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Post by jjas on Dec 19, 2023 13:58:22 GMT -5
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Post by BigJLocke on Dec 19, 2023 14:52:31 GMT -5
I have a Ruger American in 308 and the Ruger American Ranch rifle in 350 legend. Both are fantastic guns and I’ll probably end up with a Gen 2 in 300 win mag. I have a really nice long range scope from crimson trace that I’ve been waiting to put on something. |
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Post by huntsemall on Dec 20, 2023 8:55:40 GMT -5
I ended up buying the Ruger American (Go Wild camo) in the 350 Legend. Put a Leupold 3x9 VX Freedom pre-calibrated for the 350 on it. Really anxious to see how she performs. The Gen 2 looks like a really good piece.
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Post by jjas on Dec 20, 2023 10:17:15 GMT -5
It will be interesting to read some of the reviews and handle the actual rifles when they make it to the stores.
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Post by steiny on Dec 20, 2023 15:18:03 GMT -5
That big box magazine sticking out the bottom is pretty dumb for any kind of a sporting rifle in my opinion.
Gets in the way when taking a rest in some positions.
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Post by titanium700 on Dec 20, 2023 15:36:07 GMT -5
Yeah.
For hunting…..well anything I prefer flush mount.
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Post by jjas on Dec 22, 2023 14:46:10 GMT -5
I went into one of the local gun shops near me and they had two of the new Gen II standard models in stock.
Good looking rifles. Triggers seem good. I'm not a fan of the magazines, but many people like them.
One was chambered in 6.5 creedmoor and the other was chambered in .308. The price on either rifle was $699.
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Post by SFC (R) B on Jan 21, 2024 0:14:16 GMT -5
We got our first one tonight....chambered in 204 Ruger. It is a LOT of improvement for less money than the previous Go Wild. Much better stock, fluted barrel, threaded and a brake, adjustable comb and LOP, bolt is smoother, trigger is better and at $579. As for the magazine, they had to address the feeding issues from the rotary mags in the first generation. Using AI mags that are proven and available everywhere at very good prices makes a ton of sense.
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Post by jjas on Jan 21, 2024 12:25:31 GMT -5
We got our first one tonight....chambered in 204 Ruger. It is a LOT of improvement for less money than the previous Go Wild. Much better stock, fluted barrel, threaded and a brake, adjustable comb and LOP, bolt is smoother, trigger is better and at $579. As for the magazine, they had to address the feeding issues from the rotary mags in the first generation. Using AI mags that are proven and available everywhere at very good prices makes a ton of sense. Do the rifles come with a thread protector if a person wants to take the brake off of the rifle? |
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Post by SFC (R) B on Jan 23, 2024 17:05:07 GMT -5
We got our first one tonight....chambered in 204 Ruger. It is a LOT of improvement for less money than the previous Go Wild. Much better stock, fluted barrel, threaded and a brake, adjustable comb and LOP, bolt is smoother, trigger is better and at $579. As for the magazine, they had to address the feeding issues from the rotary mags in the first generation. Using AI mags that are proven and available everywhere at very good prices makes a ton of sense. Do the rifles come with a thread protector if a person wants to take the brake off of the rifle? I think just the brake. |
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Post by esshup on Jan 23, 2024 17:23:44 GMT -5
You can buy thread protectors cheap on the internet.
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Post by jjas on Jan 24, 2024 12:20:10 GMT -5
You can buy thread protectors cheap on the internet. I know, but I'm just a bit surprised that Ruger didn't include one. |
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Post by omegahunter on Jan 25, 2024 8:51:33 GMT -5
We got our first one tonight....chambered in 204 Ruger. It is a LOT of improvement for less money than the previous Go Wild. Much better stock, fluted barrel, threaded and a brake, adjustable comb and LOP, bolt is smoother, trigger is better and at $579. As for the magazine, they had to address the feeding issues from the rotary mags in the first generation. Using AI mags that are proven and available everywhere at very good prices makes a ton of sense. I'm also not a fan of the AICS mags or the mag release lever associated with those. I've never had any trouble with the flush mags on any of my 3 Americans. However, you overlooked the most important improvement of this newest iteration of Ruger American and that is the 3 position safety. I wish even my rimfires had a 3 position safety to lock the bolt handle where it is supposed to be. |
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Post by SFC (R) B on Jan 27, 2024 12:03:19 GMT -5
We got our first one tonight....chambered in 204 Ruger. It is a LOT of improvement for less money than the previous Go Wild. Much better stock, fluted barrel, threaded and a brake, adjustable comb and LOP, bolt is smoother, trigger is better and at $579. As for the magazine, they had to address the feeding issues from the rotary mags in the first generation. Using AI mags that are proven and available everywhere at very good prices makes a ton of sense. I'm also not a fan of the AICS mags or the mag release lever associated with those. I've never had any trouble with the flush mags on any of my 3 Americans. However, you overlooked the most important improvement of this newest iteration of Ruger American and that is the 3 position safety. I wish even my rimfires had a 3 position safety to lock the bolt handle where it is supposed to be. The safety is an upgrade, but I have to admit that I prefer a simple "on/off" 2 position. As for the magazines, glad yours work well but problems with the rotary mags in the the Americans are fairly common. Going to AICS gives lots of options on a standardized set up. I have them on 4 of my rifles and they perform and feed great. |
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