Merry Christmas from Ruger.
Some interesting calibres and barrel lengths available. Wonder if we might get the Ranch 16” options in 6mm ARC and 6.5Cr here. Due for release Q1 2024.
https://ruger.com/products/americanR...ew.html?n=bolt
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Merry Christmas from Ruger.
Some interesting calibres and barrel lengths available. Wonder if we might get the Ranch 16” options in 6mm ARC and 6.5Cr here. Due for release Q1 2024.
https://ruger.com/products/americanR...ew.html?n=bolt
I'd like one in 223. I like a tang safety. For me it ticks all the boxes as long as accuracy is there.Quote:
Originally Posted by steadwah
Quite a few people online seem pessimistic that the aggressive fluting is going to mess with accuracy as it warms up.
But for a hunting rifle it looks pretty sweet.
They look mint
Get hands on before buying! The action on the one I picked up in a shop was rough as guts.
Was it the new model? Or older one? Love the look of this new model, but hate to think what they will cost for a "budget" rifleQuote:
Originally Posted by MB
If it was a fluted Gen 2, where was it you handled it?
Gen 1, hope the new ones are better!
Comparison video not fired yet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zND4dqPI1W0
Gen 1 with a hardy 6 ARC barrel. Tac driver!
Just need to upgrade the trigger as the factory one is poos
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I've got one in 300BLK (Gen 1) and concur, but it smooths out pretty quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
They all are nothing 1/2 hour watching TV with the bolt coated in autosol metal polish wont fix, open close open close clean action and bolt then repeat if necessaryQuote:
Originally Posted by MB
helps get rid of that zip sound when opening the action aswell
Baikal single shots have fluted barrels. They don't seem to suffer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pommy
The Rugers were a $350 US rifle when they came out so you can't expect everything like a butter smooth bolt, but as far as accuracy goes they tend to be excellent. They seem to be making really good barrels CHF I think? The excellent bedding system makes them, you can do a trigger job on them but nice single stage Timney drops in, set 1.5lb and you have a very functional rifle.
As they are such good shooters a more expensive stock option from factory would be good.
I've got the older model in 223. 16in barrel. Goto goat rifle, headshots to 200m. Loves 62gn Hdy basic cheap pills. As above, a bit of time working the bolt in front of the TV smooths it out great. I used Flitz paste..a few minutes with a small fine stone or fine diamond file on the machined edges on internal of action helps not slice your thumb open..ask me how I know lol...
For me I'd Skip the fluting, the stock looks to be an improvement with the riser, as does the bigger bolt knob. However my old one just works fine
Wonder if the actions on these will feel like running a bolt through sandpaper.
I have three of the Gen 1 versions.
5.56, 7.62x39 and 300 blackout.
They are budget rifles but all shoot really well, putting many more expensive rifles to shame.
Great for bashing through scrub after critters.
My 7.62x39 is a laser with reloads but also shoots cheap FMJ like a champ.
I will buy the new version in some different calibres, doubt I will sell the old versions.
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ive got a Gen1 in 223 and it eats whatever you throw at it with resonable accuracy.
Hoping to get a Gen2 stock to fit my Gen1 barreled action as the Gen1 stock is pretty lacking for larger hands
nope not fluted..hammer forged and left as it ends up is my understanding of the outer spirals....Quote:
Originally Posted by vulcannz
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)
Not sure what you mean, my Ruger shot great out of the box, the bolt was a little rough (a little noisy) that soon settled down.Quote:
Originally Posted by STC
What a load of shite.Quote:
Originally Posted by STC
My thought immediately. There's plenty of otherwise fine rifles out there that are down a little in one area or another...why there is such an aftermarket in upgrades for them - triggers, stocks, sights mags bolt handles, bedding kits... even bloody barrels. They offered something in the first place the buyer thought well enough of to make the purchase. @STC you can be elitist if you want, your prerogative. Not everyone wants to or can fork out for the perfect rifle out of the blocks. And if you are interested in trying out different calibres, a cheaper rifle with some fixable or liveable flaws can make sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Preacher
Funny how a simple question can generate such an emotional response from a few people.
Plenty of good out of the box options out there that cost the same. The argument that you need to spend a lot of money to have a good rifle out of the box is just not true anymore
Can't agree with you @STC. I've got 3 rugers now. .22 , 223 and 6.5 creedmoor. Straight out of the box they shoot bang on. Yes the machining on the bolt is a bit rough and yes it should be better but a bit of work with autosol or similar will quieten it down. The trigger is fine for a hunting rifle but I put in a timny just because I could and thought it would be better for punching holes in paper. Not much problem to punch 10 rounds through a 1in dot at 100m. Plus they have an excellent half closed action and I like a tang safety. Good rifles at a good price.
Give me an old mk2 any day
Oh there was no emotion in my response. It was a factual statement
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Originally Posted by STC
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
The joys of personal preference. Bang for buck, the Ruger’s have their place.
Swap firearms to cars and the same type of discussions are raised.
My Ruger Ranch rifles are my first choice when bush bashing, right tool for the job.
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Originally Posted by Simon
Hardly an emotional response. Just disagree with you, reasons stated.Quote:
Originally Posted by STC
Greetings all,
Things have certainly moved on since I started haunting gun shops in the late 1960's. As near as I can recall there were no more than about 6 chambering options in the more standard new rifles with the .222, .243, .270 and .308 being most common. Add the Milsurp .303 rifles including the Parker Hale upgrades and that was about it. There were more options in more expensive offerings but not many on the racks. I remember seeing a Mannlicher in .22-250 and wondering what it was but the cost was beyond my humble means. A different time.
Regards Grandpamac.
I liked the pointability of the ranch but ... Maybe the next gen may be better. I still want something in 7.62 x 39 as the JW103 pencil barrel leaves a lot to be desiredQuote:
Originally Posted by Fatberg
OK, so the actions a bit rough...
how about the factory trigger, good, bad, creepy ?? adjustable ??
Im kind of the same. But do I need 4 .233s ?? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
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.
A comparative advantage for the ruger over Tikka will be caliber selection. e.g. 22 ARC
Does the ruger come in different action lengths?
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
Yeah I am fairly confident they do, haven't actually paid attention. I still have one in .243 so I'll have a look next time I'm in the safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
