Ruger 77/22 Instruction Manual

							Part Name Part No. Model
Magazine Latch Pivot Pin J03500 All Models
Magazine Latch Plunger J04000 All Models
Magazine Latch Plunger Spring B-37 77/22 RH, RSH, VHZ
Magazine Latch Plunger Spring J03701 77/44 RS, RSP
Magazine Well Liner J00601 77/22 RH, RSH
Magazine Well Liner KJ00601T 77/22 VHZ
Pistol Grip Cap D08001 77/22 RH, RSH & 77/44 RS
Pistol Grip Cap D-80SB 77/44 RSP
Pistol Grip Cap Medallion D-82 77/22 RH, RSH & 77/44 RS, RSP
Pistol Grip Cap Screw C-96SM 77/22 RH, RSH & 77/44 RS, RSP
Rear Mounting Screw J04800 77/22 RH, RSH & 77/44 RS, RSP
Rear Mounting Screw KJ04800T 77/22 VHZ
Rear Sight J06100 77/22 RSH & 77/44 RS, RSP
Recoil Pad D06304 77/22 RH, RSH, VHZ & 77/44 RS
Recoil Pad D06315 77/44 RSP
Recoil Pad Screw, 2 Req’d. D-84 77/22 RH, RSH, VHZ & 77/44 RS
*Safety Selector J03800 77/22 RH, RSH & 77/44 RS
*Safety Selector KJ03800 77/22 VHZ & 77/44 RSP
Safety Selector Detent J04300 All Models
Safety Selector Detent Spring D-32 All Models
Safety Selector Retainer J02100 77/22 RH, RSH & 77/44 RS
Safety Selector Retainer KJ02100 77/22 VHZ & 77/44 RSP
Scope Ring Clamp D-74 All Models
Scope Ring Nut D-73 All Models
Scope Base Torx
®Head Screw, 8 Req’d. MPF07602 77/22 RH, RSH & 77/44 RS
Scope Base Torx®Head Screw, 8 Req’d. KMPF07602 77/44 RSP
Scope Base Torx®Head Screw, 8 Req’d. KMPF07602M 77/22 VHZ - matte finish
Scope Rings, High S100RH 77/22 RH, RSH
Scope Rings, High, Matte Gray KD72HTG 77/22 VHZ
Scope Rings, Medium S100RM 77/44 RS
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Part Name Part No. Model
Scope Rings, Medium KS100RM 77/44 RSP
*Sear KJ02303 77/22 RH, RSH, VHZ
*Sear KJ02302 77/44 RS, RSP
Sear Pivot Pin J04201 All Models
Sling Swivel Front Screw With Nut S-86B 77/22 RH, RSH, VHZ & 77/44 RS
Sling Swivel Front Stud J08700 77/44 RSP
Sling Swivel Rear Mounting Stud S-87 All Models
Stock, Laminated, Complete J00437 77/22 VHZ
Stock, Walnut, Complete J00436 77/22 RH, RSH
Stock, Walnut, Complete J20438 77/44 RS
Stock, Synthetic, Complete J30443 77/44 RSP
Striker J01300 All Models
Striker Cross Pin J04900 All Models
Striker Spring J01200 All Models
*Striker/Cocking Piece Assembly J31702 77/22 RH, RSH
*Striker/Cocking Piece Assembly KJ31702T 77/22 VHZ
*Striker/Cocking Piece Assembly J31706 77/44 RS
*Striker/Cocking Piece Assembly KJ31706 77/44 RSP
To r x
®Key Wrench, Not Illustrated MPF07601 All Models
(for scope base Torx
®Head Screw)
*Trigger  KJ02000 77/22 RH, RSH & 77/44 RS, RSP
*Trigger KJ02000T 77/22 VHZ
Trigger Guard Assembly J30202 77/22 RH, RSH
Trigger Guard Assembly KJ30202T 77/22 VHZ
Trigger Guard Assembly J30203 77/44 RS, RSP
Trigger Pivot Pin D-19 All Models
Trigger/Sear Spring J02400 All Models
*PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED 
						

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THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful pur-
poses. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership
imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a way which will
ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used in a safe and
responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfaction, and repre-
sent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to have
been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter of the basic
rules of safe gun handling.
The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun handling is
not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety of others, and the
continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know it today.
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARAC-
TERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.
Not all firearms are the same. The method of carrying and handling firearms
varies in accordance with the mechani-
cal provisions for avoiding accidental
discharge and the various proper proce-
dures for loading and unloading. No
person should handle any firearm with-
out first having thoroughly familiarized
himself with the particular type of
firearm he is using, and with safe gun
handling in general.
2. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZ-
ZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never let
the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person.
This is particularly important when
loading or unloading a firearm. In the
event of an accidental discharge, no
injury can occur as long as the muzzle
is pointing in a safe direction. A safe
direction means a direction which will
not permit a discharged bullet to strike
a person, or to strike an object from
which the bullet may ricochet.
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A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a
wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property.
Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing
whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the
direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep
your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN
USE
.
Firearms should be loaded only when
you are in the field or on the target
range or shooting area, ready to
shoot. Firearms and ammunition
should be securely locked in safes,
racks or cabinets, or by using the
locking device supplied with the
firearm when not in use. Ammunition
should safely be stored separate from
firearms. Store your firearms out of
sight of visitors and children. It is the
gun owner’s responsibility to be cer-
tain that children and persons unfa-
miliar with firearms cannot gain
access to firearms,  ammunition, or
components.
4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the
bore may cause the barrel to
bulge, or even burst on firing, and
can cause serious injury to the
shooter and bystanders. Be sure
that you are using ammunition of
the proper caliber and loading for
the gun you are using. If the
report or recoil on firing seems
weak, or doesn’t seem quite right,
CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,
unload your firearm, and check to
be sure that no obstruction has
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5. BE SURE OF YOUR
TARGET BEFORE YOU
SHOOT.
Don’t shoot unless you know
exactly where your bullet is going
to strike. Be sure of the bullet
stop behind your target, even
when dry-firing with an unloaded
gun. If you are in the field hunt-
ing, do not fire at a movement or
noise. Take the time to be
absolutely certain of your target
before you pull the trigger.
6. WEAR SHOOTING
GLASSES AND HEARING
PROTECTORS WHEN
YOU SHOOT.
All shooters should wear protec-
tive shooting glasses and ade-
quate hearing protectors when
shooting. Exposure to shooting
noise can damage hearing, and
adequate eye protection when
shooting is essential.
7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE
OR FENCE WITH A
LOADED FIREARM.
Put the firearm down carefully
before climbing a fence, and
unload it before climbing or
descending a tree or jumping over
a ditch or other obstruction. Never
pull or push a loaded firearm
toward yourself or another person.
When in doubt, or whenever you
are about to do anything awkward,
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8. DON’T SHOOT AT A
HARD SURFACE, OR AT
WATER.
Bullets can glance off many sur-
faces like rocks or the surface of
water and travel in unpredictable
directions with considerable
velocity.
9. NEVER TRANSPORT A
LOADED FIREARM.
Firearms should always be
unloaded before being placed in a
vehicle. A suitable carrying case
or scabbard should be used to
carry an unloaded firearm to and
from the shooting area.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES WHEN
SHOOTING.
Don’t drink until the day’s shoot-
ing is over. Handling firearms
while under the influence of alco-
hol in any form, or medications
that could affect your judgment
or co-ordination, constitutes a
criminal disregard for the safety
of others. 
						

							ABRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY
ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS
One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management
has remained unchanged since starting in business, Sturm, Ruger &
Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a
rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In January, 1949, with
an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and
Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .22 caliber autoloading pis-
tol–a design which was so successful that it became the cornerstone
upon which one of the most comprehensive lines of sporting firearms
ever made in America was established. After Alex Sturm’s death in 1951,
William B. Ruger continued to direct the company alone and today, as
Chairman Emeritus of the Board, he continues to provide the guidance
which has made this 53-year-old company a sound and successful enter-
prise.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, in this relatively short time, has established
itself as a leading small arms design organization, developing a unique
and broad line of fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to
become one of the world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols,
rifles and shotguns. From 1949 thru 2002 Ruger craftsmen have built
many millions of firearms.
During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the company has developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life
of modern America. From the beginning, Sturm, Ruger & Company
played a positive role in conservation efforts and has supported the inter-
ests of shooters through such groups as the National Rifle Association,
National Shooting Sports Foundation, and many regional sportsmen’s
organizations. The company has always endeavored to market its
firearms for constructive and recreational purposes, to emphasize the
traditional aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services and
to encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe participation
in the shooting sports.
Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those ele-
ments which have contributed to the creation of its success, and extends
heartfelt thanks to its many loyal employees and customers.
A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Southport, CT 06490
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							WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN
PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM
The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any
seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written war-
ranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be
designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a
“full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to pro-
vide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied war-
ranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As
the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from
state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
http://www.ruger.com
“Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens”
A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER
FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST.
THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT
WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.
“RUGER”, the Sturm, Ruger logo, “SINGLE-SIX”, “BLACKHAWK”, “REDHAWK”, “SECURITY-SIX”,
“SPEED-SIX”, “SERVICE-SIX”,  “BEARCAT”, “OLD ARMY”, “10/22”, “MINI-14”, “MINI THIRTY”,
“RANCH RIFLE”, “M77”, “77/22”, “77/44”, “77/50”, “GP-100”, “SP101”, “P-85” and “VAQUERO”
are registered U.S. trademarks.
“77/17”  & “Gold Label” are Ruger trademarks.