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RUGER 57196 M77 HAWKEYE ALASKAN BUSH 35 WHELEN 20" BBL
Description:
The Ruger M77 Hawkeye Alaskan Bush Rifle (57196) is a bolt-action centerfire rifle chambered in 35 Whelen, produced as a Lipsey's Exclusive for big game hunters who need a hard-working, weather-resistant rifle built for demanding backcountry conditions. This 35 Whelen bolt-action hunting rifle for moose, bear, and elk delivers controlled-round feed reliability, fast express sights, and brushed stainless construction in a compact, brush-friendly package.
Key Features
Part number: 57196 (Lipsey's Exclusive)
Caliber: 35 Whelen
Capacity: 4+1
Barrel: 20 inches, medium weight, 1-in-12 inch twist rate
Finish: Brushed stainless steel on barrel and receiver
Stock: Black and gray laminate with two stock cross bolts
Sights: Express style, adjustable V-notch rear and white bead front
Scope mounts: Integral, machined directly into receiver
Action: Bolt action, controlled round feed
Safety: Three-position tang safety
Receiver: Stainless steel
Weight: 7 pounds 12 ounces
Special Features
The Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor grips each cartridge from the moment it leaves the magazine, ensuring positive feeding and extraction even when cycling quickly under pressure in the field
Two cross bolts run through the laminate stock to add structural rigidity and keep the action bedded consistently through temperature swings, wet conditions, and hard pack-in use
The brushed stainless finish on both the barrel and receiver resists corrosion and surface oxidation in rain, snow, and high-humidity environments without the maintenance demands of a blued rifle
Express sights place a wide V-notch rear alongside a bright white bead front, giving the shooter a fast, instinctive sight picture in dense cover where a scope can slow target acquisition
The integral scope mounts machined directly into the solid-steel receiver eliminate the added variable of a separate base, providing a stable, repeatable mounting surface for scope rings
The black and gray laminate stock resists warping and cracking across extreme temperature and moisture changes, maintaining consistent geometry over years of hard field use
The 20-inch barrel reduces overall rifle length for easier carry and maneuverability in thick brush without meaningful sacrifice to 35 Whelen terminal performance at hunting distances
Practical Benefits
The 35 Whelen cartridge drives heavy-for-caliber bullets at velocities that deliver deep, reliable penetration on elk, moose, bear, and other large heavy game at moderate field distances
The compact 20-inch barrel makes this rifle manageable in tight quarters, whether you are working through dense cover on a close-range stalk or packing it into remote terrain on foot
The three-position safety allows you to carry the rifle loaded with the bolt locked, then transition to fire without cycling a round out of the chamber, keeping you ready when a shot opportunity opens fast
Integral scope mounts mean you can mount your preferred optic directly on the receiver using standard Ruger rings, keeping the system simple and reducing the number of parts that can come loose in the field
Whether you are tracking dangerous game in heavy timber, hunting elk in high-country drainages, or building a dedicated backcountry big game rifle, your Ruger M77 Hawkeye Alaskan Bush Rifle gives you a platform that holds up to the work you put it through
The Ruger M77 Hawkeye Alaskan Bush Rifle (57196) in 35 Whelen is a proven platform and a dependable option for serious big game hunters who demand stainless durability, express-sight speed, and controlled-feed reliability in one purpose-built bolt gun.