Looking to get one of these but before I do........Anybody having any issues with durability of their Ruger American rifle?? With the mags?? Thanks, Bill

Well they are all still relatively new, being out only a few years.

Also these are price point, knock about tools.  Not collectors items.

I've put a 120-160 rounds thru a 30-06, the bolt is getting smoother.
Barrel still appears fine.

The mags are plastic, so...dunno.  Then again my Lancer L5 mags are plastic too.

Interested to see if someone has fired a LOT of rounds yet?

They look durable enough and I haven't crunched mine, but I'm not THRILLED with them either.  I got a little fine dust in one while hunting and it crapped out for a little bit, wouldn't feed any rounds.  Not sure how it happened, but it did.

I'd buy another one since they're super light and accurate as can be.  But, if I had my choice I'd rather have a traditional box mag like the Rem 783.

In terms of affordable hunting rifles, I don't think you can do much better than a Ruger American.  Overall still very pleased.

If you're looking for a dual purpose target/tactical and hunting, the 783 may be a little better choice due to the thicker barrel.  There is a real good price on one right now at buds: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84444

That puts it right in the range with the American's price.  You'll just have to buy two Rem 700 front sight bases since the 783 doesn't come with any.