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American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach offers a rundown of the Ruger American Rifle Magnum in .300 Win. Mag. A great "bargain bolt-gun" with a full-diameter three-lug bolt, the Ruger American Rifle packs quite the punch in .300 Win. Mag., accurately taking a variety of plains game during Joe's recent trip to South Africa. For more on this firearm, check out this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
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