Yes, I know what you mean. I am not a fan of plastic stocks; I like a nice wood stock. The laminate Boyd's stock really feels nice to carry and shoot, and it is pretty darned hard; it does not seem very subject to nicks and dings. The RAR has a really nice smooth action and the trigger is terrific -- about as good or as good as my Volquartsen triggers in my 10/22s. For the money it is hard to beat the RAR.
I have not shot or even handled the 77/22. Let us know how you evaluate the comparison.