U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce two new model configurations: the Ruger Scout Rifle chambered in .450 Bushmaster, and the Ruger 77/17 chambered in .17 WSM.
A frequent request from hunters, the Scout Rifle chambered in .450 Bushmaster features a stainless steel finish and a lightweight synthetic stock. Combining the versatility of the Scout Rifle with the powerful knockdown capability of the .450 Bushmaster cartridge, this new rifle delivers the accuracy and reliability customers have come to appreciate and expect from Ruger rifles.
Following on the heels of the successful reintroduction of the 77-Series bolt-action rifles, Ruger is also introducing the 77/17 chambered in .17 WSM with a 20″ blued alloy steel barrel and American walnut stock. Flat shooting and superbly accurate, this rifle also features an improved trigger pull over previous 77/17 WSM models.
“These two additions to proven Ruger platforms will benefit a wide variety of shooters,” said Ruger President and CEO, Chris Killoy. “Both rifles are examples of how we at Ruger listen to our customers and work hard to deliver on their requests.”
For more information on the Ruger Scout Rifle and Ruger 77/17, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for both rifles and other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com or your local independent retailer of Ruger firearms.
About Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. As a full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®,” echoes the importance of these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.
Ruger needs to add the synthetic stock to all their Scout models. I personally would like a Ruger Scout in .308 with an olive green synthetic stock and an 18.7″ or 20″ stainless barrel. I could buy a model 6822 and a synthetic stock separately, but I don’t want to spend an extra $150.00 for a synthetic stock on top of the already steep price of a Scout rifle.
Actually, I would like to see Ruger set up a custom shop so that we can get custom barrel lengths, cerakote finishes, action work, etc.
My only question is , why.
@Rokflyer, the .17 WSM is a rimfire cartridge that will get a shooter out four hundred yards. A .22 rimfire can’t do that. Thus the .17 WSM is interesting.
1) I’d be interested in the .17wsm if it came in the .450 bushmaster configuration…but another blah wood stock bolt action rifle? No thanks.
2) if one of the previous posters was referring to wanting the .17 wsm in semi auto…be careful what you wish for…they have a history of blowing up. Granted, a vertical magazine eliminates many of the issues, but still iffy. But if anyone can design a safe one, it would be ruger.
Volquartzen makes a semi-auto .17 WSM. Phenomenally accurate. Phenomenal range. Phenomenally reliable. Phenomenally pricey. Phenomenally homely.
it would help to read the article before commenting on it
mini 14 is a semi auto this is a bolt action. FYI
I believe they would call that a mini 14
great, now make it in semiauto and I’ll take 3!
I bet they would call it a mini 14.