anyone have a Ruger American rifle?

[TNReb]

Like the title says... anyone have a Ruger American rifle? The wife mentioned the other day she would like to shoot a deer this year. The smallest centerfire I own is a .30-30.

I've wanted a .243 for a while, and if I could talk her in to "her own rifle" this would be a good opportunity. I don't have a lot of money to spend on one, but the Ruger American has grabbed my interest.

 

[Rubberduck270]

I've read alot of reviews on them and they seem like a great buy. Good trigger and good barrel.

 

[Plateau Hunter]

I am waiting for one in 22-250. I've seen a few in .270, 30/06, and .243 and they appear to be an excellent value. They will be an excellent practical field rifle. PH

 

[JimFromTN]

I have only handled one. I think you will find it to be similar in quality and accuracy to the marlin xs7

 

[Buckblaster]

I have only handled one. I think you will find it to be similar in quality and accuracy to the marlin xs7

The marlin is way more gun than the ruger is. The ruger feels sort of cheap to me. I'd go with the marlin xs7 or a savage.

 

[jakeway]

I am waiting for one in 22-250. I've seen a few in .270, 30/06, and .243 and they appear to be an excellent value. They will be an excellent practical field rifle. PH

Today I was looking at a TC Venture in 22-250 with the camo finish. Nice looking rifle for a good price. It felt much better than the Ruger American they also had in the store.

Just sayin'.

 

[Rockhound]

The only difference in a ruger American and a savage axis is about a pound and a $150

 

[Rubberduck270]

The only difference in a ruger American and a savage axis is about a pound and a $150

And the Ruger has an "Accu-trigger" where the Savage has a standard trigger.

 

[eightpointer]

I've heard good things about the Ruger.

 

[jakeway]

The only difference in a ruger American and a savage axis is about a pound and a $150

I've read several posts on TNDeer and The Shooters' Forum complaining on the Axis. I haven't heard anything bad on the American, but it hasn't been around as long. Personally I'm more impressed by the Ruger.

My, I seem to be quite opinionated this morning!