Thread: Ruger American Rifle Generation II

Originally Posted by STC

I just do not get why people spend money on a shitty firearm that will shoot "well" after you have "worked" (meaning "fixed") the action, and replaced the trigger to something designed by somebody with an actual brain.

Why do you not just buy a decent firearm that works in the first place? There are plenty of options out there, with decent triggers, smooth actions and accurate out of the box...

The added benefit would be that the likes of Ruger and others (looking at you Remingshite) would need to up their game and actually innovate (i.e. get their design and manufacturing processes up to match what is standard in the 21st century)

That's my feeling too. I couldn't hand over $1200-1300 for something like that. It's not a bargain basement rifle, even the much loved Howa 1500 is $100-200 cheaper (cue: MD!). I walked in to a shop to buy a Ruger Ranch, got my hands on it and just thought no. Each to their own though.

Originally Posted by MB

That's my feeling too. I couldn't hand over $1200-1300 for something like that. It's not a bargain basement rifle, even the much loved Howa 1500 is $100-200 cheaper (cue: MD!). I walked in to a shop to buy a Ruger Ranch, got my hands on it and just thought no. Each to their own though.

Same experience for me. I was seriously considering buying one until I got my hands on it in the flesh. I couldn’t believe how poorly finished the bolt and action were. The Howas are a work of art by comparison.

Originally Posted by Fatberg

The Howas are a work of art

couldnt agree more LOL...there you go MB

Originally Posted by MB

That's my feeling too. I couldn't hand over $1200-1300 for something like that. It's not a bargain basement rifle, even the much loved Howa 1500 is $100-200 cheaper (cue: MD!). I walked in to a shop to buy a Ruger Ranch, got my hands on it and just thought no. Each to their own though.

Mine was $900 new, threaded 16" barrel, some sort of coating on the barrel. It has an accutrigger style trigger which I like. Though I must admit I don't like the newer mags, I like a flush mag as it's nicer to carry.

Originally Posted by vulcannz

Mine was $900 new, threaded 16" barrel, some sort of coating on the barrel. It has an accutrigger style trigger which I like. Though I must admit I don't like the newer mags, I like a flush mag as it's nicer to carry.

Mine was $820 new, and yes threaded but blued not coated. Trigger is fine for a hunting trigger. Does not compare to my mates $3k Sako 223 but would not take that hunting.

A big consideration for me at the time was the 10rd mag capacity, AR15 Mag compatibility and excellent $85 aftermarket steel mags. Horses for courses...