Thread: Ruger American Rifle Generation II

Problem with the gen 11 is the price looks like it will be quite close to the likes of a tikka so it probably won't do all that well.
Shame because the gen 1 for it's price was a good entry level rifle.
I've had 3 and they were all as accurate as any tikka I've owned and needed little to no modification. Magazines are terrible but so are the Howa minis and the tikka t1 so it's across the board. Actions aren't smooth but if you want something that is aesthetically pleasing then you probably wouldn't be buying a $950 rifle.

Originally Posted by TLB

Problem with the gen 11 is the price looks like it will be quite close to the likes of a tikka so it probably won't do all that well.
Shame because the gen 1 for it's price was a good entry level rifle.
I've had 3 and they were all as accurate as any tikka I've owned and needed little to no modification. Magazines are terrible but so are the Howa minis and the tikka t1 so it's across the board. Actions aren't smooth but if you want something that is aesthetically pleasing then you probably wouldn't be buying a $950 rifle.

I can't agree with you about the magazines at least in 223. The pmags are superb unless you want to load long.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

I can't agree with you about the magazines at least in 223. The pmags are superb unless you want to load long.

I think there is a couple of different mag styles. The ones for the .243 and .308 were terrible. Replaced under warranty then crapped out again. Got new springs made but still don't feed reliably.