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Ruger American Compact review

Posted By: aggiegolfer09

Ruger American Compact review - 01/13/17 01:11 AM

Anybody have any experience with these? Is 1:9.5 twist good for a 7mm 08?

https://www.cdnnsports.com/rugerr-americanr-compact-7mm-08-stainless-left.html?___SID=U
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/13/17 01:21 AM

What a great bargain !!!!
Posted By: Peaceman

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/13/17 03:12 AM

I have a compact 7mm-08 for my daughter. I made some reduced loads using a Sierra 120gr bullet at 2450 fps and shoots 1 moa. Very pleased with this rifle and like the trigger. She took her first caribou with it at 150 yards with a complete pass through heart shot.
Posted By: Creedmoor

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/13/17 09:36 PM

Ruger Americans are a fine basic rifle. Most are MOA capable, but some won't get that done. For a hunting rifle they are difficult to beat for the money.
Posted By: ju993rnaut

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/13/17 10:39 PM

I have one, shoots the hornady custom lite stuff in about 1.5-2" group. Havent tried any other ammo. I like it alot, very handy and good looking rifle.
Posted By: Dropp-243

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/13/17 11:16 PM

Good deal
Posted By: Gone to Texas

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/14/17 12:17 AM

Dang, stainless for 300? Yeah, that's a go for sure.
Posted By: Dropp-243

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/14/17 01:03 AM

Is it left hand only that is that price?
Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/14/17 03:39 AM

Is anyone using the actions to build on? That's an awesome price to get a stainless lefty action.
Posted By: Dropp-243

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/14/17 05:22 PM

Called them,they are located in Abilene. So taxes and shipping are added. Total $346. Still pretty good
Posted By: okstatefan

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/14/17 08:26 PM

I'm seriously considering ordering one of these.
Posted By: changedmyname

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/14/17 10:00 PM

Was thinking about one of these in 243 for my kids to have a deer rifle. However, in another thread I read that a heavy rifle is better for reduced recoil with young shooters. So not sure now.
Posted By: Dalee7892

Re: Ruger American Compact review - 01/15/17 12:20 AM

Decent prices on their Webb site some under 300$, seems pretty good.
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