Ruger vs ruger…

[MissiontoMars]

[splithoof]

The GSR has worked very well for us. The shorter barrel, ability to mount optics in either conventional or forward position, excellent iron sights, and a robust action have all helped make it a good hunting rifle. All three of ours (two stainless, one blued) are easily 1MOA shooters with good bullets. They can all benefit from some careful polishing of the bolt assembly however, as the stout Mauser-like claw extractor does drag a tiny bit when new. Also we find that the blue carbon steel variations are generally smoother. I wish that Ruger had retained the tang-mounted safety, but with practice the current style works just fine. I also prefer the laminate stocks over the plastic variety.
My experience with the American hunter is limited, although we do keep a Ruger Precision Rifle, which has a similar action. That is a “push feed”, and as such is notably smoother, and while the GSR’s trigger is acceptable from the box, I suspect that the trigger on the American Hunter to be better.
As to muzzle brakes, I prefer to run only thread protectors, to keep weight down and a smoother profile near the muzzle.

[MissiontoMars]

The GSR has worked very well for us. The shorter barrel, ability to mount optics in either conventional or forward position, excellent iron sights, and a robust action have all helped make it a good hunting rifle. All three of ours (two stainless, one blued) are easily 1MOA shooters with good bullets. They can all benefit from some careful polishing of the bolt assembly however, as the stout Mauser-like claw extractor does drag a tiny bit when new. Also we find that the blue carbon steel variations are generally smoother. I wish that Ruger had retained the tang-mounted safety, but with practice the current style works just fine. I also prefer the laminate stocks over the plastic variety.
My experience with the American hunter is limited, although we do keep a Ruger Precision Rifle, which has a similar action. That is a “push feed”, and as such is notably smoother, and while the GSR’s trigger is acceptable from the box, I suspect that the trigger on the American Hunter to be better.
As to muzzle brakes, I prefer to run only thread protectors, to keep weight down and a smoother profile near the muzzle.

Thanks for your thoughts.

[200Apples]

+1 for the Gunsite Scout rifle.

Mine is an earlier, blued gun. With the muzzle device removed and with a thread protector in it's place, the barrel measures 17.25".

I bought my GSR with a grey laminate stock, and as soon as Ruger offered the composite stock for sale, I bought one and installed my gun's action in it. I did that to cut weight. And while the gun is lighter, it does not balance as well in the hand as it did with the additional mass of the factory origninal birch laminate buttstock. I did save that stock, however...





I do enjoy shooting my GSR, and with various bullet weights. I do not have enough time on it to have settled on one particular load, but it usually hits what I aim it at, so my affection for the gun is increased by how well it shoots. And I liked it before I even bought it.

I just have a hankerin' for short, light, handy and "friendly" rifles/carbines, hence my predilection for lever action long guns too.

[MissiontoMars]

+1 for the Gunsite Scout rifle.

Mine is an earlier, blued gun. With the muzzle device removed and with a thread protector in it's place, the barrel measures 17.25".

I bought my GSR with a grey laminate stock, and as soon as Ruger offered the composite stock for sale, I bought one and installed my gun's action in it. I did that to cut weight. And while the gun is lighter, it does not balance as well in the hand as it did with the additional mass of the factory origninal birch laminate buttstock. I did save that stock, however...





I do enjoy shooting my GSR, and with various bullet weights. I do not have enough time on it to have settled on one particular load, but it usually hits what I aim it at, so my affection for the gun is increased by how well it shoots. And I liked it before I even bought it.

I just have a hankerin' for short, light, handy and "friendly" rifles/carbines, hence my predilection for lever action long guns too.

That's a beauty. I really like using iron sights (though they limit effective range eventually) and a quality scout-style scope and same here for light handy carbines. That's how my Remlin 336 is setup, and the same for my Ruger PC carbine.

I think the GSR is where it's at for me, even though admittedly I'm a big magpul fanboi.

[Garbcollector]

American hunter magpul edition hands-down.

[ar15barrels]

If everything is 200yds or less, get the scout.
If you want to shoot steel and rocks out at 600yds, get the Hunter with a traditional rifle scope mounting location and a longer barrel.

[Munny$hot]

Definitely the American, but for me I go with the ranch or predator stock with their V block is verry solid from the factory.

[FishnHunt]

Neither?
Tikka T3x

https://choose.tikka.fi/usa/tikka/t3x-lite-roughtech

[MissiontoMars]

Neither?
Tikka T3x
https://choose.tikka.fi/usa/tikka/t3x-lite-roughtech

yeah, ok, Tikka's are nice. love their trigger, but realized that I'm looking for a 16-20" barrel. Basically, on the shorter, handier side. Those Tikka's don't go smaller than 22-24" inches.



Just easier all around for carrying, storage, etc. My house and vehicles are on the smaller side, usually packed to the gills with 3 kids, and also my two safes are not "full size" - they're compact and anything past 20" is a really pain to store.

Plus I just like shorter rifles.

[splithoof]

That's a beauty. I really like using iron sights (though they limit effective range eventually) and a quality scout-style scope and same here for light handy carbines. That's how my Remlin 336 is setup, and the same for my Ruger PC carbine.

I think the GSR is where it's at for me, even though admittedly I'm a big magpul fanboi.

[ar15barrels]

yeah, ok, Tikka's are nice. love their trigger, but realized that I'm looking for a 16-20" barrel. Basically, on the shorter, handier side. Those Tikka's don't go smaller than 22-24" inches.

A $100 will fix that problem.
Almost any bolt action rifle can have the barrel shortened and recrowned.

[FishnHunt]

That tikka I posted was suppose to be link to ia 20”.
I just can’t stand how ruger American action feels.
I also have a Sauer 100 . They used to be on sale At sportsman’s for cheap. For $100 to get it cut and threaded would be the ticket… for me.
Guess I just like silky smooth actions vs grit.

https://imgur.com/a/kiZQxt5

[k1dude]

yeah, ok, Tikka's are nice. love their trigger, but realized that I'm looking for a 16-20" barrel. Basically, on the shorter, handier side. Those Tikka's don't go smaller than 22-24" inches.

There's a whole bunch of 20" barrels in the link he provided.

[Luciansulla]

Ruger American Predator. 18 inch barrel in .308, and the stock is much lighter than the Hunter.