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Anyone have any experience with Ruger American rifles?
Posted on 1/2/21 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 1/2/21 at 4:36 pm
I’m considering buying one in 6.5 creedmoor because most reviews say they’re good value for what they are. Just wanted to get some more feedback before making the decision.
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Posted on 1/2/21 at 4:40 pm to LSUGent
There is a deer killed with one on yesterday IST. Never heard anything bad about them.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 4:43 pm to LSUGent
They are solid.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 4:48 pm to LSUGent
My daughter has one in .243 and it a solid firearm. Good value and does the job.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 4:50 pm to LSUGent
Check out a guy named Hickok something on YouTube. He does a review of one. Good for the price point for sure.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 4:53 pm to LSUGent
Shot a doe and pig with mine (.243) this morning. I’ve used it on deer, pigs, javelina and coyotes. I really like it. I used a trigger scale to check the pull weight and it’s right at 4 lbs.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 4:58 pm to LSUGent
Have a Predator in .308. I really like the gun. Pretty danged accurate but the stock sucks. I put mine in a Magpul American Hunter. Feels much better now.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 5:11 pm to LSUGent
Low priced, cheap feeling rifle that will stack them in the same hole at a 100yds. Get a trigger job and your good to go.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 5:25 pm to LSUGent
This summer I bought my son the Ruger American compact version in 7mm08. I usually hunt with a break barrel .444 so I fell in love with the 7mm08 when I shot it. I love how small and lightweight it is while still having plenty of power. I killed this 6pt, 208lbs a couple weeks ago up near Macon, MS. He ran about 40yds. My son will have to ask nicely to borrow his gun from me in the future.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 5:30 pm to LSUGent
Affordable, accurate, and effective. You won’t ever pull it out to show your buddy but it you scratched it up some you also would not cry.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 6:25 pm to LSUGent
My son used the 6.5 this morning. Laid a doe down. Also have 308. Both are great shooters. Like others have said, stock not the greatest. I would buy again.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 6:31 pm to LSUGent
Check the stock at the forearm. I bought my daughter one in .308 and it is warped and touching the barrel. I contacted ruger and they are going to replace it, but it’s gonna be awhile bc of supply issues. A quick search after shows this is a common issue.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 6:42 pm to LSUGent
I’ve owned two, both were extremely accurate rifles by production or custom standards. Like .3 accurate with factory ammo. Both of mine are Predator models (green stocks, threaded barrels). Can upgrade both stock (Magpul) and trigger (Timney) and be under $1k if you’re a fit & finish guy like me.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 6:42 pm to ct4lsu
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Check the stock at the forearm. I bought my daughter one in .308 and it is warped and touching the barrel. I contacted ruger and they are going to replace it, but it’s gonna be awhile bc of supply issues.
I'd take the stock off and reassemble with a good torque driver, sometimes that is all it takes. Can also do some sanding for clearance too. I bedded mine into a Boyd laminate stock which is pretty easy to do as well.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 6:42 pm to ct4lsu
Yea so I’ve heard...I’m probably going to get a custom Boyd’s stock if I get one.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 6:55 pm to LSUGent
I have a 308 and a 7mm08. Nothing fancy just accurate. I bought a Bergara in 6.5. Fine rifle
Posted on 1/2/21 at 6:56 pm to LSUGent
I own one/no complaints
Posted on 1/2/21 at 7:04 pm to Clames
Yep sand the forearm to get the necessary clearance. You can also strengthen the forearm as well, which greatly improved the guns overall accuracy. I used an old GoldTip 30X target arrow I had robin hooded and thrown in in the closet. Just cut a channel in the forearm and epoxy the arrow, or whatever you use, in place. It added a little weight, but nothing terrible.
I bought this rifle because I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on a rainy day rifle. It shoots above its price point and is one I’d recommend to anyone in that price range.
I bought this rifle because I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on a rainy day rifle. It shoots above its price point and is one I’d recommend to anyone in that price range.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 7:16 pm to LSUGent
I have it in 22 wmr and it drives tacks. Trigger is nice on it as well.
Posted on 1/2/21 at 8:22 pm to LSUGent
i have a .308. i put a magpul stock on it to free float the barrel and it is now my favorite rifle. the original stock was pathetic!
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