Check out Ruger's new rifle...

[scramasax]

Typical Ruger, re-engeneer someone elses design. They do build good guns and this one looks like a winner. We don't need anymore bolt guns for hunting that bring nothing new to the table.

Cheers,

ts

 

[HOOfan_1]

Looks like a Tikka T3...

 

[KAcwby06]

Hmmm... another company using the their form of the ACCUTRIGGER. I'll stick to my savages. There's been a rare few that I've shot that grouped like my savages.

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[Coltdriver]

Well I'd have to say that 6.25 pounds at $450 retail is something new. Have you priced anything at 6.25 pounds lately??

 

[viking499]

Looks like a Tikka T3...

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Bet it won't shoot as good out of the box.......

 

[Abel]

Well I'd have to say that 6.25 pounds at $450 retail is something new. Have you priced anything at 6.25 pounds lately??

I haven't. Is it sky high? I see that the Stevens 200 is listed as 6.5lbs.

Bet it won't shoot as good out of the box.......

If the new Rugers shoot as good as the one that Jim @ gunblast tested, then its a sub-MOA rifle. Is a Tikka a sub-MOA rifle?

 

[Lateck]

I'll agree on the copy of a Tikka.....

Lateck,

 

[viking499]

If the new Rugers shoot as good as the one that Jim @ gunblast tested, then its a sub-MOA rifle. Is a Tikka a sub-MOA rifle?

Every Tikka I have had (4 to date) has been sub-MOA with factory ammo. Have also read my others saying the same thing.....

 

[Waywatcher]

Go troll some 1911 threads

Sure, buddy. I state, "IN MY OPINION, the tang is the proper place for a bolt rifle safety," to which you reply, implying that I am aginst God and a single Mr. Mauser.

And the one who stated his opinion, with a disclaimer, is the troll.

 

[Zombiekid]

I'm in the market for a rifle like this. Not much of a hunter just really want a modern bolt action rifle. Im looking at a savage 110, axis, and now this. Maybe I'll get them all. I like the safety on all 4 of my old Mausers right where it is. I have a sense of humor.

 

[HOOfan_1]

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If the new Rugers shoot as good as the one that Jim @ gunblast tested, then its a sub-MOA rifle. Is a Tikka a sub-MOA rifle?

I think they have an MOA guarantee...but I bet the Ruger will shoot just as well.

 

[HOOfan_1]

I'm in the market for a rifle like this. Not much of a hunter just really want a modern bolt action rifle. Im looking at a savage 110, axis, and now this. Maybe I'll get them all. I like the safety on all 4 of my old Mausers right where it is. I have a sense of humor.

I'd look at the Thompson Center Venture as well

 

[viking499]

I hope they do shoot MOA. It shows quality craftsmanship in my opinion. It would also be a plus to have another quality shooting American made gun.

 

[Jeff H]

So, who is Jeff?

Me!


On topic, it looks like a nice gun for a good price point.

 

[Eb1]

No, .25-06... Bleh!

 

[Coltdriver]

Not to knock Stevens as I am sure its a good rifle but no Stevens is in the class of any Ruger made ever.

When you get under 6.5 pounds with a decent rifle they start getting pricey.

If these turn out to be good shooters then a 6.25 pound rifle for retail of $450 is definitely something new.

I have owned several Rugers, have two now. They have always been great rifles and excellent shooters.

 

[BSA1]

Nope. No way Ruger is tricking me out of my M-77 All-Weather .270 that shoots 1/2" groups at 100 yards.

 

[TwoWheelFiend]

looks horrid

 

[Eb1]

http://www.ruger.com/news/2012-01-02a.html

Says Sub MOA.

 

[courtgreene]

I looked at the parts list, since I don't have one to take apart. One thing I DIDN'T notice was a recoil lug. I could be wrong, but that makes me think M770. Other than that, it looks fine. as for Colt Driver's comment, that barrel nut seems like a pretty stevens-like feature to me. One thing I do like is the bolt lugs on the American. Reminds me of a TC, and just seems more balanced.

 

[Dmitri Popov]

I saw that rifle and thought, "Wow thats a nice looking, innovative rifle!".
I then looked to my left, where my Savage Axis is sitting, "Ohhh...."

 

[Smith357]

Just what we need another cheap, butt ugly, black, bead blasted, plastic stocked, rifle, that is nothing more than an exercise in cost cutting while justifying it with all the regular marketing buzzwords.

 

[tikka-guy]

It's nice to see everyone's got their mind made up about the rifle's quality (or lack thereof) before ever actually seeing one.

I like Ruger, and hope this does well. I don't really have the need for a new rifle, but if I did I'd definitely be checking one out.

 

[Art Eatman]

Personal opinion, but the '06 version would benefit from having a 24" barrel. At 22", the '06 and .308 are equal performers. 150- and 165-grain bullets, anyhow.

But, nice lightweight critter.

 

[JEB]

Just what we need another cheap, butt ugly, black, bead blasted, plastic stocked, rifle, that is nothing more than an exercise in cost cutting while justifying it with all the regular marketing buzzwords.

that was more or less my first thoughts as well. i prefer wood and blued steel on my rifles but i know a lot of people that prefer synthetic. i am a big ruger fan but this one is just not my cup of tea. when i finally drop some cash for a bolt gun it will be an m77.

on the plus side...look at the MSRP! with real-life prices always coming in a good bit lower than MSRP, this should be a very affordable rifle. since it has most all of the features that hunters are typically looking for in a hunting rifle, the price and the ruger name might just make it a more common choice. and more american made guns in american hands sure aint a bad thing!