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Ruger American rifle??

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#1 ·
Hi guys,

my Dad wants to buy the new Ruger American in .270.


From what I've seen on TV, it looks like Ruger
finally learned the secret from CZ about a cold
hammer forged barrel and tight tolerances.

I'd really own only a CZ or Ruger rifle.

Any negatives on this rifle from owners so far?
 
#4 ·
#10 ·
I currently own this rifle. I purchased it on 7/28/12 in .30-06. I took to the range for the first time last weekend and i was hitting 1/4 inch groups after zeroing it in at 100 yards. I'm a pretty amateur shooter at best and if i can get on target at 100 yards then the rifle is an excellent choice (in my opinion). The overall aerodynamics of the rifle is well made and is very light. I looked at many rifle including Remington SPS varmint/tactical, Savage 111, Savage 10, Marlin, Mossberg, etc before making a decision. But overall i am extremely pleased with my purchase and for what i paid for it $315+tax its hard to beat.
 
#13 ·
There's no getting around the fact that, once again, Ruger has a new product that works great a an even greater price. ie: Sr1911, Sr9/40, P series, etc.

I've looked at a few and they certainly aren't finished too well. I think the Savage Axis is a better 'finished' gun.

I would also like to point out that the 'barrel nut' they talk about has been used by Savage for decades to produce their guns, who also have a strong rep for being more accurate than their price would indicate. I'm sure the use of the barrel nut to set head space is a huge cost savings. Decades of Savages is proof that it works.
 
#16 ·
I have the .243 American and have nothing but good things to say. Out of the box, I get inch or better groups consistently. The trigger breaks at 3 lbs. The bolt is smooth.A flush rotary mag. It is light weight for all day carrying. I won't have to baby it while walking through green briar's and lugging it around the mountains here in PA. All for a very good price point.The barrel nut is why I looked at in the first place. I have Savages too, and it works in them.:)
 
#17 ·
There is nothing and I mean nothing wrong with the Rugers!
However, if that plastic stock is something that bothers you, then go to the SAVAGE and get the better trigger and a reinforced plastic stock. I have both Rugers and Savages, they are very good rifles, both accurate OK. I certainly do like that new trigger by Savage. It's your call, good luck.:)
 
#19 ·
Well that's true.
I would point out that the "soft" stock on the Ruger is not as big a problem as other cheap stocks because of the unique bedding system, it is held rigid and tight in those spots, very ingenius system that elimates a traditional recoil lug. I wanted a "tree stand" 308 along with my Tactical Rem 700. I believe this one fills the bill better than any other.
 
#21 ·
In .270 Win, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
 
#26 ·
Sounds like a good rifle/cartridge combination. I absolutely LOVE the .270 Winchester, and the Ruger American is the best rifle I have ever seen for the price. My LGS is selling them for $349.99 right now.... I'd get one here soon if they'd just offer them in .22 CF's or the .35 Whelen, cause I've got my bases covered pretty well in their caliber ranges.

GO GET ONE NOW! AND THAT'S AN ORDER. ;)
 
#27 ·
I just got an American 308 from my gun dealer through Davidson's in Airzona.
My dealer had put in a request for one but had not heard anything since.
Then 10 show'd up at Davidson's but gun dealers were not allowed to purchase them.
Davidson's were holding them back for individual purchases. So I ordered and it was shipped to my dealer. I guess some times you can get them before a lgs if you keep your eyes open for one. I paid $334 out the door. You can look at Davidson's stock on
gun genie website. Not sure if they have any still in stock but it's work a look.

Cheers,

Tye
 
#28 ·
I started to buy one for the wife but she wasn't there and I didn't know if the stock would be long for her or not so I passed.That's was the same day I bought the SP101 22 when they were having Ruger Days. They were 309.00. They looked like a decent rifle. I wouldn't compare it to the M77 MKII's or the Hawkeyes. For a lower end rifle I thought they were nice. I need to take the wife one day to a shop and see how it fits her.
 
#29 ·
From what I know the Ruger American is a fine rifle, one I considered before I found a smokin' deal on my Rem 700 SPS.
 
#30 ·
For what it's worth, my local Walmart is now stocking the Ruger American. I didn't see what caliber it was, but saw it at a glance and was a bit surprised to see it there. You may try Walmart if you're in the market and no one else has them. It's that time of year where everyone is gearing up for hunting season so some stuff will be harder to find.
 
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