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Ruger American Compact rifles, Pro/Cons
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:30 pm
Ruger American Compact Rifle
Available in 308, 7mm-08, 243. 18" barrel.
I'm sure it's the same action as the American Rifle. What would be the advantage of a shorter barrel? Would hinder ballistics?
Available in 308, 7mm-08, 243. 18" barrel.
I'm sure it's the same action as the American Rifle. What would be the advantage of a shorter barrel? Would hinder ballistics?
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Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:32 pm to Nodust
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Would hinder ballistics?
marginally lesser velocities if i had to guess
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:33 pm to Nodust
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Would hinder ballistics?
Not enough to notice unless we're talking magnums.
Going to be a little louder.
This post was edited on 10/9/13 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:35 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I've always like the looks of a shorter rifle. This looks interesting. Easier to handle in stands.
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:36 pm to Nodust
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Easier to handle in stands.
that ain't no lie
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:38 pm to Nodust
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Easier to handle in stands.
And they carry much better.
I'm a huge fan of short barrels.
They're also stiffer (TWSS) and will probably shoot a few thousanths of an inch tighter at 100000 yards than a long barrel.
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:40 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Been working almost non stop last few weeks. Only thing making it bearable is going buy something with it 
If Cabelas has one Friday it may have a home.
If Cabelas has one Friday it may have a home.
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:43 pm to Nodust
shorter barrel = louder. the ballistic changes are negligible
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:45 pm to Nodust
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Only thing making it bearable is going buy something with it
Heard dat
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:46 pm to Carson123987
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shorter barrel = louder. the ballistic changes are negligible
I can deal with noise
Posted on 10/9/13 at 7:58 pm to Nodust
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I can deal with noise
Earplugs FTW
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:16 pm to Nodust
I remember something about the .308 having tumbling problems out of a short barrel; it was a complaint with the M1A scout or something.
high chance it wouldn't affect the average shooter though
high chance it wouldn't affect the average shooter though
This post was edited on 10/9/13 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:17 pm to Judge Smails
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Earplugs
WIMP
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:22 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
i said that until i shot a 8" barreled AR. thought i went deaf
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:39 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
When you get to my age you'll value your hearing.... what's left of it.
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:41 pm to Judge Smails
I'm just joking. I'm pretty serious about saving my ears. Mine have already gone south a good bit.
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:43 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Oh I know. If this ringing gets any louder it will be all I hear.
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:47 pm to Judge Smails
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Oh I know. If this ringing gets any louder it will be all I hear.
+1
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:51 pm to Nodust
I want this one in LH.
Posted on 10/9/13 at 8:52 pm to LSUlefty
Speaking of loud 
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