Ruger American report.

[oilcangary]

I haven't been around here much lately so I thought I would stop by and post a picture of the target I shot last Saturday. I was shooting my Ruger American 308 with a cheap Simmons 3X9X32 scope. I was planning to replace the scope and had it sold but I changed my mind after I shot this. I was using Federal 180gr and the target was at 100 yards.
I was making some fine adjustments to the scope and the barrel was pretty hot by the time I got to target #4. Yes I did have the target upside down, lol.

I also shot my Ruger Mark III at 50 yards using federal bulk pack ammo.

 

[oilcangary]

103 views and no replies? I know my shooting wouldn't win any awards but I thought it was pretty good for a cheap rifle with a cheap scope and shooting cheap ammo, lol.

 

[hammie]

@oilcangary: I think everyone is simply enjoying your post. Sometimes it would be nice to have a "like" button. Good shooting, though.

You experience was added inspiration for me to get a ruger american. I've been considering a .243, but may get a couple of the rimfires, first.

 

[Big Old Boy]

I may get two one for each of my stepson then they won't borrow my #1s. A 243 and a 308, no I am not adopting any more sons.

 

[admin100]

not bad Single-sixer, if you want to tighten that 308 up, try some 150
grain Sierras over 44 grains of Varget. that works well in my American. Paul

 

[SteveRuger]

Saturday I picked up a 30-06 American rifle I honestly did not need another Rifle but your post I read on Friday night pushed me over the edge & I bought it. We'll see.............

 

[oilcangary]

not bad Single-sixer, if you want to tighten that 308 up, try some 150
grain Sierras over 44 grains of Varget. that works well in my American. Paul

Thanks for the advice but I just like having fun, I'm not trying to set any records. I really like the Ruger American and would recommend it to anyone even if you already own a high dollar rifle. I've always wanted a 308 bolt but didn't want to spend the money since I already own a nice 270 hunting rifle. With the price of the RA I was finally able to get one.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Thanks for the post. I am interested in the Ruger American in 308 and this shows me exactly how nice they shoot.

Keep having fun.

 

[Rumrunner]

Jimbo, if this copy & paste worked for me, here is how my American in 308 performs. I haven't had a chance to shoot it again since

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=200858&p=2010838#p2009283

 

[Rumrunner]

Oilcan,
Looking good. Those 180 Federal Power Shoks are all ya need for anything in the lower 48. My brother used them in Africa and I used my loads with 180 gr Rem Corelokts. We took Kudu and Gemsbok with no problems.

 

[oilcangary]

Saturday I picked up a 30-06 American rifle I honestly did not need another Rifle but your post I read on Friday night pushed me over the edge & I bought it. We'll see.............

I'm sure you will be happy with it but be sure to post here with a range report.

 

[single action]

just came back from South Africa and the P.H. I had was saying that Ruger Americans sell for $1200-$1300 there, I was amazed at the prices they have to pay for weapons. Glocks were about the same. FYI Bob