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  • For Product Service on This Model Please Call:(603) 865-2442 (See p. 28)

    STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.

    THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BETRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR

    PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.

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    READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ANDWARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLYBEFORE USING THIS FIREARM

    BLUED &STAINLESS

    STEEL

    CALIBERS.204 Ruger, .223, .22-250, .243, .257 Roberts,

    .25-06, .270 Win., .280 Rem., 7mm-08,7mm Rem. Mag., .308, .30-06, .300 Win. Mag.,.338 Federal, .338 Win. Mag., .358 Winchester,

    .375 Ruger

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    M77 Hawkeye

    INSTRUCTIONMANUAL

    FOR

    RUGERM77 HAWKEYE

    BOLT ACTION RIFLES

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    WARNING

    Children are attracted to andcan operate firearms that cancause severe injuries or death.Prevent child access by alwayskeeping guns locked away andunloaded when not in use. If youkeep a loaded firearm where achild obtains and improperly usesit, you may be fined or sent toprison.

    ADVERTENCIA

    State-By-State WarningsCertain states require by law that their own specified warningnotices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included bythe manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms soldin that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance withapplicable laws and regulations. Because our products may besold in these states, we include the following:

    California:

    A los nios los atraen las armasde fuego y las pueden hacerfuncionar. Ellos pueden causarseslesions graves y la muerte. Eviteque los nios tengan accesso a lasarmas de fuego guardndolassiempre con llave y descargadascuando no las est utilizando. Siusted tiene un arma de fuegocargada en un lugar en que unnio tiene acceso a ella y la usaindebidamente, le pueden dar unamulta o enviarlo a la carcel.

    Connecticut:UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAYRESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.

    Florida:IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BYIMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TOSTORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHINTHE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OROTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSIONOF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OFUNSOUND MIND.

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    Maine:ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS ACRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITIONWITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BESUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEPFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEPFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USETRIGGER LOCKS.

    Maryland:WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may causedeath or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loadedfirearm in any location where an individual knew or shouldhave known that an unsupervised minor would gain access tothe firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!

    Massachusetts:WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEYGENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device thatfully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every yearin the United States. In addition, there are more than athousand suicides each year by younger children andteenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die fromaccidental discharge. It is likely that many more childrensustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally onothers. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it isimperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure placeand take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theftor accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps mayresult in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstancesmay result in your liability for these deaths.

    IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACEUNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH ATAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STOREDOR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.

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    New Jersey:IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADEDFIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.

    New York City:

    THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK ISONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMSSTORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMSSHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN ALOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIRAMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN ANDOTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.

    North Carolina:IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARMTHAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT AREASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLETO A MINOR.

    Texas:IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, ORABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACEWHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CANOBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.

    Wisconsin:IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THEREACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BEFINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILDIMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITSTHE FIREARM.

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    Please check with your licensed retailer or state police foradditional warnings which may be required by local law orregulation. Such regulations change constantly, and localauthorities are in the best position to advise you on such legalmatters.

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    Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,including when you are installing or removing yourlocking device.

    Always verify that your firearm is completely unloadedbefore installing your locking device.

    Do not install locking devices in the trigger guard;always keep your fingers, clamp and locking deviceoutside the trigger guard during device installation andremoval.

    Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately andsecurely, away from children and careless adults; do notstore your firearm with the keys in the locking device.

    Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm withthe locking device in place; this may damage yourfirearm.

    While locking devices are an important aid to securitymeasures, they are not a substitute for safe firearmhandling and proper storage. Remember that anymechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,knowledge, determination and equipment.

    LOCKING DEVICES MUST BE USEDSAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY

    LOCKING DEVICEINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

    WARNING USE OF LOCKING DEVICES

    Use the Correct Lock: While the basic locking device is substantially similarfor all Ruger firearms, due to the different shapes of the many Ruger

    firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. The 2 1/2 lock isfor use with the RUGER M77 Hawkeye rifles. It is important to usethe correct locking device!

    To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device:1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the

    trigger guard at all times!

    2. Be sure the firearm and its magazine are completely unloaded and containno cartridges or cartridge cases!

    3. Open the action completely by drawing the bolt fully to the rear.

  • 4. Release the floorplate latch and allow the floorplate to hang open.

    5. Apply the lock directly to your M77 Hawkeye rifle as shown below.

    6. Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock (the partthat receives the key) as tightly together as possible. The lock hasbumpers and the shackle is coated with a non-marring material that willnot harm the metal finish of your firearm; be careful not to dent orscratch the wooden stock.

    7. Once the lock is securely closed, remove the key. Pull firmly on the lockto test the connection and be sure it is locked. Do not leave or store yourfirearm with the key in the lock! Store your locked unloaded firearmand the key in secure, separate locations, away from ammunition,children, or unauthorized adults.

    Correct Installation of LockFor Ruger M77 Hawkeye Rifles Only

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  • FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

    SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANTCONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES

    FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.

    This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and carefor your RUGER M77 Hawkeye rifle properly.

    Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properlycarry out its instructions should you practice loading, etc. with live ammunition.If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a particular type of gunsafely, then you should seek supervised instruction. Such personalized instructionis often available from gun dealers, gun clubs or police departments. If none ofthese sources can help you, write to the National Rifle Association, 11250 WaplesMill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will assist you.

    The person with a gun in their possession has a full-time job. You cannot guess;you cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use anyfirearm without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristicsand safe use. Remember: There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.

    TABLE OF CONTENTSPage

    State-By-State Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Locking Device Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Operation of Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13To Unload Rifle and Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15To Clear a Malfunction (Jam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16To Minimize