Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK quick review/upgrades and top customer service

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Recently the good people at Dominion Outdoors had a 5 year anniversary sale. I was super excited when I saw they were blowing out some Ruger American Ranch 300 Blackout rifles, but pulled the trigger to late and they sold out. But through the luck of the internet gods I received a PM from Dominion Outdoors saying they had one left with my name on it! After some phenomenal customer service over the phone and internet and a short delivery time I had the rifle in my hands. I immediately ran some CLP down the bore and lubed the bolt, went to my local shop to pick up some Hornady V-Max 110GR, mounted my Vortex Crossfire 1-4x and went to the range. Without even zeroing, I was grouping just over 1moa at 100m. (sorry no targets atm). Out of 8 rounds I did have 3 FTF due to light primer strikes. Once I got home I field stripped the rifle and found some metal shards inside the bolt, some were still attached to hole the wasn't completely drilled through. (Not cool Ruger, where is your QC I ask). I also noticed the barrel was not free floating as they advertise, I tried removing the stock and re-seating it to see if that would work but no go. After several forum searches I have decided to just sand the stock out at bit.
I have made several upgrades to the rifle including a Glades Armory tactical bolt handle, an SJ Hardware Linear Comp. 7.62, a Harris Bi-pod, UTG rings and a Vortex Crossfire 3-9x50 scope.
When installing the new bolt handle I removed more shards from inside the bolt and I hope that removing these will cure my light primer strikes but they could also be from my choice in ammo.
All in all I am super stoked on this rifle, and really happy with the staff at Dominion Outdoors. I hope to get my CORE course and eventually use this as a deer gun!

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Glades Armory Tactical Bolt handle
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No sure which knob I like better yet
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Might need a bit more sanding, But it's not rubbing the one side anymore.
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The hole the Ruger didn't fully drill out causing the shards in my bolt.
 
My Factory R.A stock was touching on one side, So i junked it and put a Boyds stock on it...

Q.C at ruger sucks big time...
 
Thanks for the review, I'm glad we could get you that last one! Looks like you've upgraded the rifle nicely and have a good little shooter. That's too bad about the junk in the bolt, if you'd like we can gladly contact Ruger and see what they can do for you.
 
DominionOutdoors said:
Thanks for the review, I'm glad we could get you that last one! Looks like you've upgraded the rifle nicely and have a good little shooter. That's too bad about the junk in the bolt, if you'd like we can gladly contact Ruger and see what they can do for you.
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Thanks, I'm going to shoot it a bit on the weekend and see if the issue persists. If it does I will gladly take you up on the offer. Again you guys offer great service and professionalism. Much appreciated.
 
DILLIGAF said:
Might as well get a bolt handle for mine now... Thanks fo the link yo !
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You will need a cheap set of snap ring pliers for the install and also the small wedge (included with the handle). Here is the install video. My handle is the 1.75 inch one, I think the 2" would have been far to large IMO.
 
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