(GunReports.com) — Sturm, Ruger’s new Ruger American Rifle is an American-made bolt-action offered in short- and long-action calibers. Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer said, “Our new rifle is lightweight and quick handling, yet manages recoil surprisingly well. With a great trigger, smooth-cycling bolt, and tack-driving accuracy, the Ruger American Rifle gives hunters an affordable tool to achieve success in the field.”
The 6-1/4 pound Ruger American Rifle has a new Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger with a pull weight that is user-adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds.
Ruger’s new patent-pending Power Bedding system utilizes stainless-steel bedding blocks insert-molded into the stock to positively locate the receiver and free-float the barrel.
The barrel’s rifling is cold hammer forged to exacting tolerances, providing sub-MOA accuracy, long-term endurance, and a mirror-smooth finish that is easy to clean.
The Ruger American Rifle’s three-lug, 70 degree bolt provides ample scope clearance, and utilizes a full diameter bolt body and dual cocking cams . The 4-round, rotary magazine fits flush with the stock. The receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting the included scope bases.
The American Rifle’s lightweight stock has an ambidextrous palm swell, forend finger relief, and soft rubber recoil pad. The tang safety, which can be placed “on safe” while the bolt is cycled, is complemented by the passive, trigger-mounted safety which positively locks the trigger.
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