Ruger M77 Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter Stainless 6.5 Creedmoor

The Ruger M77 Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor represents a bridge between heavy, bench-rest target rifles and lightweight, traditional hunting setups. Designed for shooters who need precision at extended distances but still want a rifle that can be carried comfortably through the high country, this model takes the rugged reliability of the legendary M77 action and upgrades it with modern long-range features.

This is not just another hunting rifle; it is a purpose-built platform that combines a heavy-profile barrel, an adjustable target-style stock, and a versatile chambering to conquer both the steel range and the open plains.

• Mauser-Style Action: At the heart of the Long-Range Hunter is Ruger’s proven M77 Hawkeye action. It features a non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor—widely considered one of the most reliable extraction systems ever designed. This massive claw extractor secures the case rim as soon as it leaves the magazine, holding it firmly until it clears the chamber. Coupled with a fixed blade-type ejector, the action ensures that empty cases are positively thrown clear regardless of how dirty the rifle gets or the angle at which it is held. The solid, one-piece stainless steel bolt is exceptionally durable and features a three-position safety, allowing the shooter to lock the bolt completely or cycle rounds safely while the trigger remains locked.
• Precision Barrel and Muzzle Brake: Chambered in the flat-shooting 6.5 Creedmoor, the rifle boasts a free-floated, cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel. Ruger has utilized 5R rifling (with a 1:8" right-hand twist) which helps reduce bullet jacket deformation, discourages copper fouling, and makes the bore easier to clean. The barrel contour is heavier than a standard sporter but light enough to carry, featuring a distinctive bell at the muzzle to provide a wide shoulder for the included radial-port muzzle brake. This brake significantly tames the already mild recoil of the 6.5 Creedmoor, allowing hunters to stay on target and spot their own impacts. The muzzle is threaded 5/8"-24, making it ready to accept a suppressor straight out of the box.
• Two-Tone Adjustable Laminate Stock: To shoot accurately at long ranges, the rifle must fit the shooter perfectly. Ruger addresses this with a rugged, speckled black and brown wood laminate stock. This material is vastly stiffer and more weather-resistant than a standard wood stock, while offering more rigidity than cheap injection-molded plastics. The stock features a flat, wide forend designed to sit steadily on a sandbag or backpack, alongside a textured grip for secure handling in wet conditions. More importantly, it features an adjustable length of pull utilizing a spacer system. By removing or adding half-inch spacers under the soft rubber buttpad, the stock can be precisely tailored to the shooter's frame or heavy winter clothing.
• LC6 Trigger and Optics Mounting: Precision shooting demands a quality trigger, and the Long-Range Hunter is equipped with Ruger's LC6 trigger mechanism. It offers a smooth, crisp break right out of the box, generally measuring around 2.0 to 2.5 kg of pull weight—heavy enough for safe field use with cold fingers, but clean enough to prevent pulled shots at long distances. For optics, Ruger has stepped away from their traditional proprietary rings for this model. The receiver is topped with an aggressively mounted 20 MOA Picatinny rail secured by four heavy-duty #8-40 screws. This 20 MOA bias provides the extra internal scope elevation required for extreme long-range engagements.
• Proven Reliability: The Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter retains the rugged DNA that has made the M77 series a favorite among serious outdoorsmen for decades. Its investment-cast, flat-bottom receiver and angled front action screw pull the action firmly down and backward into the stock, ensuring immense stability. Fed by a reliable AI-style detachable box magazine, this rifle is built to endure rain, snow, mud, and dust without skipping a beat.

• 1 x Ruger M77 Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter Stainless 6.5 Creedmoor
• 1 x Radial-port muzzle brake

The Ruger M77 Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter successfully strikes a difficult balance. It delivers the essential features of a precision rifle—a stiff adjustable stock, a heavy-contoured 5R barrel, and a 20 MOA rail—without crossing the weight threshold that would make it a chore to carry up a mountain. For the hunter looking to stretch their effective range on deer or tahr, or the target shooter who wants a field-ready steel ringer, this robust 6.5 Creedmoor is an exceptionally capable tool.