The barrel is a 1 in 8 twist, so perfect for the heavier bullets. The magazine spring fails to apply enough upward force to push the rounds into place. . The rifle is not equipped with iron sights. A major selling point with these rifles is that they accommodate AR15 mags. Good Day, Which Mags? Once loaded, half the time they feed straight into the breech face. Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds, allowing shooters to make that perfect shot. Terrible magazine!!! This was a surprise, can't recall a problem with any of the others. I would be embarrassed put my name on this rifle. While at the range, I noticed that while the report of the subsonic ammo was extremely quiet, cycling the bolt on this rifle is not. The exceedingly quiet (think snapping ones fingers softly) 5 shot groups had all rounds touching in the center of a 1/2 size USPSA silhouette, a good start. About 20-30 cents/round. Weights range from 5.5-6lbs, depending on caliber, and though the default color scheme is a tan stock with a matte black receiver and barrel, a number of distributor-exclusive colors are available. The smaller field of movement found with the 70-degree throw (as opposed to a 90-degree throw) allows for the bolt to clear your scope when loading. The user-adjustable trigger can be set between 3 and 5 pounds and the trigger guard is integrated directly into the stock. I had no issues fitting any of the rings or one-piece mounts that I have for test/review scopes onto this rifle. This value is among the reasons why I picked up a .300 Blackout chambered, flush fit magazine RARR for well below MSRP. Your email address will not be published. Mistake in my above 6-10 post, the max coal I got with the rifle should have read 2.161 not 1.61. Feed and function is great. Mine is the flush magazine or standard magazine I guess you could say. This .223 Remington chambered rifle comes with a detachable, 5-bolt, rotary magazine, but you can use 10 and 20 round mags as well. Ruger makes a simple, reliable, and fast-firing rifle. On paper, they represent a very good value for a bolt action rifle. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," Seems to chamber ok now. Ruger American Bolt Action Mechanism These rifles come equipped with a Picatinny scope base and no iron sights so shooters are left to pick their optic of choice. The weak point of the .300 BLK Ruger American Rifle was the magazine. I liked the Ruger American Rifle Predator in 6 Creedmoor when I reviewed it back in March 2017, but that was mostly due to the cartridge, a one trick pony that was soon converted into a custom rifle. 5 round rotary magazine for the Ruger American Rifle chambered in .223 Rem., 5.56 NATO, 204 Ruger, and .300 BLK. On a whim/price I bought a Ruger Am ranch bolt action rifle in 223. I picked up one of the Ruger American Ranch rifles in 5.56 back in December. Unlike other bolt actions I have operated this one requires considerable force to RAISE the bolt to cock the rifle or cycle rounds. In case you were wondering, I did end up putting the rifle in an MDT LSS GEN2 chassis. Had 2 mag for 223 both broke first time and you want 38 bucks for them There arent any built-in iron sights, but theres a picatinny rail mounted to the receiver to accommodate optics. I own a Ruger Precision Rifle and a Ruger American Predator, both in 6.5 CM. Once there, you can verify that the Ruger firearm you seek is available through that retailer and order it, subject to all federal, state and local laws. rifle is a must-have for anything from target practice to varmint hunting. Sure there were machine marks on the bolt and inside the receiver, but they are not detectable while moving the bolt. Ruger also manufactures this rifle in 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, .300 Blackout, and .450 Bushmaster. I recently saw an ad for the American Rifle in 223 and was intrigued by the fact that it took standard AR-15/M16 M4 style magazines. The magazine is loose in the magazine well. I decided to give the Ruger Predator a try. Magazine fits flush with the stock and offers a smooth feed. Subjectively, it would make for a great knockaround truck/tractor/4-wheeler gun, or a value-priced hunting rifle, especially for a new hunter. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you understand anything Rifle associated. Load the magazine, slide the bolt to chamber a round, and fire. . By all accounts, the American Ranch rifle is as accurate as its Ruger predecessors. Re: New 5.56/223 Ruger American Ranch Rifle, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. To test accuracy I made up 10 different loads using new Starline brass. . Ruger American comes in a few variations, in 223 Rem, all with a 1:8" twist. The American Ranch rifle is versatile and lightweight. Whether youre taking fast shots at predators from the cab of a pick-up or shooting cans off a fence rail from 100 yards out, everybody needs a reliable, accurate, and versatile rifle in their arsenal. It can handle a wide array of ammofrom 50 to 77 grainand keeps shots at about 1 MOA. Its no Sauer 404, but its smooth enough. The thread protector does have flats on the side, but I did not need them, and it threaded off smoothly with an appropriate amount of hand pressure. Never heard of the chambering problem before. The Ruger American Ranch Rifle in .300BLK is a good value. The synthetic stock material feels pretty cheap, but its not bad for the price. Outstanding accuracy helps make every hunt a success. Technology. Politics. I contacted Ruger and the upshot was that their techs said my rifle design was not at fault and was "safe". So what did I think of the Ruger American Predator in 223? The Ranch 223 is a reliable and popular gun but it is not perfect. The Ruger American Ranch Rifle (RARR) is a handy, affordable 16 barrel bolt action that can be had in a number of chamberings. I think he is talking about the new bolt action ranch rifle, not the mini 14 you all are commenting on. He is the founder and editor of Scopes Field, and a columnist at The National Interest, Cheaper Than Dirt, Daily Caller, and other publications. Ergonomic, lightweight synthetic stock designed for quick, easy handling blends a classic look with modern forend contouring and grip serrations. The Ruger American Ranch Rifle (RARR) is a handy, affordable 16 barrel bolt action that can be had in a number of chamberings. I would give 0 stars if that were an option. Please note that due to export regulations, this service is not available to international customers. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. Reloading is easy. Its lightweight design makes for a great gun to grab for that quick-shot or to sling over a shoulder for longer treks. The Ruger Ranch moniker has some history, first being used in the early 1980s in relation to versions of the Ruger Mini-14 that had their receiver cut for scope rings. The one exception Nebraska and its corn fed rubes.. you aint happen to be one of them thar are you bracket? I have shot both of those bullets from over a dozen 1:8" twist 223 Rems out to 880 yards with excellent accuracy and no signs of instability. Work sheet said: "Replaced the extractor, extractor spring & extractor ball bearing." . The trigger with a integral blade type safety is adjustable. The reloads I was using were a little under book coal of 2.260 as anything longer wouldn't fit in the magazine and the brass was new Lapua. The plastic flush fit magazine is the one big negative on this rifle. Just be aware of the issue with the flush fit magazine versions. If Ruger does not find anything wrong with the rifle, they will probably replace the mags free if you ask. I have one in 350 Legend. Winchesters fiber wrapped Win-Lite shotgun barrels, 223 Remington Load Development: 52, 55, 69 HPBT, Varget and the Ruger American Rifle, During my last two decades in the shooting business Ive noticed a few trends. they do not feed reliably at all. ", Pay Paul no mind. The 16 inch barrel allows for quick maneuvering in a tight space, and I like the way the 5-round magazine sits flush with the stock. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. Yep, about three weeks. Patented Power Bedding, integral bedding block system positively locates the receiver and free-floats the barrel for outstanding accuracy. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," Based on customer feedback, the new Polymer 223 magazines by Ruger seem to have the same issue. [], Review: Ruger American Rifle Predator 6 Creedmoor In this post, I take a look at the Ruger American Rifle. Weights range from 5.5-6lbs, depending on caliber, and though the default color scheme is a tan stock with a matte black receiver and barrel, a number of distributor-exclusive colors are available. One would think that the chamber would be slightly beveled in-ward to help the lugs stay in place. The barrel is a 1 in 8 twist, so perfect for the heavier bullets. Due to the well-crafted barrel, this gun is capable of shooting over 1,000 rounds of fairly cheap shot without any problems, so its a great rifle to bring to the range. It was one of these models, in fact, that was my first rifle. Thank you in advance for any ideas. WildRose, The bolt is not polished and shows a few machining marks. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. With an overall 36 inch length, and a 16.1 inch free-floating barrel, the Ruger American Ranch rifle is pretty compact. Doug Brown said: I've never been a Ruger guy, would rather have a Remington. Need to factory recall and refit with the new AR magazine system. I have to keep upward pressure on it to get it to feed and it still won't feed reliably. This is a pair of steel v-blocks that mate to corresponding surfaces in the bottom of the receiver. Its an excellent trigger, and represents a massive improvement from the triggers most factory rifles in this price range had back when I started gunsmithing. AND replacement mags are exorbitantly EXPENSIVE! It is one of the louder bolts in its function. His work has appeared in large publications like The Armory Life, Daily Caller, American Shooting Journal, and more. Ruger's Ranch Rifle. Who is doing the conversion on the GP100's? I love the rifle, detest the magazine. 25.2gr Benchmark. I shot it off the bench today, with Hornady 35gr factory ammo & with my shaky antics, posted under a dime sized 3-shot group at 100 yds. I believe my previous bad performance was do to a "bad day" and resulting inconsistencies in shooting technique. Ruger rifles are known for their award-winning accuracy and accessibility, and the American series continues that legacy. The American Ranch rifle is definitely the every mans rifle weve all been waiting for. Richard Douglas is a firearms expert and educator. bad msgs for ruger 223 American rifle: 1/18/2021: . I'd like it lighter but I'll work with that for a couple of range sessions before I try to adjusted further. If youre budget calls for something less expensive, check out the similar Remington 783 Bolt-Action Rifle. A forum community dedicated to Trap shooting enthusiasts. For the moment, NoDak Spud's iron sights for the Ruger American Ranch rifles are only available for the 5.5645 version. and the price for replacements 40.00 plus shipping is an insult! For all ten loads, 5-shot, 100-yard group sizes ranged from .488 to 1.508. As far as I can tell the magazine feeds clean and it won't jam up on you. Combining their favored .223 Ranch rifle with their American bolt-action line, Ruger has produced an economy rifle that their customers love. Obviously you arent aware that its illegal to hunt, shoot from a vehicle in 49 States. The safety is tang-mounted and easy to reach with either hand, and the ambi mag release is located at the rear of the magazine well. The 1:8" twist will stabilize even the 77gr HPBT SMKs and Bergers with no problem. Well when seated properly, the OAL is too long for the cartridge to fit the magazine. JavaScript is disabled. Even with heavy rounds, there is very little recoil. I would thing that they are using a moon clip? My buddy and I both have the RAR predator in 308, he had a failure to fire on a live deer because the bolt handle had raised enough to prevent the firing pin from reaching the primer (barely marked it) If the safety locked the bolt the way most rifles do it wouldn't be an issue. I'm very pleased with the accuracy of this . Got the Ruger American Ranch Rifle back a couple of hours ago. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ruger has once again answered that call. It mitigates problems due to a lack of rigidity typically encountered in plastic stocks by having the two action screws pass directly through the blocks. I've owned a lot of Ruger bolt actions over the years. I expect corner cutting on inexpensive rifles but to me this is a. Bump the shoulder a little less when resizing to have a bit of a crush fit. I havent had one issue with it so far. Carried in one of my frame packs, the RARR was handy and easy to pack around. Its lightweight handling and maneuverability, combined with its compact design allow for a reliable and accurate firearm that anybody would benefit from owning. The mag release paddle is located on the rear of the magazine well and is designed for ambidextrous use. Ive had beginning shooters of all ages shoot this rifle, and all of them enjoyed the minimal recoil of the rifle. After getting rid of the stickers and inserting the bolt, I noted that this particular rifle did not seem to have any rough spots throughout the movement of the bolt in the receiver. The soft rubber buttpad does an excellent job of recoil mitigation. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . There just isnt a good way to quietly chamber a round in this gun. Save Reply Quote A agilmore01 Registered This model is SKU 26944, it has a green plastic stock, 22 long 1:8 twist barrel with a threaded muzzle. Even with heavy rounds, there is very little recoil. Current chamberings are 5.56, 6.5 Grendel, .300BLK, 7.6239, .350 Legend, and .450 Bushmaster. Called Ruger, got through immediately to someone that took care of returning rifle to them at no cost to me in about five minutes. Get with it Ruger. The trigger on the American Ranch is one of my favorite aspects. Ruger also manufactures this rifle in 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, .300 Blackout, and .450 Bushmaster. Please please please make a mag that works better!!! Maybe that is a really dumb reason to stick with .223. The Ruger American Rifle Predator in 223 in avaible from Brownells! (See below for Browning's good design. I paired it with 3 different Sierra bullets, the 52 BTHP, 69 SMK and 55 HP. By all accounts, the American Ranch rifle is as accurate as its Ruger predecessors. The cold hammer-forged barrel is firmly attached to the action via a barrel nut system and V-notch. I shot it off the bench today, with Hornady 35gr factory ammo & with my shaky antics, posted under a dime sized 3-shot group at 100 yds. Youll like it. The gun is great, the mag is horrible. Groups were fired seated, with bipod front and sandbag rear support. Out of the box, the pull is about 4 pounds, so there might be an initial adjustment until youre comfortable with the pressure. I have entertained purchasing a scout for awhile, my dad has a Mauser that was converted to a scout platform and is a lot of fun to shoot. If youre budget calls for something less expensive, check out the similar Remington 783 Bolt-Action Rifle. Patented Power Bedding, integral bedding block system positively locates the receiver and free-floats the barrel for outstanding accuracy. While Ruger claims these can achieve MOA accuracy, it's a claim that is tough to back up. This durable (and affordable!) While there are a lot of quality rifles on the market today, like the Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) Rifle, not everyone has the budget or needs of an expensive, high-precision guna more economical and practical option was called for. Seems they could ream out the chamber and problem solved. So, it would be by Gun Analyst. A major selling point with these rifles is that they accommodate AR15 mags. I had to do the same thing with my Predator. From what I've read the AR type magazine was supposed to take care of the trouble some owners were having with the original magazines. I was impressed! The three-lug bolt is on the left rear of the receiver. Illuminated models run on one CR-2032 coin-cell battery (included). The Ruger American Ranch Rifle comes in a cardboard box, and comes adorned with easy to remove Ruger stickers that are intended to make the rifle stand out in a gun store rack. Ruger shouldve made another clip/magazine that works properly in their 223 bolt action rifle. At that price point you have to expect the occasional issue. I love the rifle, detest the magazine. Richard Douglas is a firearms expert and educator. Just wanted to share something I learned about the Ruger American rifle rotary magazine, otherwise known in the gun loving community as "that POS". They also feature a Picatinny rail scope base and have a block-bedded receiver and free-floated barrel. The more I shoot custom rifles, the more Ive come to appreciate accurate entry level rifles. For testing and evaluation purposes I only needed to add a bipod, scope and rings. Combining their favored .223 Ranch rifle with their American bolt-action line, Ruger has produced an economy rifle that their customers love. JavaScript is disabled. 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