Ruger m77 accuracy issues

[schmijar]

Rear screw instructions were slightly over hand tight, not 45in/lbs.

65, 45, just over hand tight. Your rifle does have three screws on the bottom, correct?

Yes, I meant the middle screw. When i said rear, i meant the rear of the 2 action screws. This is the one just in front of the trigger guard.

Some quick Google searching for the parts leads me to understand this problem is maybe not uncommon.

 

[DaleGribble82]

Yes, I meant the middle screw. When i said rear, i meant the rear of the 2 action screws. This is the one just in front of the trigger guard.

Some quick Google searching for the parts leads me to understand this problem is maybe not uncommon.

Man I hate that happened. I’m sure it’ll be an easy fix, but what a pain to deal with.

 

[farmer_john]

Well I've gone and made things worse
I was tinkering at the range and thought I'd try the torque screw recommendations, front screw i got to 65 in lbs but trying to get 45 on the rear action screw the trigger guard metal broke. Now I'm no gunsmith guys, but I thought i could torque a screw! Any ideas where i went wrong?

I will note, the screws had some wear on them like they've been subjected to some amateur smithing before (gun was bought used). And both action screws were not very tight at all to begin with.
Either way, I'm now shopping for a trigger guard.
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More like 30-35 max end.

But my advice is get a gunsmith to glass and pillar bed the stock
It will provide solid lock up for your action screws