My friend Bryan purchased a Ruger All American today. Seems to be a very nice rifle.
http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifle/models.html
His is chambered in 308 Win., seemed natural to come home and mount the scope and load some SAECO # 315 HP's with IMR 4895 for propellant.
1st trip out is fairly impressive :
Bryan's rifle can shoot and so can Bryan ! !
Here I am doing a " little warm up drill " with the rifle :
Do they not make a Southpaw version of this fine rifle? Good shooting there Gents!
Got-R-Did.
I don't think so ? ? ?
Ben
I've been looking at those & I really want one in .308. I'm jealous!!
How's it handle? I like the 3-locking lug configuration that allows for < 90 deg bolt lift but why do you have the scope mounted way up there on quick release rings? Is that just for convenience during bore cleaning?
It's actually kind of an interesting rifle... looks like it has a barrel nut similar to the Savage... and a Savage Accu-trigger. One thing I noticed that I'm not crazy about is the tang safety incorporated into the trigger housing. Perhaps Ruger needed to modify the "Accu-Trigger" design somewhat in order to stay out of the court houses?? I do wish the receiver had a flat top though.
Is the magazine basically all plastic?
MJ
Is the magazine basically all plastic?
yes
I'm missing something here, what do you mean by that?Originally Posted by Marlin Junky
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Sniper to Psycholigist; 'Recoil Ma'am.'
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I have the 30/06 and really like it it shoots great.
Terry
Sorry, I almost for got about this thread.
When the trigger housing is removed the tang safety comes with it:
http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifle/extras.html and click on "Exploded View".
Not having been able to examine Ruger's trigger system for this rifle, I would prefer a more conventionally designed trigger housing that would lend itself easily to a quality aftermarket trigger substitution.
Nevertheless, I'd like to try one out in .243.
MJ
Last edited by Marlin Junky; 05-25-2012 at 06:19 PM.
Latest American Rifleman has a reasonable writeup on it. By reasonable I mean it sounds like a good, factual description. Make your own judgments.
Wayne the Shrink
There is no 'right' that requires me to work for you or you to work for me!
Thanks for that, unusual, but obviously part of the cost saving approach. The trigger is adjustable isn't it?
"I'll help you down the trail and proud to!" Rooster Cogburn.
"Slap some bacon on a biscuit and let's go! We're burnin' daylight! " - Will Anderson (John Wayne) "The Cowboys."
SASS Life Member No 82047
http://s89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/4fingermick/
Psycholigist to Sniper; 'What did you feel when you shot the felon Sargeant?'
Sniper to Psycholigist; 'Recoil Ma'am.'
From my Irish Ancestors: "You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was."
yeah, it is supposed to be from 3-5 lbs.
Which is about right, it is a hunting rifle after all.
"I'll help you down the trail and proud to!" Rooster Cogburn.
"Slap some bacon on a biscuit and let's go! We're burnin' daylight! " - Will Anderson (John Wayne) "The Cowboys."
SASS Life Member No 82047
http://s89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/4fingermick/
Psycholigist to Sniper; 'What did you feel when you shot the felon Sargeant?'
Sniper to Psycholigist; 'Recoil Ma'am.'
From my Irish Ancestors: "You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was."
I have one in .308, and I love it. If you guys would like any detailed pictures, I'd be happy to post them here.
scrap, smelt, cast, lube, load, shoot. repeat.
We always like pictures. Please post what you've got.
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Do we like detailed pictures?
Is the Pope a Catholic??? YES!!!! lol.
"I'll help you down the trail and proud to!" Rooster Cogburn.
"Slap some bacon on a biscuit and let's go! We're burnin' daylight! " - Will Anderson (John Wayne) "The Cowboys."
SASS Life Member No 82047
http://s89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/4fingermick/
Psycholigist to Sniper; 'What did you feel when you shot the felon Sargeant?'
Sniper to Psycholigist; 'Recoil Ma'am.'
From my Irish Ancestors: "You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was."
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