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TED
08-31-17, 23:12
Just announced!!

Never been so excited about a bolt gun!!

TED
sandsunsurf
09-01-17, 00:30
I understand your excitement, but really the Howa short action in 7.62x39 is a better action, already available, and with a better trigger. Check it out and you may be exited before even laying hands on the Ruger.

ETA: this is coming from a guy that just picked up a couple of Ruger American Rimfire rifles in 17hmr
TED
09-01-17, 01:39
I understand your excitement, but really the Howa short action in 7.62x39 is a better action, already available, and with a better trigger. Check it out and you may be exited before even laying hands on the Ruger.

ETA: this is coming from a guy that just picked up a couple of Ruger American Rimfire rifles in 17hmr

The 20rd mini-30 mags are a big part of it for me. Howa don't have that.

TED
Krazykarl
09-01-17, 07:22
How much are mini 30 magazines these days?
ISiman/oh
09-01-17, 08:14
Quite impressed with Ruger American line lately with the 450 bush and now this. I'm waiting for the 357/44mag to come around


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Kain
09-01-17, 08:55
How much are mini 30 magazines these days?

About $30 for a 20rder.

Depending on how Ruger plays this they could have a good seller. Am thinking a budget scout-ish rifle, if it light enough, if they offer version with irons, and with good ammo accurate, enough. Cheap ammo makes it attractive, 5 or 10 round mags make it less offensive to the sheep, 20 round mag makes it usable for being pressed into more social work. I don't know, but if nothing else it is interesting. The American line has been well spoken of by the guys I've met who used them. At least in regards to a budget rifle.
TED
09-01-17, 15:07
How much are mini 30 magazines these days?

Probably the same or less than Cz527 mags!!

TED
sandsunsurf
09-01-17, 17:22
The 20rd mini-30 mags are a big part of it for me. Howa don't have that.

TED

Ah, that makes sense now! The Howa mag situation is definitely a weak link.
TED
09-04-17, 00:03
If you are going to buy one of these, you might also consider one of these...

http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-1-6x24mm-sfp-scope-w-acss-300blk-7-62x39-reticle-pa1-6x24sfp-acss-300bo

You could buy this rifle, this scope, a sling, and 1,000 rounds of ammo for right at $1,0000

TED
montgomerygentryFan
09-04-17, 13:23
Depending on how Ruger plays this they could have a good seller. Am thinking a budget scout-ish rifle, if it light enough, if they offer version with irons, and with good ammo accurate, enough. Cheap ammo makes it attractive, 5 or 10 round mags make it less offensive to the sheep, 20 round mag makes it usable for being pressed into more social work. I don't know, but if nothing else it is interesting. The American line has been well spoken of by the guys I've met who used them. At least in regards to a budget rifle.


I was thinking the exact same thing. Before I saw your post I had been wondering if they would offer the Ruger Gunsite Scout in 7.62x39. I know the Scout and American are different offerings, but if going to release something iron sights it would be technically easier with the Scout since they're already incorporated into the original design. Obviously with the American the idea is you're going to put glass on it. Either way I'd be interested to see if they release a version with iron sights. If anything I wonder if it will be dependent on how good/bad the American in 7.62x39 sells.
easy
09-04-17, 20:55
And Ruger will not tell you if the bore is .308 or .311. Sure would be nice to know what bullet to use, wouldn't it?
Hypnotoad
09-08-17, 11:04
Someone in the comments of one of the press releases said he called Ruger and they said 311.
Krazykarl
09-08-17, 11:59
And Ruger will not tell you if the bore is .308 or .311. Sure would be nice to know what bullet to use, wouldn't it?

So much for using plentiful 308 diameter bullets
daniel87
09-08-17, 12:17
And Ruger will not tell you if the bore is .308 or .311. Sure would be nice to know what bullet to use, wouldn't it?Someone should slug the barrel.

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artoter
09-12-17, 18:07
Yup. I have the .223/5.56mm version, and it is scary accurate. When I finally see one of these, it is coming home with me.
Fordtough25
12-04-17, 10:22
I've got roughly 35 rounds through mine now and it's very satisfying to shoot! Real handy size too, I am running a cheapish 3x9 scope and using mini 30 20 rounders, 0 malfunctions, smooth bolt operation without dropping my cheek weld, great accuracy with hornady and wolf, tula is not horrible but not as consistent. You even have a bolt hold back after the last round with the mini mags, anyone looking for a handy accurate soft recoiling rifle in x39 grab one of these!