Ruger American Rifle Gen II

If the Americans can go 10,000 rounds before a (minor) part breaks they ain't that disposable. Most of em smooth up very well and the "zipper bolt" really not that objectionable to start with (not worse than my vanguards and howas lol) diminishes quite a bit.

Not something I notice or think about on the range or in the field.
 
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Never owned or even handled the original RAR, but the new Gen II has my interest at least a little bit piqued. Will definitely seek these out once they hit dealers shelves north of the border.
 
Sun_and_Steel_77 said:
A Z T E C ARMOURY is verboten on CGN.

Unlike the Pontiac of which you speak that quickly faded into obscurity these Gen II’s are going to be a smashing success and will be here to stay.
Ruger has knocked it out of the park with these and I predict that the Ranch models in particular will be the most popular bolt action in Canada in short order.
The aftermarket will be receptive and then robust as well.
When I picture these in a different stock ( rumour has it Stockys’ is working on one ) the Tikkas in my safe break out in a cold sweat.

Feel free to bump this thread and ridicule me if the Gen II’s fall flat on their face but I’m feelin like Nostradamus on this one! ;)
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Is it the Accutrigger, protruding mag or glued on cheekpiece that does it for you? Maybe the 2/3 bbl spiral? :d
 
Joel said:
If the Americans can go 10,000 rounds before a (minor) part breaks they ain't that disposable. Most of em smooth up very well and the "zipper bolt" really not that objectionable to start with (not worse than my vanguards and howas lol) diminishes quite a bit.

Not something I notice or think about on the range or in the field.
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Anarchy makes a billet cocking piece to replace the MIM unit, that is a source of failure in these rifles.
 
Not my cup of tea but I’d bet they shoot and sell really well. I’d buy one if the price was right. 223, flush fit mag, and thread protector. It’s a savage axis on steroids.
 
bearkilr said:
Is it the Accutrigger, protruding mag or glued on cheekpiece that does it for you? Maybe the 2/3 bbl spiral? :d
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Or maybe the 3 position safety and nicer bolt handle.... the 2/3 spiral looks terrible to my eyes.... flutes would look better.

Is there some sort of improvement to a barrel that is imparted by spiral flutes?
 
Can-down said:
Or maybe the 3 position safety and nicer bolt handle.... the 2/3 spiral looks terrible to my eyes.... flutes would look better.

Is there some sort of improvement to a barrel that is imparted by spiral flutes?
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The argument for barrel fluting has always been a weight saving and added heat dissipation because of additional surface area. A spiral flute would technically add slightly more of both than a straight fluted bbl. Personally I think fluting is done mostly for aesthetics.

As for a 3 position safety, the only good one IMO is the Win M70/Ruger 77 type. Hard to tell with a glance in what position a 3 position tang safety is in.
 
I like the idea of a 3 position to lock the bolt closed while bushwhacking and I have a tang safety on a savage rifle that sometimes get's knocked off safe while hunting.... It should be easy enough to mark the tang if a visual cue is desired and I generally know if I have my safety on or off.... unless it's the savage that has slipped from safe towards fire!
 
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that's the only screw that holds the recoil pad piece
I'm not sure it has enough strength... but maybe it does
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Interesting. Iirc the Axis uses (maybe used, I'm not familiar with the newer "accufit" stocks) the swivel stud to secure the pad too - there's a square notch in the top of the pad that interfaces with the top side of the stock, then the swivel stud secures the bottom. Never heard of anyone having an issue with that design.
 
Joel said:
Boyds on a Ruger American...I'm a weirdo but I like it.

Besides, the rifle shoots as well as lots that cost way more anyway so why not lol. Depends how much you like the thing.

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Looks good Joel. What's it chambered in? Looks like your running rotary mags? How much work to fit the stock?
 
Sun_and_Steel_77 said:
Looks good Joel. What's it chambered in? Looks like your running rotary mags? How much work to fit the stock?
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Early first gen 300 BLK and yep thats the rotary mag that came with it. Zero magazine problems to date and it feeds so slick you don't really even feel it. Wasn't any work to fit the stock really, I was lucky. Did have to play around a bit to get the mag latch setup working. I believe that took a shim but nothing worse than that.

Funny how much it changes the feel of the rifle. Actions absolutely no worse for smoothness or zipper sound than a Howa lol.

7.62x39 with a Trijicon Accupoint makes a dandy hunting rifle too.

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Sweet Jeebus they do seem to shoot!

Think I'd like one in the original stock better, but wow.
 
Joel said:
Sweet Jeebus they do seem to shoot!

Think I'd like one in the original stock better, but wow.
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I agree. The Gen II stock wouldn't suit me at all, nor would the extended mag. Gimme one in a 1st gen stock with a One-Shot Sled adapter and without the muzzle brake. The trigger ain't hard to lighten up by removing the blade safety and fitting a lighter spring.
 
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Hitzy said:
I don't really understand the cheek riser obsession these days either. Does everybody mount their scopes on extra high rings now?
I always mount my scopes low as possible, out of the 4 target rifles I have with adjustable cheek risers, none are raised. Even the 2 Magpul Hunter stocks I have, I had to seek out zero rise cheek pieces because the .25 was even too high.
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I always try to mount as low as possible also. Just the shape of my head I guess. Have never found a "stock" rifle that I could position properly behind the sight on. Unless its an adjustable stock.
 
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