Warning

 

Close
Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Cancel Confirm
AR15.COM
Armory Sponsor
1/9/2023 6:42:59 PM EDT
Last year I purchased the 300blk version of this gun as a suppressor host and to hunt pigs. It has put down several nice hogs but the 7.62x39 version has intrigued me as well. The internet is full of videos and discussions about the accuracy of this gun with steel cased ammo, so I had to try it out for myself. The gun did not disappoint in the accuracy department for sure.

I used 3 different types of Wolf ammo, the classic green box, classic black box and the poly performance. All provided good accuracy. My 300blk has a Leupold XVR Patrol 3x9 and the 7.62x39 has a Vortex Viper PST 1-4. The Vortex 1-4 is perfect for this gun, super fast close up for running pigs and just enough magnification to make longer shots accurately.

The gun functioned perfectly, but the bolt is a little harder to work than on the 300blk. All in all, they are both great guns and for $500, they cannot be beat.

First 5 shots out of the gun at 50yds. Wolf Classic black box

     

100yds groups

     

     



     

50yd groups
     

     

     

     

     


     

     
1/9/2023 6:49:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Capt_Destro][Edited] [#1]
Been eyeing one. Also there is this:

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/05/17/ruger-american-ranch-ak-magazines/

Combine with some Nodak Tech Sights... Oh man that would be kinda sexy

Attached File
1/9/2023 7:31:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PvtJoeBauers][Edited] [#2]
My Grendel is ordered. It’s probably getting a 1-8 Strike Eagle and Boyd’s Spike Camp stock.

Poor man’s beater bolt rifle that accepts AR mags. How can you pass that up?
RIP Joker1

Lilly, countless other pups along with their new families and myself are forever thankful for your dedication
1/9/2023 7:44:54 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote History
Originally Posted By Capt_Destro:
Been eyeing one. Also there is this:

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/05/17/ruger-american-ranch-ak-magazines/

Combine with some Nodak Tech Sights... Oh man that would be kinda sexy

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/333164/American_Ranch_AK_mags_jpg-2666630.JPG
View Quote


That’s pretty cool
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
Ben Franklin
1/9/2023 8:44:41 PM EDT
[#4]
Very good results for steel cased ammo !!

Sounds like a "keeper" rifle !
*Hold on to your AR-15s. Their magic must be very powerful, or they wouldn’t want them.*
JAFOM.... Just another fat old man.

________________________________

TOGC,IADC
1/9/2023 10:51:33 PM EDT
[#5]
FYI the 7.62x39 runs Mini 30 mags
1/9/2023 11:03:29 PM EDT
[#6]
I like mine, had to work the bolt with some Flitz  and de-bur the mag lips, but that's about it.  Mine also works well on pigs with FMJ. 2x7 scope.


It's a shame the Nodak sights are not available. I have three different Ruger Americans that could use some.
1/11/2023 7:22:38 PM EDT
[#7]
I have eyes open for one of these as a "Hey, that's cool, buy it!" gun whenever I go to a show or a random gunshop... on deck as a spur of the moment type buy.  I'd love to put one of the "Pig Plex" scopes on one.

1.5x4, "pig plex"

There's one of this model on my 77/44 and the sucker is AWESOME... but I SWEAR several years ago I paid like a hundred fifty or two hundred bucks for the thing... inflation is everywhere I guess?
1/16/2023 5:07:09 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote History
Originally Posted By Urimaginaryfrnd:
FYI the 7.62x39 runs Mini 30 mags
View Quote


I have an AR magwell on mine and it has worked perfectly with Duramag 7.62x39 10 & 20 rounders.  I ordered the magwell for it to take AK mags.
I'll report back once it's installed and taken to the range.

https://www.firecastlecustoms.com/shop/p/ruger-american-ak-47-magwell

2/2/2023 8:26:50 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote History
Originally Posted By Uys:


I have an AR magwell on mine and it has worked perfectly with Duramag 7.62x39 10 & 20 rounders.  I ordered the magwell for it to take AK mags.
I'll report back once it's installed and taken to the range.

https://www.firecastlecustoms.com/shop/p/ruger-american-ak-47-magwell

View Quote


I installed the mag well on my RAR and it went through 10 and 20 rd Magpul AK mags without issue.  Really makes sense to go with Magpul AK mags.
2/2/2023 9:03:43 PM EDT
[#10]
Glad to see those getting out there, it really makes sense.
Death to quislings.
2/3/2023 10:27:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DashDot][Edited] [#11]
Quote History
Originally Posted By Urimaginaryfrnd:
FYI the 7.62x39 runs Mini 30 mags
View Quote

I swapped out the bottom metal on mine and use the ARx39 mags now.

ETA apparently so did everyone else.

Attached File
A man's soul can be judged by the way he treats his dog.
Norcal LEO callsign: Tag
2/3/2023 10:53:10 AM EDT
[#12]
I was excited to order a 300BLK the other day when I got the back in stock email. I was then smacked back into reality later that evening when they sent another email saying my order was cancelled due to overselling. Maybe next time…
RIP Joker1

Lilly, countless other pups along with their new families and myself are forever thankful for your dedication
2/3/2023 11:32:31 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote History
Originally Posted By PvtJoeBauers:
I was excited to order a 300BLK the other day when I got the back in stock email. I was then smacked back into reality later that evening when they sent another email saying my order was cancelled due to overselling. Maybe next time…
View Quote

Which state? We have em locally in Oregon.
A man's soul can be judged by the way he treats his dog.
Norcal LEO callsign: Tag
2/3/2023 11:58:24 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote History
Originally Posted By Dash_ISpy:

Which state? We have em locally in Oregon.
View Quote

Family Firearms in Alabama
RIP Joker1

Lilly, countless other pups along with their new families and myself are forever thankful for your dedication
4/6/2023 11:54:09 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote History
Originally Posted By Uys:


I installed the mag well on my RAR and it went through 10 and 20 rd Magpul AK mags without issue.  Really makes sense to go with Magpul AK mags.
View Quote View All Quotes
View All Quotes
Quote History
Originally Posted By Uys:
Originally Posted By Uys:


I have an AR magwell on mine and it has worked perfectly with Duramag 7.62x39 10 & 20 rounders.  I ordered the magwell for it to take AK mags.
I'll report back once it's installed and taken to the range.

https://www.firecastlecustoms.com/shop/p/ruger-american-ak-47-magwell



I installed the mag well on my RAR and it went through 10 and 20 rd Magpul AK mags without issue.  Really makes sense to go with Magpul AK mags.


I installed one and I am happy.  Wanted to go at mags but the magpul at mags are the way to go.

Max

Sign up to continue the discussion

Create a free account to share your thoughts, follow topics, and connect with the AR15.COM community.

Already a member? Sign In

Armory Sponsor