The Ruger Guide Gun in .338 Winchester Magnum is engineered as a reliable, high-performance bolt action rifle designed for rigorous use in challenging environments. Its robust construction integrates stainless steel components with a durable laminated stock, providing enhanced resistance to environmental stressors and ensuring consistent operational integrity. This platform is purpose-built to deliver significant terminal ballistics with precision, making it suitable for large game applications where reliability and power are paramount.
Key Features
Robust Construction and Materials
The rifle features a stainless steel barrel and receiver, providing superior corrosion resistance essential for adverse weather conditions and extended field use. Mated to this is a laminated wood stock, chosen for its dimensional stability and resistance to warping or cracking under varying humidity and temperature extremes. This combination ensures long-term durability and maintains precise component alignment.
Optimized Caliber and Barrel Configuration
Chambered in .338 Winchester Magnum, the Guide Gun delivers substantial energy transfer for effective engagement of large and dangerous game. The 20-inch cold hammer-forged barrel is a strategic design choice, optimizing maneuverability in dense cover while retaining the ballistic integrity necessary for critical shot placement. The barrel features a 1:10″ right-hand twist rate, stabilizing a wide range of .338 caliber projectiles.
Reliable M77 Hawkeye Action and Safety
Built upon the proven M77 Hawkeye controlled-feed action, this rifle ensures positive cartridge feeding and extraction under all conditions. The integral, angled gas port diverts high-pressure gases away from the shooter’s face in the event of a case rupture. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be cycled for safe loading or unloading with the safety engaged, providing an additional layer of operational security.
Integrated Sighting and Optics Support
The Guide Gun comes equipped with adjustable iron sights, offering a reliable aiming solution in situations where optics may be compromised or impractical. The receiver is also machined with integral scope mounts, eliminating the potential for loose bases or rings and facilitating a robust, low-profile optic mounting solution.
Recoil Management
To mitigate the substantial recoil impulse associated with the .338 Winchester Magnum cartridge, the rifle incorporates a soft rubber recoil pad. This feature significantly enhances shooter comfort during extended range sessions or rapid follow-up shots, allowing for better control and more consistent performance.
Technical Specifications
- **Caliber:** .338 Winchester Magnum
- **Capacity:** 3+1 Rounds
- **Barrel Length:** 20 inches
- **Overall Length:** 41 inches
- **Weight:** 7.75 lbs (unloaded)
- **Stock:** Laminated Wood
- **Receiver Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Barrel Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Twist Rate:** 1:10″ RH
- **Sights:** Adjustable Iron Sights, Integral Scope Mounts
- **SKU:** LIP|RUHKM77RSG338WM
