I have a Ruger M77 .220 Swift. I bought it at a pawn shop about 5 years ago. It was made back in the 1970's It has always shot excellent, and I've had no problems with it. I usually always load 50 grain bullets for it. However, I tried some 35 grain Nosler bullets, and it did not like them. It was then I noticed pitting around the primers. I looked at the bolt face and there is pitting around the bolt face. There is a picture attached.
I've read different things about this. Some guys say just keep shooting it. Some guys say it's dangerous. I found a guy that said he can mill the bolt face down and reset the barrel. I'll probably have this done, but the guy is recovering from surgery so he's out for a while.
Anyone have any experience with this issue. I'd love to save this gun. It shoots really well.
I've read different things about this. Some guys say just keep shooting it. Some guys say it's dangerous. I found a guy that said he can mill the bolt face down and reset the barrel. I'll probably have this done, but the guy is recovering from surgery so he's out for a while.
Anyone have any experience with this issue. I'd love to save this gun. It shoots really well.