Ruger American....wow, what a piece of crap!

SuperCub said:
I think if you read the OP you'll find he bought the rifle before doing the review.
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Yep, and returned it for a full refund then bought a Benelli R1 and haven't looked back lol.

Opinion hasn't changed, the American is a bag of ####, and the new prices of them put them in the epic rip off category.
 
I am glad you like your benneli hitzy........ But please don't compare it to an American....... Two different price ranges, two different manufacturers......

For the same price or less, you could have bought a Ruger m77 that would put that crappy American to shame........

Budget rifles are budget rifles........ Nobody makes one for hunters and shooters that have discerning expectations.....
 
$999 for the Benelli, still that price at coastal outdoors for this model. American is what, $650 now, M77 is $1200?
 
Hitzy said:
$999 for the Benelli, still that price at coastal outdoors for this model. American is what, $650 now, M77 is $1200?
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I agree with you hitzy.... This "budget rifle" BS is just that..... BS....... I just picked up a bnib m77 for $1150......... I know it will be reliable.......

You get what you pay for, and with all of the "budget" rifles going up in price, I question wh anyone would want one.......

It's one thing when you can pick up a cheap shooter for $600 less versus its "more elite" counterpart........ It's another when the price point starts to equalize......
 
My .243 American shoots bug groups and feeds and ejects like clock work. I like the stock, fits good and sure isnt as flimsy as the hacksis. Scope bases lined up perfectly. Cant say that about the hacksis either. It also has primer scoring, but so does my A7 Sako. I paid $420.00, it shoots the lights out and runs like a champ and no I wont cry like a little girl about its looks or construction, because I like beer, broads, and bacon.
 
Cole said:
My .243 American shoots bug groups and feeds and ejects like clock work. I like the stock, fits good and sure isnt as flimsy as the hacksis. Scope bases lined up perfectly. Cant say that about the hacksis either. It also has primer scoring, but so does my A7 Sako. I paid $420.00, it shoots the lights out and runs like a champ and no I wont cry like a little girl about its looks or construction, because I like beer, broads, and bacon.
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now that's an honest point of view :cheers:
 
The ones I had seemed good I never did try them out. I mean for a light hunting rifle that is fairly accurate that you don't have to worry about dropping or scratching up because it's not 1000 plus dollars. The bolts weren't super smooth nore the machining but I bought them to throw in the back of my truck and go hunting. I ended up trading a .308 with a Nikon scope for a m77 only because I had it for sale and the trade came up. I didn't really want more guns as I was trying to sell but I'm sure you guys know how that goes......
 
nick237 said:
The ones I had seemed good I never did try them out. I mean for a light hunting rifle that is fairly accurate that you don't have to worry about dropping or scratching up because it's not 1000 plus dollars. The bolts weren't super smooth nore the machining but I bought them to throw in the back of my truck and go hunting. I ended up trading a .308 with a Nikon scope for a m77 only because I had it for sale and the trade came up. I didn't really want more guns as I was trying to sell but I'm sure you guys know how that goes......
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I can usually jam 12-14 guns in an 8 gun safe....makes it seem like i have less guns.
It's just a big expensive jigsaw puzzle.

 
Lol It's like my safes lol I ran out of room my box spring mattress is now replaced by crates of surplus ammo ha. Ah the single life.... Lol
 
6.5x55swm said:
it's funny how the OP doesn't like the ruger American, yet he still bought it lol
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Usually, you need to actually use the gun to know what it's all about! :) I've bought plenty of junk guns without knowing they were junk until I pulled them out of the box. Most times, they didn't even see a round chambered and went on EE.
 
Why would "economically challenged" Canadians who just want a hunting rifle buy an over-priced USA made plastic "budget" gun, especially with the .70 cent Can. dollar, when they could just as easily buy a slightly chopped Swedish Mauser 6.5 or a Lee-Enfield .303 (only two examples among several) is beyond me. These "sporterized" bolt action ex-military rifles are still available nearly everywhere, certainly at every gun show. They usually have quality metal work, good walnut stocks, pretty decent bores and very acceptable hunting accuracy. They are also very solidy built to take serious abuse....and you can still buy one for well under $200 (Canadian!)
 
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Rob said:
Why "economically challenged" Canadians who just want a hunting rifle would buy an over-priced USA made plastic "budget" gun, especially with the 70 cent Can. dollar, when they could just as easily buy a slightly chopped Swedish Mauser 6.5 or a Lee-Enfield .303 (only two examples among several) is beyond me. These "sporterized" bolt action ex-military rifles are still available nearly everywhere, certainly at every gun show. They often have quality walnut stocks, usually pretty decent bores and very acceptable hunting accuracy. They are built to take abuse....and you can still buy one for well under $200 (Canadian!)
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They aren't everywhere. My legs only carry #### mosins. I try too imagine having zero exposure to hunting/shooting and walking into a store too big my first rifle. Now, being oblivious to all the stuff talked about in threads like these, what are you going to pick?? A brand new shiny rifle or the old chopped spotter gathering dust in the corner? Most unaware people would think it's ugly there's a reason and that they'll probably get what they pay for. I've never seen a decent milsurp outside of a gunshow or here. I totally agree but People just don't know what they don't know.
 
i picked up the Ruger American Predator in 223 and ive had nothing but good times with it.
i havnt noticed any crappy milling marks or sharp corners or anything.

compared side by side with my dads Weatherby in 223 the V2 definitely has better bluing and is a bit smoother to cycle.

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I have one in .243, paid $389 for it so I was not expecting very much, how can you at that price, but I do find the stock a little bit better than the comparable Savage rifle. Now, that said, it out shoots the Ruger M77 mkII that I had, for a dirt cheap gun, mine is a tack driver.

Now compare the American to the two Marlin XL7's I have and I find the fit and finish of the Marlin and especially the stock is much nicer, and again, I paid $379 for theMarlin, and it too is a tack driver. Is it as nice as my Marlin 1895? not even close , but I also paid almost twice the price for the 1895.

Your buying a cheap throw away rifle that shoots great, I do not understand people complaining about them.
 
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heavyBullet said:
I have one in .243, paid $389 for it so I was not expecting very much, how can you at that price, but I do find the stock a little bit better than the comparable Savage rifle. Now, that said, it out shoots the Ruger M77 mkII that I had, for a dirt cheap gun, mine is a tack driver.

Now compare the American to the two Marlin XL7's I have and I find the fit and finish of the Marlin and especially the stock is much nicer, and again, I paid $379 for theMarlin, and it too is a tack driver. Is it as nice as my Marlin 1895? not even close , but I also paid almost twice the price for the 1895.

Your buying a cheap throw away rifle that shoots great, I do not understand people complaining about them.
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You just made the same point I've been making all along, your Marlin XL7 (Now the Rem 783) for less money...
is finished much better, comes in a better stock, and shoots as well or better then the American. So if Marlin/Remington can make an acceptable looking, accurate, good quality inexpensive rifle like that, why can't Ruger? And why would anyone want it over the Marlin/Remington if you are paying less money for a nicer gun?
 
j_06 said:
They aren't everywhere. My legs only carry #### mosins. I try too imagine having zero exposure to hunting/shooting and walking into a store too big my first rifle. Now, being oblivious to all the stuff talked about in threads like these, what are you going to pick?? A brand new shiny rifle or the old chopped spotter gathering dust in the corner? Most unaware people would think it's ugly there's a reason and that they'll probably get what they pay for. I've never seen a decent milsurp outside of a gunshow or here. I totally agree but People just don't know what they don't know.
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You can get a good husky for $350 as well. Will outlast the plastic crap they pass off as "value" these days.
 
Hitzy said:
You just made the same point I've been making all along, your Marlin XL7 (Now the Rem 783) for less money...
is finished much better, comes in a better stock, and shoots as well or better then the American. So if Marlin/Remington can make an acceptable looking, accurate, good quality inexpensive rifle like that, why can't Ruger? And why would anyone want it over the Marlin/Remington if you are paying less money for a nicer gun?
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because marlin took a big nosedive after being acquired by remington and people are still not over it.
 
legi0n said:
because marlin took a big nosedive after being acquired by remington and people are still not over it.
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Hitzy is saying the Remington 783 is better *now* than the Ruger American is *now*, and costs less money.

I've got an american, and it is so lame, I almost dropped an RPR when I realized it was a $1600 american wearing lipstick and mascara. I put it down like it was greasy and took a big step back away from the counter.
 
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