clarkston_cz

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?

bwinters

One of my sons in law has one in 30-06 and it is very accurate and shootable.

clarkston_cz

Some guys are telling me that the stocks are flimsy??

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/vie...72719#p1572719

fungun

Some guys? I only saw one. That would be easy to evaluate at the LGS if they have one, just hold it and judge the stock for yourself.

Doug76

Nothing flimsy about the stock, nice and rigid synthetic. Mine is .308.

Scotch827

I have the American in a .243. Just about every load I put through gets inch or better groups. I don't think the stock is flimsy.

Marine Division Two

Just an Old wives tale that polymer stocks are flimsy,My American is stout !

clarkston_cz

Hi guys, the local Dealer is unable to get one in.

Thanks for the replies so far.

Ruger41

You might need to make a trip up to Spokane then--larger selection of gun shops up there than in Clarkston.

prosp3kt

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.

Rivers2k

I want to know what makes it $500 cheaper? It cant be just the stock.

fungun

Thanks for your 1st hand feedback. I'm curious though what you mean by aerodynamics?

Spike12

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.

DPris

This is the first Ruger boltgun to be built around a machined, not cast, receiver.
A major departure from Ruger's normal rifle lines.
Denis

blakestree

I ordered mine, in .30-06, yesterday. It should be here next Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm crazy excited! Now, just to convince my wife I have to have a 4.2" SP101...