Advice on Ruger American Ranch 300blk

[SpartanHD]

I am contemplating picking up one of these that supposedly only has a few rounds thru it for $360. I am finishing up my 300blk pistol build this week and I like to multiple guns that use the same ammo so can mix up my range sessions without toting a truck bed full of gear. I've read a few reviews that claim it is very accurate and wondering if it's a diamond in the rough. Does anyone have any experience with these rifles? Worth the price for an extra deer rifle/range toy?

Also, would a 3x9-40 scope originally designed for .223 work well on this?

Thanks a lot!

 

[junk]

I have the same set up. My can works for both, same power scope. Not a long range gun, but quiet. Ranch rifles are quality guns.

 

[Restroyer]

Buds Guns has that same rifle brand new for $396 and free shipping. I have been looking at them for a while. I wouldn't personally pay $360 for a used version when I could pay $396 + FFL transfer fee for a brand new one. The only complaint I have read is the magazine can be a little touchy until it gets broke in.

 

[CZ evo3]

I have a buddy who owns one, and I recently got to fire a few rounds through it. I really liked it! However, he told me that he has had issues with the rotary magazines, which river happily replaced for him after a call to customer service.

 

[SpartanHD]

Buds Guns has that same rifle brand new for $396 and free shipping. I have been looking at them for a while. I wouldn't personally pay $360 for a used version when I could pay $396 + FFL transfer fee for a brand new one. The only complaint I have read is the magazine can be a little touchy until it gets broke in.

That is where im at. Its local and gives me another rifle to share ammo with but It's not really a good deal. Comes with a box of ammo but I typically put ammo from an unknown person in the back of the closet for a shtf situation. I doubt anything is wrong with it but rather buy from my lgs knowing it's new ammo. The reviews I've read said it's very accurate but most of the time I feel like they say nearly every firearm is good bc they got them or something else for free from the supplier.

 

[bocefus78]

The mags (if anything like my predator) are ultra flimsy plastic. No worries though.....magpul is dropping a new stock This fall that accepts pmags!

Otherwise, it's a very light handy accurate weapon.

As to price, yea....That's a little high for a used rig imho.

 

[Fordtough25]

I have a buddy who owns one, and I recently got to fire a few rounds through it. I really liked it! However, he told me that he has had issues with the rotary magazines, which river happily replaced for him after a call to customer service.

This has been my experience with the ruger american series, and a buddies as well. Slick rifles for the money and good quality/accuracy. The mags are he only cheesy spot IMO but like I quoted, Ruger will make good on it if needed.

 

[SpartanHD]

The mags (if anything like my predator) are ultra flimsy plastic. No worries though.....magpul is dropping a new stock This fall that accepts pmags!

Otherwise, it's a very light handy accurate weapon.

As to price, yea....That's a little high for a used rig imho.

magpul is putting out a stock for this rifle! That is kind of a game changer. I will look into that