Archive for Ruger American

Gun of the Week: Ruger American Rifle

Gun of the Week: Ruger American Rifle

July 02, 2012

Ruger American Rifle

Ruger's American Rifle hit the market earlier this year and gave consumers a high-quality rifle at a price that any shooter could afford. Durable, lightweight and accurate, the American Rifle is a true return to Ruger's company roots.

July 02, 2012

Looking at the Ruger American Rifle

After serious testing, the only question left to ask about the Ruger American Rifle is: What’s not to like?

May 22, 2012

The Ruger American Rifle

Ruger stuffs a lot of value in its minimalist-package American rifle for less than $450.

February 29, 2012

The Ruger American Rifle

“Pretty bold to call your rifle the American, Mike,” I told Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer. He just grinned at me. Product Manager Mark Gurney and the engineers at Ruger’s Newport, N.H. factory, had given me a full briefing on the design, features and construction of the company’s latest model. Finally I am able to talk about the newest all-American-made bolt-action rifle. In case you haven’t put the puzzle pieces together, it is called the Ruger American Rifle, and it reflects the growing trend toward the economical bolt-action hunting rifles that are dominating the firearm industry. Ironically, it started in 1963 with the Savage Model 110, and has been dog piled on by Remington, Marlin and others. Last year, the hottest selling rifle in this class was the Savage Axis.

January 02, 2012