Ruger 77/50 User Manual

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5. Using the breech plug

wrench supplied,
carefully unscrew the
breech plug from the
chamber. Keep it in the
breech plug wrench and
remove it out the rear of
the receiver.
(See Figs. 15a & 15b)

6. Carefully elevate the

muzzle and dump the
powder out of the rear of
the barrel into a container.
(See Fig. 16)

7. Place some lubricating oil into

the barrel. Now place the ramrod
into the muzzle of the barrel,
taking care not to damage it.
Gently tap the end of the rod
until the ball comes out the rear
of the barrel and receiver.
(See Fig. 17)

RAMROD

REMOVE
PROJECTILE

REMOVE

POWDER

UNSCREW BREECH PLUG
COUNTERCLOCKWISE

15a

REMOVE

BREECH

PLUG

15b

UNSCREW BREECH PLUG

REMOVE BREECH PLUG

REMOVE POWDER

TAP OUT PROJECTILE