Ruger American... again

RCP Fab · April 7, 2013, 09:26 AM

I bought my ruger in February, and started reloading 270 shortly after.

I now have over 500 rounds though the gun, and I just can not get over how amazing these rifles are.

So far, I have done some free mods and have spent

Rifle - $350
Nikon prostaff 4-12x40 - $145 (50 rebate, coupon code, free shipping)
Bipod - $30

All in all, $525

Yesterday the range was pretty windy, 10-12 mph winds, 5 shots, 3 golf balls, 100 yards. The first two were a hair high, one click down, the next 3 were hits. This was the only one that wasnt vaporized. I truly feel at 100 yards, the only reason this rifle isn't sub MOA, is human error (which I have a lot of).

Ammo spec

140gr SST set .010" off the rifling
57.5gr of H4831SC
No crimp
Averaging right around 2900 FPS

If you are debating the Ruger American, I do not think you can do better for the money.

PVL · April 7, 2013, 09:56 AM

You're preaching to the choir, in my case.

My American in .308 Winchester had a problem with the scope bases being out of whack, but I dealt with that problem and have been very happy with the gun's accuracy.

One humorous note here is that the Ruger American was bought to serve as a backup for my beautiful, pricey Browning BLR - but the Ruger's groups are about half the size of the Browning's.

A lot of shooters are running across this problem with the American Vs their old favorite rifle, from what I understand...

Sure, it's kinda ugly and has to be oiled constantly so that it won't rust ( especially the outside finish on the barrel ) - but the accuracy is phenomenal.

RCP Fab · April 7, 2013, 09:59 AM

Yup. I have one huge issue with the Ruger American. That is, I want another one chambered in 22-250.

mattL46 · April 10, 2013, 08:08 AM

Guess I'm gonna have to break down and get one...no biggie. Big ruger fan.

BoogieMan · April 11, 2013, 06:38 AM

My buddy has one in 30-06. I cant get over how accurate it is. I am planning to send a mauser out for accurizing and re-barrel. Considering the cost I could get a RA for the same money or less. Now im considering just keeping the mauser in the safe as-is.

kutz · April 11, 2013, 07:20 AM

Love my American in .270!

johnwilliamson062 · April 11, 2013, 06:49 PM

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Sure, it's kinda ugly and has to be oiled constantly so that it won't rust ( especially the outside finish on the barrel ) - but the accuracy is phenomenal.

What oil are you using? Have you tried a wax protector or RIG?

PVL · April 11, 2013, 07:06 PM

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What oil are you using? Have you tried a wax protector or RIG?

I used Rem-Oil from a spray can for a while... I have since gone over to Mobil One synthetic motor oil with much better results.

johnwilliamson062 · April 11, 2013, 07:54 PM

Remoil is total junk. If you have any left throw it away.

RIG grease is the best product i have found.
I have had one 3 oz can for about 4 years and have used maybe 10%. It works much better at protection of external metal in weather and over time than the other oils/CLPs I have tried. Was recommended to me by a gunshop that said it was the only thing they found that kept their inventory from getting fingerprint rust.

jabraun98 · April 12, 2013, 09:50 PM

Why can't they make a Ruger American in .223?

Metal god · April 12, 2013, 10:25 PM

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Why can't they make a Ruger American in .223?

They will for sure . The tide is turning . When I bought mine just after they came out . Half the reviews were bad and 1/4 of those were flat out trashing them . Now its hard to find a bad review on the RAR . I really think I'm going to get the compact 243 to go with my 308 . Then maybe the 223

RCP Fab · April 13, 2013, 02:24 PM

5 shot group from today.

Metal god · April 13, 2013, 03:34 PM

looking good RCP . well Took my rifle out of the safe last night to check it out . It's been sitting for a while now . I started dry firing it and was a little surprised how much trigger creep it has and it felt real gritty as well . I didn't remember it having that much movement and grit . It may be that I've been shooting and working with my new Savage that has a accu-trigger . It really seems like a lot of movement to me . Maybe I'll take it out of the stock and see what's up .

April 7, 2013, 09:26 AM	#1
RCP Fab Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 113	Ruger American... again I bought my ruger in February, and started reloading 270 shortly after. I now have over 500 rounds though the gun, and I just can not get over how amazing these rifles are. So far, I have done some free mods and have spent Rifle - $350 Nikon prostaff 4-12x40 - $145 (50 rebate, coupon code, free shipping) Bipod - $30 All in all, $525 Yesterday the range was pretty windy, 10-12 mph winds, 5 shots, 3 golf balls, 100 yards. The first two were a hair high, one click down, the next 3 were hits. This was the only one that wasnt vaporized. I truly feel at 100 yards, the only reason this rifle isn't sub MOA, is human error (which I have a lot of). Ammo spec 140gr SST set .010" off the rifling 57.5gr of H4831SC No crimp Averaging right around 2900 FPS If you are debating the Ruger American, I do not think you can do better for the money. Last edited by RCP Fab; April 7, 2013 at 10:02 AM.

April 11, 2013, 06:38 AM	#5
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	My buddy has one in 30-06. I cant get over how accurate it is. I am planning to send a mauser out for accurizing and re-barrel. Considering the cost I could get a RA for the same money or less. Now im considering just keeping the mauser in the safe as-is. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

April 12, 2013, 09:50 PM	#10
jabraun98 Member Join Date: October 28, 2012 Posts: 41	Ruger American... again Why can't they make a Ruger American in .223?

April 13, 2013, 03:34 PM	#13
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,875	looking good RCP . well Took my rifle out of the safe last night to check it out . It's been sitting for a while now . I started dry firing it and was a little surprised how much trigger creep it has and it felt real gritty as well . I didn't remember it having that much movement and grit . It may be that I've been shooting and working with my new Savage that has a accu-trigger . It really seems like a lot of movement to me . Maybe I'll take it out of the stock and see what's up . __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

April 7, 2013, 09:56 AM	#2
PVL Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2013 Posts: 169	You're preaching to the choir, in my case. My American in .308 Winchester had a problem with the scope bases being out of whack, but I dealt with that problem and have been very happy with the gun's accuracy. One humorous note here is that the Ruger American was bought to serve as a backup for my beautiful, pricey Browning BLR - but the Ruger's groups are about half the size of the Browning's. A lot of shooters are running across this problem with the American Vs their old favorite rifle, from what I understand... Sure, it's kinda ugly and has to be oiled constantly so that it won't rust ( especially the outside finish on the barrel ) - but the accuracy is phenomenal.

April 7, 2013, 09:59 AM	#3
RCP Fab Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 113	Yup. I have one huge issue with the Ruger American. That is, I want another one chambered in 22-250.

April 10, 2013, 08:08 AM	#4
mattL46 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2013 Posts: 656	Guess I'm gonna have to break down and get one...no biggie. Big ruger fan.

April 11, 2013, 07:20 AM	#6
kutz Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 393	Love my American in .270!

April 11, 2013, 07:54 PM	#9
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	Remoil is total junk. If you have any left throw it away. RIG grease is the best product i have found. I have had one 3 oz can for about 4 years and have used maybe 10%. It works much better at protection of external metal in weather and over time than the other oils/CLPs I have tried. Was recommended to me by a gunshop that said it was the only thing they found that kept their inventory from getting fingerprint rust.

April 13, 2013, 02:24 PM	#12
RCP Fab Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 113	5 shot group from today.