Even with the lowest rings I can't get my scope low enough most of the time so an optional cheek piece is nice to have for me. Different head shapes and sizes, different ways our face sits on the stock I guess?
Ruger American Rifle Gen II
- Thread starter Sun_and_Steel_77
- Start date
Even with the lowest rings I can't get my scope low enough most of the time so an optional cheek piece is nice to have for me. Different head shapes and sizes, different ways our face sits on the stock I guess?
Same here. Every stock is at least 1/2" too low for me and the 40mm scope objective can be 1mm above the barrel. It must be high German cheeckbones or people don't really understand what cheek weld is supposed to mean. On a bench, your neck should be carrying NO weight. Entire head rests on the gun.
Funny enough most shotguns fit me perfectly though.
My belief is stock designs are based off iron rifles, and companies haven't adapted for the optic-only models they now sell.
I believe the riser I designed is 3/4" and I sold dozens.
Same for the Ruger Gen 1. I think this was 1/2"
Built a stock for my Scorpio - the cheek rest is at the bore axis.
Last edited:
Just saw that on YT and was thinking this thread needs it lol. Quicker on the draw than me.
jahnj, way to go with making and selling those risers. Looks cool on the Ruger American. Dig the low scope mount and slicker rotary mag version
I installed this Kydex adustable cheek riser on my Ruger American Ranch. It was super easy to install and is very solid.
h ttps://www.amazon.ca/Adjustable-C...20c-8bbd-75544bda5ef3&pd_rd_i=B0976XN856&th=1
h ttps://www.amazon.ca/Adjustable-C...20c-8bbd-75544bda5ef3&pd_rd_i=B0976XN856&th=1
$949
They're trickling into Canada right now. I see prices from 910$ to just under a grand.
I think it’s hideous. I like the three position tang safety, but the butt end just looks horrible to me. I also detest magazines that protrude below the stock, and magazine releases that lend themselves to being bumped or snagged. I’ll stick with savage 110’s and X bolts for now.
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
There's the compact American model which has better ergos and an 18" barrel.
https://ruger.com/products/americanRifleCompact/specSheets/6907.html
Are you referring to the gen1 ruger American? I have a gen1 ranch model in 308 that I love. But I’m tired of the bolt handle catching branches loosing a round of ammo every time I pass through some thick bush or brush. Won’t have this issue with the gen2. I’d be happy with an gen2 18” 308 model. I agree the stock is fugly like others have said. Looks a bit better without the cheek riser. But as long as the ergos are ok I’ll rock one.
