September 17, 2012, 08:46 AM | #1 |
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Ruger Suggestions
A short time back Ruger sent me a request for suggestions. My number one suggestion was to bring out the Ruger SR 556 in 308. I remember years ago they were talking about bringing out a Mini-14 in 308, but dropped it. People were excited about that. So bring out the SR in 308 and price it no more than a DSA Fn. I'd buy one.
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Odds are that some Ruger version of an AR-10 wouldn't cost any less...
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How exactly would a Mini-14 in .308 work?
It would probably lose it's 'handy carbine' appeal in the transition.
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They tried to make a beefed up Mini in 308. They called it the XGI model. They made a few prototyps and even listed it in their catalog, but they never could get it to work successfully and dropped the project. I don't think any were ever actually sold, but it is possible a few working prototypes made it into someones hands. |
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I expect an AR-10 clone from Ruger would be expensive compared to ArmaLite or DPMS. |
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If you have Ruger's ear, tell them I would like to see a pistol that accepts the 10/22 rotary magazine.
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Never cared much for ARs, being a Mini-14 fan. But, if Ruger ever offers their .308 Gunsite Scout in a stainless finish...I'm in for some long nights sleeping on the couch.
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More on the lines of an M1A scout, but really a scout lite
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If you have their attention even momentarily, suggest a 7-1/2" Redhawk in 357/44 Bains-Davis.
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I don't think it's such a leap really. Keeping it at under $1700 shouldn't be too hard. Of course it will be more expensive just based on the fact that 223's will out sell it 3/1 or better. Of course Ruger could really own that niche in the market.
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