Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 300 blackout

[@basedhardhands]

Well thats it. Two videos into this rifle and now I need one.

[@curtchrist8929]

I just came to the same conclusion lol.

[@RyanPennington87]

*stacks 5 in the same hole. “I’m a shitty shot”

[@Freedom-us3zr]

I’m never that good! Idk what happened that day, but I was on point!

[@BIGDEZUL]

I would also try the Lancer magazines

[@mcgrath56]

Wow great groups, this rifle may be my next purchase

[@Kepp-so5yj]

NOTE: FIX TO POOR FIT IN MAGPUL STOCK. After seeing this video, I bought a Ruger American Ranch 300 Blackout and the Magpul stock for the Ruger American. When I checked out the rifle with the factory stock the bolt cycled fine with or without a magazine. All good. Worked as expected. When I changed to the Magpul stock. The gun would barely allow any magazine to be inserted with the bolt closed. I could not use the magazine release with a magazine inserted. To be clear, I had to open the bolt before I could release the magazine. When I tried to close the bolt on an inserted magazine, the bolt head was hitting the back of the follower so hard that it would barely close. Also, with the magazine inserted, the bolt was dragging super hard. Maybe 5 or 10 ft lbs. Maybe more. It was nearly impossible to cycle ammo. I rewatched your video and noticed you had issues that mimicked the issues I was having with magazines insertion. I also noticed that you too had a less than smooth cyclic action when chambering and ejecting. At least yours was cycling. I nearly had to use a dead blow hammer to eject. Not kidding. MY SOLUTION: I added a spacer washer between the bottom metal (plastic) to both screws that attached the bottom metal to the receiver. I didn't measure yet, but probably about 25 thousandths. I then torqued the bottom metal screws, and it all works just exactly how it should. It seems the bottom metal (bottom plastic) is not a perfect fit and needed extra spacing between it and the receiver. The bottom metal sticks out a little more, but it's not really noticeable. Most importantly, it now feeds and ejects with ease. Not sure if this helps anyone, but if you're having similar experience this may be a solution. I'll also send this info to Magpul. Maybe they have an answer as to why I had to add spacers to my rifle before the magazine would fit properly.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@Kepp-so5yj thank you! This is awesome! I’m going to do that to mine ASAP! Really appreciate this information.

[@jared5862]

Going to try this as soon as I get home

[@Matt49499]

Same issue. The stock cycled flawlessly with my gen 1 in .308 with AICS mags. When I changed the “bottom metal” to the AR style and put the gen 2 .300 blackout in the chassis. It was an absolute no go. I’ll try the washers to see if that helps. Thanks

[@Kepp-so5yj]

I also adjusted the follower in my magazine it’s more friendly to a three lug bolt. Much smoother… My accuracy results while shooting suppressed have been horrible to poor. Extreme spread, standard deviation and group size has basically sucked for my 300 blackout sonic experience. Note: I’ve tried two different 300 blackout rifles, including this Ruger. I’ve tested four different suppressors. Everything is aligned. There are no baffle strikes. I just cannot find an accurate load. Getting close though… I can make one bug-hole with 5 shots at 50 yards unsuppressed. I have tried three or four different brands of ammo and I’ve tried 20 different hand loads. Today I’m getting close to a load that looks like it’s going to work. Lapua makes a 308 bullet that specifically is made to shoot subsonic through a suppressor. I think it’s an old design but my testing today showed it to be the most accurate of everything I’ve shot so far. If I cannot get MOA or lower groups with the 300 blackout, I’m going to switch back to 308 and shoot subsonic. My previous 308 shot the 200 grain Lapua subsonic bullet lights out with Tin Star and Trail Boss powders and that was a 1:10 twist 20” barrel.

[@TheRealWealthyRobinson]

Very nice, sir. 300blkout now has my attention.

[@billystephens9255]

Wow that gun is a shooter bud good shooting I'm impressed with that 300 blackout never owned one now you got my attention.

[@joshua3113]

You thought you were missing but it was just that accurate. Pretty amazing. Been looking at one of these in 308 but ended up getting an AR10 for that Cal so might have to do 300 BO on this seeing how good they can be. Quiet too.

[@brandonmorris5209]

Great video! I just purchased one of these Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 and could not be happier with the price and performance. I was actually shopping for the Mossberg Patrol in 300 blackout when I noticed this rifle in the rack next to the Mossberg and after the side by side comparison the choice was clear, in favor of the Ruger. The Ruger was only $30 more than the Mossberg and the quality and feel of the rifle is very impressive at the $549 price point. Mine is a tack driver at 100 yards too with subs.

[@Kepp-so5yj]

Very good video! Really appreciate that you don't waste time with fluff but include what's important to know about how the gun functions. FYI, I bought a CZ 600 Trail in 300 BLK and hoped for results like you are showing here. I personally can't get mine to shoot well at all. It's short, small and handy, but I don't think CZ had "tack driver" in mind when they designed that gun. Anyway, super informative video. I just ordered the Ruger.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@Kepp-so5yj thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@havocsquad1]

The main difference between 5.56/.223 Rem PMags and 300 blackout PMags is the internal mag geometry thickness towards the front of the magazine. For larger/heavier bullets, the bullet diameter may be a lot wider towards the front and will wedge itself against the body. It is a known issue so that is why Magpul makes a dedicated 300 blackout PMag.

[@sticknbox6157]

damn that thing is accurate. think i will get one myself

[@vintagetintrader1062]

I was going to update my 2016 300 Black Ruger Rancher to,the Gen 2. But have decided to keep my early Gen 1 with its fully round bolt without the bolt cutout. I think the early Ruger American has a smoother bolt. New MDT LSS stock, get it coated and go shooting.

[@TexasThiele]

Ruger needs to use your video as an advertisement.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@TexasThiele 😂

[@JeepsCafe]

I need one of those American gen 2 you're stacking those groups. That rifle chooooots good buddy!

[@JKhogman_LTA]

That's damn impressive for a 300 blk sub.

[@SirBigzalot]

Appreciate your video. Was tossing up between getting a new lever Rossi r95 and this. Might have to get both. Cheers from down under.

[@xray606]

That's a first shoot where you carefully put the rifle back in the case, and never touch a thing ever again. lol That's a definite value.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

Haha! Exactly! I’m still so shocked how well this thing groups.

[@CoachKalu]

That settes it; I gotta get one!

[@ryanm3797]

Do you by chance know the OD of the barrel inside the flutes around the 12” mark? Looking very seriously at getting one of these but want to cut it down to reduce velocity and hopefully avoid any factory subs going supersonic. I’m concerned about not having enough meat left on the barrel to get a 5/8 thread after cutting into the flutes. After building a 450 for subs only to be let down by all the factory rounds, and trail boss being essentially non-existent, I need something that will shoot factory subs accurately and want to explore 300BLK for more factory sub options. Great shooting by the way!

[@Freedom-us3zr]

I will see if I can get a measurement when I get back into town this weekend. Thanks for watching.

[@xforce708]

That was 100 yards? You may be the luckiest man to ever 💩 behind two shoes. Lol. A bra new R A G II, A Sig Tango and cheap ammo. I’d buy one today if I thought it’d shoot like that. Congratulations on a winning combo.

[@CaffeineThrottle]

Perhaps a spotting scope 🧐

[@musheghhayrapetyan8982]

i have gen 1 with magpul stock… its 5.56 .. very accurate rifle

[@napamura4117]

Good grouping .. nice 👍👍👍

[@musheghhayrapetyan8982]

wtf men…👍👍👍👍 fantastic groups…

[@Freedom-us3zr]

I was very surprised with the group! I’m never that good! lol

[@tylermalcom6025]

Have the same setup but in 5.56 with the magpul Hunter stock. I can’t insert or release the mag without having an open bolt but there was no issues like that in the original Ruger stock. It looks like you insert a mag with the bolt closed so I’m curious if you had to modify anything to make that work?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@tylermalcom6025 I didn’t have to modify anything.

[@jryals72]

I had the same issues when I first installed my Hunter stock. I ended up shimming the bottom metal by putting a washer between the stock and bottom metal for each of the bolts. It lowered the mag just enough that it now feeds super smoothly.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@jryals72 awesome! Thanks for the info!

[@tylermalcom6025]

@@jryals72 thanks!

[@MJ12283]

On my Gen 1 with the Hunter stock, the mag well had to be shimmed away from the action to feed at all. Magpul mags don't feed my subsonic ammo well. Lancer mags work better for me.

[@g-man2228]

JB Weld Bore Cleaner on the Bolt and cycle…Also check out Lancer Mags! Great shooting! 👊🏻

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@g-man2228 thanks!

[@rosalindstewart7013]

That’s definitely a keeper mate, thing shoots fantastic, well done ya got yourself a new sub cheers Yogi 🤙✌️🇦🇺

[@Freedom-us3zr]

Thanks!

[@jacobmay6951]

What humility! You’re a dude !

[@matthewblair8197]

good video , strait forward

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@matthewblair8197 thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@dthunter2506rem]

Is this 25 yards?..........lol! Stunning for a budget rifle!

[@SlavGuns]

Did the stock work out of the box or did you have to modify it for Gen 2?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

It worked out of the box.

[@44Mag]

Why in the heck did you post this video? Now I have to get one on order. 😂

[@itzPowell]

Just ordered mine after researching hours on end. I was going to splurge on the Savage 110 PCS, or an Elf Owl, or CZ 600 Trail, but ended up deciding on this for the price and awesome accurate barrel. I'll drop the action in a different chassis eventually, and cut the barrel down for a more packable build. Great video!

[@Freedom-us3zr]

I have always wanted the Elf Owl, but you just can’t beat this ruger. Sounds like you will have a bad ass rifle when it’s done.

[@itzPowell]

​@@Freedom-us3zrWhat kind of groups do you think I could expect with subsonic at 300 yards? What magnification would you recommend for 300 yards and less?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@itzPowell I’m not sure what you would get at 300 yard with subs. I would think they would be decent because you don’t have the transition from super to subsonic. I like a minimum of 15x at that distance but 20 would be good.

[@Kodeeni]

I bought one yesterday, waiting for my mandatory 10 day waiting period to possess my assault bolt rifle

[@Freedom-us3zr]

😂 10 day wait is ridiculous for a bolt gun!

[@Kodeeni]

@@Freedom-us3zr yes it is, can’t wait to get out of this state

[@ArseniosHarrington]

yo same, and it's 10 buisness day lol.

[@Kodeeni]

@@ArseniosHarrington I picked up my 300 Blackouts Saturday and put the first 400 rounds through it, very accurate, the only issue was sometimes the bolt would freeze up extracting my empty case. It has something to do with the magazine I think. I should get my 5.56 Ranch soon and will see if it’s the same

[@PaulM-d7k]

The follower on a .300 blk magazine shouldn't be any different, in fact I can't even really think of why they would sell one specific. .300 blk is just a .223/5.56 case cut down and necked.. That being said, that one mag was rough... definitely something hanging up. This rifle has been on my short list for too long. Done a couple .300 blk builds in the AR platform just to get my feet wet and so far, the reality cut through all of the hype. .300 blk is awesome. I loaded up a few hundred rounds sub sonic and went to the range with my daughter.. That was FUN.

[@HALO-2304]

The only difference I would think is maybe some internal geometry of the mag body. If the 5.56 body tapers towards the front, the larger projectiles of the .300blk may be cramped and drag inside the body so they opened it up some, but the outside looks identical. Maybe? Just speculating.

[@PaulM-d7k]

@@HALO-2304 Theoretically the exact same mag because they have to fit the same Mag well. The subs that I loaded were 220gr and were VERY close to the front of the mag, I had to take special care to keep them tapped to the back but in the several hundred that I ran, I had ZERO feed issues.. I have yet to go as far as doing a throat depth test but it's always an option to seat the bullet a few thousandths deeper. You do have to know what it will do to the performance of the round tho.. Reloading is a rabbit hole.

[@jebjr100]

Hope my 308 gen 2 is that accurate

[@ryanwindham2997]

Went and looked at this rifle yesterday at my local gun store. I’m torn between the 300 BO and 350 legend. This rifle will be mainly for my kids for deer hunting. Sometimes I’ll grab it and hunt but it’ll mostly be for them. Any advice?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@ryanwindham2997 I would do 300 if you are going to use a can at all. I think the 350 legend is more of a purpose built straight wall car cartridge for a specific type of hunting season, but it will definitely drop a deer.

[@MrCoolhandluke79]

Goodluck finding a Ruger American Gen II 300 Blackout as of the last week or so.Everywhere is sold out and unavailable. I read where only 75 were made chambered in 300 BLK. I wasn’t sure at first it was true or not but now I’m beginning to think it is

[@bmgizmo12]

So I have this exact gun ven with the magpul stock and i ran the Stealth 220 grain ammo and my shot groups were about 3-4 inches at 100 yards. Im curious if there were specific torque specifications for putting the action in the magpuk stock? What did you end ip doing? Cause what ever you did its working amazing! I want the same outcome as yours. Am i missing something?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

I didn’t do anything special to get these results. Are you running a can in yours? Not sure how much of a difference a can will make, but I hear it can help. Maybe I can do another video with and without the can and see if there is a difference.

[@bmgizmo12]

Yes I am running a can. Man idk I've tried a few different ammo manufacturers as well. All the same. About a 3" group at 100 yards

[@RockinRack]

Do you typically shoot better?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@RockinRack I never shoot that good, but I’m decent.

[@geauxhogz7116]

Is the Magpul stock for the gen 1 the same for gen 2 What is the part number for the stock you used? Trying to find that stock in black.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@geauxhogz7116 I believe they are the same compatibility. The part number I got is MAG1207. It’s the one for AR 15 magazines. I never saw anything that said gen 1 vs gen 2.

[@geauxhogz7116]

@@Freedom-us3zr Thanks for letting me know. I just don’t like the factory stock.

[@wram1]

How much weight is added to the rifle by adding the Magpul stock over the factory stock?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@wram1 not sure. I would say it’s about the same or very close.

[@wram1]

@ thank you for the reply. Great video, by the way!

[@robertpardo2034]

What did you dial in for the move to 175 yards?

[@FlyEagle310]

Is that the same Magpul stock that fits on Ruger American Predator ?? Awesome looking rifle

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@FlyEagle310 I believe it’s the same as the predator, but I’m not 100% sure to be honest. I love the look of it over the original stock!

[@andrewfortenberry69]

Did you have to do anything special for fit with gen2 3 position safety close up video and function if at all possible

[@Freedom-us3zr]

I didn’t have to do anything.

[@chucklewis4456]

Dude! Why are you not checking out that brass that’s getting stuck?.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@chucklewis4456 that’s a good idea.

[@BIGDEZUL]

Did the bolt ever smooth up? I’ve got a guy who does custom work on Ruger American bolts if you’re interested

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@BIGDEZUL it did not, but I have only had it out a few times.

[@joebob4609]

Since you can shoot and have the space I would like to give you a idea for a video. Set your target at 125 yards. With a serious cold bore “ first shot of the day” do a 3 shot group. And see if the cold shot goes 2-4 inches high. I bet it does.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

I can do that.

[@joebob4609]

I would like to see it. To make sure I’m not going crazy with my 2 300 blackouts.

[@bradydinsmore8474]

Just a thought, sometimes a “cleaned barrel” throw the first round.

[@joebob4609]

@@bradydinsmore8474 I’ve gone through a gen 1 and gen 2 with a silencer, without a silencer, with muzzle device, without a muzzle device. About $900 dollars of various ammunition. Blowing the gun out with air compressor, letting it sit for 4 hours etc. All this to say if I shoot at 7 am 4 pm for days I can shoot a 1.8ish inch group at 125 yards with good ammo. If I shoot a 10 shot group or hell a 5 shot group at a time it’s more like 4-7 inch group. It gets more dramatic by yardage. Ex. 80 yards the group my only grow by .75-1 inch but by 125 yards it has grown by 5 inches. The reason I know this is I bought the 300 blackout to kill raccoons out of my blind that were eating my corn.

[@TheLostAdventuress]

@@Freedom-us3zrplease do

[@antonutto6859]

Can you please measure the distance from end of the forend to the end of the barrel. I want to put on an over barrel silencer but i can not find any data ,how much space is left there.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@antonutto6859 I will. Just to be clear, this is with the Magpul stock and not the original Ruger one.

[@knhombre]

Exactly. That's the reason I found your video. I want to buy the Magpul Stock. Just before I do it I want to be clear if it will fit.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@knhombre cool. I will get it for you tonight!

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@knhombre from the end of the stock to the end of the threads it is 2 inches. Hope this helps!

[@knhombre]

@@antonutto6859 Thank you I appreciate your help. Unfortunately the Magpul stock is a no-go for this suppressor. It is 3.4 inches over the barrel.

[@NeverGone23]

is the model MAG1207?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

Yes.

[@asphaltmilkshake4596]

"All in, I'm less than a thousand bucks on this gun,,," *attaches thousand dollar suppressor*

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@asphaltmilkshake4596 obviously not including suppressor. It was not on the rifle when I said that. Plus that can goes on several different guns.

[@asphaltmilkshake4596]

@@Freedom-us3zr I'm just teasin' ya, not being mean.

[@NamSandwich-xz5us]

What ammo were you shooting

[@Freedom-us3zr]

Stealth 220gr.

[@KateRabstein]

Awesome I need one

[@poopymcface9792]

Awesome! That bolt extracting issue is concerning, though. I’ve got my FFL sourcing this gun right now, and I just bought a bunch of reloading stuff for 300 BLK! I figure I’ll shoot it more slowly with a bolt gun than an AR platform! 😂

[@Dirk-my2zf]

Thread pitch on the muzzle?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@Dirk-my2zf 5/8x24

[@jmf1976jmf]

Is it the rifle or you that is good?

[@cpineo13]

These rifles are that good, my 300blk gen 2 in the factory stock is sub MOA too with a tango MSR

[@jmf1976jmf]

@@cpineo13 thanks

[@JeepsCafe]

What brand, grains, of ammo are you using?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

Stealth ammo 220 grain.

[@Pew_pewchronicles]

Is this the new gen 2 rifle just released by Ruger?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

Yes

[@jrodie7]

What height mount did you use?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

Not sure. It’s what came with the sig scope.

[@POLARISMAN81]

What bullets ????

[@Tessesman]

What mags are you using ?? Lancer mags ??

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@Tessesman Pmag and Amend 2.

[@ArtByKevinZapata]

Rifle, LPVO, and the cherry ball for under $1000 how? Cherry bombs 800.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@ArtByKevinZapata a cherry bomb is $100 liveqordie.com/cherry-bomb/

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@ArtByKevinZapata Not including the suppressor, all in for under 1,000. Maybe I didn’t clarify that build quote was without the can.

[@ArtByKevinZapata]

@@Freedom-us3zr lol while you’re still on KZbin I have another question. If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you actually pay for the rifle? Because on Magpul the Stock is $300 + $200 Scope +100 cherry bomb so that right there is roughly $600. So how in the hell did you get that build for just under $1000? 😂 help me out here I don’t get it. Was the rifle $400 😆

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@ArtByKevinZapata I didn’t pay 300 for the stock , and the rifle was on sale. Not including tax,

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Nice 🏁

[@superdave103harley]

That's why 16 inch AR's exist boys and girls.. All in for 350 bucks . Shoot 1/4 moa with a m4 contour barrel and barrels are threaded lol .. stop trying to make a bolt do what was designed to be a gas gun. Good content and I mean this respectful... You just proved to people what not to do.. 16 inch Bear Creek gun can do better for this for like 300 bucks... I build my own from scratch that way I can choose my own handguards etc..

[@randyemenhiser2573]

Omg. It's not a Ruger American "Rancher".

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@randyemenhiser2573 OMG you are correct!

[@wiggie200486]

Q simp

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@wiggie200486 Q is definitely simple, and works every time. What would you recommend?

[@wiggie200486]

@@Freedom-us3zr I recommend whatever you like, there’s just a certain vibe you get from people who love Q, like people who love to smell their own farts.

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@wiggie200486 Q is definitely more about hype in everything they do, but they do have a phenomenal suppressor mount. I have tried several different suppressor mounting options and I will only use Q until I find something better. The cans are crazy light weight and work great. I get what you’re saying, but don’t knock it till you try it. And my farts smell amazing! 😂

[@markmcconnell3189]

Is that the sig sauer tango 1x6, I would assume not the BDC reticle? @Freedom-us3zr

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@markmcconnell3189 that is correct. It’s not the BDC.

[@markmcconnell3189]

@@Freedom-us3zr Thanks for the response. Do you know the specific model by chance?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@markmcconnell3189 I don’t know the exact model but I believe this is it from what I looked up. SOT61000

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@markmcconnell3189 now that I am home looking at it. It might be the BDC retinal. For some reason I was thinking BDX.

[@markmcconnell3189]

@@Freedom-us3zr Thanks for looking and replying. I just picked a Gen 2 up myself in 300 Blackout and was looking to avoid breaking the bank for the whole setup.

[@steveokinevil22]

What can are you using?

[@Freedom-us3zr]

@@steveokinevil22 Q Trashpanda