Ruger American Gen II - Range Report 1

[@landonsutherland357]

I think the safety feature, the ar mag and the affordability will make this my next gun

[@TheGearTester]

I think that would be a great decision. They offer it in .308 using a different style of magazine. I would go with the 30 cal option if you plan on using it for hunting anything larger than deer on a regular basis.

[@M447DT]

​​​@@TheGearTesterhave you ever shot 62 grain Winchester green tip m855 out of this rifle

[@Broken_n_Famous]

I like the fact that I can swap mag between my AR and Him I have the same one on 5.56

[@CntBckt]

The features and variety of cartridges make the American an instant great choice. The 3-position safety and improved feel of the action made me go for the Gen 2. That being said, I do still prefer the position of the M77 safety. That could just be a matter of familiarity , though. Nice, thorough review....kinda reminds me of TNP. Subbed. :)

[@TheGearTester]

@@CntBckt Thanks for subscribing! If I sound a little like Nutnfancuy it’s because of the thousands of hours I have spent listening to him. I really enjoyed watching Nut and Dave Canterbury when I was in college. That was many moons ago.

[@CntBckt]

@@TheGearTester Hell yeah. The time you took to talk about the safety is what brought it to mind. It also happens to be the type of info I love in a review. Those types of things are often glossed over in "sizzle reel" reviews. >_>

[@larryh3267]

Thank you for the honesty

[@TheGearTester]

You are welcome!

[@codysmith8820]

You are shooting some free handed standing. That's hard as it gets Good work!

[@TheGearTester]

Thanks!

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍I’ve got 2 @223 Howa rifles . One 24” stainless steel varmint & a 22” sporter . Both rifles are sub moa and a joy to shoot . Tell me why is it that I keep watching reviews on rifles like yours ? 🤣👍🏁…. Great video mate🏁

[@tyfisherman10]

Great video. You’ve earned a new subscriber.

[@TheGearTester]

Thanks!

[@LiveTrueorDieTryin76]

If you like that style scope, check out the new banshee 2x10x30 in either 1st or 2nd focal planes. Glass is surprisingly clear & holds zero very well and only cost a lil over $100 & comes with pretty good 30mm mount, caps & has illuminated center reticle with bdc hash marks. I was pleasantly surprised. Especially at that price point. It's light weight, clear & works well on my 350 legend build. Eye relief is generous, too...and I believe it comes in black or fde & even had 2 batteries with it. Sweet lil setup...

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Love the snow. We only have humidity down here

[@KrazyJohnny]

I just picked mine up this video was very informative thanks for the knowledge, dude

[@TheGearTester]

@@KrazyJohnny I am glad you found the video useful. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@KrazyJohnny]

@TheGearTester merry Christmas!

[@TheGearTester]

@ Merry Christmas!

[@000one]

I have a new Ruger American II in 6.5 Grendel. With factory ammo I did between 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch at 100 yards. Seems to like the Horn SST. A great rifle for the ca$h. Only about 100 rounds so far so I’m expecting it to get even better.

[@TheGearTester]

Awesome! Those are great groups!!!

[@ZildjianMan30]

I'm glad I spent my hard earned money on this as well. I have the Gen2 "ranch" version. Not sure if they officially went with the ranch nomenclature yet - 308 caliber with 16+ inch barrel. This rifle handles and shoots well above its price point, and it's Cerkote! That's excellent value because my rifles get into lots of humidity and rain and are exposed to dirt and muck.

[@TheGearTester]

The 16 inch version of the Gen II American is specifically designed on their website as the “Ranch Rifle.”

[@fattigla]

A bolt action rifle in 5.56 makes a lot of sense. Being able to shoot both 5.56 and .223 spec ammo is really nice. Also, bolt action rifles are much more comfortable to shoot suppressed. Feeding from ar15 magazines is really nice. Just carry extra magazines, no need to single feed rounds into the chamber. 5.56mm/223 ammo is pretty plentiful, and has a variety of different loadings for different applications. There are so many advantages to this chambering, in this rifle. I will get one of the gen II rugers, but I haven't decided on a caliber yet. I'll probably get this model also. It is just a great, utilitarian, paring.

[@TheGearTester]

Great points! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@Rucksack57]

I have several Ruger’s . Over the years I have groan to like weaver or Picatiny rail so I can move a scope around to different rifles. The new m77’s hunter models have weaver rails on them now.

[@TheGearTester]

I am glad that Ruger is updating / upgrading their M77 line of rifles! The moment Ruger upgrades the Compact Laminate in .308 with a Picatiny rail I will immediately purchase it.

[@johninphx9360]

Love the new stock...hate the new barrel.

[@tyfisherman10]

Great video! When will the second part be out?

[@TheGearTester]

@@tyfisherman10 Hopefully middle of next week. Editing and voice over need to be completed.

[@fattigla]

I am a huge fan of the 3 position safety. I don't walk around with a round in the chamber. I want to keep the action closed to keep debris out of the chamber and action. I have not dropped tested any ruger americans, and I don't know specifically if they are drop safe, I just prefer to keep the chamber of my bolt action rifles empty until I need to shoot.

[@TheGearTester]

Thanks for taking the time to leave and comment and share your perspective. If you haven’t subscribed to my channel I hope that you will.

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍4-12x40 always seems to work well

[@shaun803]

I woul like to see a nother video with the new scope on. And diffrent ammo types. I am looking at getting one of these gen 2 rifles. But live in SA so I have to think long and good about it befor getting a rifle. We wait between 7months to a year befor getting a licens.

[@paultherockhound7277]

I have the first ranch in 300 black out red dot it's awesome

[@Rucksack57]

Weaver makes scope mounts that weight 1 oz. If you want to lighten the weight.

[@TheGearTester]

Thanks for passing that information along.

[@homeinthewhiteoaks]

You can put a three position safety on a Mauser action, but it is not standard, it is an aftermarket modification. The three position safety was made famous by the Winchester Model 70, that is a modified Mauser action. After Remington 700s were involved in a few fatal accidents, the three position safety has become more common. The rear position acting as your standard safety that locks the action. A safety that allows loading and unloading, and standard forward fire. After the lawsuits Remington went through the industry is quickly moving to any system that lets you load and unload on safe.

[@lrlapua8035]

I have one and was very disappointed at first, I tried five different factory loads and three handloads, accuracy was horrible two to 4 inch groups. I was at local shop and saw some Norma Golden Target Match 69 BTHP ammo and I bought a box. I went to range and first three shots were a ragged hole under 1/2 inch, wow.....I then ordered 200 rounds of that ammo.

[@shinyribs2178]

That's interesting. Do you think it was the ammo or the caliber? Mine is 7.62x39 and it shoots consistent clover leafs at 100 yds no matter what the ammo is.

[@lrlapua8035]

@@shinyribs2178 I have a Gen 1 7.62x39 and it shoots everything really good, not sure why Gen 2 is so picky, I also have a Gen 2 22ARC and it only shoots factory 62 grain under an inch the heavier Hornady ammo shoots at most 2 inch. I am going to handload for it so we will see how it does.

[@observationpostcharlie1365]

Do they come with iron sights ?

[@TheGearTester]

Great question! Currently Ruger does not produce any rifles in the Ruger American Line that have iron sights. The Ruger Gunsite Scout is their only bolt action that comes equipped with iron sights from the factory. I hope they will begin producing a version of this rifle with iron sights and an extended optics base similar to the one that is on the new production Marlin lever action rifles.

[@MacGWA]

It’s a crying shame! I wished they would put some kind of irons on this gun!

[@Mr.Ut21]

No, but they can easily and cheaply be added. 99% of shooters dont even want them, except for the 1% that REALLY wamt them. But adding irons to a bolt gun is not a very difficult thing to do.

[@TheGearTester]

@@Mr.Ut21 Please define what adding iron sights to a gun “cheaply” would cost… I assume you mean that it would be affordable. Iron sights on a working rifle should be heavy encouragement. Most people have no idea what they need or want. 99% of people only want what they see on instagram/social media. Not trying to be overly aggressive. Just wanted to engage in a spirited discussion!

[@NobleSavage44]

Skinner sights has front and rear sights for these.

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

Is this in 308?

[@JohnVHLife]

Maybe I missed it, what ammo is being used??

[@TheGearTester]

@@JohnVHLife 5.56 XM193

[@JohnVHLife]

@@TheGearTester unclear, what size bullet??

[@JohnVHLife]

@@TheGearTester googled it, 55grn

[@jakes1733]

Pro tip, fast twist…get heavy bullets for accuracy. 69gr Smk

[@ArmedAndIndigenous]

The perfect "scout rifle"

[@horaciodelgado5765]

I want to get that rifle I have the gen 1 in 7.62x39 but the gen2 seems nice not sure if I should get the 6.5 Grendel or 556

[@TheGearTester]

What do you like about the 6.5 Grendel? What application or situation do you feel it excels at? I’m interested in your perspective.

[@horaciodelgado5765]

@@TheGearTester I want the 6.5 to coyote hunt I think the new gen2 would be perfect with a primary arms predator 1-6 optic

[@Ronhickmott]

I chose the 7.62x39 in the gen 2 ranch because it's not really affected too much with the loss of velocity with a 16" barrel, where the faster cartridges would be better off with a 20" to 24" to get the most out of them.

[@64samsky]

I watched the video, bu I don't recall you saying what twist the barrel is?

[@TheGearTester]

1:8 RH per Rugers website.

[@dingdingdingkc]

@@TheGearTester 1:7.7???

[@cabin567]

Just wish someone was making iron sights for this rifle.

[@TheApostateTapir]

Nodak Spud was acquired by Palmetto State Armory and was allegedly going to bring back the Ranch iron sights. Unfortunately, I think PSA has killed the brand. Another reminder that large companies eating small companies is rarely good, even in the firearms industry.

[@pauld3402]

@@TheApostateTapir I talked to Mike who use to own NS and now works for PSA. He promised all last year they, PSA, would make them again. But he keep changing the time, and last time, this year, was totally vague on when or if.

[@TheApostateTapir]

@@pauld3402 Yeah, I'm expecting it to never happen. Eff PSA and them buying out Mom and Pop shops just to kill their products

[@Optimusprime-ys3kb]

Nice

[@TheGearTester]

@@Optimusprime-ys3kb Thanks!

[@sc6802]

savage 110 hunter lite 5.56 20”

[@KevinSchable]

Nice looking Dirty .30. :)

[@TheGearTester]

Thanks!

[@dhooter]

Damn 223 throwing fire out that can lol.

[@TheGearTester]

The suppressor is less than impressive! Its a K can show its short and has very few baffles.