Post by: luteai on January 17, 2014, 12:08:13 PM
Post by: ckr on January 17, 2014, 12:20:09 PM
Post by: Curly on January 17, 2014, 12:35:24 PM
Post by: Southpole on January 17, 2014, 01:16:59 PM
Post by: jackmaster on January 17, 2014, 01:22:06 PM
Post by: dmv9 on January 17, 2014, 01:28:51 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 17, 2014, 01:40:07 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,134895.msg1797126.html#msg1797126 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,134895.msg1797126.html#msg1797126)
Post by: Curly on January 17, 2014, 01:51:25 PM
my daughter has the 7mm-08, synthetic, super lite detachable mag, came with a cheaper end scope mounted and bore sighted, 8 shots through and she was hitting the 200 yrd gong at paul bunyan, its a tack driver, shoots really smooth and my daughter is 15 and weighs maybe 95 pounds soaking wet, she loves it :tup: and it comes with the accu trigger. dont know if there are pros and cons to the accu trigger, but daughter sure digs it :tup:
I think you are using the term for savage rifle's trigger (Accutrigger). The Ruger American does have an adjustable trigger though........probably not too dissimilar to the Savage.....but it isn't an accutrigger. :twocents:
Post by: jackmaster on January 17, 2014, 02:55:16 PM
maybe it is a ruger, i thought it was the american, guess i am gonna have to have a look see when i get home, i know i got alzhiemers damn it, i will probably forget to look :bash: :chuckle: :chuckle:my daughter has the 7mm-08, synthetic, super lite detachable mag, came with a cheaper end scope mounted and bore sighted, 8 shots through and she was hitting the 200 yrd gong at paul bunyan, its a tack driver, shoots really smooth and my daughter is 15 and weighs maybe 95 pounds soaking wet, she loves it :tup: and it comes with the accu trigger. dont know if there are pros and cons to the accu trigger, but daughter sure digs it :tup:
I think you are using the term for savage rifle's trigger (Accutrigger). The Ruger American does have an adjustable trigger though........probably not too dissimilar to the Savage.....but it isn't an accutrigger. :twocents:
Post by: Curly on January 17, 2014, 02:58:34 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 17, 2014, 03:29:58 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 17, 2014, 03:38:58 PM
It may not be called "Accutrigger" but it certainly is much the same. http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleCompact/features.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleCompact/features.html)my daughter has the 7mm-08, synthetic, super lite detachable mag, came with a cheaper end scope mounted and bore sighted, 8 shots through and she was hitting the 200 yrd gong at paul bunyan, its a tack driver, shoots really smooth and my daughter is 15 and weighs maybe 95 pounds soaking wet, she loves it :tup: and it comes with the accu trigger. dont know if there are pros and cons to the accu trigger, but daughter sure digs it :tup:
I think you are using the term for savage rifle's trigger (Accutrigger). The Ruger American does have an adjustable trigger though........probably not too dissimilar to the Savage.....but it isn't an accutrigger. :twocents:
Post by: Curly on January 17, 2014, 03:42:25 PM
So Ruger calls their trigger "Marksman". :chuckle: Do you think they were looking at Savage when they made the American and came up with the term Marksman trigger? ;)
Even if the rifle is ugly, I don't care. Hopefully the group size will be pretty. :) :tup:
Post by: huntnphool on January 17, 2014, 03:45:32 PM
:tup: 8):chuckle:
So Ruger calls their trigger "Marksman". :chuckle: Do you think they were looking at Savage when they made the American and came up with the term Marksman trigger? ;)
Even if the rifle is ugly, I don't care. Hopefully the group size will be pretty. :) :tup:
TMike bought a compact 7mm-08 for his son this past season and said they are very happy with it too. :tup:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 17, 2014, 03:56:21 PM
:tup: 8)If it shoots like the one I shot then the group size will be BEAUTIFUL!
So Ruger calls their trigger "Marksman". :chuckle: Do you think they were looking at Savage when they made the American and came up with the term Marksman trigger? ;)
Even if the rifle is ugly, I don't care. Hopefully the group size will be pretty. :) :tup:
Post by: Jason on January 17, 2014, 04:40:02 PM
Post by: luteai on January 17, 2014, 05:15:28 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 17, 2014, 05:16:38 PM
Thanks to all for your replies. I agree the stock is a tad on the ugly side! May need to give one a try after all the good reports.At that price, why not. ;)
Post by: RadSav on January 17, 2014, 05:41:13 PM
Here in a couple months Ruger will have out Stainless Americans.
Yeah, that should be a winner come March!
Barrel and action in stainless for $80 additional. If they would make the stock look a less like used plastic waste it would be taking a good bit of the T3's business I think. And if they have sales like they have been having with the blued steel a guy might be able to get one for under five bills!
Post by: bigsads on January 17, 2014, 06:18:09 PM
The father of two of my youth hunters picked one up in .270 for his boys to use this past hunting season. I had it for a couple weeks so I could work up a low recoil load for it and I must say for an ugly, cheap rifle with a crap stock, it flat shoots lights out! With the 130gr ballistic tip I loaded for it, it was shooting 3/4" groups @ 100yds. Very good rifle if a guy is looking for an accurate, "meat and potatoes" gun.
I agree, picked one up at BiMart in Aberdeen out the door for 347.00, slapped a vortex 3x9 crossfire (149.00) some millet rings, and with 130g Nosler Ballistic hunting, and accurate 3100 I was able to dial it in to -1 inch at 200 yrds. flat out tack driver, and 100 yrds I am cutting holes with 3 shots you can cover with your thumb. Best bang for the buck rifle out there
Post by: luteai on January 18, 2014, 07:54:09 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 18, 2014, 10:14:49 PM
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Post by: huntnphool on January 19, 2014, 10:44:01 AM
That's a good price. Just get the 308, it's practically the same as the 7/08 and ammo is cheaper and easier to find.A little cheaper and easier to find yes, but some people just like a flatter shooting round. ;)
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 19, 2014, 11:56:49 AM
Post by: bobcat on January 19, 2014, 12:10:54 PM
That's a good price. Just get the 308, it's practically the same as the 7/08 and ammo is cheaper and easier to find.A little cheaper and easier to find yes, but some people just like a flatter shooting round. ;)
There's not enough difference in trajectory to make any significant difference. You want flat shooting, load up some 130 grain Barnes bullets in a 308. Just my opinion of course. But a half inch difference at 300 yards isn't much.
Post by: Bob33 on January 19, 2014, 12:14:41 PM
A little flatter and a bit less recoil. :tup:That's a good price. Just get the 308, it's practically the same as the 7/08 and ammo is cheaper and easier to find.A little cheaper and easier to find yes, but some people just like a flatter shooting round. ;)
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 19, 2014, 12:19:17 PM
A little flatter and a bit less recoil. :tup:That's a good price. Just get the 308, it's practically the same as the 7/08 and ammo is cheaper and easier to find.A little cheaper and easier to find yes, but some people just like a flatter shooting round. ;)
The 7-08 is the modern version of the .270 Winchester--for the same reasons! :tup:
Post by: luteai on January 19, 2014, 09:59:10 PM
Love the '06 to 270 comparison. Only difference is the 308 and 7-08 are an even a closer match. If I hadn't gotten a great deal on a Remington 788 in 7-08 years ago I'd be shooting the 308.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 20, 2014, 07:06:18 PM
I'm pretty set on the 7-08. have had two before and shoot one now as do my daughter and son in law. Makes for an easy hunting trip when all the ammo works in everyone's rifle. I've been loading 7-08 for right at 20 years and have been very pleased with the caliber on deer, elk and a few bear.
Love the '06 to 270 comparison. Only difference is the 308 and 7-08 are an even a closer match. If I hadn't gotten a great deal on a Remington 788 in 7-08 years ago I'd be shooting the 308.
Everyone I know that has a 7-08 loves it! No wonder it's popularity increases every day. :tup:
Post by: ndcasla on January 20, 2014, 07:35:47 PM
All of them shot at least 1 1/2" groups, one of the 06's clover leafed three shots on the 12th, 13th, &14th shot out of the box. I work at a range and have seen and helped sight in a lot of rifles. The Ruger American is one of the most consistently accurate out of the box rifles I have seen, no matter the price. :tup: :) :twocents:
Post by: luteai on January 20, 2014, 08:20:31 PM
Post by: Idahokid on February 15, 2014, 09:03:25 AM
I think the bolt is smooth and for a hunting rifle and very little target shooting it will work fine.I have not handled the Marlin X series yet.Thats my next goal.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 15, 2014, 06:29:33 PM
Post by: Curly on February 16, 2014, 08:08:07 AM
Just heard today that Ruger has a recall out on the American Rifles. NOT the Carbines. Check for more info on the Ruger website/recalls for complete info. I don't have one, so that's all I know...
I checked the website. The recall I saw was for the Amercan Rimfire.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 16, 2014, 10:30:48 AM
Just heard today that Ruger has a recall out on the American Rifles. NOT the Carbines. Check for more info on the Ruger website/recalls for complete info. I don't have one, so that's all I know...
I checked the website. The recall I saw was for the Amercan Rimfire.
As I recall now, I think it was for the 22 Magnum version.... :dunno:
Post by: Huntboy on February 16, 2014, 10:34:34 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 17, 2014, 08:17:47 PM
http://www.ruger.com/RugerAmericanRimfire22WMRFRecall/index.html (http://www.ruger.com/RugerAmericanRimfire22WMRFRecall/index.html)
Post by: SFD2015 on February 18, 2014, 01:45:47 PM
One of my hunting buddy's has the ATR and I have to say, it's a damn nice rifle! He is new to hunting and wanted to get good entry level hunting rifle. He did and he loves his! He got a cheapo scope that is actually really good on the optics (as far as I can tell).
You get what you pay for, that is for sure, but for entry level hunting or hunting on a budget, you can't really beat either of these options. Like I said in a previous thread, mine is a Remmy 770 in .300 win mag. It has taken at least 1 big game animal every year I have hunted with it, so I can't complain too much about it.
Post by: 334OKH on February 19, 2014, 10:13:16 AM