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Posted: 8/2/2021 4:49:56 PM EDT
So, I picked one of these up the other day. Initially, I was holding out for a Howa mini, but this came along first so I didn't feel like waiting God-knows how long, so I picked it up. I haven't even had it to the range yet, and I'm more and more impressed with this little rifle! Since I don't have any Mini-30 mags, I'll probably order the AR magwell from Ruger for $20 and use 7.62x39 AR mags. They're certainly cheaper than mini 30 mags.
I'm also trying to decide on a scope. I'm thinking something like a PA 1-6 ACSS would be about perfect for this?PA 1-6 ACSS I'm also contemplating the Nodak sight set, but since these 7.62x39 RAR are inexplicably accurate, I thought a scope would be better. Then I fell into a YouTube wormhole and found this...  HOW FAST can you run your BOLT ACTION? Glades Armory swept back bolt handle Ruger American That bolt handle looks pretty damn slick! So who else has one of these slick little rifles, and what have you done to it? |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 4:51:25 PM EDT
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I have one in 5.56, pretty handy little rifle. Mine has a PA red dot and works great within 100 yards for my purposes.
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Posted: 8/2/2021 4:53:51 PM EDT
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I put a cheap Vortex 4-12 on mine. Great little gun. Very accurate, even with cheap trash ammo.
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Posted: 8/2/2021 4:59:59 PM EDT
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I Form 1’d mine to 11.5 inches.
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Posted: 8/2/2021 5:37:39 PM EDT
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I'm running the PA GLx 2x ACSS on mine.
Been using it while exploring on the Rokon. Fun set up  |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 5:54:18 PM EDT
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I added a Leupy Ultralight 3-9x. It's discontinued though, something in the 1.5-5x or thereabouts would be perfect. I have the custom CDS turrets for Vmax 123gr load and from 0 to 300 yds the range is mine.
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Posted: 8/2/2021 5:58:12 PM EDT
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Is it safe to assume the Vortex Strike Eagle is a turd?
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Posted: 8/2/2021 6:07:14 PM EDT
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What’s the bore? .308? .310?
I used a 1-4x and was plenty out to 500 yards. 7.62x39 is a pig in the air. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 6:09:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is it safe to assume the Vortex Strike Eagle is a turd? Put on a BDC red dot with a flip up 3x. Keeps gun light and plenty of magnification for the practical range of the 7.62x39. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 6:49:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2021 6:57:06 PM EDT
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I put a 3-9x that I wasn't using for anything else on mine when I first got it just to try it out. After deciding how I wanted to set it up, I went with a Leupold VX-R Patrol 1.25-4x. I'm happy with it. I also painted the stock with a sand-colored rough textured paint that makes it very grippy. Then I added the neoprene sleeve on the stock for comfort against the cheek. Otherwise it would be like sandpaper on your face.
 Attached FileETA: That picture has weird lighting and doesn't show the new color of the rough paint correctly. These close ups are better.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 7:06:11 PM EDT
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Really want one. Have the prices come down any?
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Posted: 8/2/2021 7:07:57 PM EDT
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Opposite for me. I was holding out for one of those but found a Howa Mini at the St Louis Cabela’s for 450 back in Feb. it came with a cheapy Nikko Stirling scope.
I’ll keep it until I can afford something better. Cool gun the Mini, I’d like to upgrade the plate and well to metal but that will have to wait as well. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 7:52:31 PM EDT
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I've had one on order since December.
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Posted: 8/2/2021 7:57:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've had one on order since December. Yeah, I've literally been sending out weekly messages/emails to at LEAST 20 different vendors asking "...do you have any...". Finally got a hit |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 10:03:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Really want one. Have the prices come down any? Not that I've seen, but that's just in my area. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 10:09:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I Form 1’d mine to 11.5 inches. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/131934/2307219D-B1ED-4B9E-8E4F-4D2C0E975BEC-2037424.jpg You magnificent bastard.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 10:11:36 PM EDT
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2-7 leupold vx freedom
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Posted: 8/2/2021 10:18:44 PM EDT
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I put a Vortex Crossfire II 4-16x50 on mine (300blkout version).
I know it's overkill but my daughter (6) wants to use it this year to shoot her first deer.  Attached FileI love this damn gun. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 10:20:50 PM EDT
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SWFA Super Sniper Ultralight 2.5-10X32
The only thing I don’t like is the BDC reticle, but they did not offer the plex when I purchased them. I got the 7.62 last fall and just found a 5.56 last week. So far loving both these little rifles.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 12:14:30 AM EDT
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When I got mine, the whole point was low cost platform for shooting cheap ammo (for the children, dontchaknow).
After shooting it once with an old Leopold 3x9; Mine! Put a 1x5 Crimson Trace 3000 series on it I found on sale, and with some left over Nightforce rings... love it. 8" plates at 400 if I do my part. Cheap too! |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 12:26:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SWFA Super Sniper Ultralight 2.5-10X32 The only thing I don’t like is the BDC reticle, but they did not offer the plex when I purchased them. I got the 7.62 last fall and just found a 5.56 last week. So far loving both these little rifles. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/18550/E372BD9D-D36E-4DAE-ABBF-F1F77102CD99_jpe-2037837.JPG Best light weight scope around for the money. |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 6:15:19 PM EDT
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Looking at Burris RT6, PA ACSS 1-6, Bushnell AR optics 1-8, and the Riton X3 1-8.
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Posted: 8/3/2021 7:49:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/3/2021 7:56:48 PM EDT
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I really want one.
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Posted: 8/3/2021 8:05:50 PM EDT
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Picked one up new this past fall for just over $400. I webt to Academy the next day to get some cheap rings to mount a generic 3-9x40 I had laying around and ended up buying a Nikon P-300 2-7x32 with the bdc reticle for 300 blk. for $80. It works great with 7.62x39. Said and done I have a Ca. AK for under $500.
It makes me happy. |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 8:13:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, I've literally been sending out weekly messages/emails to at LEAST 20 different vendors asking "...do you have any...". Finally got a hit Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've had one on order since December. Yeah, I've literally been sending out weekly messages/emails to at LEAST 20 different vendors asking "...do you have any...". Finally got a hit Attached File |
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Posted: 8/3/2021 8:13:46 PM EDT
[#27]
 Attached FileI have one in 556 and 308 with magazine conversion. Both have low mounted Leupold 3-9x40 scopes. Both are great shooters, two of my favorite guns. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 11:02:44 AM EDT
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Alright, in the sub-$400 bracket I'm looking at....
Blackhound 1-8 (don't know much about 'em, but they're supposedly a Chinese OEM for others) PA 1-6 ACSS Burris RT-6 Riton X3 Tactix (on sale at Ranier) Bushnell AR 1-8 Strike Eagle 1-8 (might try "make on offer" at scopelist) Recommendations? |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 11:09:48 AM EDT
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One thing to consider with the Ruger American's is to change out the cheesy MIM cocking piece for a proper billet cocking piece. First things I did to my .308 Hunter was to change out the cocking piece, bolt handle and knob, and the plastic bolt shroud. The firing pin removal tool makes the job simple to do.
https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/ad-arms-billet-ruger-precision-american-rifle-cocking-piece/  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 11:36:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Alright, in the sub-$400 bracket I'm looking at.... Blackhound 1-8 (don't know much about 'em, but they're supposedly a Chinese OEM for others) PA 1-6 ACSS Burris RT-6 Riton X3 Tactix (on sale at Ranier) Bushnell AR 1-8 Strike Eagle 1-8 (might try "make on offer" at scopelist) Recommendations? I can't speak to the Riton or the Blackhound, but the Burris RT-6 is easily the best above the rest of those. It punches WAY above it's weight and is the best sub $500 LPVO, imo. I don't like the Strike Eagle unless it's a crazy cheap. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 2:26:13 PM EDT
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Burris Veracity 2-10?
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Posted: 8/4/2021 4:53:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SWFA Super Sniper Ultralight 2.5-10X32 The only thing I don’t like is the BDC reticle, but they did not offer the plex when I purchased them. I got the 7.62 last fall and just found a 5.56 last week. So far loving both these little rifles. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/18550/E372BD9D-D36E-4DAE-ABBF-F1F77102CD99_jpe-2037837.JPG Tell me 'bout that stock pack |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 6:01:27 PM EDT
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Vortex crossfire 1-4. It can be crosshairs or a red dot. Was hitting bullseyes at 100 with it Sunday.
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:04:49 PM EDT
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If Ruger ever introduces a left handed RAR in 7.62x39 I will be all over that like white on rice.
I was thinking that Primary Arms scope would be a perfect fit for it. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:19:46 PM EDT
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I have a Gen 1 (flush mag) in .223....I could not abide the solid FDE stock so I painted it...The sling is just a tan repro M1 Carbine sling.
I put a straight 4 X 32 Redfield in low rings on it. It seemed sorta pointless to over-scope a 16" barreled bolt action. It shoots a hair under 1 MOA (three rounds) at 100 yards with some 90s vintage Winchester Super X 55 gr SPs I happen to have a lot of....Meh, good enough.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:22:42 PM EDT
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Just shot one we recovered at work today. Not sure how they would hold up over the long term (not a big fan of the plastic trigger guard) but as others have said these rifles shoot extremely well, even with the cheapest ammo.
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:28:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tell me 'bout that stock pack Tactical Stock pack off Amazon Seems pretty solid for the few times I have used it. The 5.56 is wearing THIS ONE from Midway |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:30:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just shot one we recovered at work today. Not sure how they would hold up over the long term (not a big fan of the plastic trigger guard) but as others have said these rifles shoot extremely well, even with the cheapest ammo. Here's a article I saved about ordering a Boyd's stock for one. http://gatdaily.com/boyds-gunstocks-to-the-rescue/ I'm not sure if i would mess with it seeing how few rounds I'd put through it (ground hogs and such) but it's good to have options.....It's a five year-old article so maybe Boyds has made it easier by now. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:37:18 PM EDT
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I'm biased of course.
  But if I were to scope it I'd go with a 1-4x variable. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:41:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here's a article I saved about ordering a Boyd's stock for one. http://gatdaily.com/boyds-gunstocks-to-the-rescue/ I'm not sure if i would mess with it seeing how few rounds I'd put through it (ground hogs and such) but it's good to have options.....It's a five year-old article so maybe Boyds has made it easier by now. Those Boyd stocks are nice, it’s an upgrade I would do if I owned one. But even as is, for an economy model rifle, I’m impressed at how well the one I shot performed |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:48:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those Boyd stocks are nice, it’s an upgrade I would do if I owned one. But even as is, for an economy model rifle, I’m impressed at how well the one I shot performed Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Here's a article I saved about ordering a Boyd's stock for one. http://gatdaily.com/boyds-gunstocks-to-the-rescue/ I'm not sure if i would mess with it seeing how few rounds I'd put through it (ground hogs and such) but it's good to have options.....It's a five year-old article so maybe Boyds has made it easier by now. Those Boyd stocks are nice, it’s an upgrade I would do if I owned one. But even as is, for an economy model rifle, I’m impressed at how well the one I shot performed Yeah my example shot well. As for the stock it's certainly a more attractive option than that club-footed lookin' MagPul stock.....It's hideous.  Looks like the Boyds would be a bit cheaper in price too. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:55:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm biased of course. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/NDS-58_a_JPG-2028704.jpg But if I were to scope it I'd go with a 1-4x variable. Mike holysh*t I need that rail!!!! @mike_nds |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:56:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm biased of course. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/NDS-58_a_JPG-2028704.jpg But if I were to scope it I'd go with a 1-4x variable. Mine looks the same! Thanks for sending these up to canuckistan Anyone getting some light strikes with m193? The old norc ammo i had was bad New ae xm193 i had 1 out of 155 that wouldnt go, looked like a solid strike on the primer |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 7:56:40 PM EDT
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I’ve got a American Ranch in 300 BLK that got SBR’d. Barrel is going to be cut down to 9” next week. Sitting in an Indian Creek Designs chassis with a MDT folding rifle stock. I was still deciding on what glass for the rifle, so thanks for the thread. I think I may go with the Burris.
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Posted: 8/4/2021 8:00:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm biased of course. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/NDS-58_a_JPG-2028704.jpg But if I were to scope it I'd go with a 1-4x variable. Those sights make perfect sense for a 7.62 X 39 carbine that's really not much more a 150 yard gun anyway. I can see where it would make for a quick handling package for the eastern deer woods where shots are taken well within that distance. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 8:10:25 PM EDT
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Last year I had enough Cabelas gift cards to walk out with a used one for a little over $50 but instead bought 1k 5.56. Oh well. Still want one.
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Posted: 8/4/2021 8:27:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really want one. Same here! |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 8:50:54 PM EDT
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Skinner scout, anarchy outdoors extended bolt knob, cut to 14.3 with deadair muzzle break, and burris 2x7 scout.
 
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Posted: 8/4/2021 9:43:21 PM EDT
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That's pretty sick.
I talked to a customer yesterday that's going to try our front sight with that rail. |
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Posted: 8/6/2021 4:59:48 PM EDT
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I went with the Burris RT-6. I picked it up from the gents at CameraLandNY/Sport Optics. Doug/Neil gave me a screaming deal!
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