Ruger Forum

trigger creep · May 30th, 2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bwinters

I had one of my daughters shoot my ruger american in 30-06.
She is 5 feet 1 inch tall and she weighs about 120 lbs. She did not find the recoil objectionable. But then again she has grown up shooting from an early age. But except for teh length of pull she was fine with it.

Thin people generally handle recoil better. In fact, women generally test the big bores for the various factories. I'm talking everything from the .375's to the .460 Weatherby's! The thinner you are, the more the recoil moves you instead of you absorbing all of it.

Dozer02 · May 31st, 2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GPfan

Wish they had the American when I picked up the X-Bolt. They look comparable function wise. Ruger will probably have a wood stock version for the complete package. Although synthetic is weatherproof, I like the beauty of nice wood.

Just my opinion but I dont think the "American" is quite in the same league of quality as an X-bolt. I handled one today and it seemed to have a "stamped" feel to it. The bolt wasn't as smooth as Savage's entry level "Axis" model. I have officially ruled it out as a possible future purchase simply by the "feel" of it.

DPris · May 31st, 2012, 11:48 PM

The American I have here is quite smooth.
CNC machined reciever & bolt, a couple MIMs here & there, only the two stock bedding blocks are cast. The metal parts are good.
The stock has something of a cheapish feel, but the gun can shoot.
Denis

Tater · June 1st, 2012, 01:29 AM

7mm-08

RandyB · June 6th, 2012, 07:44 AM

My wife got me one in 308 Cal for my birthday but I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. Everything I have read about it is positive feed back so I'll see when I get a chance to try it out.

mefroe · June 15th, 2012, 07:43 PM

Just got my american 243 last night. this is a very nice weapon bolt works smooth as silk, trigger very crisp. Shot it about 20 rounds last night to start break in shot very well. Took it out tonight and shot for accuracy and was very pleased. This is a 4 shot group at 100 yds.

Tater · June 16th, 2012, 02:56 AM

7mm-08

Marshal Ruger · June 16th, 2012, 03:11 AM

I would like to shoot the 30-06 in a lighter load and compare it with the 243. Even though I have a Ruger 30-06 I would still like the opportunity to shoot the 243. When I had my 30-06 in Alaska I did have it loaded with 220 grain bullets, but my standard bullet is the 165 grain bullet. I LOVE reloading especially for this gun.

cat skinner · June 16th, 2012, 06:24 AM

I shoot a .270, and always assumed the recoil was the same as a 30-06, so was surprised when BHB said the recoil was lighter than the '06. So I went searching for a recoil table, and found he was right. Here's the table. Recoil charts for popular hunting rounds - Georgia Outdoor News Forum

trigger creep · June 18th, 2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cat skinner

I shoot a .270, and always assumed the recoil was the same as a 30-06, so was surprised when BHB said the recoil was lighter than the '06. So I went searching for a recoil table, and found he was right. Here's the table. Recoil charts for popular hunting rounds - Georgia Outdoor News Forum

That is why I like the .270 more than the '06. The age old arguement that the .30-06 has much heavier bullet weights available is nullified by Nosler's 160 grain Partition. I like the '06 and I own one, don't get me wrong, but I use the .270 alot more than the '06, even for Black Bear.

Doug76 · July 28th, 2012, 08:42 PM

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Just so we are all clear, at present the American comes in .243, .270, .308 and .30-06. RH only.
I just got mine recently, in .308. I've not had a single problem with it, love the clip, and it nearly is a tack driver considering it's low price. And I like the short throw bolt, and find the trigger to be excellent.
I've heard, as probably many of you have, the Ruger will, in the future, offer this gun in many more calibers, and in LH also. Being a southpaw with long guns, I'd like that very much. And hopefully it will soon be chambered in .22-250.

Doug76 · July 28th, 2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cat skinner

I shoot a .270, and always assumed the recoil was the same as a 30-06, so was surprised when BHB said the recoil was lighter than the '06. So I went searching for a recoil table, and found he was right. Here's the table. Recoil charts for popular hunting rounds - Georgia Outdoor News Forum

I'm getting a malware alert for that site. Anyone else?

fungun · July 28th, 2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug76

Just so we are all clear, at present the American comes in .243, .270, .308 and .30-06. RH only.
I just got mine recently, in .308. I've not had a single problem with it, love the clip, and it nearly is a tack driver considering it's low price. And I like the short throw bolt, and find the trigger to be excellent.
I've heard, as probably many of you have, the Ruger will, in the future, offer this gun in many more calibers, and in LH also. Being a southpaw with long guns, I'd like that very much. And hopefully it will soon be chambered in .22-250.

when/where did you hear about a future LH version? How about stainless?

Doug76 · July 29th, 2012, 06:39 AM

It was in one of the gun mags, a couple or three months ago, in an article on the American. Can't recall which one.
Nothing was said about stainless.

fungun · July 29th, 2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug76

It was in one of the gun mags, a couple or three months ago, in an article on the American. Can't recall which one.
Nothing was said about stainless.

I haven't heard anything about a LH version but your comments got me doing a little research and found this in the guns owners manual downloaded from Rugers own website:

To remove the bolt: Open bolt and pull to the rear while at the same time pressing on the rear of the bolt stop, which is located on the left side of the receiver on the right- handed version and the right side of the receiver on the left-handed version...

Hopefully it is a sign of things to come.