Really! a 33.2% increase in price from what I paid for my Ruger Ranch 7.62x39 exactly 3 years ago. Highly doubt I'd see a 33% increase in accuracy, functionality or whatever else.
But it certainly looks better than my 3 year old 7.62x39!
Bolt guns are a game of diminishing returns in a big way. A new Sako rifle in 6.5cm will run you an average of about 2 grand depending on the model. You are not getting 2.5x the accuracy or functionality of a Ruger American in 6.5cm. BUT when you use the Sako, you can tell it’s a nicer, more expensive, more refined, more reliable gun.
Additionally, the cost of literally anything 3 years ago compared to now is going to be much more expensive.
Now for an apples to apples comparison, Ruger American Gen 1 vs Gen 2…if you were to upgrade a Gen 1 to be like a Gen 2, it would cost a lot more than 33% more.
You get:
Better stock with more adjustability, more rigidity and an undeniably nicer texture and finish.
Cerakoted barrel, bolt, receiver etc - it’s now much more weatherproof
Heavier contour barrel that is spiral fluted - theoretically more shots before it’s heat soaked and looks much more premium while being roughly the same weight as before
Factory threaded barrel including muzzle brake, also cerakoted - even comes on the base model American
3 pos safety
Better magazine system on the base model Ruger American
That’s a lot of bang for your buck upgrades on a gun that is 900 Canadian new…regardless of whether you get a base model or a ranch model.
I don’t work for Ruger, I just more fully appreciate the accomplishment of what they have done.
