ruger ranch bolt action

[JO JO]

what is the advantage of the 300 blk over the 556 in the ruger american ranch
bolt rifle ?
I am looking at these and i wont be adding a suppressor just the rifle as it is
will add a scope but thats it.
so is there an advantage of the 300blk over the 556 if it is NOT suppressed ?

 

[Sunray]

Heavier bullets. You do lose about 1,000 fps using the wee cartridge vs a .308, but you get .30 Carbine velocities with a 150 plus bullet. Only a bit less with a 168/165. Suspect it'd be a handy deer/black bear rifle.

 

[JO JO]

How about effective range and ballistics of the two

 

[jmr40]

I know there are those who will disagree, but I see no advantage unless you want to shoot suppressed. And for a lot of guys that is good enough reason to own one. The 300 Blackout isn't capable for any game larger than deer regardless of the bullet it uses. The 5.56 or 223 with the heavier 60-77 gr bullets is at least as effective on deer sized game, and better in my opinion. Those heavier 223 bullets will be still be fast enough to reliably expand and still give plenty of penetration out to 200 yards. Probably with complete pass throughs on deer size game.

Most .308 bullets are designed with 308-300 magnum speeds, not 300 Blackout speeds. The heavier (180 gr+) 300 Blackout bullets will be too slow to reliably expand in game even at the muzzle. Bullets in the 150 gr range are fast enough to ensure expansion for about 100 yards or so, beyond that even they are too slow. I think the 125 gr weight is the one with the most potential in the 300, but don't see it offering any advantage over a 60-70 gr 223.

 

[pdsmith505]

I've heard good things about the Barnes TAC-TX in .300 BLK. I was designed to expand at .300 BLK velocities, and gets you around the limitations in some areas on calibers (here in VA, .223 is too small, .300 BLK is good to go.)

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/11/foghorn/ammo-review-barnes-300-aac-blackout-110gr-tac-tx/

 

[oldfortyfiveauto]

I finally shot mine today. Basically it's pretty close to a carbine in 357 magnum, but with less drop. Nice truck rifle. I got it for shooting lighter cast bullet loads for rifle practice.

 

[oldfortyfiveauto]

Forgot to add. I loaded up 40 round with 110r RN carbine bullets and H4227. Shot about 4" at 100yds. Short stubby load did not feed well on the first or last round on a full magazine. I have both the 4 and 5 shot mags.

 

[Legionnaire]

I know there are those who will disagree, but I see no advantage unless you want to shoot suppressed.

This. My sense is there are better options ballistically than the .300 BLK if not suppressed.

 

[TIMC]

Unless you already have an AR or two in .300 Blackout. My Ruger ranch likes the same loads as the AR's. I do think if you want one in Bolt action there are better rifles than the Ruger ranch but the Ruger is cheap.

 

[JO JO]

I do have an AR in 5.56 no 300blk this would be a now caliber for me, perhaps
I should stick with the 5.56 as I am not planing to use a suppressor on it ?

 

[txblackout]

what is the advantage of the 300 blk over the 556 in the ruger american ranch
bolt rifle ?
I am looking at these and i wont be adding a suppressor just the rifle as it is
will add a scope but thats it.
so is there an advantage of the 300blk over the 556 if it is NOT suppressed ?

I love 300 blk and its the only caliber I load for. That being said for your purposes get 223 or better yet 308

300 blk ammo is very expensive. The round was designed to work in an ar action super and subsonic with just a barrel change. Without a suppresor in a bolt gun there is no real point.

 

[dakota1911]

Money has always kept me away from the 300 Blackout. Another one of a million special rounds that didn't quite catch on.

 

[WestKentucky]

I'm at a loss on this...I want another rifle in a smaller easier to afford (even reloads cost money) round but am at a total loss. .224 bullets are cheap enough, but so are 30 cal cast bullets...which way do I run...

 

[dbmjr1]

Back in my day we had the .30 carbine, but kids today gotta be different.

 

[Zcarp2]

If worried about bullet performance shoot bullets designed for 30-30 velocities. I use them in a loaded down 308 and it works as good as a 30-30. Oops - that's basically what it is.

I understand the Ruger is geared towards heavy, low velocity loads but does well with 150 gr loads too.

Choose your bullets for your intended purpose. And have fun whatever you decide!