Ruger American Ranch 5.56

[FergusonTO35]

I've always thought it would be neat to have a bolt action rifle that uses AR mags and Ruger now makes one, the American Ranch. Nodak Spud also makes military style sights for it, which I strongly prefer for carbines. The fun store has one in stock, I'm going over there with some gun equity on tuesday to see about striking a deal on it. Anybody have experience with this carbine?

 

[Deets066]

Ruger makes a nice rifle. I’ve been eyeing an RPR

 

[Cooper264]

Ive got one in a 223. Absolute tack driver. Really fun to have at the range because of the mag. I got mine for a truck gun basically. Short, very light. Awesome gun and pretty affordable. Mine has a threaded barrel (don't know if that's standard on all of the rugers) but the short length makes it perfect for a suppressor.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks guys, Ill see what kind of deal I can strike on it. Even with the Nodak Spud sights added it will still cost less than the cheapest AR. May give cast bullets a try in it.

 

[srb08]

I've always thought it would be neat to have a bolt action rifle that uses AR mags and Ruger now makes one, the American Ranch. Nodak Spud also makes military style sights for it, which I strongly prefer for carbines. The fun store has one in stock, I'm going over there with some gun equity on tuesday to see about striking a deal on it. Anybody have experience with this carbine?

Good looking gun!
I need one.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Heres what it will look like with the Nodak Spud sights. Has sort of a Jungle Carbine look to it.

 

[Deets066]

It’s got my attention....

 

[Dustin4185]

I've always thought it would be neat to have a bolt action rifle that uses AR mags and Ruger now makes one, the American Ranch. Nodak Spud also makes military style sights for it, which I strongly prefer for carbines. The fun store has one in stock, I'm going over there with some gun equity on tuesday to see about striking a deal on it. Anybody have experience with this carbine?

I have one in 350 legend. Looking at getting one in 5.56 as well. Mine shoots great for what it is. Also cheap enough I don’t mind if it gets banged around a little.

 

[Deets066]

6.5 creed?

I’d get 300 win mag

 

[Cooper264]

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It’s got my attention....

I have been doing a lot of research on store bought/stock long range rifles (nothing custom) and I really like the ruger MPR series. I just get a little scared of the horror stories from overheated barrels, improper tempering/ alignment. Excreta. I would be more comfortable with their mpr if it came from a smaller company that didn't produce so many other firearms. I ended up deciding on a Christensen but it still hasn't come in yet soooo.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I have one in 350 legend. Looking at getting one in 5.56 as well. Mine shoots great for what it is. Also cheap enough I don’t mind if it gets banged around a little.

I have a Zastava 85 .223 which is also great. Its handsome wood and blue steel so I would rather not use it as a tractor gun.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Perfect

Agree 100%. Why Ruger doesnt at least offer the option of sights baffles me. It's a light and handy carbine, adding a scope just spoils it.

 

[FergusonTO35]

The wise decision is to just get both!

 

[Dustin4185]

I have a Zastava 85 .223 which is also great. Its handsome wood and blue steel so I would rather not use it as a tractor gun.

EXACTLY! Mine rides in the truck and tractor all the time. I put a 1-3x scope on it and it takes care of pigs and coyotes as needed.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Hard to go wrong with CZ! They're one of a very few choices for a light weight bolt action stalking gun.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Dammit, now I'm also pining for one in .308! It never ends.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Got the sights ordered, now let's see if the fun store approves of my offerings tomorrow.

 

[FergusonTO35]

And she's home! Just waiting on the sights to show up.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Sights showed up today and were super easy to install. Hopefully I can try it out tomorrow.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks. No, the inside of the sight is machined with a taper back to front so as to be slid backwards on to the barrel with a light press fit. My rifle came with a thread protector, I put a spare M16 flash hider on instead 'cause it looks cooler.

Ruger also makes this in .350 Legend. I wonder how that cartridge does with lead bullets? I would think it shouldn't be too much of a problem to duplicate .38-55 performance. Even though straight wall cartridges aren't required here the .350 is quite popular.