[scrabtree6]

The Ruger American Rifle™ just saw this, now if we can get that stock on a scout rifle am I the only one that thinks that would be a great idea loaded with a truck load of cool?

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-American.htm

 

[MilProGuy]

That's a great looking rifle, and I can attest to the quality of Ruger's bolt action rifles.

 

[scrabtree6]

Looks like the price will be right to I guess its a budget bolt action, sounds good to me.

 

[Jake3501]

I have been sold on the Ruger M 77 action since about 1977, it's gonna be hard for me to want anything else. I really like a wood stock.

 

[scrabtree6]

I have been sold on the Ruger M 77 action since about 1977, it's gonna be hard for me to want anything else. I really like a wood stock.

Yeah a bolt action is a very traditional rifle and a wood stock is a traditional stock, I can amagine alot of people would agree with ya. There might be a market for this I think, hard telling... I mean the M77 action really works well I dunno why you'd change it cept for cost... I guess their trying to make a more cost affective rifle you won't get upset over if you drop it from a stand into mud or something. Retail is 449 so lord knows where that'll be in your shop I would guess under 400 though. I'd like to see them put a polymer stock on that gunsite scout rifle but that's not really a traditional blued steel and walnut gun to i mean it has peep sites and a flash hider with a detachable mag.

 

[militant defender]

any word on MSRP?

 

[Jake3501]

Scrabtree said $449. Before Christmas, I had my eye on a M-77 in .357 Magnum which it was short barreled, probably 16" and had a rotary magazine, I guessed for a kids rifle, but pricey around $750. Maybe make the Ruger American in .357 or .243 and that would work really well for a kids gun, and I would probably even spring for one in .357

 

[scrabtree6]

hopefully they make it in different chamberings they should, right now it's just in 243 270 30-06 and 308, but yeah rugers site has it at 449 which like I said I expect it to be under 400 at the store.

 

[Jake3501]

Well, I have been thinking of a .308 for some time in bolt action. I guess the proof of the pudding will be in holding one and working the bolt. To me, a bolt must glide into place. Maybe someone will eventually come out with an aftermarket Walnut stock!

 

[scrabtree6]

Yeah if this rifle takes off I'm sure you'll see some nice stocks for it. I'd like to see a version in .223 also, which I'm sure that's something we'll see also... if it works smooth and comes in at the price I'm guessing this might be a winner for ruger. I'm interested to see what else they come out with at Shot show... maybe an SR45? Maybe a 22 conversion kit for the SR series of pistols?

 

[chipndale]

Love the looks of a bolt. This one is no exception... man is ruger coming out with a lot of guns lately or what?

 

[RevolverFan]

I like the look of this new Ruger rifle! I am in the market for a new .30-06 after trading my Savage Edge on a Beretta Neos. This one would be great!

 

[scrabtree6]

The price is sure right I'm seeing them on GB going in the 300 dollar range.

 

[jwc007]

Interesting! The action is quite different from the original M77 Action, which was derived from the Mauser 98, which I prefer. Looks very strong as all Rugers are, but the extractor is quite different fro mwhat I am used to dealing with in a Bolt Gun.

 

[wiredgeorge]

I really like the Remington 700 SPS Sniper in .308. Why I would need such a rifle would be a hard sell to the missus. I think if I were doing serious sniping I would want the rifle chambered in a flat tradjectory round like a .270 or.308 for bigger holes.