Thread: Rugers been doin some market research...

Is it just me or does the chart say .234win?

And why not get an AR10? Or is this for the states with tough gun laws?

An AR10 is only cosmetically similar really. Bolt actions are still favoured for the PRS type competitions due to being more accurate, easier to shoot well, reliable, and rules regarding moving between positions on stages with the bolt open, which is harder to do on a semi. The PRS competition crowd and followers is who this is aimed at

A bolt action is also more stable in recoil due to the action not cycling as well. I am pretty certain in a PRS event the scorers are not allowed to call shot corrections for misses - this means it is a massive advantage to be able to spot your own misses. Heavy rifles, muzzle brakes, and light recoiling calibres that perform great in the wind have the advantage here. They also don't do that much unsupported shooting and so many accept their rifle will be horrible to shoot unsupported standing on the basis it will be better in the supported shooting.

All marketing hype, offered in factory calibers for those new to shooting who want something that looks like a sniper rifle on tv.

Kj

Hmmm

I think you'll find why it's not in "proper" anti personal sniper chamberings is because that's not what it's for... Like gimp has said in the type of comps it's designed for why have a heavy recoiling magnum when your only punching paper or ringing steel...

Fairly limited market here id say, but with the price point it could tempt a few shooters...

NO KJ ,

Its not all hype , if you overlook the silly AR type stock & tubegun look , it does offer something that is NOT really found in many bolt action rifles at all , and thats a double feed /double stack magazine of 10rds or more .
These mags are easier to load & and strip the round out easier for feeding etc , I cannot think of many modern bolt action rifles that have that feature , the only rifles I have with that feature are 2 old Parker Hales , M85 & M87 & a newer AI AW .

If this feeds anywhere as smooth as my AI AW , people will LOVE them , I just look past the stock & tube bits , 1st time I cycled my AW live , I thought sh&% TOO smooth/easy , didnot pickup & feed round , so I opened bolt , only to eject a live round , and its such a common thing with the AW that its mentioned in the Manual , NOT that KIWI men , read bloodly manuals or books .

The guy on snipershide , is getting 1/2 moa at 850yds on the 6.5 cred , & he's loving it .

Originally Posted by kiwijames

243Win. Boo ya

The brochure says 234

Sent from my workbench

I wonder what they will cost when they finally get to NZ

I think close to 3k

Originally Posted by res

I wonder what they will cost when they finally get to NZ

Using the historic rule of thumb... Roughly double.

Hmmm that would make them a real contender if they shoot well.

I for one could imagine ringing some gongs on a certain farm with a 6.5

Originally Posted by ChrisF

NO KJ ,

Its not all hype , if you overlook the silly AR type stock & tubegun look , it does offer something that is NOT really found in many bolt action rifles at all , and thats a double feed /double stack magazine of 10rds or more .
These mags are easier to load & and strip the round out easier for feeding etc , I cannot think of many modern bolt action rifles that have that feature , the only rifles I have with that feature are 2 old Parker Hales , M85 & M87 & a newer AI AW .

If this feeds anywhere as smooth as my AI AW , people will LOVE them , I just look past the stock & tube bits , 1st time I cycled my AW live , I thought sh&% TOO smooth/easy , didnot pickup & feed round , so I opened bolt , only to eject a live round , and its such a common thing with the AW that its mentioned in the Manual , NOT that KIWI men , read bloodly manuals or books .

The guy on snipershide , is getting 1/2 moa at 850yds on the 6.5 cred , & he's loving it .

Fair enough, I can't get past the wanna be "ar" look myself. But I'm totally bias as only rifles you can take hunting and enjoy carrying interest me. I've tried hunting with a few ar15 rifles in the past and they are terrible to carry and hunt with in thick bush.

But for ringing some gongs...hey could be fun? But why not use a practical hunting rifle for that too?

Kj

A Ruger American in an expensively exciting plastic stock.

Originally Posted by Carlsen Highway

A Ruger American in an expensively exciting plastic stock.

Na, It's not plastic mate.

.300WM, .338LM or even .50cal then I'd interested.