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Posted: 1/13/2018 1:34:25 PM EDT
https://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanch/specSheets/26965.html
More money gone! 
300BLK too! https://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanch/specSheets/26968.html I stay away from the GD forum, didn't know they had 2 threads on this already! 
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Posted: 1/13/2018 2:54:05 PM EDT
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I've got the early .300 Blk version of that. I wonder if anything can be retro-fitted?
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Posted: 1/13/2018 5:17:18 PM EDT
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I've got the early .330 Blk version of that. I wonder if anything can be retro-fitted? |
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Posted: 1/13/2018 6:50:39 PM EDT
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Man, the AR craze may be dying but Ruger is on a darn roll! I just picked up one of their new 9mm carbines (Sweet!) and now this.... There goes another paycheck on a 300 BLK version!
I think Ruger is on to something..... |
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Posted: 1/13/2018 8:56:05 PM EDT
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I think Ruger is on to something..... 
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Posted: 1/13/2018 9:19:04 PM EDT
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The way AR mags are retained requires a fairly deep magwell for them to sit still, without being wobbly as hell. I am really wanting one, but I'm going to have to see how securely the magazines are held, before I'll buy one.
I say this because while my Mossberg MVP was a pretty decent rifle, I just couldn't get past how wobbly the magazines were, and traded it off. |
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Posted: 1/14/2018 11:29:41 AM EDT
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I really want one, but I have the "regular" version in 300BO for deer hunting already, and, to be honest, I don't see any advantage to having more rounds for what I use it for, and I do see some potential downside if the mags don't seat firmly and stay tight.
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Posted: 1/14/2018 12:15:27 PM EDT
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I really want one, but I have the "regular" version in 300BO for deer hunting already, and, to be honest, I don't see any advantage to having more rounds for what I use it for, and I do see some potential downside if the mags don't seat firmly and stay tight. |
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Posted: 1/14/2018 2:06:54 PM EDT
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If they had some models with iron sights, I think they would really be onto something. |
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Posted: 1/15/2018 11:13:54 AM EDT
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Not sure what the facination is with extended mags on bolt action rifles (I get it on the scout rifle, but not on a pure hunting rifle). An extended magazine makes a design that was a joy to carry less so and offers no advantage when hunting.
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Posted: 1/15/2018 4:01:43 PM EDT
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Not sure what the facination is with extended mags on bolt action rifles (I get it on the scout rifle, but not on a pure hunting rifle). An extended magazine makes a design that was a joy to carry less so and offers no advantage when hunting. You can still get a short 5/10 round magazine, but you have the option of a longer magazine. Also, less magazines to keep around. |
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Posted: 1/22/2018 11:29:46 AM EDT
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I've got the early .300 Blk version of that. I wonder if anything can be retro-fitted? edit: spelling |
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Posted: 1/22/2018 11:37:00 AM EDT
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I really want one, but I have the "regular" version in 300BO for deer hunting already, and, to be honest, I don't see any advantage to having more rounds for what I use it for, and I do see some potential downside if the mags don't seat firmly and stay tight. The first mag always fucked up on the last or second to last rd. I don't recall the pattern of failure with the new mag. After it was obvious it wasn't going to function reliably I shelved the gun and lost interest. |
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Posted: 1/22/2018 11:41:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The way AR mags are retained requires a fairly deep magwell for them to sit still, without being wobbly as hell. I am really wanting one, but I'm going to have to see how securely the magazines are held, before I'll buy one.
I say this because while my Mossberg MVP was a pretty decent rifle, I just couldn't get past how wobbly the magazines were, and traded it off. |
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Posted: 2/14/2018 7:33:05 PM EDT
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Ordered the 300 Blk version this week, I'll have it Friday.
Handled a 223/556 version today. There is no way to retrofit the older versions of the rifle, the new model's bolt is machined to fit over the AR mag. The 10rd mag is secure, not a lot of wobble, but I imagine a 30rd mag would exaggerate any issues. |
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Posted: 2/16/2018 5:24:55 PM EDT
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Ordered the 300 Blk version this week, I'll have it Friday. Handled a 223/556 version today. There is no way to retrofit the older versions of the rifle, the new model's bolt is machined to fit over the AR mag. The 10rd mag is secure, not a lot of wobble, but I imagine a 30rd mag would exaggerate any issues. |
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Posted: 2/16/2018 9:14:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're lucky. I've looked everywhere online and called all of the local gun shops, no one has the 300Blk version. All of the distributors have them on backorder. Picked it up earlier today, I'll be shooting this weekend and making a full report. I need to get lower scope rings, but you get the idea. 
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Posted: 2/17/2018 9:05:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have to agree with you, I like a good set of iron sights, especially for a shorter range carbine style rifle. But, optics seems to be the hot ticket now. Would be nice if they did like they built the new 9mm carbine and gave you a nice iron sight and a rail. On the PCC 9 they did a very good job of getting the ergo's just right so it works well with either irons or optic. |
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Posted: 2/17/2018 1:32:15 PM EDT
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The new ranch rifle is not drilled/tapped for irons.
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Posted: 2/18/2018 9:38:07 PM EDT
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I picked up one of the 300BLK versions tonight on Gunbroker, I watched and an Ohio shop is putting these up one at a time for BIN $380.00 + 25.00 shipping with no CC fees.
Not a bad deal |
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Posted: 2/18/2018 11:46:46 PM EDT
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I’ve seen that listing. $380 is basically dealer cost on the gun, so I hope they are making some $ on shipping. I’m shooting mine tomorrow, unless the wind doesn’t die down...been windy all weekend. I’ve got 5 different ammo types to try, figure out what the gun likes.
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Posted: 2/19/2018 12:16:17 AM EDT
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I picked up one of the 300BLK versions tonight on Gunbroker, I watched and an Ohio shop is putting these up one at a time for BIN $380.00 + 25.00 shipping with no CC fees. Not a bad deal  http://www.keelyarms.com/product_p/rug_26968.htm
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Posted: 2/24/2018 4:35:40 PM EDT
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I just got mine this weekend. I put a Vortex Diamondback 4-12 on it and sighted it in. I’m really happy with it! I put about 20 rounds through it. All rounds were subsonic.
 Attached File Attached File5 shots of Remington 220 grain.  Attached File5 shots of Hornady 208 grain All shots at 100 yards. The group with Hornady 208 grain could’ve been better, but it was windy and raining. |
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Posted: 3/1/2018 12:30:49 AM EDT
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Did they fix the light primer strike issue yet?
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Posted: 3/1/2018 6:58:12 AM EDT
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Did they fix the light primer strike issue yet? My current one hasn’t had any light strikes, and I’m using the same ammo I used in the first one I had. |
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Posted: 3/1/2018 11:17:38 AM EDT
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Yeah. My first one was horrible. Sent it in, they replaced the barrel. Still had the issue. I Sent it back again and then dumped it. Could not be trusted.
Good to hear new ones might be better. I was going a different route but the ar mag compatibility is cool and maybe I will give the ranch another try. I think the Mossberg mvp in 300 was discontinued. Remington is coming out with a new model but regular mags only it appears. |
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Posted: 3/1/2018 12:55:04 PM EDT
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This will be a ban-fallback if they can make it 1/7, AR mags, and 556 with iron sights
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Posted: 4/5/2018 12:57:41 AM EDT
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I just got mine this weekend. I put a Vortex Diamondback 4-12 on it and sighted it in. I’m really happy with it! I put about 20 rounds through it. All rounds were subsonic. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/184632/36D74FE6-F3CB-4999-ABF5-5BD4D1EA0333-463014.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/184632/8A414C28-FDE0-450B-807A-349A2B9F103C-463015.JPG 5 shots of Remington 220 grain. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/184632/69F6C114-E45F-4BD9-9D1C-6FD244FA8C8D-463016.JPG 5 shots of Hornady 208 grain All shots at 100 yards. The group with Hornady 208 grain could’ve been better, but it was windy and raining. |
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Posted: 4/5/2018 7:29:21 AM EDT
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An Austrian company now has a side feed AR mag bolt action.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/04/03/voere-s16-ar-15-magazine-fed-bolt-action-rifle/ |
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Posted: 4/17/2018 8:23:17 AM EDT
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Just picked up one in 5.56 on Saturday, along with a Chicom SKS.
Threw a 1-4x MTAC on it. I'm debating what brake or flash hiders I want to install on it. Might go with a Smith Vortex. This 5.56 version has me wondering about a .300. A bolt gun in .300 with a can would be pretty quite  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/17/2018 2:32:11 PM EDT
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Did they fix the light primer strike issue yet? I really like my Mini14 in 300blk, and the RAR is a great companion. I sort of wish the RAR took Mini14 magazines like the Mini30 model, but eh. I've got more than enough AR magazines anyway. Now I just need to decide what scope situation to go for. It's not like I hunt or anything, it's just a random project. |
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Posted: 4/24/2018 2:03:55 AM EDT
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Finally got ahold of one of these for myself in .300 blk. Sounds great to me with a Sandman K out front with subs. In addition to the 10 rnd pmags I've also used it with a 20 rnd pmag, usgi, and thermold. So far so good with all mags that I've tried. I need more trigger time behind it but so far initial impressions are good. |
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Posted: 5/6/2018 2:12:34 PM EDT
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I like the concept of a 5.56 AR mag'd rifle for SHTF and had a Mossberg MVP but felt that the action was too stiff and didn't like how loose the bolt fit.
I didn't put more than 100 rds through it though. Accuracy was good. How does this compare? I read that the stock has much flex but can be stiffened. We can't have suppressors so the 300 BLK looses some appeal. Are you guys happy with them? |
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Posted: 5/6/2018 11:10:26 PM EDT
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Hey, wait a minute. This has an AR magwell, so we could put a 9x19mm magwell adapter in there. Open up the bolt just a titch, and you could shoot insanely fast 9x19mm bullets necked down to .22".
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Posted: 5/6/2018 11:54:52 PM EDT
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https://i.imgur.com/X056ToQh.jpg Finally got ahold of one of these for myself in .300 blk. Sounds great to me with a Sandman K out front with subs. In addition to the 10 rnd pmags I've also used it with a 20 rnd pmag, usgi, and thermold. So far so good with all mags that I've tried. I need more trigger time behind it but so far initial impressions are good. Can you please confirm what color the stock is on your rifle? Thanks! |
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Posted: 5/9/2018 10:41:53 AM EDT
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@concerned citizen, its definitely FDE in color. My camera phone doesn't take the best pictures. Sorry for any confusion in the color. I haven't tried the Dead Air Pyro at night yet on this one. I want to do that soon hopefully.
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Posted: 5/26/2018 9:55:17 PM EDT
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Got to handle one in 5.56 today, no wobble with the mag, it seemed to lock up tight. The first ranch rifle I have seen with a OD stock instead of tan. It is on my list to buy next.
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Posted: 6/2/2018 12:57:21 PM EDT
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Not sure what the facination is with extended mags on bolt action rifles (I get it on the scout rifle, but not on a pure hunting rifle). An extended magazine makes a design that was a joy to carry less so and offers no advantage when hunting. |
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Posted: 6/2/2018 1:03:18 PM EDT
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Hey, wait a minute. This has an AR magwell, so we could put a 9x19mm magwell adapter in there. Open up the bolt just a titch, and you could shoot insanely fast 9x19mm bullets necked down to .22". https://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/smiley_abused.gif |
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