Ruger American Ranch Stock Options

[Airedale1]

After much internal debate, I've decided to get a Ruger American Ranch in 5.56.

My main uses will primarily be target shooting for pleasure not for serious competitio (benchrest or prone) and for!plinking and occasional varmint elimination.

I plan on adding a scope and I'm looking at some of the aftermarket stocks that are available. I like the form and functionality of the Boyd's At-One series. That being said, I've watched a ton of You-Tube videos on them and it appears that they are not a simple drop in swap for the RAR. Am I correct or has Boyd's made them more compatible?

What other stock options are out there for this rifle that are in the Boyd's price range?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[BigBL87]

I have not put a Ruger American in a Boyd's stock, but both of the Boyds stocks I've bought required minimal additional work (mainly just sanding barrel channels). Don't know if the Ruger American is particularly more vulnerable to issues.

I don't think you're going to find anything that will compete with Boyds price-wise. If Hogue made one they would probably be close but as of yet it doesn't look like they make one. Magpul makes one, though I can't find it in stock anywhere after searching for awhile and it is noticeably more expensive.

 

[LoonWulf]

Boyds does have AR-mag stocks I
dont THINK the magpuls support anything besides AI style mags, and im not sure if they will work with the AR magged guns.

 

[LoonWulf]

.....if you find out they do, i have a 5.56 AI mag you can have.

 

[FL-NC]

The problem is Ruger has changed the configuration of the rifles some over time, esp. as it applies to magazine compatability.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

May be worth it to look about making the Ruger stock a bit more rigid/heavier if that will help meet your goals. Can do a fair amount that way if you don't mind taking the time to do it. Then, if that still doesn't meet your needs but the Boyd's.

 

[BigBL87]

Boyds does have AR-mag stocks I
dont THINK the magpuls support anything besides AI style mags, and im not sure if they will work with the AR magged guns.

Looks like the AR Mag stock isn't out yet but it's on the way.

https://magpul.com/firearm-accessor...uger-american-stanag.html?mp_global_color=118

 

[LoonWulf]

Looks like the AR Mag stock isn't out yet but it's on the way.

https://magpul.com/firearm-accessor...uger-american-stanag.html?mp_global_color=118

Thats cool! Makes sense i guess since all they need is a new well mold!

 

[BigBL87]

Thats cool! Makes sense i guess since all they need is a new well mold!

Ya, I imagine the STANAG mag models are pretty popular so it would make sense.

 

[jmr40]

I like the Ruger Americans right well. But IMO they are best left just as they come from the factory. The way the stocks attach to the receiver you gain nothing going to a stiffer stock. The stock can be as limp as a wet noodle and as long as you don't let the barrel touch the stock it won't affect accuracy. The bedding method used on more traditional rifles needs a stiff stock.

It might be a good idea to give the fore end of the stock a generous free float to prevent that, but that is all I'd do. The 1st year Ruger American stocks were a little more flexible in the fore end, but they changed those several years ago before the Ranch was available.

The Ruger's give an awful lot of accuracy for the dollar. But if you buy the rifle, then start spending money for an aftermarket stock you no longer have that high value gun. If you're going to spend that much, I think there are better options. Whatever you do give it some time and put some rounds through it as is before throwing money at it.

FWIW, I had a Ranch and a Predator at the same time. Both used AR magazines. Not sure if the fact that the Ranch comes with a 5.56 chamber and the Predator had a 223 chamber made the difference. But the Ranch wasn't nearly as accurate as the Predator. My AR's were much more accurate than the Ranch. I sold it, but kept the Predator. Other than the 5.56 chamber vs 223 chamber the only other real difference is stock color and 22" vs 16" barrels.

 

[mavracer]

The Boyd stock is plenty easy to install just follow instructions for bedding it. Looks great and works good with p-mags. Mine is 300 Blackout.

 

[greyling22]

the best thing about the american ranch rifle is that is is a lightweight cheap gun you can knock around. for that, the factory stock works great. sure I wish it was a better stock, but it does work well for what it is designed to do.

 

[LonewolfMcquade]

Magpul was supposed to be coming out (April some time) With a new stock directly for the Ranch rifle IIRC. Site said " coming soon" still.

https://magpul.com/firearm-accessor...uger-american-stanag.html?mp_global_color=118