13 October 2008, 03:31
Fish30114ruger muzzleloader
Looking for feedback on the Ruger 77 muzzleloader. Saw one for sale, but can find nothing on it on the Ruger website.
Is it smokeless capable, any details appreciated.
Thanks.
13 October 2008, 06:57
Les StaleyI have a Ruger 77/50.. no smokeless!! black powder or substitutes only, mine likes 100 gr Pyrodex and 250SST or shockwaves.. I converted mine to 209 with the Canadian kit offered by Cabelas a couple of years ago.. don't show it now, but I think it would still be available..google it up.. Ruger discontinued this muzzleloader two or three years ago.. I have killed a few whitetails with mine.. HTH Les
13 October 2008, 07:05
Fish30114Thanks Les, one of my favorite online retailers show having a few instock, just wanted to learn about it, and nothing is available on Rugers website.
Cheers
13 October 2008, 08:35
greatbasinI'm not sure but I think they stopped making them about 4-5 years ago.
14 October 2008, 05:20
Les StaleyGreatbasin: Shhh... mine doesn't know it's an orphan..er...given up for adoption.. mine is stainless with the laminated stock.. have killed two deer out of a string with it, short, and loads very well in a blind..
19 October 2008, 16:34
Underclocked http://armurierlavaltrie.ecrater.com/category.php?cid=594926 for 209 conversion
extra #11 breech plugs available from CDNNInvestments.com for 1.99 each.
20 October 2008, 04:08
Fish30114Thank you Undrclocked. I decided to pass--my Encore shoots great, and I'm still sleuthing out my Savage, early results are damn impressive from it.