adjustable), a flush positioned bolt stop (bolt release), an American walnut stock,

hand checkered, with a polyurethane finish, nylon butt-plate and studs to which

sling swivels can be attached.

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE

FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

Locking Devices 6 Handling 16

Alterations 8 Unloading 17

Manual Safety 10 Malfunctions 19

Lead Exposure 12 Disassembly 20

Ammunition 12 Lubrication 26

Loading 15 Storage 27

Firing 15 Parts Purchasers 31

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR

THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.