ECVMatt
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I am getting ready to go on a trip to some western states and want to pack a rifle. As I am going through the possible choices, I keep coming back to my Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39. I really love this rifle. It is compact, light, reasonably powerful, and accurate. If it got stolen, I could replace it easily (I will make sure it is always secure however). The only thing missing for me is a good set of iron sights. For this trip, I have no need for a scope and just want to keep things as light and simple as possible.
I really wish Ruger would make a run of American Ranch rifles with an iron sighted option. The receiver is already drilled and tapped, so that would be a not brainer and the muzzles are threaded, so it would seem to be an easy fix as well. I realize I could just add a red dot, but on certain rifles I like my irons.
I know that I am probably in the minority, but it would seen like these rifles, with a good set of peeps, would make an exceptional handy carbine style rifle.
Now back to trying to pick a rifle for the trip.....
I really wish Ruger would make a run of American Ranch rifles with an iron sighted option. The receiver is already drilled and tapped, so that would be a not brainer and the muzzles are threaded, so it would seem to be an easy fix as well. I realize I could just add a red dot, but on certain rifles I like my irons.
I know that I am probably in the minority, but it would seen like these rifles, with a good set of peeps, would make an exceptional handy carbine style rifle.
Now back to trying to pick a rifle for the trip.....
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