Ruger M77 Hawkeye African Rifle 416 Ruger 23" Barrel 3 Round Muzzle Brake Walnut Stock 37185
The M77 Hawkeye African features a slim American walnut stock with red rubber recoil pad, rugged V-notch sights and a 23" hammer forged barrel featuring a satin blue finish. The African also houses other standard M77 Hawkeye features including the LC6 trigger, Mauser type controlled feed extractor, positive floor plate latch, three position safety, and integral scope mount.
The LC6™ trigger features smooth, crisp performance right out of the box for increased accuracy on the range or in the field.
Non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor is the most positive case extraction system ever invented, and features a fixed blade-type ejector that positively ejects the empty cases as the bolt is moved fully rearward.
The Ruger® Muzzle Brake System includes a removable, radial-port muzzle brake that significantly reduces felt recoil. For times when the brake is not preferred, it may be replaced by the included dynamically-matched muzzle weight. Switching between the brake and the weight will not change the bullet's point of impact for a particular load. The included thread protector may be used if neither the brake nor the weight is desired.
Three-position safety is easily accessible and allows the shooter to lock the bolt or to load and unload the rifle with the safety engaged.
Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning.
Shallow "express-style" windage-adjustable "V" notch rear sight and large white bead front sight for instant target acquisition.
Patented integral scope mounts, machined directly on the solid-steel receiver, provide a stable mounting surface for scope rings, eliminating a potential source of looseness and inaccuracy in the field (scope rings included).
Ergonomically pleasing, American walnut stock has rounded contours along the barrel, on the bottom of the stock and on top of the pistol grip and wrap-around checkering on grip and forend.
Hinged solid-steel floorplate for easy unloading without having to chamber each cartridge. Features an engraved Ruger logo and patented latch that is flush with the trigger guard to avoid accidental dumping of cartridges.
Also includes - rugged one-piece, stainless steel bolt; barrel band mounted swivel stud; optional forend swivel stud.
Specifications :
- Action: Bolt
- Caliber: 416 Ruger
- Barrel Length: 23"
- Capacity: 3+1
- Trigger: Standard
- Safety: Three Position
- Oal: 44.9"
- Weight: 7.9 lbs
- Stock: Walnut
- Metal Finish: Blued
- Twist: 1:14" RH
- Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
- Receiver Material: Steel
- Sights: Adjustable Rear, Bead Front, Integrated Base
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
Based on the 375 Ruger case necked up to take a .416-inch bullet, the 416 Ruger was developed by Hornady and Ruger and introduced in 2009. Its 2.580-inch unbelted case allows it to be housed in a standard (30-06) length action, making an extremely tidy powerhouse. Hornady's load uses a 400-grain bullet at 2350 feet per second, so the 416 Ruger isn't quite as powerful as the 416 Rigby or Remington Magnum...but is close enough as to be almost indistinguishable. Chambered in the Ruger Hawkeye, the 416 Ruger has not yet become nearly as popular as the 375 Ruger, but it is one of the most compact and least expensive packages ideal for the largest game.
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Craig Boddington
