The Ruger 77/22 African is a Lipsey’s Exclusive bolt-action rifle that gives the compact, fast-shooting .22 Hornet cartridge the appearance and handling characteristics of a traditional African hunting rifle. Its 22-inch blued barrel, express-style iron sights and finely checkered walnut stock create a distinctive rifle suited to small-game hunting, varmint control and recreational shooting.
The stock features a contrasting ebony fore-end tip, classic checkering and a red recoil pad. A barrel-band sling swivel stud further contributes to the rifle’s safari-inspired configuration. The adjustable express sight system pairs a rugged rear sight with a highly visible brass-bead front sight for fast acquisition in the field.
Ruger’s flush-fitting six-round rotary magazine keeps the rifle’s underside smooth while providing reliable cartridge alignment and feeding. The solid-steel receiver incorporates integral scope-mounting locations, and the stainless-steel bolt uses a short 90-degree bolt lift. A three-position, bolt-mounted safety allows the action to be operated for loading or unloading while the trigger remains blocked.
With a weight of approximately 6.5 pounds and an overall length of 41.25 inches, the 77/22 African combines comfortable field handling with the refined appearance of a classic sporting rifle. Specifications were matched to manufacturer number 7229 and UPC 736676072293.
Key Features
- Lipsey’s Exclusive African-style configuration
- Chambered in .22 Hornet centerfire
- 22-inch blued barrel
- Adjustable express-style rear sight
- Brass-bead front sight for rapid acquisition
- Checkered walnut stock with ebony fore-end tip
- Distinctive red recoil pad
- Barrel-band front sling swivel stud
- Flush-fitting six-round rotary magazine
- Solid-steel receiver with integral scope-mounting locations
- Stainless-steel bolt with a 90-degree bolt lift
- Three-position, bolt-mounted safety
- Right-handed bolt-action operation
Important Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ruger
- Product Family: Ruger 77 Centerfire Series
- Model: 77/22 African
- Manufacturer Part Number: 7229
- UPC: 736676072293
- Distributor Exclusive: Lipsey’s
- Firearm Type: Rifle
- Action: Bolt action
- Caliber: .22 Hornet
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Magazine Type: Detachable rotary magazine
- Magazines Included: One 6-round rotary magazine
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Barrel Finish: Blued
- Receiver Finish: Blued
- Barrel Twist: 1:14" RH
- Stock: Checkered walnut
- Fore-End: Contrasting ebony tip
- Recoil Pad: Red rubber
- Front Sight: Brass bead
- Rear Sight: Adjustable express-style sight
- Safety: Three-position, bolt-mounted
- Overall Length: 41.25"
- Weight: 6.5 lb.
- Sling Attachment: Barrel-band front swivel stud
- Scope-Mounting System: Integral receiver mounting locations
