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April 7, 2013, 09:26 AM | #1 |
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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 7, 2013, 09:56 AM | #2 |
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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 |
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Yup. I have one huge issue with the Ruger American. That is, I want another one chambered in 22-250.
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April 10, 2013, 08:08 AM | #4 |
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Guess I'm gonna have to break down and get one...no biggie. Big ruger fan.
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April 11, 2013, 06:38 AM | #5 |
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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.
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April 11, 2013, 07:20 AM | #6 |
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Love my American in .270!
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April 11, 2013, 07:54 PM | #9 |
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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 12, 2013, 09:50 PM | #10 |
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Ruger American... again
Why can't they make a Ruger American in .223?
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April 12, 2013, 10:25 PM | #11 | |
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April 13, 2013, 02:24 PM | #12 |
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5 shot group from today.
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April 13, 2013, 03:34 PM | #13 |
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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 .
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