Need help with a RUGER 77/44 bolt handle

Handloader · Post by **Handloader** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:50 pm

Has anyone bent down the Bolt handle on a Ruger 77/44 (with heat)? I have a US Optics SN4 that I am trying to mount to the receiver, but the bolt knob hits the bell housing. If I go up in height with rings, then there is not point of using the low based optic. I am looking into knob modifications, but would really like an aftermarket bolt handle. Any Suggestions?????

smcharchan · Post by **smcharchan** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:00 pm

Try Hooper Ordinance aka "Hoop" here on ST.

memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20267

Shift1 · Post by **Shift1** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:15 pm

Is there a Gunsmith in the area? From file photos there does not seem to be a whole lot of room to mess with. How far does it need to go?

Hoop · Post by **Hoop** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:46 pm

smcharchan wrote:Try Hooper Ordinance aka "Hoop" here on ST.

memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20267

I responded on Snipershide to his question. The Ruger's knob is offset from the centerline of the handle. They can be machined for a tactical knob to center things up. The handles are an investment casting and are hard as hell. Most have hollow voids.

I do them.

Handloader · Post by **Handloader** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:16 am

Looks like Hoop got the job...Thanks for the follow-up phone call and bolt will go in the mail today!

Hoop · Post by **Hoop** » Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:54 pm

Handloader wrote:Looks like Hoop got the job...Thanks for the follow-up phone call and bolt will go in the mail today!

I mailed it back to you today. I took out the end crook and made the knob follow the handle angle. It should clear the scope now.

Need help with a RUGER 77/44 bolt handle

Need help with a RUGER 77/44 bolt handle

Re: Need help with a RUGER 77/44 bolt handle

Re: Need help with a RUGER 77/44 bolt handle

Re: Need help with a RUGER 77/44 bolt handle

Re: Need help with a RUGER 77/44 bolt handle

Re: Need help with a RUGER 77/44 bolt handle