New purchase - Ruger American

[jcj]

Every year I let my son pick out a Christmas present for me. This year he picked out a Ruger American rifle in 30-06. I just got to handle it briefly before putting it away for Christmas, but it seems like a solid rifle. Sort of reminds me of the Savage Axis but with a better (adjustable) trigger. I think he picked a Ruger since he knows I got a Ruger SR-22P for him to use to improve his handgunning skills. I expect it to be a serviceable budget rifle once set up with some decent optics.




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[MrBrian]

I love the build of these guns, and the action is super nice. I just wish they would have put some sights on this gun... I know it's a hunting rifle meant for a scope, but I like shooting with iron sights!!!

[jcj]

[quote name='MrBrian' timestamp='1353216188' post='847484']
I love the build of these guns, and the action is super nice. I just wish they would have put some sights on this gun... I know it's a hunting rifle meant for a scope, but I like shooting with iron sights!!!
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That was a detractor for me as well. I guess it was one of the corners they cut for the price point.