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When you buy a little cheap rifle just for fun and it turns out to be wow.
Ruger American ranch in 7.62x39
Tt I mean seriously?
Ruger American ranch in 7.62x39
Tt I mean seriously?
Surprise!
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450When you buy a little cheap rifle just for fun and it turns out to be wow.
Ruger American ranch in 7.62x39
Tt I mean seriously?
6.5_sWv
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I've known several friends / family with a Ruger American in various chamberings. They've all been accurate. I'm sure you were excited and pleased about the group you posted.
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oops!!! goofed up. The picture is of my 450 Bushy but they are identical. Actually the 7.62 has the green stock but you get the idea! The 450 Bushy is almost as accurate. Accounted for my whitetail buck last year.
TackDriver284
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Whoa!! That is some great shooting from that 7.62 x 39. I had a Mini 30 Ruger Ranch rifle I used to have , using the 7.62 x 39 back in the days. It was fun to shoot.
wvbuckbuster
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My Ruger American .223 Rem is one of my favorite play toys. Dan.
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That they are sir! Both the Russian and the 450 Bushy!
Oh man, that's awesome. Cool little cartridge also. You got yourself a dandy.
I regret not buying the Ruger Ranch rifle in 358 Winchester. Grice had them for cheap........like $325-$350 if I remember correctly. Just hee hawed around about the plastic stock, cheap rifle, etc, and after a bit they were gone. I try not to make stupid decisions in gun purchases, but that was probably one.
I regret not buying the Ruger Ranch rifle in 358 Winchester. Grice had them for cheap........like $325-$350 if I remember correctly. Just hee hawed around about the plastic stock, cheap rifle, etc, and after a bit they were gone. I try not to make stupid decisions in gun purchases, but that was probably one.
Dr. Vette
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Have you tweaked the trigger at all yet, or checked the barrel/stock fit?
hunter24605
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WHat a timeto be alive! when you can go out and buy a "budget" rifle and have an MOA or even 1/2 MOA shooter. We have two of the Win XPR's and the 308 is easy MOA shooter her her 7-08 is 1/2-3/4 MOA (depending on who's behind it)
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Actually....of course before firing it. LOL
xphunter
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Simply Exquisite!
xphunter
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It also shows what kind of accuracy you can hold with a 7x scope!
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Funny you should mention that. A week ago I was shooting with a friend of mine who is a novice in the sport. He was shooting his Savage axis 308 win and factory ammo. He was getting sub 3/4 MOA groups. What was freaky is his Burris 3x9 that I had mounted for him was set on 3 power! Then I showed him that it can go up to 9 power!
RL338
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Fotis is it .308 or .310 bore. I know Ruger did .308 on the mini 30.
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Nice shooting Fotis. She is a shooter.
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Guy Miner
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Excellent! Congrats.
Yes, those things can shoot!
Yes, those things can shoot!
cloverleaf
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Great fun to get an accurate rifle w/o three trips to the gun smith or a "new" stock and an interplanetary optical device. A remington 788 and a 4x Bushnell come to mind. Enjoy! CL
