Ruger, in conjunction with Hornady Manufacturing Co., has introduced two new Compact Magnum cartridges. Based on the beltless 375 Ruger, the 300 and 338 RCMs are engineered to offer 300 and 338 Win. Magnum performance in a more compact package. With their short actions and 20-inch barrels, the M77 Ruger Compact Magnums are today’s “mountain rifles and brush guns.”
The new cartridges are chambered in the compact action Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifles with features that include the smooth and crisp Ruger LC6 trigger for improved out-of-the-box trigger pull, and a red-rubber recoil pad that provides more effective recoil reduction. Other features of the Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifles appreciated by knowledgeable shooters are the Mauser-type controlled feeding and powerful claw extractor, three-position safety, hammer-forged steel barrels and free Ruger-patented scope rings. The design of the patented steel floorplate, which bears the distinctive Ruger logo, provides easy unloading and eliminates accidental “dumping” of ammunition.
Two compact-action models of the Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifles chambered in the new Ruger Compact Magnums are available. The matte-blued version features the M77 Hawkeye’s slimmer walnut stock with wrap-around cut checkering on the forearm and more rounded contours on the bottom of the stock and top of the pistol grips. The matte-stainless version features a synthetic stock with a new recoil pad.
The new cartridges designed by Hornady Manufacturing provide unmatched ballistic performance in compact rifles, less felt recoil, longer barrel life, and superior performance at all temperatures. The 300 RCM is available in 150, 165 and 180-grain SST offerings. Each 300 RCM load exceeds comparative 300 Win. Magnum loads from a 20-inch barrel. Muzzle velocities for the 300 RCM are 3,170 fps, 3,030 fps, and 2,900 fps, respectively – from a 20-inch factory barrel. The 338 RCM is available in the newly developed 200 gr SST, and 225 gr SST offerings. Velocities for the 338 RCMs are 2,850 fps and 2,710 fps respectively, easily out performing the 338 Win. Magnum at equal barrel length.
For more information on these the new 300 and 338 RCMs, and the extensive line of Ruger products and services, visit The Ruger Website.
