Ruger American Gen II

Just put an order in with my local friendly gun enabler. He quoted his price to me when he can get one from his distributor at $460.

Will set this up for my kids. I’ll plan on working up some 77gr loads and let them get the hang of some distance shooting and reading wind.
 

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I was always disappointed that Ruger came out with the American, signifying that all the companies would begin a race to the bottom. Savage Axis, Rem 770 etc. I never bought one. I like the M77 and thought that instead of building a whole new line of rifles in AZ, they should have just built a new barrel facility to put some match grade barrels on the m77s, which would have been cut or button rifled. It is a shame now that the American is the workhorse of the line, and the M77 is mostly being turned out in batches of odd configurations and with camo stocks that look like my grandma's couch in the 1970's. Apparently the average person would rather have 3 cheap rifles in the closet rather than one nice one in the safe.
 
6.8 hunter said:
I was always disappointed that Ruger came out with the American, signifying that all the companies would begin a race to the bottom. Savage Axis, Rem 770 etc. I never bought one. I like the M77 and thought that instead of building a whole new line of rifles in AZ, they should have just built a new barrel facility to put some match grade barrels on the m77s, which would have been cut or button rifled. It is a shame now that the American is the workhorse of the line, and the M77 is mostly being turned out in batches of odd configurations and with camo stocks that look like my grandma's couch in the 1970's. Apparently the average person would rather have 3 cheap rifles in the closet rather than one nice one in the safe.
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I guess that's one way to look at it. I see them as different tools for different jobs and don't turn up my nose at any of them. Somehow I don't think a rifle that shoots sub-MOA qualifies as a "race to the bottom" sort of endeavor.
 
@dieselchief

My 308 Win GSR has shot at MOA with a couple of commercial loadings.

My 450 Bushmaster GSR will shoot like this with 250gr Hornady FTX first pic below 2 - 5 round groups.

These are simply an M77 action in a scout configuration, with some stock work (inletting action area to center barrel in forearm channel), action polishing and bit of trigger smoothing.
 

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My 77MKII boat paddle .308 win shot 1.25 " w 150gr Hornady factory @ 100 yards.
Thought that plenty good enough.

Honestly, unless Ruger does a stainless .35 rem in the Number One, I'm not buying anything new.
 
For those wondering stock stiffness, right at the beginning of this video.

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Ruger American Gen 2 vs Gen 1

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Edit: barrel is actually 18 3/4", ruger is including the brake/components in the 20" measurement.
 
I think the .223 version would make a nice varmint calling rifle. The 1/8 twist with the 18" barrel will give you good flexibility in bullet selection and plenty of range for calling.

I will probably keep my eye out for one of these.
 
MidRoad said:
For those wondering stock stiffness, right at the beginning of this video.

youtu.be

Ruger American Gen 2 vs Gen 1

Which one are you picking???Follow me below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/realwhoteewhoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrwho_tee_who_Facebook: https://ww...
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Edit: barrel is actually 18 3/4", ruger is including the brake/components in the 20" measurement.
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That's interesting that they include the brake in the measurement, good for me though. I do wonder if they do the same with the ranch, with a pinned/welded brake or if it is truly a 16" barrel.
 
EIB0879
I like it. I just bought it at the end of Nov, and haven't had a chance to shoot it, but will soon.
I bought it from Grabagun on line, and had it shipped to my LGS. It cost $441.00 shipped with tax. LGS charged $25.00 for Gov paper work. I can't complain about it.
Dave
 
MidRoad said:
For those wondering stock stiffness, right at the beginning of this video.

youtu.be

Ruger American Gen 2 vs Gen 1

Which one are you picking???Follow me below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/realwhoteewhoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrwho_tee_who_Facebook: https://ww...
youtu.be youtu.be

Edit: barrel is actually 18 3/4", ruger is including the brake/components in the 20" measurement.
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I find Who-Tee-Woo to be entertaining. Also, know exactly where Toliver's is on the square in Manchester. Didn't know Who-Tee-Who lived in the Manchester area.

Also, Toliver's is a pretty good LGS.
 
LoonWulf said:
Ive not had great luck with 77s and stupendous accuracy. Good accuracy tho, that ive not had an issue with.

Still only one American ive had wouldnt out shoot my 77s.

BUT imo accuracy is not the primary reason one buys a 77.
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Well now you have me stumped. I have no idea why anyone would buy one. Famous for not being very accurate. Not good looking even if I squint, LOL.
 
d2wing said:
Well now you have me stumped. I have no idea why anyone would buy one. Famous for not being very accurate. Not good looking even if I squint, LOL.
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LOL! Ok yeah probably not a good option for you😆.


The reasons i would say someone WOULD buy them.

CRF
"Classic" looking with metal bits and pieces
3 position striker/bolt locking safety.
Correctly sized for 06 length rounds.
Accurate enough
Ruger support

Uh.....just cause they like em. (Really why id buy another if i came across a deal)
 
I'm a fan of the 77. Bought my first one on clearance when Gart Sports in Denver was closing down. The price was too good to pass up. I really enjoyed the action. Ended up buying 2 hawkeye compacts. One in 7.62x39 and the other .308. I've enjoyed these rifles as well. Then I got the GSR. That's my main bolt gun now. I also have an American Compact in .223 and an American Ranch in 7.62x39. Already had a mini 30 so had extra magazines for it. I enjoy shooting the 77 Hawkeye in 7.62x39 more than the American Ranch. The American Ranch is probably a more useful rifle and a hell of a lot cheaper, but the Hawkeye just does something for me.

American Gen II I'll wait and see. Maybe one that takes AR Mags will call my name.
 
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