☆New Ruger American Rifle Generation II

[DadSmith]

Ruger® Ruger American® Rifle Generation II Ranch Bolt-Action Rifle Models

ruger.com

The Ruger American® Rifle Generation II; an update to the American-made rifle that has been the benchmark for accuracy, durability, and performance in bolt-action rifles for over a decade. Designed with customer feedback in mind, the Ruger American Rifle Generation II is available in a variety of calibers and is sure to become the first choice for hunters and firearms enthusiasts.

 

[Hookeye]

It has new features for sure.

But as far as looks go......

they make a Steyr Prohunter look downright sexy LOL

 

[Kdf101]

I know most of us don’t use them, me included, but I wish they came with iron sights. I like to sight them in, then never use them again. Just me I suppose.

 

[OneBadV8]

Glad they're making improvements, but there are definitely better looking options

 

[Slow Hand]

So, it’s a fancy version of a budget rifle? I’m a little lost on Ruger’s ‘new’ offerings lately. I wish them the best, but, well…

 

[Cavman]

Never a fan of that splatter pattern on stocks. It surely cat be that expensive to just hydro dip other camo patterns

 

[Hookeye]

I like non camo.
Have had a few HS Precision stocks and soon a Pendelton. Brown or grey w light webbing

 

[diver dan]

I had a ruger american in 308 , used it when I lived in michigan by traverse city for deer and coyotes,Loved the rifle with a 3x9x40 scope.Where I hunted it was hilly , and I am fat , but The rifle never weighed me down.Now the AR I had , felt like a 10lb anchor going up the hills and down . In my defense , I had to be dressed warm and it restricted my movements walking,up there you walked SLOWLY because woods were a little thick and you had to see deer before they saw you.I did see a ELK on side of hill below me,it was misty ,cloudy and gray and at first , I thought it was mutant deformed deer that I saw.Nobody told me that elk were even there.

 

[two70]

I'll withhold final judgement on how improved it actually is until I actually hold and cycle one but I still have to wonder why anyone would spend $550+ on this when much better, though less flashy, used rifles can be found at similar prices.

 

[Hookeye]

While the boat paddle 77mkII were also ugly, and the stirrup sling deal hosed one for bipod use,
that was a heck of a rifle.
Unfortunately they have gone silly in price.

 

[nucular]

Glad to see them add adjustable LOP and comb height. One of my biggest complaints on the original american was the stock. This should give some adjustability without having to go with add-ons or an aftermarket stock. My absolute biggest complaints about the original are the bolt and trigger. They mentioned a smoother bolt but the v1 is awful. It's like pushing through sand. The trigger appears unchanged. It's not awful but I don't like their trigger safety.

 

[Twangbanger]

Not a fan of the old plastic box the mags locked into. Grmph.

 

[DadSmith]

https://m.youtube.com/@RugerFirearms

Ruger put up several videos on these rifles.


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If it holds its current price point I can see these cutting into Savage sales.

 

[1nderbeard]

I have at least 2 of the originals that see regular use. Both are predators. Both have muzzle devices for quick detach suppressors. In the rifle with optic for less than $650.
I have no complaints with Ruger's American rifle line.

 

[drillsgt]

I handled one of these new Gen 2's yesterday, seemed like well put together rifles, I like the new 3 position tang safety too.

 

[Patched]

I had been considering an American Ranch in 556. I'm glad I held off as these seem a little nicer for not a lot more money. I would have liked a Savage but their 223 type rifles are only chambered for 223 not 556. I usually buy whatever brass-cased ammo is on sale, so I have both. I like the fact that the 556 can use my stock of Mags. I'm definitely picking up one of these.

 

[nipprdog]

I had been considering an American Ranch in 556. I'm glad I held off as these seem a little nicer for not a lot more money. I would have liked a Savage but their 223 type rifles are only chambered for 223 not 556. I usually buy whatever brass-cased ammo is on sale, so I have both. I like the fact that the 556 can use my stock of Mags. I'm definitely picking up one of these.

A guy in a Facebook group posted this pic of his. Nice looking rifle. I'd swap that brake for an A2 style, though. That thing will be loud. I wonder if ruger would sell me a stock for mine?

 

[DadSmith]

I wonder of the Gen 1 rifles will get lower in price since the new rifles are coming out? I wouldn't mind adding a 5.56, and a 308 American to the safe at $350 or less.

 

[nipprdog]

A guy in a Facebook group posted this pic of his. Nice looking rifle. I'd swap that brake for an A2 style, though. That thing will be loud. I wonder if ruger would sell me a stock for mine?
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I handled one in 5.56 like in the pic at Four Guns in Lafayette. I tried to call ruger to see if they would sell me one of those stocks for mine, but they were still on holiday shutdown.

 

[DadSmith]

I handled one in 5.56 like in the pic at Four Guns in Lafayette. I tried to call ruger to see if they would sell me one of those stocks for mine, but they were still on holiday shutdown.

When you find out let us know what they say and how much.