Wish they cared more about their m77 rifles. I have a American and they’re good rifles but the m77 is a legendary rifle that could use a few updated features and models

@jh5869

6 ай бұрын

My M77 was made in 1988. I know what you mean. Solid platform. I wonder how much longer Ruger will make them.

@Westerner_

6 ай бұрын

@@jh5869 I should have said the “Hawkeye” I have 3-4 m77’s/Hawkeyes. Really don’t understand why they fell off in popularity other than Ruger pumps all its marketing efforts into the American rifle. I haven’t seen a Hawkeye on a gun rack in years.

@jh5869

6 ай бұрын

Price point. They had some barrel issues in their M77s back in the day. Some weren’t very accurate at all. Now they have the hammer forged and they are tack drivers.

@Westerner_

6 ай бұрын

@@jh5869 yeah back in the 80’s it was Ruger roulette wether you were getting a good barrel or not. I’ve yet to see a new one that didn’t shoot well. I think if they spiced things up a little with carbon Patel offerings and a better stock option they’d compete with any of the other manufacturers in sales

@wiregrassga

6 ай бұрын

I have two tang safety M77's, a standard in .30-06 and an International in .243. These are beautiful rifles that will steadily in crease in value. The American series is a fine, accurate rifle but I can see no pride in owning one. The American does it's job reliably like any well made tool and like a good hand tool, not the kind of object that you remove from it's resting place simply to admire it's beauty. BTW, the 30-06 was purchased in 1981 and is the most accurate rifle I've ever owned. I was lucky in this respect as early Rugers had barrels from different suppliers, some were good others poor.

They actually fixed all the issues I had with the original. This is so awsome. Looks like I'll be going back to ruger American again. I'm stoked

@jaredwolfe9096

5 ай бұрын

The accuracy of the Gen I barrel was so impressive; although the cycling for me kinda sucked, and the fit of the magazine also sucked. Man, fingers crossed they maintained the level of accuracy while fixing the cycling and magazine fit. It will be an absolute banger of a hunting rifle.

Do $1 bills fit between the barrel and stock? I only saw you test it with a $100 bill. I don’t have an extra one to test with.

@ridgerunner3364

4 ай бұрын

😀

@jakhamar55

2 ай бұрын

In canada we only have $1 coins and they are really hard to get in there.

It's long over due ruger . Looks like yall knocked it out of the park

love my first gen! its put alot in my freezer! can't wait to get my hands on it!

In love with this rifle!

I would rather have a smoother bolt than the spiral fluted barrel..

@tommykawasaki9676

6 ай бұрын

Absolute Fact 👍 But these days it’s all about how things look. Never mind function. That’s not important.

@DV-cm3tb

6 ай бұрын

They said they reengineered the bolt to be smoother.

@msquared9605

6 ай бұрын

Well good news for you, this 2nd gen has both

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

Agreed it had both…handled 2 models yesterday…both bolts were very smooth…similar to a lot of other decent rifles…not glass like a tikka but still very nice

Just last week I put a ranch 300blackout on layaway and as soon as I heard about the gen 2 I called up the lgs to see if they could move that over to the new gen. Fingers crossed they can get one ordered for me 🤞🏼

A straight flute option would be nice. I love the safety, not so much the spiral.

@FreeThink1984

6 ай бұрын

Looks frilly

@bricehale6593

5 ай бұрын

I agree

@brianklamer3328

5 ай бұрын

I agree, too much pimpin' going on with the barrel!

@edbohi2389

5 ай бұрын

I think the fluting has a Meateater flare to it, but that's just me

@Mike-xi4zt

5 ай бұрын

Smoothing up the bolt is worth the effort. Spiral fluting is mostly cosmetic not functional.

Hopefully they start making them in lefty too

@stetsonspurs4680

5 ай бұрын

Hell yes to lefties, let’s just hope #Ruger doesn’t limit the calibers in the left hand models like they’ve been known for. It’s for that reason I have yet to own any Ruger Americans.

THANK YOU RUGER for adding a bolt lock! I sold my Gen 1 6.5 CM AMERICAM Predator B/C I lost two cartridges in two days of hunting. I got amazing accuracy with that rifle using a Timney trigger, just as food as my 6.5 CM RUGE Precision Rifle! I replaced it with a 6.5 PRC Browning X-Bolt Pro. So yeah, less weight and a lot more money but another tack driver.

Factory cheek pieces is a huge bonus. The tikka I bought I had to buy a aftermarket cheek riser to get the proper hight.

Outside of saying that it’s available in multiple calibers when you know that 6.5 Creedmoor is a cartridge, this is a well done overview of the next gen Ruger American 🇺🇸. Pretty sweet upgrades. I might be interested in the 7mm PRC and 350 or 400 Legend when they come out next year.

@warrengreen3217

5 ай бұрын

Should of stuck with the 22in barrel not a 20in

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

@@warrengreen3217I cut 4” off of my 308 to run a suppressor and I lost about 80 fps…so 2” isn’t going to be a big deal…most people want shorter barrels to run suppressors these days. I believe their website has the specs for other cartridges…some will be longer than 20”

@warrengreen3217

4 ай бұрын

@@scotteger6271 its closer to 60 to 80 fps each inch you take off so to lose only 80fps with the 4 inches you cut off you must of hit the sweet spot in harmonics of your barrel

My gen one has a 22 inch barrel and it's a tack driving machine. Haven't had a deer take a step after getting it with my handloaded 150 grain Sierra pro Hunter bullet.

Yup, they are pretty decent guns. Im a bit surprised at how rough looking the bolt is on my 5.56 ranch but its got it where it counts. Shoots great, nothing out of whack on it and i didnt pay an arm and a leg for it. I'll be the first to admit im a sucker for spendy guns but I'll still go after one that gives me bang for my buck when i get the chance.

Nice improvements from first generation! 👍🏻

nice I see 6.5 prc and 22 arc coming!

Nice looking. Wish they had this in the 30.06.

@awil9882

5 ай бұрын

Their website says they are coming out this spring I believe.

Thanks for sharing I’m really close to buying the same rifle as my first long rifle in 6.5! Which scope are you’ll using⁉️

That's awesome Ruger!! Now if lipsey would just get in some of the Distributor exclusive alike the super Blackhawk busily in 44 mag that I've been waiting on for almost 3 years now. I guess my gun shop does not meet their cure level in order to get one. And by the way Ruger has sent you some.

Only thing I see wish they done was make the stock stiffer on fore arm and make it flat bottom for arca rail , and qd mounts then u have a perfect rifle!!!! Awesome on safety 👏 👌

I have lost rounds with my American ranch 450bm. About time ruger put a bolt lock on these.

The 3 position safety is a major improvement imo…I don’t care much for the fluted barrel…but it’s ‘ok’…I have several American Ranch rifles in different calibers and really like them…glad to see the 400L in the lineup…I ended up getting a Savage Axis XP in 400L…hopefully Ruger will offer an AR in 400L…

Any info on the next batch of Ruger no. 1s?

Ruger needs to put some modern twists on the M77. It’s such a great rifle but in 2024 it needs a face lift.

@shadewoodhull2489

6 ай бұрын

The M77 is classic, with no need of updating. they are perfect the way they are, so called "modern twists" will only mess them up. Current models have a bulbous and hideous muzzle break on the end of the barrel that's ghastly to behold. Additionally, the new M77's come with a screwed on picatinny rail in lieu of the standard Ruger rings. The picatinny rail is an eyesore and completely unnecessary.

@RickNethery

5 ай бұрын

They threaded the barrel on the new ones and screwed on a pic rail. Personally, I would throw the pic rail in the trash and use standard rings. With it threaded, however, it has me intrigued. A supressed M77 would be nice in 300 blackout. 🤔

They knocked it out of the park with this one ! GREAT JOB RUGER!!

Excellent video I agree that all those new developed additions specifically finish, LOP, stock texture for all weather grip, spiral cut bbl for heat dissipation and bbl stability for consistent shot placement ( accuracy) cheek piece, smoother action, new cleaner magazine design , removal and function. After owning and firing RUGER firearms for over 70 years, I believe they continue to innovate. HOWEVER I DID NOT HEAR OR READ .350 LEGEND AS WE HAVE TESTED AND FIRED EVERY ITERATION , SS, BOLT, AR, and REVOLVER. THIS MODEL WOULD BE THE RUGER AMERICAN I WOULD PURCHASE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS BASED ON THE SMOOTHER ACTION AND ADDITIONAL UPGRADES FOLKS HAVE REQUESTED SINCE RUGER AMERICAN WAS INTRODUCED. RUGER WAS FIRST WITH THERE BOLT IN .350. EXCELLENT BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE RUGER AMERICAN II AS THE PLETHORA OF RELOADING COMPONENTS EXCEEDS MOST OTHER CALIBERS OTHER THAN .30 and 6 MM. OF COURSE IT SHOOTS MOA. MAKE IT MY FAMILY DEER RIFLE FOR NEXT YEAR. ( . 41 GT NOT PROVEN) TRJM

Buying a .270 as soon as it comes out!

I can’t wait to get my hands on the 7mm rem mag. On Ruger’s website that it will be available 1st quarter of 2024. I can’t wait!

@Lure-Benson

6 ай бұрын

Why not do your own AR 10 using the 80% lower and in 7 mm WSM . I build and sell AR 10 uppers in all the WSM magnum cartridges and reloader wildcat cartridges. If you want to do an AR 10 yourself, I can direct you to the parts where to buy and gunsmith to do the metal work. By using the Pac Nor super match barrels on these AR 10s they will outshoot all commercial bolt rifles for accuracy.

@dores34

5 ай бұрын

Website says 7prc. I didnt see rem mag. I was looking for it the rem mag. I wonder if the 7s will come in a longer barrel.

@Lure-Benson

5 ай бұрын

@@dores34 I am not buying any more guns when I have many but if I was buying a rifle, it wouldn't be any of these new cartridges that seem to fad way or even no ammo or brass isn't any place to be found. I take 300 win then size it 7 mm Rem mag for reloads and 338 win mag make great 7 mm Rem mag loads. You could do your own complete AR 10 from 80% lower and in 7 mm WSM

Ill keep my Gen1.. both Ranch 5.56, one with flush mag and one with AR.

Of course they come out with this after obtaining a go wild .308.

Was considering getting a go wild. Now that this is out I don't see why I would pick that instead of this.

Good value but it's still entry level. The m77 Mark II is still one of the best rifles ever made, and its shameful that you don't see them being pushed. Have one in .308 and it is a tack driver, and absolutely beautiful. Everything being produced now; even those that have carbon stocks, just feel cheap to me.

@unionpipefitter1008

5 ай бұрын

I feel the original tang safety M77s where the best they ever made, mine shoots sub moa with several factory loads. The triggers are better, I’ve know several people that replaced there mark 2 triggers because they where to heavy and not adjustable. That being said they are still very nice rifles, I’d love to have one of the all weather stainless mark 2s

@peterjbarclay

5 ай бұрын

You obviously haven't shot a lot of them because the slide safety is notoriously the WORST safety there is. It wears out and then screws you up all the time. Everyone I know that has ever owned one (even myself) removes it. A safety is good but in this case, it's better to have no safety than that POS slide safety. @@unionpipefitter1008

$730 msrp, so not quite in the 'budget' or 'entry level' category anymore.

@juanvaldez6321

6 ай бұрын

It'll still probably be low 6s or under street price

@fishinforfun3359

6 ай бұрын

I think it’s well worth a marginal price increase. They fixed everything that was wrong with the Gen 1. I see this as a great buy.

@yupyup4209

6 ай бұрын

Maybe they'll keep the 1st gen and this will just be considered the premium model

@nt3523

6 ай бұрын

@@yupyup4209 According to the website, yes, they will.

@rudolphferdinand3634

6 ай бұрын

$730 is not a lot of money for a bolt-action rifle; try a TIKKA T1X 22RL, which costs me $632 new. A big caliber rifle.

What's the barrel length going to be on the 6mm creedmore?

Why they go with a 20in instead of the 22in barrels thats my only complaint about it

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

People want shorter barrels to run muzzle devices…20” is measured without anything attached, so with the included brake overall length would be around 22”

@warrengreen3217

5 ай бұрын

@@scotteger6271 thats not what im talking about in knocks off almost 100fps going from 22 to 20 inch barrel not that it matters on a hunting rifles but if you shooting pass 500yards it come in effect more so if you shoot at 1000yards all my guns are used for hunting but I do target practice a lot I think 22in is the sweet spot for short action rifles and I know people like short barrels for suppressors I find them ugly looking

Crap! I was dead set on getting the CVA Cascade SB over the Ruger American Ranch in 350L. Now it looks like I need to wait to see this new Generation II rifle.

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

I handled both the standard and ranch models yesterday…they’re far nicer than anything CVA is making…also lighter

Is it the same foot print as the Ruger American Predator?

The new CVA Cascade XT I think is a better looking rifle but this Ruger will give it a run for its money, I would be Interested in the 300 win mag.

do they plan on doing the ranch in either 308 or 6.5cm?

Left handed versions coming?

Bring 358win back

I hope the bolt action has been improved

I will stick with my gen 1 Wolf camo Ruger American 308 that I paid $320 for . It's killed several elk and several nice whitetail bucks. It shoots sub moa and is very light to pack .

@mitchconnor1588

5 ай бұрын

20" barrel?

Will we ever see the yearly releases of number 1's and M77 Africans again?

AI mags? As in AICS or AIAW? Looks like an improvement on the original, 3-position was a must for any refresh and it's good they got it done. Not a fan of helical flutes, wish they were straight, or not there at all.

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

AICS I am pretty sure…they have them on their shop Ruger site

As a left handed shooter, im so happy about the 3 position safety. That was my only real complaint about the rifles, aside from the recycled milk jug plastic stock that seem to be the trend with all budget guns now.

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

Plastic is what consumers want…everyone says they want wood until companies make them and they just sit on racks at stores…laminate is second in popularity to plastic…so would be nice to see them do some kind of laminate option

@Bojangles6

5 ай бұрын

@@scotteger6271 polymers are efficient, cheap, stable materials that can do alot. I dont have a problem with synthetic stocks, i have a problem with flimsy, flexible, twistable, unstable stocks. They could engineer them a little better.

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

@@Bojangles6 have you handled this new model? I happened upon two of them yesterday, completely wasn’t expecting to see them on a shelf. Much better looking and feeling than I had imagined

@Bojangles6

5 ай бұрын

@@scotteger6271 not seen one yet. Im glad to see they are introducing the ranch version in 7.62x39 right away, that and 5.56 would be my first purchases. I love my gen 1 7.62, i have a couple 20rd mini 30 mags for it and it is a blast to shoot. I would even overlook the stock complaint if all they did was add the 3 position safety. Nothing more frustrating than having the bolt fall open while carrying it.

@blurryface1975

5 ай бұрын

are the new stocks stiffer than the old ones?@@scotteger6271

What height rings are best for this rifle?

Hopefully u guys make that 7 prc a 24 in barrel at least

"With the muzzle brake, the 6.5Creedmoor felt like shooting a 243....." Umm...What??

I see all the new features and hype. I didn't see how it grouped. Did I miss that? I see the turret was removed on the scope. What happened there?

I need a Grendel for the ranch.

What about the 7 Mag?

You missed the 6.5 grendel options?

You need to make a Butt piece that raises the buttpad up to the boreline or higher, that set up as is begs for muzzle rise. A buttpad finishing higher keeps the recoil down instead of wanting to rotate the gun up and will help spot shots

@BoydTrucks-dj9tt

2 ай бұрын

If your gun jumps that much, you're doing something wrong.

@J_Un1t

2 ай бұрын

@@BoydTrucks-dj9ttany added muzzle rise from stock design is pointlessly negative. You shouldn’t have to. The manufacturers should be pushed to make the design better imo.

Hope they can keep the price down and no spirals on the Ranch.

I wonder if the thing feeds better than generation 1?

I hope they fixed the feeding issues

I’d like to see them offer this in a Krg Bravo stock!

@PRSKris

6 ай бұрын

Thats a KRG problem not a Ruger thing

Hmm why didn't you show the most important part??? The target! How accurate is the rifle out of the box?

Did they get rid of the zipper noise the bolt made when you cycled it

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

Yes

Does the bolt have that annoying zip to it still?

Will this stock be available to purchase to upgrade the Gen 1 Americans?????

@davidspring5149

6 ай бұрын

Man, I hope so. The Gen II upgrades sound neat and all, but I love my first gen as-is… except for my tape and towel cheek piece.

Hey ruger how bout some iron sights?

I do not see the group on paper?

Sweet! For the predator line, would be cool if they add 6.5 Grendel and 6.8 spc down the road. Looks like it might be the new budget king! Wonder if it can take the same aftermarket stocks and chassis from the gen 1s?

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

6.5 Grendel is coming Q1 of 2024 in both the Standard (gray 20” barrel) and Ranch (tan 16” barrel). I doubt you’re going to see 6.8 SPC…that cartridge has kind of died in popularity. Not that it’s a bad cartridge…just not enough people buying it to support the need to make rifles chambered in it

Nice

The safety is were it’s supposed to be

Where is the long action version? We want the 7 PRC!

Oh look a Thompson Center Icon

Bout time. Thus will dominate the entry level hunting rifle sector. As long as it's as accurate as the old one s this is a gamechanger for ruger! Great job.

@nt3523

6 ай бұрын

Depending on price. I would imagine the price is a little past 'entry level'.

@REDNECKROOTS

6 ай бұрын

@nt3523 there 729$ msrp that's entry level $

@nt3523

6 ай бұрын

@@REDNECKROOTS Well, Mcdonalds pays 22 bucks an hour, so.

@REDNECKROOTS

6 ай бұрын

@nt3523 yea its wild! $ isn't worth crap anymore compared to few years ago

@yupyup4209

6 ай бұрын

​@@REDNECKROOTSThe first gen was a couple hundred cheaper unfortunately

in your opinion do ypu feel this is a better rifle than the Weatherby Vanguard

I like the Ruger American. However the deal breaker is the plastic trigger guard. I just can’t get past that. Ruger please consider a metal trigger guard.

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

They’re not going to take the time or added cost to mold a channel in for a separate trigger guard…if they were going to it would’ve been done as an upgrade to this model. Little details like that are why Tikka T3x’s are more $$$ than these guns for just a plain black stock, blued barrel and no threaded barrel. Gotta take the good with the bad…how often have you ever seen a trigger guard get damaged? How often do you drop your rifle? Plus, if you did drop it and it broke, I bet if you called Ruger and told them what happened they’d probably have you send you rifle in to be checked over and I bet a new stock would be installed.

@TheHappy2cu

5 ай бұрын

@@scotteger6271 You are correct. Have Merry Christmas.

Wish they made the barrel 22" long, a good replacement for the TC Compass that is discontinued. Could support both the 223/556 rounds in one gun and was budget friendly.

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

The Ranch model is chambered in 5.56 NATO…for whatever reason (I guess slightly better accuracy) they chambered the Standard model in 223 Rem. That 2” of barrel isn’t a big deal…I cut 4” off my 308 to run a suppressor and lost about 80 fps, confirmed on a chronograph…so on average 15-20 fps per inch…the old myth/rumor was 40-50 fps per inch…I didn’t care I wanted short to run a can…after chronographing the results post cut I’m so glad I didn’t listen to internet BS that wasn’t true

Vivement qu elle arrive en France Elle est magnifique comme souvent chez ruger il était temps que il l a renouvelle tout de même Quelqu un a une idée du prix ?

what is recole?

I like it but I would like to see Ruger add 22 and 24 inch barrels in their line up. I believe that they only come in 20 inch barrels lengths.

@timmygrimes2864

5 ай бұрын

I would like a longer barrel too

I have definitely had the problems with the bolt coming open when I'm walking through the brush. i've lost two new bullets out of the chamber because of it have the model with the ar style mag honestly dont like it. that 5rd mag dont feel good Digging in your back when Climbing your tree stand or walking out after last light But as I'm sitting here looking at this new model magazine I'm worried about losing the magazine walking in the brush. That big ol lever on the bottom is just asking to be caught on something Releasing the mag

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

If you’re hunting such thick brush maybe consider one of the other chamberings that uses a different style mag/mag release. The 300 BLK is great at short distance and it uses AR mags with an AR style mag release. Their 450 Bushmaster also has its own mag and release.

@danscoltock1180

5 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly mag release far too exposed

I think this gun is going to take over the hunting rifle category of the firearms industry. Bill Ruger would be proud.

Omg will it come in .350 legend 😦😦

Cant find it in Canada! 😭 Have been waiting for months and scouring every shop, but heck no!🍁

They better use aics or ai for Grendel and arc

Looks to me like there will be a lot of dropped and lost magazines. That mag release is going to catch on everything. Wouldn't want to carry that rifle in the thick brush.

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

It’s the same release they’ve been using just a different magazine…some of the Predator and go wild models already use AICS magazines, but they were finicky…supposedly this new mag fixes those issues. I personally prefer a flush, or nearly flush (Tikka T3x is ok) mag on my hunting rifles…but I’ve been looking at a Ranch version of these in 300 BLK for a short and suppressed fun gun…maybe hunt with it too, albeit with supers, not subs

@timmygrimes2864

5 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly and don't care for the safety

I want to know what model leopold scope that is?

@jeffemerick9329

6 ай бұрын

Looks like a VX 5HD fire dot reticle

The three position safety is a definite improvement IMO but that magazine hanging down looks like chit!

243 win needs a 1 in 8 twist rate. it is listed as 1 in 9. I have custom 1 in 8 243 win and it lets you shoot 105 gr and the lighter weight bullets work fine. I have shot 55 gr 4000 fps with good results out of 1in 8 twist.

@brianklamer3328

5 ай бұрын

The 6mm Creedmoor fixed the too slow twist rate for .244 cartridges. My Howa is 1-7.5 twist

@Mike-xi4zt

5 ай бұрын

@@brianklamer3328 when the 243 first came out the heaviest bullet was 100 grain. The old 1 in 10 twist was marginal for some of those. Times have changed 243 bullets and they need to update 243 win barrels.

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

Keep in mind when most manufacturers offer a cartridge and a specific twist they’re looking at it’s intended use and what factory options are available, they aren’t necessarily concerned with handloaders. The vast majority of factory available hunting ammo for 243 will do just fine twisted 1:9

@Mike-xi4zt

5 ай бұрын

@@scotteger6271 I get your point but all the new 6 mm/243 cartridges have tighter twist barrels. That should include 243 win. I have been shooting custom 1 in 8 twist 234 win for 20 + years. Thare is no logical reason to not go with at least 1 in 8 for 243.

Does ANYBODY know of yet ...that the Gen2 is same footprint as Gen1. So those of us that have original in a chassis stock want have to buy another chassis system to put the new Gen2 into.

not sure a tang safety is the best safety position imo. maybe a 3 position lever on the front of the trigger guard ala m1 carbine would be good.

@davidwarren3433

4 ай бұрын

Tang safety has always been the preffered safety.

Did they actually fix the stock? The flimsy forend was always the biggest complaint. Did they do anything to make it stiffer?

An MSRP would be helpful.

@hunterjackovitz5128

6 ай бұрын

$729

@nt3523

6 ай бұрын

$730

Okay, you have our attention; now what is the out-the-door price for one?

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

$549 - $599 street price from what I’m seeing in local shops and available online

Hate the cheap looking splatter paint. I know, we all will have something we don't like but, COME ON!!! That is ugly. I love all the upgrades made. The only thing I wonder about that safety is if it still makes a LOUD CLACK when you take it off.

Wish it was a ranch rifle. The ability to use AR mags is awesome

@61woody

6 ай бұрын

There is with a FDE stock and AR mags for the .223 and 300 black out.

@AD1911.

6 ай бұрын

Elle existe en ranch gen 2 avec ar mag

@jmf1976jmf

5 ай бұрын

It is available

Price go up??

@theangrycanuck8331

6 ай бұрын

Oh yes

Let me guess, limited calibers in left hand like #Ruger has been known for? This has been the reason I’ve never owned a Ruger American to this day. All the cool calibers I’ve wanted, Ruger didn’t release in their left hand models.

Why isn’t new 22 arc in this since it’s new rifle and a lot predator guys use Ruger. Bergara has put the 6 GT caliber in their new rifle and that caliber is super rare by ammo companies

@theangrycanuck8331

6 ай бұрын

It's been added to q1 2024

@toddj2690

6 ай бұрын

It's on its way in 2024 along with many more calibers.

I'm not a fan of the radial port brake.

Wha t is the twist

Id buy a Tikka T3 before the American at that price. The Tikka is 10 times the gun the American is. Back when the American was a 300 dollar gun was good value but Ruger keeps upping the price and adding a few tweaks to it and upper the price. Ive had 2 Americans got rid of both. The last was the Go Wild version. After i got it i reliazed i could had gotten a Tikka for about 100 more i was shocked. Not trying to knock the American but for the price on them you can get a Tikka, Howa 1500 wich are far better guns.

@Gizmo_The_Familiar

6 ай бұрын

any tikka that comes with a threaded barrel is another $300-$500 over the american.

@tazdog4528

5 ай бұрын

If you care for threaded barrels@@Gizmo_The_Familiar

@scotteger6271

5 ай бұрын

Apples and oranges…as the other person said the Tikka T3x Roughtech or Lite Veil camo version, with are fluted and threaded, are pushing $1000-1100 street price, and in a lot of places more. I just sold a used one in 6.5 PRC no scope for $1250 because they’re not that available. These gen 2 Americans are $599 street price…good luck finding crrakote, fluting, threaded muzzle and an included brake for that elsewhere

@tazdog4528

5 ай бұрын

Guess just depends on what ya want in a gun. Threaded barreels and fluteing are just gimicks to get people to part with more moeny IMO. Theirs no real need for either in a hunting rifle. I can see where the fluted barrel may be something someone might want. Ive been hunting for over 50 years and have never seen the need for it in the hunting woods. Yes i used to walk my ass off in hunting season so i no what its like to carry a 9 pound gun around all day. Id still poney up the money for the Tikka over the RA. In the end you still have the RA action wich is just a really cheap vesion of a Tikka. As i said in the end you can still get a basic Tikka T3 for similar price wich is still 10 times the gun the RA is but each to their own.@@scotteger6271

@scotteger6271

4 ай бұрын

@@tazdog4528 guess you’ve never hunted with a suppressor…game changer…I thought they were stupid until I had the chance to hunt with a friend using one. Neither of us had ringing ears when he shot and the two deer that were standing together, the one that didn’t drop didn’t even move after the shot. It gave me an opportunity to harvest an animal that same hunting trip and was an eye opener for me. If you’re going to have a barrel thick enough to support a suppressor you’re likely going to see fluting. It reduces weight but keeps the barrel as stiff as it would’ve been before it was fluted, but is less heavy.

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