Ruger American Ranch - 5.56 AR
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About a year ago I tried to buy one of these to find only the Ruger mag version seemed to be available in Canada. Not knowing if they would be available with the AR pattern mags in Canada I went with a Savage Model 110 Scout in .223 with the 16.5" barrel The stock on is definitely much better than what is supplied on the Ruger with both adjustable length of pull and replaceable cheek risers as well. Not a stock I would consider replacing as some seem to be doing with the Ruger.
It also comes with Williams adjustable peep sites and a muzzle brake.
It uses the AICS pattern mags. Initially I was disappointed it didn't use the AR pattern mags, but the ability to seat bullets out further than what an AR mag allows is an advantage.
It feeds very smoothly out of the AICS mags. I did find the mags a little loose in the mag well and possible to insert too deeply into the mag well. My solution wasn't elegant, but a small tag of duct tape on the top front edge of the mag snugged up the fit and eliminated the issue completely.
The pic rail on the model I got is set up for a long eye relief scope. Since I already have a Rem 700 Heavy barrel in .223 with a 6.5 to 20 x Leopold scope, my plan was not to duplicate it's role with a high magnification scope on the Savage. I sighted it in with the supplied peep sites and then put on a 2 MOA Vortex Crossfire Red Dot sight. With the limitations inherent with a red dot at longer ranges, I am still able on most days to shoot 5 shot groups into 1.5 to 2 inches at 100 yards which is about as good as you can do with a red dot...and 61 year old eyes.
Without the bulk of a scope it is a light and very handy rifle to carry.
They are probably about $200 above the Ruger price wise, but with much better stock, a supplied muzzle brake, very good Williams peep sights and a beefier bolt handle, the difference in price seems reasonable.
20210125_112542 by Mark Gordon, on Flickr
20210125_112555 by Mark Gordon, on Flickr
I was going to buy one of these savage rifles to do the same. A handy rds equipped rifle I could grab or tote along with me for the chance coyote.
Having AICS pattern magazines was actually what I was looking for, as my target rifle 223 uses them as well.
The magazine being able to over insert kind of disappointed me, that doesn't happen on my magpul/rem700 for instance.
In the end, I picked up a cz 527 carbine late last year to fill the roll as a short range/walk around coyote gun.
Although I think a light weight low power scope will be mounted instead of a rds.
Has anyone come up with a decent set of iron sights for these babies.
aka - mini scout rifle configuration
,,,, and before anyone says it, I would like a set of irons and a scout mount.
I know they are available, but is there anywhere in Canada like doveguns in the USA?
aka - mini scout rifle configuration
,,,, and before anyone says it, I would like a set of irons and a scout mount.
I know they are available, but is there anywhere in Canada like doveguns in the USA?
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