To float or not to float, Ruger 77/17????

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While I am waiting for VQ to ship my sear and spring, I thought about floating the barrel. I have read mixed reviews about it. Some say the Ruger 77 needs the presure point on the barrel. Anyone worded on these Ruger?????
 
Every barrel and rifle is different in what it needs to achieve the best accuracy. If you are not happy with it in the factory configuration try floating it. But I would try other methods first. Different brands of ammo or bullet. Triggers can make a huge difference. If you have made these changes already free floating the barrel would be next on my list.
 
I just traded for it and ran about 20 through it. It grouped about .5 at 70 yards. I am not that good of a shot. The trigger was BAD. I hope the VQ sear and spring with help that.
 
That's one of the big questions: to float or not to float. Only your rifle can tell you for sure.

I've floated Rugers that have benefited from the treatment. Some few rifles don't show any improvement, and some fewer shoot worse after having been floated.
 
I ve had floating go both ways didn't make any difference if it was a Ruger, Remington or what ever. If you do float it you can always put pressure back on it. Ive done that before nad the good part is you can regulate how much pressure is needed.
 
Fix Trigger First

Sounds like you would do well to address the Trigger issue first , it's already gotten into your head ! I doubt that a .17 HMR barrel ossilates enough to benefit from floating ! JMHO
 
The Volquartsen sear and spring will solve the trigger issues. After you install the sear and spring, it will likely shoot just fine. While you have it out of the stock, make sure you torque the barrel retainer screws.
 
This afternoon I ran about 25 Winchester v-max through it. It liked the winchesters! The first 5 were touching each other at 70 yards off the bipod. All 25 were less than an inch. I am a double amputee and It is hard for me to not move some. After I put the VQ sear and spring in it, I am going to leave it alone.
 
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