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Ruger American Compact review
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01/13/17 01:11 AM
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aggiegolfer09
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/13/17 01:21 AM
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What a great bargain !!!!
SPACE FOR RENT
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/13/17 03:12 AM
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Peaceman
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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.
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/13/17 09:36 PM
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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.
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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/13/17 10:39 PM
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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.
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/13/17 11:16 PM
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Dropp-243
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/14/17 12:17 AM
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Gone to Texas
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Dang, stainless for 300? Yeah, that's a go for sure.
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/14/17 01:03 AM
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Is it left hand only that is that price?
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/14/17 03:39 AM
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Is anyone using the actions to build on? That's an awesome price to get a stainless lefty action.
Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/14/17 05:22 PM
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Called them,they are located in Abilene. So taxes and shipping are added. Total $346. Still pretty good
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/14/17 08:26 PM
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I'm seriously considering ordering one of these.
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/14/17 10:00 PM
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changedmyname
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Was thinking about one of these in 243 for my kids to have a deer rifle. However, in another thread I read that a heavy rifle is better for reduced recoil with young shooters. So not sure now.
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Re: Ruger American Compact review
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01/15/17 12:20 AM
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Decent prices on their Webb site some under 300$, seems pretty good.
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