Ruger has announced that its model 77/357—chambered in the venerable .357 Magnum—is now available in two new versions, both with camo stocks.
According to Ruger, the Model 7420 features a brushed stainless finish, paired with a synthetic stock featuring a Desolve Bare Reduced camo pattern. The Model 7421 is made of alloy steel with a blued finish and Kryptek Obskura Nox camo pattern stock.
Both camo patterns are handsome and they will work in a variety of environments.
Both rifles have 18.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrels, cut with 1:16-inch rifling on a right hand twist with eight lands and grooves. Each rifle features a rugged, stainless steel bolt with 90° bolt throw and rapid lock time for added accuracy.
They have gold bead front sights and adjustable rear sights, and they come with detachable five-round rotary magazines. Integral scope mounts, machined directly on the solid-steel receiver, provide a stable mounting surface for included scope rings, eliminating a potential source of looseness and inaccuracy in the field.
Barrels on both models feature threads cut on a ½-inch x 28 thread pattern for mounting accessories. They come with a thread protector.
Both rifle models feature a three-position safety which allows the shooter to lock the bolt to load and unload the rifle with the safety engaged.
Ruger also fits the stocks with sling swivel studs.
Weight is also a consideration with both rifles. They hit the scales at 5.6 pounds (without scope).
Suggested retail on the rifle with the Desolve Bare Reduced Camo pattern is $1,279. Suggested retail for the rifle featuring Kryptek Obskura Nox Camo is $1,249.
