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Customer Reviews for Ruger 77/357 357 Magnum Bolt Action Rifle


Ruger 77/357 357 Magnum Bolt Action Rifle Buy Now

24 Reviews. 4.6 out of 5 Stars!
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Patrick G on 03/29/2023
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Was ok while I had it. Just like lever guns better

Craig K on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great truck gun, tucked away and ready for varmints

John M on 10/23/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Typical Ruger, great accuracy with 145 gr Hornady HP rounds, got it quickly from Buds.

Micheal W on 01/24/2020
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Order went smoothly. Fun little knock around rifle. Overall I am pleased with this firearm. As usual with Rugers' integral scope bases it is a challenge for me to get good eye relief and a full field of view. Had to use a Ruger number 5 ring to clear bolt handle and a 1 x 3 Weaver scope to get good eye relief and full field of view. This works for me on this rifle, in this caliber.

Theodore M on 08/09/2019
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Over all, this is a great firearm. It is very light but even with full house loads in the 357 Magnum it is very comfortable to shoot. Shooting the 38 Special cartridge puts it down to felt recoil levels not much above 22 LR. I have not accuracy tested it yet but at 50 yards I was hitting the bullseye with handloads I hadn't tested with about 3" groups (5 shot) of a rest, bad eyes and all. The loads need to be tinkered with. Didn't try any factory loads and probably won't. I'm shooting cast bullets from a Lee mold and with that blunt nose you have to work the bolt with authority. The 38 Specials with a round nose chambered easily. The only negative thus far has been the magazine. It was difficult to get it released at first but with use it got easier. I attribute that to a learning curve for me and also the contact points wore in a bit, which helped. I bought two extra magazines and one of the three is lazy on the fifth cartridge. It doesn't reliably bring the last cartridge flush with the top of the magazine. Other than that I have really enjoyed it.

John W on 05/21/2019
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

I was very excited to own the only bolt action .38 / .357 on the market, but it didn't work out. Ruger's customer service was top notch, but after sending it back to the factory four times, they just could not fix the feeding issue. They were nice enough to refund me, but I was mostly just sad because I really did want a .357 bolt action.

Jose S on 01/19/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Arrived promptly, as promised.

Josh M on 11/07/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I just picked up the rifle today every thing looked ok at the shop a little dirty but that is it took it home cleaned it up and looked it over some more. Fit finish good tried the mag to see if it was tight like I hurd other people say it was mine comes out nice go's in nice sights as far as I can tell are straight. Stock is ok for a synthetic stock don't seam to be that bendy the bolt is good. I like it did not get to shoot it yet that's why I only gave 4 star. For hunting/backpack/shtf gun it will fill the roll. It's light compact gun good for halling around all day with no problems. Thanks to buds only place I found them shipping was quick and ordering from them was easy.

Thomas H on 07/24/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Excellent gun. Just what I wanted. Iron sights are a little off center (as in the barrel is rotated) but that isn't Buds fault. I've got a scope on it so it doesnt matter.

James S on 07/05/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I couldn't decide between the 77 / 44 or the 77 /357 so I went ahead and bought both LOL. Made possible only because of buds layaway program. Which I love. And my wife hates. Buds is the easiest gun dealer to deal with. Ever purchase I've made has went off hitchless. You can't go wrong ordering anything From Buds. Oh yeah I love both rifles they are very very light and have just a slight bit of more recoil than you would expect from pistol cartridges but overall I'm very pleased

Michael B on 02/26/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I ordered the Ruger 77/357 and Buds got it shipped out to my FFL dealer in a timely manner. When I inspected the carbine, the fit and finish was good to go no blemishes. The trigger was a totally different story. I've become quite a trigger snob in my old age and this trigger reminded me of my old M16 30 years ago. I've since replaced the sear and the sear spring and it's a whole lot better. Took it out to the range over the weekend and brought along 3 different ammo to try. The first was some unknown bullet loaded in Hornady brass, that was given to me along time ago. It was terrible, no group it was a shotgun pattern at 50 yrds and loaded hot (factory ammo). Next up was the Hornady 140gr FTP. That did the trick! Less than a 1" group. Moved over to the 100 yrd target. The 140's didn't disappoint, less than 1 1/2" group. Next up was the Hornady FTP 158 GR. That was the best ammo for that rifle! 3 of the 5 rounds was touching and the other 2 wore right there for a 1 MOA group. Couldn't of asked for better than that out of a rifle that every review I've seen they where getting 1 1/2 to 2" groups. I forgot too mention, I installed a Leupold 2X7X33 Freedom scope on it. What a great budget scope for this rifle.

David S on 02/07/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received the rifle on time, with no issues. Wish I had an ability to choose height of the scope rings, as I received high rings and need medium or low. Bud's price was not able to be matched by any local vendor, including some big-box stores.

Kent F on 10/21/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love this rifle. Light, accurate and fills the need for short-range whitetail hunting. I have a Leupold VR-1 2.5-7 on the gun...which is a perfect match. And I am using Buffalo Bore 158gr. JHP ammo. I feel this is an excellent choice in hunting rifles for a young deer hunter, too. Ruger scored a big win with this rifle!!!

Tim B on 09/26/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

YES, this rifle was in stock and YES I did receive it as advertised. Fit and finishing is very nice, just as one would expect from a quality Ruger firearm. I had been searching for this rifle chambered in .357 Magnum for my collection for quite some time. I finally found one in a local gunshop, but priced far higher than Bud'sGunShop and it sold during my buying deliberation. Thank you, Bud's for carrying this rifle! Now it's finally time for me to go and work up a precision .357 Magnum load...

Aaron S on 09/19/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This has quickly become my favorite gun. I've put several hundred rounds of 38 special and 357 magnum through it with no issues at all. Very low recoil with 38 special. The magazine does not drop free but it's easy to change out with a little practice. I replaced the magazine release on mine with an extended one for a Ruger 77/22. It fit perfectly and now it's pretty much the same motion to change magazines as on my 10/22. Removing the recoil pad from the stock exposes lots of room to store other items. Smooth transaction dealing with Bud's.

Jona S on 04/12/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

In over 60 years of collecting/shooting/reloading firearms, this sweet little carbine M77/357 is my favorite. So versatile for a handy, yet semi-powerful, weatherproof, shop/truck/backdoor gun for quick use around the property. Very fun for target, and great for the grandkids to learn on. It is great for 100yds, especially with 158gr lead and AA#9 powder. The only thing that would make it more perfect........if they would make it in a M77/327. A little pricey......until you get it and use it, then all $$$ thoughts disappear, and of course, you have the great and best price thru Bud's. It's a shame Ruger discontinued it.

Rollin K on 01/23/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I've had this gun a couple years now. I have a Skinner barrel-mounted peep sight on it and a target trigger sear. Originally had a Weaver 1-3 scope but decided it was going to be an open sight gun. I shoot 38 special and a variety of .357's out of it and have had no feeding issues. Purchased a few extra magazines. I like bolt rifles, revolvers and pump shotguns. This is one of my favorite guns. Super light weight and compact.

Chris P on 09/13/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a very handy rifle for hunting varmints up to medium size deer. I have take down foxes, raccoons, deer, all from a range of 25 yards up to 75 yards. 100 yards it tends to settle on an inch and a half shot placement, not bad for a semi flat lead bullet. I use 158 grain Federal. It has no issues feeding, jamming. I replaced the trigger with the Timney parts to bring the pull down to 2.5 pounds and that made the trigger go from normal to fantastic. It is well built and solid. Very handy to have riding around the farm in the truck. This is a winner if you decide to choose bolt action over lever action .357.

Zak S on 02/06/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Some of the reviews speak of feeding issues, bad magazine, etc... These reviews/guns must be old, this thing is an amazing Gem. Feeds like glass (trigger is a big heavy/rough). Next is to put a luepold vx3 on it and see what it can do at 100-150 yrds

Jeff H on 10/30/2013
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I bought this Gun for my wife, I took a deer with it on 10/26/13. It shots well with factory ammo, I've yet to run my reloads thru it. I hope to get to tomorrow, the trigger is manageable I've read some bad reviews about it. Though I plan on working the trigger some, it is not bad from the factory. Groups at 100 yards a 1" or under with a 2X7X32 scope. For the not so good, I am having problems with the magazine. Like others I have read about, when working the bolt it attempts to pick up a round but the round hits head on bellow the bore. If I only add two rounds to the magazine it feeds ok, you have to work the bolt with authority. The lip of the magazine also has a bur on it that I'm going to try to remove, on person referred to it on there 77/357 as a 2X4 at the end of a ski ramp. I'd say that is a pretty accurate description. Had it not been for the magazine problem, I would have given it 5 stars. I am considering another one and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good carbine that is easy to scope. I like or Rossi 92's but they are to hard to scope and wouldn't look good if you could.

Craig G on 07/19/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great rifle. Very compact and perfect match for the GP100. Shoots straight and hits hard. In a class of its own...

Craig G on 07/19/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great rifle. Very compact and perfect match for the GP100. Shoots straight and hits hard. In a class of its own...

Steven S on 08/18/2012
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Nice handy rifle that shoots the same ammo as my 357's. Fit and finish up to Ruger's standard. Trigger is atrocious, first thing to get replaced. Accuracy at 50 yards is good. At 100 yards it is disappointing to me. After some work accuracy got better but this is a brush and not a target rifle. Would have been 5 stars except for the trigger and accuracy.

Jim T on 03/03/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The rifle arrived in excellent shape. I was able to get to the range after pick-up and I can sum up my experience with this firearm in one word....awesome. Fit and finish is top notch and I was able to cycle various ammo through it without issues. It was and will continue to be a pleasure to own and shoot and my hat off to Buds for selling this rifle and Ruger for yet another high quality and fun to shoot firearm.

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