The Ruger American Ranch rifle

[mongoslow]

I was just curious about how many of us own this little rifle and what flavor you chose to get it in, mine is chambered in 6.5 Grendel, topped it with a Sig Sauer whiskey 3 2-7x32 scope and put a Ruger radial brake on it to keep the muzzle still when firing.
these things come in a smorgasbord of calibers and colors. they are light, handy and mostly light recoiling (the 450 bushmaster has a monster brake on it to help tame it's recoil) I catch myself grabbing mine regularly when I go walking around the property.
the obligatory picture and a comparison with my TC Compass II 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22" barrel ( much heavier and slower handling)

 

[American_Fusilier]

I would love to get one chambered in .223... But they're over my budget currently. I like the fact that it takes AR mags.

 

[ECVMatt]

I have two in 7.62x39, both have 2x7 scopes. They are great little rifles that are accurate, handy, and fun to shoot. I like to tote one on my ATV when I ride around in desert. If I feel like shooting, I just pull over and have some fun. Ammo is not too expensive, the accuracy is there, it has decent power. I like having a couple of extra 10 round magazines handy when I am out there as well.

I found that a Pelican 1030 case holds 60 rounds of 7.62x39 perfectly and keep the ammo dust/water free.

All in all, I would say they are great rifles!

Now I wish Ruger would make a .357 Mag version of the American series that uses the same rotary magazine as the 77/357. That would be a winner for me.

 

[CraigC]

They're awesome little rifles. I have three in .300Blk, .450BM and 6.5Grendel. I wish they would introduce them in the .308 class of cartridges with 18" barrels and in a Scout configuration.

 

[Crosshair]

I have mine in 223 and 7.62x39. Great guns.

 

[earlthegoat2]

the 450 bushmaster has a monster brake on it to help tame it's recoil

Mine didn’t. It was a non-catalog LH special run for a retailer in MI.

It is very lively when triggered…

Probably my favorite rifle.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I have a 7.62x39 and a 17HMR. I like them very much.

 

[adcoch1]

I've had two of the ranch rifles and a predator. The ranch rifles were both in 300 blk, but the one I still have is converted to 221 fireball. I haven't used it for it's intended purpose of a walking varminter yet, but I love these guns. Light and handy...

 

[Navy87Guy]

I have one in 7.62 x 39 - I wanted something that could share all my AK ammo! Mine sports a Burris 3-9x40 Fullfield II. I’ve decided it’s going to be my rifle this year for deer season instead of my Ruger GSR.

 

[ECVMatt]

I have a love/hate relationship with the 7.62x39. I can shoot a long ways out where I am and sometime that shows the limitations of the cartridge. It is fun to shoot, however and I have a good supply. I always forget they make a 6.5 Grendel. That might be a fun one to play with. It would also be a new cartridge to reload for....maybe a nice winter project.....

 

[Show Me]

7.62 x 39 because I keep a bolt action for each auto loader caliber I own. Shoots fine but mag hangs down at the front and feeds bad

 

[adcoch1]

Not to detract from the op, but has anyone swapped a x39 ranch rifle into one of the stanag pattern stocks and used a 7.62x39 ar mag to see how it feeds?
I want one in x39, but I don't want to invest in mini 30 mags for it...

 

[Show Me]

Not to detract from the op, but has anyone swapped a x39 ranch rifle into one of the stanag pattern stocks and used a 7.62x39 ar mag to see how it feeds?
I want one in x39, but I don't want to invest in mini 30 mags for it...

First , personally I wouldn't spend more money on a cheep firearm. Second how many mags would I need for a bolt action

 

[troy fairweather]

I'd like to get one for plinking and maybe pop a varmint every once in a while in 223/556. One in 6 arc would be sweet and a do all rifle. 2-7 on top or 1-6 lpvo would be perfect.

 

[Trey Veston]

I built one in .308 for an all-around bugout rifle. I actually added the detachable mag assembly since the later Predator rifles didn't come with them. A Nikon 3x9 P-Tactical scope and it will do half MOA with reloads.

 

[Show Me]

I'd like to get one for plinking and maybe pop a varmint every once in a while in 223/556. One in 6 arc would be sweet and a do all rifle. 2-7 on top or 1-6 lpvo would be perfect.

My brother mentioned 6 arc before covid and I said sure let's take a reduced loaded 243 out deer hunting when we don't like the delayed resulted we get with full power. Got one for a TC receiver and never found local brass.

 

[FL-NC]

I have one in 300 BLK.

 

[ditmo]

I've got the ranch in 7.62x39. I already owned a Mini 30 so mags I already had. Amazingly the Promag 10 rounders work very well with both rifles. I've also got a compact in 5.56. Only takes the crappy 5 round mags. Both are great shooters though.

 

[TonyAngel]

I have one in 7.62x39. I have a mess of AR mags, so I ordered the AR magwell for it. I like it so much, I went and picked up an American Predator in .308 with the 18" barrel. The AI magwell is on its way too.

 

[NR53]

I've got one in x39 with a 2-7 scope. Good shooter. Lots of fun.

 

[oldfortyfiveauto]

300blk with the rotary magazine. Got it to shoot cast bullets for plinking.

 

[mavracer]

Mine is a 300Blk I put it in a Boyd Spike Camp stock and have a Sightmark Wraith NV scope. The suppressor is a Gemtech ONE. I shoot mostly subsonic amd it's ridiculously quiet.

Buddy has a X39 with a 2-7X Vortex and raves about how well he likes it.

 

[nipprdog]

I've got one in 5.56. Leupold 2x7 scope. Sweet little rifle.