Ruger American Gen II 7.62X39

[@VikingWelder]

Long Live Hickok45

[@GodGunzFamilyFun]

Yeah fr ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@lividthoughts]

R.i.p. Paul harell

[@Jhonbrown614]

What when did he die

[@PeytonStokes-n5k]

Heck yeah brother

[@cameronwatson6353]

He’s not dead tf.

[@Frogman007able]

Godfather of gun channels

[@Civtex]

Yup, FPS Russia later came in and made it extreme😂

[@bababeya2749]

I see hickock video. I click. What a beautiful rifle, and a great showcase. Might have to consider seeing one in person

[@peternorton5648]

I’ve got the gen1 model in X39 and absolutely love it. It’s a super handy little thing, carries well, mine is a tack driver with most anything I’ve put thru it including the old steel case stuff.

[@shinyribs2178]

The twisted barrel looks much nicer in person. It looked kinda goofy in pictures on line. I picked one up, put on a 14x Burris scope and my buddy and I were immediately hitting old shell casings at 100 yards with whatever random surplus ammo I had. They're not picky about ammo at all. I love mine

[@GluteusMax777]

I saw one in person, I took it home. I was in lust.

[@BazonBlades]

I did my first bolt gun build last year with a Ruger American gen 2 standard in .308. I put it in a Magpul Hunter stock and topped it off with an Arken SH4J. It's a beautiful rifle.

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

👍 NICE

[@travisweldmaster7815]

What did you build?? That's called a "new stock"🎉

[@travisweldmaster7815]

I did build a custom 7 mag involving an action er shaw blank, cutting chamber fitting stock adding optic ect..and that isn't really really building and now adays buying pre cut and headspaced barrels

[@cupasmell3325]

“Great gun for da fence” 🤣

[@AllAboutSurvival]

It's awesome to have a bolt-action option for such a classic cartridge.

[@peternorton5648]

I have the original model RA in 7.62x39 and wasn’t aware that you could use mini 30 mags in it. So now we have a few on order thanks to you Mr. H! Yet another nugget of info from you well used.

[@timg7627]

I have the same model and can confirm the pro-mags mini30s works great.

[@novakovic2001]

RUK AK MAGWELL FOR RUGER™ AMERICAN RIFLES IN 7.62X39 $12.00 - $299.00 Occam Defense Solutions

[@novakovic2001]

You can use ak 30rd mags

[@robbsmiff6056]

I wasn’t aware of the gen 2. Great video. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@markaugustin1862]

Thanks for calling me young at 62! Nice firearm.

[@Arkeo36]

I'm most impressed by the fact that our host is able to mount the 3x prism that far away from his eyes considering the eye relief of these scopes. I have the same 3x scope on my ruger american and I habe to mount it all the way back on the rail with the included cantilever. Looks goofy but works really well.

[@williamgaines9784]

I had the green version mounted on a CVA Scout with the cantilever. It was a great combo for only being 3x magnification, but did look pretty goofy. I have since moved it to a PCC, but have not gone out to the range with that setup yet.

[@Mr.California.....2042]

I like that guy using the guns as a hobby and a lobby

[@MB-id2ok]

You sir are the standard for every guntuber

[@taylerjensen7272]

The gen 2 in .223 or other ar-type rounds takes regular ar mags and has the same type of release as your older model there.

[@owllymannstein7113]

With the gen 1 7.62x39 American you can swap out for the AR magwell and use AR mags in it, so presumably you can do the same with the gen-2

[@IsaacSchultz]

I have a Magpul hunter for gen 1 converts to AIC mags... It's not the same but it's better capacity then the rotary mags. I have the gen 1 predator in 308 and a gen 1 ranch in 7.62x39, I like the mini 30 mags a lot. Considering a gen I in .223 but I already have a Remington 700 in .223 so it far down my list.

[@taylerjensen7272]

@@IsaacSchultz I believe the gen 2 in “regular bolt action rounds” .308, .243 and such take the aics mags from the factory

[@wandahelmer1038]

That gen 2 is my new one. Love it

[@dustnreichu929]

I originally wanted the American gen 2 in 400 legend but took forever for my local gun store to get them in stock and i absolutely wanted that caliber. They ended up getting a woodgrain mossberg patriot in 400 legend and I ended up with that and I still love it

[@Mikey-M4v7]

I've never even heard of that round, is ammo hard to come by?

[@dustnreichu929]

@ it’s fairly new. Came out late 2023 so yeah kinda hard to come by at the moment but that’s how it use to be for 350 legend after the first few years of its release. 400 legend is a bigger round than 350 legend and doesn’t kick hard at all. Same energy as a 450 bushmaster but without the hard kick. Very easy in the shoulder I highly recommend that round.. especially when more brands start to make ammo for it

[@Naso03]

Thanks for this Hickok45! Now I want a Gen II Ranch rifle!

[@mohdusa9566]

From Jordan thank you for all your information mr hickok45.God bless you.

[@Letsberealish]

0:33 "it needs a muzzle brake" 3:36 "Im not crazy about muzzle brakes"

[@andrewin62]

He was being sarcastic for the sake of introducing the Ruger American Gen II... like "aw jeez... if only I had a fluted barrel and a muzzle break... oh yay! A Ruger American Gen II!" Dang. Critical thinking in America at an all time low.

[@KernBlackbird]

⁠@@andrewin6221 upvotes for that dumb post too. Some really dense people out there

[@overwatchdesigns8969]

Bought my son a Deer Creek Arms Sound Mitigation Device for his 7.62x39 Ruger American Ranch. It really helps with the boom.

[@mikebolton3816]

I bought one a bunch of years ago. First series. I found it to be very rough machining. I used fine valve compound and cycled the bolt until it was buttery smooth. I had terrible issues with the magwell, then the insert broke all together. Ruger was excellent about sending me out a 2nd series magwell, which fit without incident, and made mag changes much easier. I definitely like the adjustable trigger, mine has a very clean, crisp break, with just a whisper of takeup. Fast forward to last year... Anyone who is an AK lover, has probably seen Klayco. He did a bit on this rifle, with a mounted red dot, and a new, magwell insert, that allows use of STANDARD AK MAGS, instead of mini 30. I jumped on it! This did take some patience, because the fitting is essential, but once I got the correct spacers in place... Brand new Rifle! Absolutely love shooting it. I recommend this as a reasonable priced bolt gun. I load 7.62x39, so I can load specifically for this rifle, and It loves fire formed brass.

[@Oliver-qw6zi]

If it’s a gen one the tip of the barrel should screw off.

[@garymessina1609]

The 762x39was the Ruger ranch rifle available I have a Gen 1 it also came with a optional muzzle brake great rifle thanks great video hickok45

[@kip.k]

Have the Gen 1 in 7.62X39, put a 2-7 power scope on it. Makes a perfect little deer rifle for the southeast. Now I need to decide what caliber to get the Gen II in!

[@tkalus5736]

Ruger says that the bore of that rifle is .310". But I've been loading .308 bullets and they work just fine. Use a .308 expander ball in your sizing die. Good shooting!

[@derekcaesarschofield2156]

I own a Ruger American 308.Used it for several years and then gave it to my now 18 year old younger son! Very light and handy! Simple .only thing is it lacks a threaded barrel for a suppressor

[@theChiz]

There is a company that makes a magazine adapter kit for the 7.62x39 so it will accept Ak magazines instead of mini30 magazines. I don't remember the company name, but there is a youtube video if you search for it

[@volkerb.6918]

Hicki Du bist voll super vielen lieben Dank für die phantastischen Videos Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Sachsen-Anhalt

[@ShahSyed-w4f]

Nice work done uncle hickok

[@dwaynerandolph3565]

Whoa !!! That’s a beauty of a Ruger American Gen. 2 @hickok45 ❤

[@Se7enBeatleofDoom]

Ruger American Gen 2 reminds me of a 90s video game controller in the N64/PS1 era.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@tylergaines37]

Hickock45 is OP

[@rodgerthurston986]

Thanks!

[@NickSlingerland-yd8hy]

Love my talon grips!

[@fload46d]

Looks like basically mild weather down there. We have around 20F here in northeast Indiana. Enjoy.

[@ahsuser]

I've got a mini 30, but it's picky about ammo (doesn't like steel cased) - been thinking about one of these, and the Gen 2 looks sweet - would be a fantastic deer rifle, and 7.62x39 is a devastating ruminant round IME.

[@drinkinnworkin]

you should do a video on why you don't like muzzle brakes, i would love to hear your opinion on it.

[@tonyrafaelviamonte2114]

Ruger es genial!!!! Que buen rifle y por suerte disponible en mi país Argentina🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷😎 Saludos y buen comienzo dr año mis hermanos

[@straightopoint]

Hickory, I'm old. Got to stay with the Steel & Wood. Just something about taking Wood back to the Woods.

[@Kingdom-_-]

Wow those first two shots were bloody!

[@stevepavelko-h9s]

bought 7.62 39 version from your buddies a year ago, is as accurate as you are , i think louder than ak47, destroys groundhogs ,small scope 100 yards ...hope a smooth new year to all

[@michiganmafia]

man what a gorgeous barrel

[@ZigZag-wr4sc]

Just bought one this week, so funny you came out with the video right after, so stoked

[@SHmokeyTheBear92]

Can see that recoil in the camera. Wild.

[@keepbman]

That muzzle break is smacking that camera!

[@KrsteskiMarjanMK]

The Best !!!

[@ZacharyH20]

Occam Defense makes a magwell conversion (RUK) for the 762 x39 ruger american ranch to run standard ak mags instead of mini 30 mags.

[@steverugerguy9606]

Id like the gen 1 in 556...i guess im the minority but i like the gen 1 better...great video as usual Hickock 45.

[@cuznclive2236]

Thank you.

[@jarrettdossey7300]

Great guns for the money. Doesn’t take much to polish some rough edges and a can is the way to go. Perfect pickup gun when you live in the country.

[@cg1046]

Never been this early to a hickok video 🙏🏼

[@rocksteady13]

Life is good

[@ATITKD]

Thank you

[@departed402]

I have the Gen 2 in 300Blk. It's an extremely quiet and economical suppressor host.

[@Lucius.88]

Nice guns.

[@blueheelerfriend8450]

Love it!!!

[@goodcitizen64]

The one I purchased came with extension and comb adapters in the box!

[@KevinMeadows-l6l]

Thanks for the info

[@kevinbreese5739]

Old one is a cleaner and simpler look, but the new one definitely looks more premium, other than the cheap looking comb part.

[@FishKepr]

I took the comb off mine as I like to mount optics as low as possible.

[@michaelogden5958]

Can't say that I love the candy-cane barrel in this case, but my Ruger American rifles are plenty fine as far as I'm concerned.

[@cccalifornia7206]

Great respect for you 🇺🇸🤗👍

[@Stenta93]

I have a Gen 1 in 350 legend it’s my favorite firearm I own. But damn the gen 2’s are so nice I might have to get one of them as well

[@jsmith1174]

That's a nice 'piece' cheers sir 🖖

[@dbmail545]

7.62x39 is a great bolt gun cartridge. Pretty equivalent to 30-30 and still cheaper and easier find. The reloadable Serbian M67 ammo is a lot easier on those tapered bores than steel-jacketed Russian and surplus ammo.

[@johnjames2433]

I got the gen 1 and it's been good so far, especially using Chinese corrosive surplus ammo

[@tray22]

You can get the AR pattern magwell from Ruger. I have one in my Gen 1 7.62X39 RUGER AMERICAN

[@byroncromwell3155]

Is it too much to ask for iron sights?

[@jonathansongco4302]

Excellent!

[@Beetle1999]

Cool rifles

[@heavywavezz]

We need the Ruger RXM next

[@chrisgabbert658]

👍😊 two videos posted this came in 2nd on both, like the Sako.

[@kirkmooneyham]

Hopefully they fixed the problem with the higher capacity Mini-30 mags not working correctly. The next to last round will nose dive when the more than 5 round mags are used with the Gen 1 7.62x39mm Ruger American rifles. Don't take my word for it, do a search, you'll find the stories out there

[@b.h.7430]

Hey Hickock. Love the channel been watching for over a decade now (which just feels insane to even type) I noticed your review of the RUGER RXM is no longer available. Can we get a new breif shoot around maybe even a torture test? Thanks and as always great work with the channel

[@charlesboston1]

doesn't need a muzzle brake , swap out the bottom plate with the 223 version and you can use ar mags ..... mine does 5 shot groups at half a inch at 100 yards .... awesome rifles , in terms of use , they are like a modern version of the lee enfield 303

[@bfray3218]

I like the Gen ll . Where do you buy your ammo ? Thanks

[@TerryLay-sn9gg]

Get rid of that muzzel brake and purchase a linear compensator it really reduces the noise and very affordable, I gave less than fifty dollars for my compensator and I love the results!$$

[@CliffordHillman-u5b]

I owned a Ruger gun site scout in 308 . The bolt was sloppy , the muzzle break sounded like a tuning fork . Just too many negative things I found , I’ve owned many different models of Ruger products with nothing but good words about them .

[@goldorakcamouflemoi2753]

Ruger : Nice gun...really !😉

[@FirstLast-ff7qx]

They need to make all the american models in a scout option. 16 inch barrel. Iron sights.

[@turinreza]

you are using the AR15 Pmag in 762x39.. also takes AK mags with custom adapter (RUK) and Mini-30 Ruger mags by default

[@SniperFire45]

My Gen 2 Ranch in 350 Legend has the release on the side.

[@zabimaru404]

I saw something elsewhere on YT about an adapter for AK magazines.

[@peternorton5648]

Yeah RUK makes an adapter for it.

[@andyloebrown8250]

The only thing that I don't like about that Gen2 rifle is that magazine release lever sticking out! It's never going to get bumped and cause an unintended magazine drop.

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Here's one for ya hickock it just hit me out of the blue talking about screwing in the spiral fluted barrel or twisting it lol how about accidentally rifling the outside of the barrel

[@stephaniecaldwell7118]

What is it about muzzle brakes you don’t like

[@gorvlivin]

Got to meet him the other day. I acted like an old idiot. You look great 45!

[@EdAtoZ]

Are the rifle bores chrome lined ?

[@dbmail545]

Ruger has never chrome lined barrels. These have a tapered bore to accomodate .308" as well as .312" bullets for reloaders but a steady diet of steel-jacketed steel-cased tends to make them less accurate with .308" bullets.

[@seancssu]

I just wish they’d sell a model with irons, true budget brush gun

[@PigskinPeete]

Pretty sure the gen 2 takes standard AR mags. At least it does in 5.56

[@martinparr4194]

As a lefty I would like to be able to purchase a straight bolt. Would make it much easier to cycle.

[@michaelnolan6054]

Chambered in the least American caliber. “Ruger Soviet” must not have thrilled the marketing department.

[@peternorton5648]

Are you kidding? 7.62x39 may not be American but it’s a wildly popular caliber with hunters, at least in the lower Midwest where I’m from. I would imagine that this one is a gold mine for them. I have the gen1 model and love it.

[@doublej573]

What sights do you have on them? I have the 400 legend in the Gen II.

[@EverythingWright]

Could you do Heritage Roscoe .38 Special?

[@truthseeker...]

Would be cool if you reviewed some dead calibers. 264, 300 h&h and what not

[@jackwright9102]

Nice 😊

[@josepholiver6733]

I have the gen 1 version in 223 and I like mine

[@dustinh4175]

The old stock looks better. The new one has those 80's angles/\/\´^> and the front of the old one looks meatier. Maybe breed the old foreend with the new rear end minus the lambo angles

[@KernBlackbird]

I have the same rifle, but in 5.56/.223. Just a good little all-around gun that uses AR mags. The stock looks and feels way better than the Gen 1's. The muzzle brake is a little annoying.

[@ntb9548]

I have the 308 gen 2 and it’s a nightmare to take down because the set screw for action to stock is beneath the mag latch

[@407_ryan8]

gen 3 vector video please!!!

[@RichDoh64]

I got the Standard in 30-06.