Ruger american ranch $460 rifle in 7.62x39, any reviews on it? Good for a survival ri

[Joefear7]

Nut n fancy did a pretty good review on this rifle ,claims sub moa

[Jimi Jah]

If true that beats a Mini 30 at way more $.

[pesty3782]

American 7.62x39

I took the rifle out for a spin today, but only shot 14 rounds of American Eagle FMJ. The photo is the last 4 rounds from 50 yards....I need to free float the barrel it is touching on one side.

After 14 rounds of 'OK" ammo I like the rifle.

Tony P.

[ECVMatt]

They are simply great rifles! I owned a CZ 527 for a while and liked the rifle, but the backwards safety just never really worked for me. I loved the iron sights, but scoping it was awkward and accuracy with surplus ammo was just mediocre. When the Ruger came out I was really hopeful as I still had a ton of ammo and liked shooting the 7.62x39 out of a bolt action. Using the Mini30 mag was just icing on the cake. Mine is extremely accurate, has virtually no recoil, handy, and can take a beating. As much as I love my Lever Actions, this rifle might end up being the modern incarnation of this concept: light, compact, reasonably powerful, and accurate (or in the case of the Ruger, More Than Accurate) for moderate ranges.

[samwisekoi]

Looking at the Howa and the Ruger, it appears that only the Ruger actually has 10-round magazines in 7.62x39. Am I missing something?

[Fatcat]

Looking at the Howa and the Ruger, it appears that only the Ruger actually has 10-round magazines in 7.62x39. Am I missing something?

The Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39 can take all mags made for a Mini-30. Unsure about the Howa, but the Ruger mags are generally reliable and are easily obtained. The 10-rounders are handiest.

[Elgindy25]

Hm ill get one one day, used up my money for a yugo SkS i found for $399 at DGM but that is next.