Ruger American Stock Options....Ready to Invest?

[jmr40]

I like the Ruger Predators a lot. But if I were contemplating buying one and changing the stock I'd just buy a Tikka to start with. I'd be the same (or less) money for a bit better rifle. All of the "problems" don't affect accuracy in the least. I have them in 308, 223, and 6.5 CM.

Did this on my last range trip with the 223 @ 200 yards. I can live with that from the factory stock. The taped over hole isn't mine. I just used an old target someone else left up and taped over the bullet holes.

But if I were inclined to spend money on it I like the B&C stock the best. The black/red looks good.

 

[LoonWulf]

Thanks Rorbert

Thanks for posting those pictures as well!

As you found out, the newer gun that take the different magazines don't use standard trigger guards or latches. When I did my initial post the boyds AR mag options weren't available yet I don't believe, or at the very least I hadn't seen any.
The older rotary/double stock Ruger stocks use normal 10/110 blind mag trigger guards.

 

[LoonWulf]

I like the Ruger Predators a lot. But if I were contemplating buying one and changing the stock I'd just buy a Tikka to start with. I'd be the same (or less) money for a bit better rifle. All of the "problems" don't affect accuracy in the least. I have them in 308, 223, and 6.5 CM.

Did this on my last range trip with the 223 @ 200 yards. I can live with that from the factory stock. The taped over hole isn't mine. I just used an old target someone else left up and taped over the bullet holes.

But if I were inclined to spend money on it I like the B&C stock the best. The black/red looks good.

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Thanks JMR, I'd agree on the Tikkas for the most part. Over the counter I think they are the more refined rifle, and for someone not interested in tinkering they definitely are a better choice.