{"product_id":"ruger-m77-hawkeye-204-ruger","title":"Ruger M77 Hawkeye .204 Ruger","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery good used condition! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent wood with very little marks visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Ruger M77 Hawkeye in .204 Ruger is a third-generation evolution of Ruger’s classic Model 77 bolt-action hunting rifle, chambered for a high-velocity varmint cartridge that Ruger co-developed with Hornady.​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the M77 \/ Hawkeye Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuger introduced the original Model 77 in 1968. Designed primarily by Jim Sullivan (with input from Bill Ruger and stockmaker Lenard Brownell), it filled a market gap left when Winchester dropped controlled-round-feed features on the Model 70. Key traits included a Mauser-style claw extractor, integral scope mounts on the receiver, investment-cast construction for cost efficiency, and a traditional walnut stock.​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal M77 (1968–late 1980s\/early 1990s): Tang safety, push-feed action with claw extractor appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM77 Mark II (introduced ~1989–1991): True controlled-round feed, three-position safety on the bolt, blade ejector, and other refinements. Production continued alongside later models for a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM77 Hawkeye (introduced 2006): Refinement of the Mark II with the improved LC6 trigger (lighter, smoother, easier to adjust), a slimmer\/more rounded walnut stock with updated checkering, red rubber recoil pad, and steel floorplate. The receiver is marked “RUGER M77 HAWKEYE.” It retained the controlled-round feed, integral scope bases, cold hammer-forged barrel, and overall rugged design. Variants later expanded to include Predator, Hunter, Compact, Guide Gun, African, and others.​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Free to the FFL of your choice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease send the FFL details at time of purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67890708676685,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/1000018746.jpg?v=1793728573","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/ruger-m77-hawkeye-204-ruger","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}