New Ruger American !!!

[wjt]

Ruger has announced the American in .223 this spring. I think these rifles are perfect for the .223. Short, light, and with the 1 in 8 twist enough to shoot the heavier bullets.

But, I don't think we'll get to see them for 3-5 yrs. Ruger needs to build another plant.

Walt

P.S. Merry Christmas to all !

 

[nomad 68]

Absolutely awesome news. As soon as i can lay my hands on one,i'll own it. I sent of a suggestion on this and .204 when they first announced the .22-250. They said they were looking into it but felt the most demand would be for .22-250. I wonder how a compact in .223 would shoot with the 18" barrel?

 

[Kevan]

I would think it should shoot pretty darn good.
My only concern would be if the stock has much flex.
The only Ruger American I shot seemed to have a certain amount of flex in the stock when shooting off a rest...

 

[hunter-4-life]

Ruger needs to build another plant.

Walt

P.S. Merry Christmas to all !

My local gun shop owner was told by his wholesaler that Ruger was building a plant in Canada strictly for Canadian users. Once again that is rumour, and I dont know if it is true but it would be nice!

Merry Christmas to you too!

 

[Calum]

That is awesome news x2.

 

[wjt]

I would have settled for a .22-250 with the 1 in 10 twist, but nobody has even those. The Americans keep buying up everything available leaving nothing to ship up here, I'm guessing.

 

[Trinimon]

A cheap rifle capable of sub-MOA out of the box. What's not to love?

 

[bollox]

I'll buy one to throw in the truck.

 

[heavyBullet]

I have one in .243 and just last week well telling a buddy I wish they had one in .223 for my daughter, great news, did they mention a youth model ??

 

[nomad 68]

I have one in .243 and just last week well telling a buddy I wish they had one in .223 for my daughter, great news, did they mention a youth model ??

They will be available in March in both the compact and standard version and stainless in either configuration.

 

[heavyBullet]

Sweet !

 

[wjt]

WOW!!! Just looked at the Ruger site and saw the array of options, std/compact, black/stainless and even a combo w/Redfield scope. I really like the combo, as that would have been the scope I would have put on anyway. Some pretty smart people down there at Ruger. I still think it will be a while before we see any.

 

[nomad 68]

I think a 7mm-08 in stainless is definitely on the menu. Anyone fire one in .308? How is the recoil? This is a very light rifle after all!

 

[heavyBullet]

They are light thats for sure, which is why I got the .243 for dog huntin, but they have a real decent recoil pad so I doubt recoil is going to be an issue.

 

[nomad 68]

They are light thats for sure, which is why I got the .243 for dog huntin, but they have a real decent recoil pad so I doubt recoil is going to be an issue.

Yeah, i have one in .243 as well but it's not much of a test for that recoil pad lol.

 

[jaycee]

I see an All-Weather .223 in my future....

 

[delboybc]

I think a 7mm-08 in stainless is definitely on the menu. Anyone fire one in .308? How is the recoil? This is a very light rifle after all!

I Have one of the ruger American in 308, no problems with recoil, the fit and recoil pad work well for me. Been using it for past 7 months.

Would like one of the compact models in 243 for the kids, but can't find any in Canada.

 

[nomad 68]

I Have one of the ruger American in 308, no problems with recoil, the fit and recoil pad work well for me. Been using it for past 7 months.

Would like one of the compact models in 243 for the kids, but can't find any in Canada.

not sure, but i thought lebaron had them in compact version.

 

[saskcop]

Time for another .223 !

 

[G P]

Those Redfield combos look great. I'd definitely get one in 308 or 270 win.