Ruger RSM in 338 Win Mag?

[Axle2010]

Did the RSM ever come in 338? I've seen one for sale but I thought they only came in 375 416 and 458's. Google says yes it did but then starts telling me about the Ruger Alaskan so that don't sound right. The rifle for sale does have the barrel band and the 'receiver to rear site base thingamabob' that I don't know what to call but the other RSM's I've seen have it. Anybody know for sure?

 

[ThreeJacks]

Did the RSM ever come in 338? I've seen one for sale but I thought they only came in 375 416 and 458's. Google says yes it did but then starts telling me about the Ruger Alaskan so that don't sound right. The rifle for sale does have the barrel band and the 'receiver to rear site base thingamabob' that I don't know what to call but the other RSM's I've seen have it. Anybody know for sure?

From Jerry Lee's Standard Catalog of Ruger Firearms (2014):

MODEL 77 EXPRESS MARK II
Introduced in 1992, the Express Mark II featured a select Circassian walnut straight
comb stock with 22 line-per-inch checkering. Barrel length is 22 inches with a v-notch
express-type rear and blade front sight. The receiver is milled for Ruger’s integral scope
mount bases. This model was chambered in .270 Win., 7mm Rem. Mag., .30-06, .300
Win. Mag. and .338 Win. Magnum. This model was in production until 2002.

There is also the more current (I think the 338 is still in production) Hawkeye African:

MODEL HM77R HAWKEYE AFRICAN
Chambered in .300 Win. Mag., .338 Win. Mag., 9.3x62mm, .375 Ruger or .416 Ruger.
Features include a checkered American walnut stock with ebony fore-end cap, barrel
band with sling swivel stud and a 23-inch barrel with express-style sights and muzzle
brake. Metal finish is satin blue. Approximate weight is 8 pounds.

 

[Axle2010]

Ok so it's an Express instead of a Magnum sounds like. Thanks for the info

 

[Axle2010]

Does anybody here have first hand experience with these rifles? There's a Weatherby Mark V in 340 for the same price, it's a gorgeous rifle and I want a 340 but damn those stocks are insanely shiny so the Ruger is more hunt friendly.

 

[Topshots]

Just a personal opinion, so take this for what it's worth, but I think the WSM line of calibers will be around longer.

Currently I don't own a RSM or a WSM but I am considering a WSM if I don't buy a rifle in an already established caliber. Winchester can manufacture not only the rifle but also the ammunition. I'm skeptical of calibers introduced by either bullet or gun makers, even in conjunction. Winchester has more of a vested interest in seeing the WSM line succeed I think.