Ruger American Rifle

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posted on July 2, 2012
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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.

There's a lot to love about this rifle and little to dislike. Call us clichéd, but we just couldn't resist naming the "Ruger American Rifle" to this spot during the single most patriotic week of the year.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: .243 Win., .308 Win., .270 Win., .30-’06 Sprg.
Action Type: bolt-action, repeating center-fire rifle
Receiver: machined 4140 steel; matte black finish
Barrel: 22" hammer-forged 4140 steel; matte black finish
Rifling: six-groove, 1:10" RH twist
Magazine: polymer, four-round, rotary-feed detachable box
Overall Length: 42" (short action); 42½" (long action)
Weight: 6 lbs., 2 ozs.; 6 lbs. (short action); 4 ozs. (long action)
MSRP: $449

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