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[#1]
I have yet to see on in person but this is another rifle that seriously tempts me, especially if it is priced like the other American rifles.
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[#2]
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I have yet to see on in person but this is another rifle that seriously tempts me, especially if it is priced like the other American rifles. View Quote I paid $399 + tax for mine at a LGS but some are reporting prices as low as $350 from some online retailers, although they are of course always out of stock at those prices. It just depends on how patient you are and how soon you want it I guess... I'm an impatient fuck so I probably overpaid for mine. |
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[#3]
I'm probably going to buy the first one in .223 I find. If it makes it to mid-January or so I might just order one.
I gotta "spare" 5.56 can that needs a home. |
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[#4]
Good luck with your hunt for the .223 and let us know when you find one!
I'm experimenting with optics right now. As mentioned earlier the 4x32mm Simmons, factory rail and Leupold low rings above were just placeholders... Keeping with my theme of a light weight hunting rig, I got a 2-7x33mm Leupold Ultimateslam with the SABR reticle today and I also have a 2.5x24mm Leupold FX-II Ultralight with the Heavy Duplex reticle on order which will arrive later this week. So far I like the Ultimateslam, but the reticle is a little busy in the center and the circle around the crosshairs is smaller than I envisioned it... it doesn't really aid in speed of acquisition and may even hinder it, so it only serves a purpose as a holdover marker. Although, with the four sample loads I inputted into Strelok, the SABR reticle matches up pretty well with .300 Blackout (both subs and supers). It's going to make it a hard decision to see if the simplicity and weight savings of the 2.5x Ultralight is worth the sacrifice in utility the Ultimateslam offers. The Talley ultralight ring bases will also be here later this week. They're 1/10" lower, 1.2oz lighter, and way stronger than my current ring and base combo - these should work out nicely. |
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[#5]
Does anyone know of an online retailer that has these in stock?
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[#6]
This would be a perfect sub gun with a .30 cal can. I wish some online dealers had them in stock.
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[#7]
Man, I just ordered a Handi rifle in .300 blk. If I'd known about this, I would have waited. I can't find one anywhere though.
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My dealer had their hands on mine within 2 weeks of my request, and the ordering guy was gone for three days during that timeframe... I think you guys will find it's faster to go that route than to wait for the cheaper online retailers to get (and keep) them in stock regularly. View Quote Nice pictures. For some reason, the ones with the silencer attached aren't loading. Weird. |
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I have a 6970 on order with my LGS. I have two scopes to choose from for this rifle, a Sightron 4x compact and a Nitrex 1.5-4.5x, both are 1 inch scopes. I also have a 16 inch upper in 300 BLK and parts to build a 7.5 inch pistol upper.
Let us know how the Fiocchi ammo works out for you. Lots of reports of blown primers. I picked up some from PSA but I may pull it down and reload it all. One of the things I plan to try with the Ruger .... I read about shooting 90 grain bullets with a load of Trail Boss powder. Supposed to be a lot like shooting 22 CB caps. I bought a box of Hornady 86 grain jacketed bullets to try, the box says "30 Mauser". Seems like this load would be great for close range pest control, without making a lot of noise. |
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I have a 6970 on order with my LGS. I have two scopes to choose from for this rifle, a Sightron 4x compact and a Nitrex 1.5-4.5x, both are 1 inch scopes. I also have a 16 inch upper in 300 BLK and parts to build a 7.5 inch pistol upper. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
I have a 6970 on order with my LGS. I have two scopes to choose from for this rifle, a Sightron 4x compact and a Nitrex 1.5-4.5x, both are 1 inch scopes. I also have a 16 inch upper in 300 BLK and parts to build a 7.5 inch pistol upper. Both of those scopes you listed seem like a good fit. My goal was to keep the weight of scope, rings/base, and mounting hardware under 12oz, and all three I pictured fit the bill... in fact the Leupold FX-II and Talley rings weigh a combined total of 8.56oz... that setup is slicker than snot but I wish the Heavy Duplex reticle was useful for BDC... it's ok for ranging, but the posts are way too far apart to be of any use for bullet drop and the crosshairs are super thick, thick enough to almost fully obscure an 8" plate at 210 yards. I really wanted to like it more, but it lacks versatility. The bikepacker in me shudders to think that 3.6oz is just not worth the guesswork lobbing such fast-dropping bullets at targets or game, but it's true. Quoted:Let us know how the Fiocchi ammo works out for you. Lots of reports of blown primers. I picked up some from PSA but I may pull it down and reload it all. I ordered the 200 rounds before learning about the potential issues with it, so we'll see what happens. I read a lot of reports on loose primer pockets over on 300blktalk, however my lot number is substantially higher than a lot of those reported with issues so my fingers are crossed, especially since I mainly bought it to reload the brass. Quoted:One of the things I plan to try with the Ruger .... I read about shooting 90 grain bullets with a load of Trail Boss powder. Supposed to be a lot like shooting 22 CB caps. I bought a box of Hornady 86 grain jacketed bullets to try, the box says "30 Mauser". Seems like this load would be great for close range pest control, without making a lot of noise. I'm excited to try both light and heavy subs in mine, and I agree the ability to shoot light subs is where having a bolt gun really shines over a gas gun. I don't have enough loose brass yet and I'm having a hell of a time finding H110 and Trail Boss locally. The 1:7 twist is extremely versatile, that's what is going to enable this gun to be so much fun to load for. I have 110gr. Varmageddon bullets I'm going to load for supers and subs, some 208-gr. A-Max pills, and a metric shit-ton of 150gr. surplus pulls. When I run out of the factory Barnes 110gr. loads for hunting, I'm probably going to load 125gr. NBTs for deer. Quoted:
Nice pictures. For some reason, the ones with the silencer attached aren't loading. Weird. Yeah that's a bitch ain't it? I have a Silencerco Harvester in jail, but I have a while to wait. Haven't bothered checking the status, just mailed the check 2 weeks ago. |
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[#15]
I bought one of these Ruger American Ranch rifles in 5.56mm off gunbroker. Just picked it up this week.
Seems like a real nice rifle, this will be a Christmas gift for my son. There are currently 11 Ruger American Ranch rifles in 5.56mm for sale on gunbroker. |
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I was wondering if the Ruger has any issues feeding short, flat bullets. I've been shooting subsonic JHPs in the 85 to 100 gr. weight range in a T/C Contender. I've had a 1:8 SSK .300 Whisper barrel for years. I was pleasantly surprised to find the light subsonic bullets hit to the same POI as my 220 gr. subs at 100 yards. The difference is the light stuff will reliably expand at subsonic velocities. I haven't tried them on live targets, but they should make a dandy varmint loads. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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One of the things I plan to try with the Ruger .... I read about shooting 90 grain bullets with a load of Trail Boss powder. Supposed to be a lot like shooting 22 CB caps. I bought a box of Hornady 86 grain jacketed bullets to try, the box says "30 Mauser". Seems like this load would be great for close range pest control, without making a lot of noise. I was wondering if the Ruger has any issues feeding short, flat bullets. I've been shooting subsonic JHPs in the 85 to 100 gr. weight range in a T/C Contender. I've had a 1:8 SSK .300 Whisper barrel for years. I was pleasantly surprised to find the light subsonic bullets hit to the same POI as my 220 gr. subs at 100 yards. The difference is the light stuff will reliably expand at subsonic velocities. I haven't tried them on live targets, but they should make a dandy varmint loads. I'd tell you if I knew, but I don't have anything under 110gr. on hand to load up and try. Maybe someone else can chime in to help. |
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One of my few gripes about the Ranch as noted in my original post was the trigger... in that even with the set screw fully removed, it still felt notably heavier than other 3-3.5lb triggers I own. I don't have a trigger gauge to test the actual pull weights, but according to my fingertip scale I'd say it would not go any lower than 4lbs, so I searched around and found several tutorials on other forums for a "free trigger mod". I tried this trick on mine and it is much better now... It retained the crispness of the break and lack of take-up or overtravel the factory trigger exhibited, but reduced the pull weight well below 3lbs... basically all gain and no loss from doing it. The pull weight feels perfect now, the trigger blade safety still functions 100%, and I can not get it to drop-fire. As always, your mileage may vary; try it at your own risk. This modification took roughly 20 minutes but half of that was me going one step further and polishing the trigger assembly itself with a low speed cloth wheel loaded with polishing compound to remove some marks I saw. Hope this may help someone else. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
One of my few gripes about the Ranch as noted in my original post was the trigger... in that even with the set screw fully removed, it still felt notably heavier than other 3-3.5lb triggers I own. I don't have a trigger gauge to test the actual pull weights, but according to my fingertip scale I'd say it would not go any lower than 4lbs, so I searched around and found several tutorials on other forums for a "free trigger mod". I tried this trick on mine and it is much better now... It retained the crispness of the break and lack of take-up or overtravel the factory trigger exhibited, but reduced the pull weight well below 3lbs... basically all gain and no loss from doing it. The pull weight feels perfect now, the trigger blade safety still functions 100%, and I can not get it to drop-fire. As always, your mileage may vary; try it at your own risk. This modification took roughly 20 minutes but half of that was me going one step further and polishing the trigger assembly itself with a low speed cloth wheel loaded with polishing compound to remove some marks I saw. This will lighten the trigger pull to approximately 2 lbs at the minimum setting [and retain some adjustability].
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P26VjjK9IPg/U5h4t-uWbkI/AAAAAAAABFI/9-rXvNQD-3A/s384/trigger.jpg Step one, remove the pin (A) [lift the trigger assembly out after you've removed that pin] Step two, remove the trigger adjustment screw (B) Step three, remove the spring (C) that follows the blue line. Step four, cut off ~1.75 coils Step five, sand the cut end of the spring flat Step six, remove any burrs Step seven, reassemble [in reverse] with the cut side of the spring toward the adjustment screw Hope this may help someone else. Saved for future. |
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[#27]
Thanks for posting this. For the moment I am a disabled hunter and I was thinking about buying the ACC 300 blk Handirifle. Now it will be the Ruger American Ranch when I can find one. Peace and thanks again!
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[#28]
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First bolt gun to really interest me in long time View Quote +1. I tried one of these back in either 2012 or early 2013, and was pleasantly surprised, never really thought about getting one, I started to think twice when I saw this pics in this thread. Hopefully Ruger puts out a left handed version of the ranch with a stock in that color. interest peaked. |
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[#29]
have one of these coming in from KyGunCo ($378 shipped w/ins)
300BO.com has tons of loads for these & AR's; I got some 110gr sp's (30 carbine fodder) to load for break-in; also some Hornaday 209's waiting for empty brass. The nice thing about bolt guns is there's TONS of different powders guys have used, (H110, Red dot) not just 1680 & Trail Boss. gonna mount Muller 2-7 x 33 on Millet low rings. No can on order yet, but eager to try some ultra slow subs (i live on an acre near state forest, so shooting in the back yard ain't hard) keeping this post tagged for updates; will post pic in a couple of weeks once I get everything mounted |
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