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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 12:05:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lancelot: @Zardoz Which stock pouch did you use. The Aimpoint looks great on there. It's a Fox Outdoors pouch. It comes with an ammo holder that velcros onto the pouch, but I never use it. I keep cleaning stuff and earpro in it. It's less than $20 on Amazon. I think I paid $14 for it a few years ago. The sight's a Primary Arms SLx, which is excellent for this gun. @Lancelot |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 12:10:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By John-in-austin: Just a note, UPS delivered the mag conversion kit for my .308 today. Although I had no clue how to use the assembly block it took less than 5 minutes to do the swap. Mag snaps In nicely. Now It's time to paint that sucker. Dark concrete gray for this one. What brand paint are you using ? That sounds like an interesting color. 
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Posted: 5/3/2024 12:20:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zardoz: It's a Fox Outdoors pouch. It comes with an ammo holder that velcros onto the pouch, but I never use it. I keep cleaning stuff and earpro in it. It's less than $20 on Amazon. I think I paid $14 for it a few years ago. The sight's a Primary Arms SLx, which is excellent for this gun. @Lancelot Thanks. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:17:03 AM EDT
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Has anyone installed a lightweight LPVO on theirs like Leupold, one can be had for around 10-12 oz if I'm thinking correctly. Currently I'm running a spare Bushnell TRS-25
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:22:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmarshall1: Has anyone installed a lightweight LPVO on theirs like Leupold, one can be had for around 10-12 oz if I'm thinking correctly. Currently I'm running a spare Bushnell TRS-25 Funny you mention that, I'm researching that very same subject right now for one of my Ruger Ranches. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:11:04 PM EDT
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For those that have taken the muzzle device off and replaced with thread protector is there a specific brand that works best? Or do the $10 on Amazon work fine?
I need a 5/8-24; the only version on the ruger website is 1/2-28. (for gen 2 in 7.62x39) |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:32:30 PM EDT
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I was looking at these last night. It looks like a copy of the Tikka action, am I correct in that thinking?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:57:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GLHX2112: Funny you mention that, I'm researching that very same subject right now for one of my Ruger Ranches. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GLHX2112: Originally Posted By bmarshall1: Has anyone installed a lightweight LPVO on theirs like Leupold, one can be had for around 10-12 oz if I'm thinking correctly. Currently I'm running a spare Bushnell TRS-25 Funny you mention that, I'm researching that very same subject right now for one of my Ruger Ranches. SWFA And one other scope mfg that I can't recall off the top of my head. SWFA At twelve point four ounces Maven rS.2 at nine point five ounces. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:29:04 PM EDT
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Big fan of the Trijicon Accupoint LPVO. Super tough. The 1-4 is 14.4 oz. Bottom.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 6:32:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nosler180: Been happy with how my Ruger American 6.5 creedmoor shoots. 3-shot group at 200 yards with factory Hornady 143 eldx. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48922/YTiPTOKh_jpg-2206093.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48922/FXYoC9th_jpg-2206094.JPG How's the can. I have an R2 in jail |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 7:14:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: John-in-austin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GLHX2112: What brand paint are you using ? That sounds like an interesting color. Behr mix from Home Depot. 7830 exterior oil base satin enamel with a tiny bit of Russian olive and a majority mix of asphalt gray. Gives you a dark gray/green that looks just like the concrete in my shop. It's leftover paint I have from refurbishing steel patio furniture and flows well thru a hobby air brush.  All my Ruger Americans are a different color since they all wear similar scopes and identical slings, I needed something to tell the calibers apart. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 2:53:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StaccatoC2: I was able to yank the one off my 300, just by putting the stock between my legs and using a wrench. It was easy, if I had any trouble I would have gone to the vice. Giving up for today. I’ve put quite bit of force on it and that brake refuses to budge.   Attached FileWill give it another try tomorrow. If that fails it’s going to a pro.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 7:22:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gr8Santini: Big fan of the Trijicon Accupoint LPVO. Super tough. The 1-4 is 14.4 oz. Bottom. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/23396/IMG_1881-3201281.jpg 14.4 oz isn't too bad. Add a set of lightweight mounts and we might have a winner. My point of reference is I put a spare Burris RT-6 w/ PEPR mount and it made what was a lightweight, great handling rifle into a top heavy rifle, but, the RT-6 and mount are 17.4 + 9 oz's totaling about 26.4 oz. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 2:28:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmarshall1: Has anyone installed a lightweight LPVO on theirs like Leupold, one can be had for around 10-12 oz if I'm thinking correctly. Currently I'm running a spare Bushnell TRS-25 I also have a Bushnell TRS-25 on my 7.62x39. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 6:10:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmarshall1: 14.4 oz isn't too bad. Add a set of lightweight mounts and we might have a winner. My point of reference is I put a spare Burris RT-6 w/ PEPR mount and it made what was a lightweight, great handling rifle into a top heavy rifle, but, the RT-6 and mount are 17.4 + 9 oz's totaling about 26.4 oz. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmarshall1: Originally Posted By Gr8Santini: Big fan of the Trijicon Accupoint LPVO. Super tough. The 1-4 is 14.4 oz. Bottom. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/23396/IMG_1881-3201281.jpg 14.4 oz isn't too bad. Add a set of lightweight mounts and we might have a winner. My point of reference is I put a spare Burris RT-6 w/ PEPR mount and it made what was a lightweight, great handling rifle into a top heavy rifle, but, the RT-6 and mount are 17.4 + 9 oz's totaling about 26.4 oz. I can also attest to the accupoints toughness. Had a rifle fall off a shooting bench and land on concrete. The scope took most of the impact and had a big gouge in it. It never lost zero and still works fine five years later. |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 3:46:22 PM EDT
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Not a RAR, but since the American Predator has been brought up here, I just saw Grab a Gun has the 18" .308 for $399
American Predator |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 4:06:13 PM EDT
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Got my AGM Rattler sighted in on my Ranch 5.56 this weekend. The accuracy of this rifle continues to impress me.
 
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Posted: 5/7/2024 4:06:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet: Not a RAR, but since the American Predator has been brought up here, I just saw Grab a Gun has the 18" .308 for $399 American Predator That right there is extremely tempting. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/7/2024 4:13:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FishKepr: Giving up for today. I’ve put quite bit of force on it and that brake refuses to budge. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/958/IMG_6057_jpeg-3205750.JPG Will give it another try tomorrow. If that fails it’s going to a pro. Heat with a torch or heat gun, hose down with penetrating oil, heat, oil, heat oil. The thermal cycling plus penetrating oil will break the corrosion bond and you should be able to get it off. Are you using a metal rod through the ports? |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 8:29:00 PM EDT
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Any sources for factory 223 takeoffs or prefits-less than $400?
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Posted: 5/9/2024 8:46:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mPisi: It's ridiculous that I'm sending a note about a $375 .22LR, but I thought this was kind of cool distributor exclusive Ruger American Rimfire. 16" threaded barrel with burnt bronze ceracote. That would look really cool with a nice wood stock. https://www.deleonrxgunsandammo.com/product/american-r-f-22lr-16-miniranch-15rd https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13081/1065877-14298088_jpg-3204387.JPG That's pretty great looking if it can deliver accuracy that might be awesome fun |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 3:00:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By colklink: That right there is extremely tempting. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By colklink: Originally Posted By Trumpet: Not a RAR, but since the American Predator has been brought up here, I just saw Grab a Gun has the 18" .308 for $399 American Predator That right there is extremely tempting. Wow, I've kinda been wanting a .308, I bet they're blowing those out to make room for the Gen 2 models. Ruger has some pretty cool color combos coming out. So what's the difference between a Ruger Standard, Predator, and Ranch? From what I can see it's only barrel length? |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 10:23:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmarshall1: Wow, I've kinda been wanting a .308, I bet they're blowing those out to make room for the Gen 2 models. Ruger has some pretty cool color combos coming out. So what's the difference between a Ruger Standard, Predator, and Ranch? From what I can see it's only barrel length? Standard does not have muzzle threads. Predator and Ranch do. There also might be a barrel contour difference between a Predator and Standard. Predator has been offered in versions that take AICS mags out of the box. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 4:49:48 AM EDT
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Maybe some of the gentlemen who want to paint their RARs should consider gun paint from Brownells. I think they have their own brand which isn't too expensive. I know Duracoat isn't the cheapest anymore. I'm not sure about KG Gunkote.
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USA
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Posted: Yesterday 12:26:54 PM EDT
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I just noticed on Rugers website they are offering the Ranch Gen 2 model in 6.5 Creedmoor now. I think that is awesome.
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Posted: Yesterday 9:17:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GlockCamper: I just noticed on Rugers website they are offering the Ranch Gen 2 model in 6.5 Creedmoor now. I think that is awesome. .308 Win too  Attached File |
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Posted: Yesterday 9:33:07 PM EDT
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That’s badass
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Posted: Yesterday 9:48:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By onesureshot: .308 Win too https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/18550/IMG_4308_jpeg-3217743.JPG I was really looking at a Predator or whatever Gen1, but now that one's in the mix too. But AR10 mag or GTFO. |
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