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August 10th, 2013, 09:05 PM #1
Ruger American questions...
So, it's settled. I've managed to convince my wife that I'm going to buy a new rifle and that's final......with her permission.. lol
With that said, I think I've settled on the Ruger American, and I think I'm going with it in .270... Found it locally for almost $100 less than it's being sold on the Ruger website NIB. I have a .308 already and the .243 is a little on the light side for me. I plan to use it to hunt in PA (hopefully i'm moving back soon) but until then it'll be a range gun. Now, with that said, what are your thoughts?
does anyone already own one that can give me your opinions on it? I was watching Hickock45 shoot it in .308 and it looked like it was really really light. I get that the synthetic stock lightens it up quite a bit, but does it still feel like you're holding a substantial rifle in your hands?
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August 10th, 2013, 09:10 PM #2Grand Member
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I have one in 30:06. It is light and very easy to point. I believe I spent $350 on mine last year. All in all I am very happy with it. Topped it with a Leupold VX-1 scope.
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August 10th, 2013, 10:24 PM #3
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I don't like them, for the same reason I don't like the remington 770 and the savage axis. It just seems like they've cut every possible corner in the manufacture. They may perform well enough but they just look like garbage. Don't get me wrong I like cheap guns, but I hate guns that are "cheap"
If you have the option check out the stevens 200, marlin XL7, or mossberg ATR the stevens is the bargain model of the savage 110 but it's still built pretty well. The marlin and the mossberg have similar actions but the marlin is much better quality.
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August 10th, 2013, 10:30 PM #4Active Member
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afriend of mine just bought one , the magazine wont stay in the gun.
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August 10th, 2013, 10:35 PM #5
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If it's anything like my Remington 710 (older version of the 770), I wouldn't recommend it. Feels cheap, bolt is a pain in the ass to close, and kicks enough to make it no fun as a range gun. That gun ruined me on bargain bin, entry-level rifles.
But I don't have any personal experience with the American.
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August 11th, 2013, 06:50 AM #6Active Member
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I was lookin at an entry level deer gun, and was looking hard at the axis, American, and xl7 especially given the good reviews all over the Internet. They all felt ok in the hand, but did seem light and overall did not give the impression of long lasting quality. Not that they weren't respectable for what they are, just not the same as the higher end models especially when my gun guy starts handing me some other models to compare side by side
I did also get to shoot the American in a 3006 and recoil was a bit heavy but manageable. Never fired it in .270
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August 11th, 2013, 09:37 AM #7
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the xl-7 is by far the best quality rifle in it's class, best bluing, nicest stock. If you can find one with a wood stock it's damned hard to tell it apart from a more expensive rifle.
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August 11th, 2013, 11:00 AM #8Member
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I have a marlin xl7, a Stevens 200 and a wether by vanguard. I like inexpensive guns but not cheap guns. All three of mine have performed very well for me with the star being the Stevens. I replaced the stock with a Boyd's thumb hole and wow, I just love the gun even more. I want to try the ruger because of the lower bolt throw and detachable mag. I think the manufactures are doing a great job with these entry level rifles, completion is a great thing for consumers. I Am at the point in life that I should be buying the high end guns but these entry level guns offer great performance at a great price.
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August 11th, 2013, 11:04 AM #9Active Member
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I had a Marlin XL-7 in .270 Win and was unimpressed with how it shot. Just picked up a Savage Axis and it is very accurate, more than enough for a vital hit on a deer. I'm getting MOA accuracy with the stock Bushnell 3-9x scope and factory ammo, will do better when I reload some rounds and would be even better with decent glass. If you're looking at an entry level gun and the main thing you care about is accuracy, I recommend the Savage.
That said I've shot all the typical entry level guns (Savage Axis, Marlin X 7, Remington 770, Ruger American) and don't consider any of them as range toys. They're designed to be light and accurate for taking out in the field, after 20 or so rounds your shoulder will start to feel it. If you do want a range toy, the .243 Win would be the best choice as it has light recoil and is still plenty of firepower for whitetails.
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I just bought one in .308cal a few days ago, It was a Combo with a cheap 3x9 Bushnell Scope, But for a Cheap Rifle, it's features intrigue me. Adjustable Trigger, Free Floated Barrel and Tang Safety, I just wish they'd put Back-Up Irons on Rifles nowadays, But for as Cheap as they are, I can't complain.
Hopefully if the weather is nice, I'll get it out back and sight it in.
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