The Best Suppressed Bolt Action Budget Build [Ruger American]

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In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses building the quietest budget bolt action rifle. It's hard to beat a bolt action .300 Blackout when you look at versatility and suppressed performance, so James starts with a Ruger American Ranch rifle in .300 AAC (and performs a full review of the Ruger American Ranch .300 Blackout while we're here). This rifle often hits prices below $500 so it's a great budget option for those of you who want to get into ultra-quiet suppressed performance. Add glass and a suppressor and a sling and you're good to go. James walks you through his build today.
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Contents
0:00 Intro
1:35 Why the Ruger American Ranch .300?
8:44 Optic Choice
10:06 Suppressor Choice
11:30 Other Accessories
12:07 Ruger American Ranch Range Review
14:59 Ruger American Ranch Accuracy Testing
17:08 Conclusion

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@BrianF.1969 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq ask me if this channel was a good recommendation. I clicked it was calming, heartwarming , life-changing...basically all the above 😆.

@tfbtv 2 жыл бұрын

Sensual even

@sakofinland3421 Жыл бұрын

@@tfbtv Bruh, what's up with the thumb over jack off grip on a bolt gun. Come on man. U need marksmanship classes

@sakofinland3421 Жыл бұрын

@@tfbtv wth are u doing to that buttstock at 14:48 🤣🤣🤣 bruh, ur shooting form sucks a$$

@jakewilliams2728 Жыл бұрын

@@tfbtv Moist definitely.

@GothicSoldier9000 Жыл бұрын

@@tfbtv No kidding. There's a lot of good AND bad ways to say "This gun fucks." and mean it.

@twinglock40z 2 жыл бұрын

I have this rifle in 300blk, 7.62x39, and 5.56. I love them all. The 7.62 bolt was kind of blah out of the box. But after a few hundred rounds and a little work on the bolt, it’s like butter. For a few years my 300blk was my porch deer rifle. Most shots were around 40-80 yards suppressed. My own hand loads. But all but one dropped where they stood. The 5.56 is what I use to test all my 5.56/223 reloading. It’s a freaking tact driver with multiple ammo brands. Not to mention the insane accuracy I was getting out of the 7.62x39. I’m getting more like half inch groups at 100 with Barnaul and the steel cased Hornady.

@loneczgunner6562 2 жыл бұрын

This the way... and it makes all that 7.62x39 I bought last a bit longer

@sylverbullit7192 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 7.62x39 with a 4x16 Athalon. It shoots great groups with cheap ammo, no recoil. No problem with the factory 5 round mag. Will NOT feed with the factory 10 rounder. Any ideas? This gun is Way more fun than my AK.

@rodrigohernandez4422 2 жыл бұрын

What did you do to the 7.62 bolt? Polished it? Mine is a bit rough/grainy

@twinglock40z 2 жыл бұрын

@@rodrigohernandez4422 so… I took the bolt out and did a thorough cleaning. At this point though I had already ran the rifle a good bit. So the action was a good bit smoother than it was out of the box… still not great or as smooth as I wanted it. Anyways… i could still feel some rough spots or burs on the bolt in various spots. I wet sanded those down with some pretty fine sand paper. I can’t remember exactly what grit. I then took a microfiber cloth and rubbed it across various spots and if it wasn’t smooth(a micro bur grabbing some of the cloth) I sanded the area down more till the cloth didn’t grab anywhere. I then used some flitz compound and gave the whole bolt a couple good runs of polishing with the flitz. When I first got the rifle I noticed there was spots on the inside of the action where the bolt runs as well. So I went looking in there with the microfiber cloth as well. Well those had almost all worked themselves smooth. So went over the area with a little flitz for good measure. Boom! It’s so much quieter and runs buttery smooth.

@twinglock40z 2 жыл бұрын

@@sylverbullit7192 so… I’ve heard about this issue before. I’ve read that taking the mags apart and flipping the mag spring upside down will keep the rounds from nose diving. All that being said, I never had to deal with this. When I first got mine I couldn’t find any 10 or 20 round factory mags for sell. So I just called and got the ar mag well from ruger(same magwell on the 5.56 and 300blk that use ar mags) so now I can shoot my ar style 7.62x39 mags since I already had a bunch of the asc mags anyways.

@wagstag89 2 жыл бұрын

I had a lot of 7.62x39 and bought one of these as soon as they came out. I've tried every type of ammo I could get my hands on and mine shoots 1 inch or less at 100 yards with everything. I can keep hunting through any ammo shortage with this rifle and Russian soft points. I put a night vision scope and bipod on mine and I've killed tons of hogs with it. Definitely a keeper

@timmartin6410 2 жыл бұрын

My American Predator in 6.5 CM is awesome, sub .5" groups @ 100 yards. I did have a problem out of the box, Ruger lived up to their Customer Service rep, sent it in, they changed the barrel and sent back within 2 weeks.

@SpeedDemo2581 2 жыл бұрын

I got my American predator 6.5 with a Vortex for under $600 and love shooting it. I never had a issue with it and you can't get a better gun for the money

@ax3792 2 жыл бұрын

I love Ruger. My M77, Pc Carbine and Charger have never failed me. One of the greatest values of any brand.

@Matt-xc6sp 2 жыл бұрын

Stock jumped 5% this week after SCOTUS decision too

@BrianKern2121 2 жыл бұрын

I just wish their automatic handgun line was like the olden days. Sure they were clunky, but they had a certain charm.

@ethanwiley7605 2 жыл бұрын

The m77 is a great rifle, it still has the smoothest bolt and best trigger of any of my bolt guns

@MelloJello894 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I've had 10/22's all my life and you can never go wrong

@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianKern2121 good thing is you can find those older guns for reasonable prices at gun shows and online

@reganjeremiah08 2 жыл бұрын

I have this rifle in 350 Legend. The bolt was rough out of the box. I took some sharpening stones to the machine marks, then coated the bolt in lithium grease and had my son run the action 1,000 times (for disrespecting his mother). Now it is smooth. Like James said, not silky like a high end rifle, but much improved. Relatively pleasant. The rifle is accurate. Went 2 for 2 on deer last fall.

@lucasmccaleb7284 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same in 350 legend. What mags have you been using? I’ve only tried with a 10rd pmag(10 rds of 556 that is), and I have had feeding issues. Did you get specific 350 legend mags for yours?

@dereks8930 2 жыл бұрын

My son's totally grown now but I'm definitely going to use this on my grandkids Solid discipline sir👍

@The_trees_have_ears 2 жыл бұрын

My parents would have me write lines (100 was the usual) but they’d make me write an extra 10 lines for every one they found illegible. That and the ubiquitous washing of the mouth with soap.

@whiskey392 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the same in 5.56. The bolt was so rough, but I did something similar and now it’s silky smooth.

@Fofiddly 2 жыл бұрын

@@lucasmccaleb7284 350 mags are different. Cant speak to the American in particular but mags need to be 350 specific.

@Chris-cs2sb 2 жыл бұрын

I have had this rifle in 7.62 and a 30cal suppressor for a few years. It is one of the cheaper rifles I own, but absolutely one of my favorites to shoot. Recoil is perfect, at about 70% of a .308 you can shoot all day, no problem and it’s cheap. With subsonic ammo it’s unbelievably quiet!

@ppmnox 2 жыл бұрын

I love this kind of video. So many people overlook inexpensive options because they assume that only lots of money can buy quality. I have 4 Ruger American Ranch rifles and I love them all. Also, I mounted less expensive scopes (all under $400) that perform well enough I just don't think about changing them up. Keep up the great work TFBTV+

@ppmnox 2 жыл бұрын

@@otterconnor942 your response is...immature. I imagine you're fairly young so it's forgiven, but in the future I recommend that you consider not trying to dictate what people write. Don't worry, though, you should grow out of this bad form by the time you exit your teens.

@ax3792 2 жыл бұрын

@@ppmnox He downright embarrassed himself.

@nickolaivuicich4105 2 жыл бұрын

@@otterconnor942 seems like ruger bedded the stock better then weatherby did on my mark V that cost 3x as much.

@dereks8930 2 жыл бұрын

Never had a Ruger disappoint. Not once in 33 years of shooting. Pistol or rifle. I can honestly say I don't know one old man in my world that doesn't respect Ruger. Myself included

@ffffffffffy 23 күн бұрын

What scopes did you run? New buyer here and not knowledgeable enough to select my own first scope

@MrJimmynadeau 2 жыл бұрын

Love mine in 450 bushmaster. My brother has a 350 legend and .22. All are very accurate and smooth rifles.

@rturpening 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't come for the Ruger, a budget build, or even the short shorts. I came to watch a suppressed subsonic bolt gun run some steel targets at range, one of my favorite types of shooting. I like just about all guns and all types of shooting, but this type of shooting really tickles my trousers the most.

@superluminalsquirrel9359 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao at “tickles my trousers” and I agree. At least the most satisfying to watch on camera.

@burtonshift2training513 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, I have this exact set up! I use this as my hunting rig. It's stupid quiet, accurate, and reliable. The cold hammer forged barrel sold me and then the price is amazing.

@burtonshift2training513 2 жыл бұрын

I went with a Leupold 3x9 freedom on it. I run the SDN6 suppressor as well. The factory trigger shines at the lowest weight setting as well sir. Thank you for the video as always!

@Romanus- 2 жыл бұрын

What scope are you running on it? Thinking about doing a similar build but can’t decide on what scope I want for it? I’m leaning towards the Leopold 1x5 but still debating what to get

@unclejj509 2 жыл бұрын

@@Romanus- Primary Arms has quite a selection of affordable scopes. I'm getting ready to order one from them soon based on reputation and price.

@Bradington 2 жыл бұрын

@@burtonshift2training513 I’m running the same scope and suppressor. T51 adapters we’re hard to find there for a while but they’re not being produced again so I bought 3 more for the rest of my .30cals

@Bradington 2 жыл бұрын

Now* being produced again*

@robc5082 2 жыл бұрын

Have had a Ruger American Ranch for years. Super little rifle - fun, accurate, quiet, and inexpensive. 5 stars.

@doubletapm4 2 жыл бұрын

Video just popped up in my feed randomly... glad I clicked on it! These rifle seems like such a cool idea for a build!

@Bojangles6 2 жыл бұрын

The 7.63x39 version is the true budget gun at $.35/pew. I put a 2-7 leupold vx1 on mine and it shoots moa with wolf steel case.

@Bojangles6 2 жыл бұрын

@Omar Mijares they are around, they get picked up quick. Got mine 4 weeks ago at Scheels. 2 weeks before that, i was at the same store and there was one on the shelf. I hum hawed for a few minutes and when i went back, it was already gone. Next chance i had, i didnt hesitate. Ordered a couple 20rd mini 30 mags for it and i love it.

@rodrigohernandez4422 2 жыл бұрын

Have the same one with a cheap 80$ scope from walmart, a few mini 30 mags and i love it

@rcreccomendationsforpeople3906 2 жыл бұрын

i remember when 762x39 was $.18 a round without any kuind of sale

@rodrigohernandez4422 2 жыл бұрын

@@rcreccomendationsforpeople3906 cheapest ive ever bought any was at 5.99/box.. comes out to $.29 a round

@rcreccomendationsforpeople3906 2 жыл бұрын

@@rodrigohernandez4422 $.20 or below is what i was used to

@JBrankles 2 жыл бұрын

Good video! I’ve got a Savage 110 .308 and I pimped the he’ll out of it. It was $600 with a threaded barrel, adjustable trigger (down to 2 pounds), and adjustable plastic stock (to an extent). I threw on a vortex crossfire 2 (highly recommend this scope for its super user friendly interface and bang for your buck), got one of my local gunsmiths to make a custom muzzle break for me (almost as big as a 50 cal 😂) got a Harris bipod and a $20 sling, and ordered a wood stock from Boyd’s. I gotta say, I spent too much, but it’s got INSANE accuracy. The groupings you were shooting at 50, it was doing at 100 with 20 mph winds plus the power of 308 versus 300 blk. Obviously, it just depends what you want, but mine’s a deer rifle. If I’m gonna shoot, I’m not planning on shooting more than once and if I do, it’s to get more than one deer and either suppressed or not, the deer are still gonna be spooked that their friend just dropped dead next to them so I say it’s an even trade

@garrettbarbosa4982 Жыл бұрын

J you keep saying your old. Bro you look really young to me, im a 58 year old retired bronx firefighter. Im really feeling old these days. If your old im a fossil. You do great work and I like to see what your take is on guns before I lay down my cold hard cash. Thanks for all your research and work. Your helping all us old guys make better choices. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER.

@KaneGregory 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to start hunting and Ruger was a brand I’ve heard of and they had a left handed version which I got in 308 now that I’m shooting more I’ve bought 1500 and 2000 dollar rifle and I’m not lying they are not better than my Ruger there good but Ruger with that rotary magazine is amazing!🤯🔫👍🏼

@justinwood3054 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the Ruger American 300 blackout for over a year. It’s one of my favorite guns to shot suppressed. I use the Silencerco Hybrid and lancer 300 blk mags, it works great.

@jackburton7959 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta agree, my RAR .300 is the one that I bring out the most. Paired with either a Thunder Chicken or Wolfman, it is stupid quiet.

@davidfields2290 2 жыл бұрын

Ruger does have great customer service. I had a rifle that the barrel extension came loose on and even though it was over a year old they paid the shipping both ways and fixed it for free.

@bblms9773 2 жыл бұрын

Gophers beware.

@SPECIESUNKN0WN 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best fun/$ ratio in my gun safe. I got my first can two weeks ago and picked up the Ruger American (556/223) last week. 489 (Ruger American) + 449(YHM Turbo T2) + 300 (Vortex 1-8).

@LeeBro999 2 жыл бұрын

Turbo K is cool too if you want another can. I like better than t2

@SPECIESUNKN0WN 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeeBro999 The can conundrum…Barely had my first can for 2 weeks, and I’m already looking for a second, and probably third. I will look into the the K for sure.

@ikazukison2 2 жыл бұрын

how do you like the vortex 1-8, is that the strike eagle?

@SPECIESUNKN0WN 2 жыл бұрын

@@ikazukison2 Yeah, it’s the Strike Eagle 1-8. It’s a solid piece of glass for the price. The reticle is easy to use, and the glass is pretty good considering the price point. Would definitely recommend it if you can get a good deal. Watch for a daily deal on Palmetto’s website ~ $300 shipped.

@victorwaddell6530 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a Ruger American Ranch Rifle chambered in 5.56 and topped it with a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8 x . I'm satisfied with that rig .

@hannesgeiger9765 2 жыл бұрын

I built my Ruger American in 300 b/o with almost the same setup about a year ago. Mine doesn’t have a sling and I use the Vox from Energetic Armament. That combo rocks! Extremely accurate an whisper quiet. I love my Ruger!

@RidinDirtyOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Man Ruger just hits the mark with capable budget options. Great review and definitely need to get one of these.

@KRYPTOSPOLLARD 2 жыл бұрын

Read the title, knew I wasn't interested in a quiet budget bolt action, still watching because I enjoy James and his videos in general.

@tfbtv 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@virtuaguyverify 2 жыл бұрын

You mean James in his shorts, that's why I'm here

@562handsomemike Жыл бұрын

I love your sense of humor! Thank you for all your hilarious and educational content. Perfect balance!

@MrKronikDeception 2 жыл бұрын

My Ruger American Predator 6.5 has been my go to rifle for deer season and distance shooting since they dropped. .3 MOA groups from a "budget" rifle is just fun.

@frankensteincreations4740 2 жыл бұрын

I always say these Rugers are the best budget rifle a man can buy. Even the short barrel ranches like this one… think they have others, like a predator… Has a longer barrel, but seems like there all tac drivers.

@hunterdka 2 жыл бұрын

The ruger American rifles are outstanding rifles. Ive shot quite a few and own two myself, all have been very accurate.

@Rowrin 2 жыл бұрын

Got one earlier this year. Threw on a gen 1 strike eagle that's been sitting in a parts drawer and a $30 walmart bipod. Using a Chimera 300 that basically bounces around all my rifles. Hilarious to take friends/coworkers/family to the range with sub-sonics and watch their reaction when they experience the lack of a ka-boom.

@jessesimmons4503 Жыл бұрын

The two things I really really really want ruger to make is a takedown bolt action American ranch and a pistol/SBR variant exclusively for the .300 blackout.

@RangeToyz 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic choice! I’ve got the 7.62x39 version and it’s awesome… except for the bolt hold open mags. Pretty annoying having to take the mag out to close the bolt. It’s still accurate and there’s subs and supers available. I chose the 7.62x39 because I thought I’d mostly be shooting supersonic ammo, so it would be cheaper to shoot in the long run. I still want the 300 blackout version though.

@RangeToyz 2 жыл бұрын

@@borkwoof696 yah, but it’s still a procedure. It kinda bugs me when I’m not counting my rounds and the bolt just hits a wall.

@TommyboyGTP 2 жыл бұрын

@@RangeToyz That's how you know it's empty in a firefight so you can reload. That's been a feature in many older military bolt rifles.

@jessesimmons4503 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to a Pistol braced ruger American .300 BO with 7.5 inch barrel.

@RangeToyz 2 жыл бұрын

@@TommyboyGTP true. When I wasn’t looking though, my friend was forcing it forward because the rounds don’t always load smoothly and somehow broke a small piece of plastic off of the stock. Still functional all be it.

@RangeToyz 2 жыл бұрын

@@jessesimmons4503 good option :) I’ve seen a few 300 bo sbr’s with the suppressor flush to the handguard. I’ll do that if I buy one ;)

@SuperBman1221 Жыл бұрын

I have a Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor that I put a Boyd stock on and bedded the barrel. I have taken 17 whitetail in the past 6 years and none have done anything but fall where they stood out to 295 yard most at under 200 have more expensive rifles and second choice is my Sig Cross in 6.5cm. Just speaking with friends that these Ruger affordable options are easily moa with right ammo and shooter. Thanks for the review of the 300BO a validation of the discussion I was just having. Always watch your channel great content

@marcaurel6087 2 жыл бұрын

Had never any problems with my ruger americans in .300 AAC and .308Win: both very precise and absolutely reliable.

@slappy0079 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be really great to see just how well the American Ranch can perform with the better accessories on the market. There are chassis systems for it, and the 6.5 Grendel would be extremely interesting also. Thanks James

@harperhellems3648 2 жыл бұрын

No BS. Nice review. I got a Ruger American in .308 when they first came out and slapped a Leupold V2 on it, my first entry level "hunting" rifle. Damn, but it is ACCURATE!

@crankygunreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Ruger American rifles are some of my favorite. Great price, available in just about any caliber, many use standard mags (mini 30, AR, etc…). My .308 had to go back to the mothership as well, new bolt, it’s up and running again

@loyaljones8814 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 ruger ranch in 7.62x39, and they are hard as hell to find. When I took my first one out to shoot,I was amazed at how accurate it was,.5moa at 50 yards. I found a my second one a few months back. Love them to death. And they use mini30 magazines.

@imperialmodelworks8473 2 жыл бұрын

I had their American in 6.5cm before I grew bored with the cartridge. The rifle itself was excellent, came with a leupold scope for like 800 new from Scheels, it shot excellent, much better than I was capable of. I didn't find the machining marks to be a big issue on mine, helps hold oil just like a milling machine bed.

@SoccerVJ2011 2 жыл бұрын

What was boring about it?

@09cjonescj 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had one for years. It always got like this after a few rounds with subs too. I thought “gun doesn’t like subs” and relinquished it to the back of my safe. Thanks to you’re experience, I contacted ruger. Thank you, a lot.

@poonanji6859 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is in firm competition for top gun channel rn. I'm very thankful for your content

@busboy262 2 жыл бұрын

I really like my 7.62x39 flavor of this rifle. I wanted the 7.62 at the time, so hadn't really considered the mags. I think that using the AR standard mag is a real selling point for buying this rifle in the 5.56 or .300 calibers over some of the other offerings. I sure wish that I could use an AK mag in mine. Good vid

@pauld3402 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but finding AK mags in 5rd and 10 rd isn't possible. I don't need a 30 rd mag all the time.

@graemejagger4636 2 жыл бұрын

@@pauld3402 they exist

@Bojangles6 2 жыл бұрын

You know it uses mini 30 mags?

@joecentral-o9984 2 жыл бұрын

Get a KS47

@sgthop 2 жыл бұрын

@@pauld3402 My LGS has about 75 10rd AK mags in a box for $12 each.

@gatorunleashed275 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, great info and entertaining as well. I've also had great luck with Ruger, including customer service on the only issue I ever had with a Ruger firearm.

@Migwelp 2 жыл бұрын

Just got myself a .308 battle rifle. Next is a can for it. This rifle was the last bit to round out my collection so far. You're really cutting into my bottom line here James, goddamn it.

@KTheStruggler 2 жыл бұрын

"I don't let WOKE doctors tell me that 'binge drinking' and 'hard drugs' are bad for me" That's why I love you TFB, you and garand thumb are both great at putting little bits of humor in mostly serious reviews which always makes me chuckle because I'm never expecting it.

@dbry4756 Жыл бұрын

And there's that occasional pop culture reference he throws in in many videos. Pretty funny.

@Stakan79 2 жыл бұрын

I have this in 7.62x39 with 3-9 Vortex. Love it!

@alexvanzant1748 2 жыл бұрын

I picked this gun up in 300 BO two months ago. I went Vortex and Nomad L. Great review.

@saltydiarrhea386 2 жыл бұрын

I rock the bolt action Mossburg MVP 5.56. Pushing a 30 round mag through it is never ending fun. "But wait, there's more!"

@gamez4420 Жыл бұрын

My dad has the 7.62x39 and 450 Bushmaster variants, and my uncle has the 5.56. All amazing rifles.

@trevort8388 2 жыл бұрын

Very timely review. Have been looking for a 5.56 “emergency” rifle for the trunk. Bolt action so legal in all 50 states. Magazine fed. Threaded for muzzle brake. And can equip for under $800.

@trevort8388 2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyarcher7268 not a huge fan of rimfires for anything defense-related.

@Grizzleback07 Жыл бұрын

@@trevort8388 A well placed shot will achieve the same result regardless of caliber if using a scoped bolt action rifle for "emergencies".

@ToastbackWhale Жыл бұрын

@@Grizzleback07 That is not only not a good reason to use .22 Mag, that’s not even the primary issue with rimfire.

@carlb2727 2 жыл бұрын

The best part is, with the primal can you can pick up a Henry X model in 44 magnum and have your Fudd assault rifle to go with your Fudd tactical sniper.

@thomasgoolsby153 2 жыл бұрын

That’s basically me but in 38 special. Just waiting for my obsidian 9 to be approved. 122 days since I e-filed.

@zelenizub2036 2 жыл бұрын

I have 4 of these grendel 22 and 16 in barrel, 7.62x39 and 308, my favorite rifles. MDT bolt knob is a must.

@yeetmeister1364 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these. The thing I love about it is the fact that it’s super lightweight, compact AND it takes standard magpul magazines

@wallyzworld7108 2 жыл бұрын

I have the original non-AR mag version and shoots great, waiting for someone around here to get the AR mag version in. Your optic doesn't limit you in your group sizes, it's what you are aiming at. I recommend not using round black dots and go with a larger diamond shaped target to align the crosshairs with diamond points. You'll be amazed at the accuracy.

@Dave-cj2ve 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy the ar magwell from ruger.

@jacksin3323 2 жыл бұрын

I saw one of these in OD at a lgs at the beginning of the pandemic for $300 flat, and i wanted to buy it sooo bad. My dad talked me out of it that time, and the next time we went, and when i went back the 3rd time, it was gone. Since then, its been on a bunch of review channels as "the quietest gun ever" and so forth, and i regret listening to him every single day since. Prolly woulda made a great hunting rifle with OTM's in 220gr or the Sig 208gr HP. DAMMIT, DAD.😂

@virtuaguyverify 2 жыл бұрын

Common sense... at $300, why would you NOT...

@jacksin3323 2 жыл бұрын

@@virtuaguyverify there was a diff gun for 300 i got... had to choose.

@virtuaguyverify 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacksin3323 in the case hope you made the right choice

@jacksin3323 2 жыл бұрын

@@virtuaguyverify i use the pistol i got instead on a daily, and i also use it to teach newbies, so it IS well used... i just often think i shouldve bought the American as well... maybe borrowed the 300 bux off my dad, bbut he is STILL oblivious as to how awesome the 300blk is. It shoulda been a sign that the 300blk gun at $300 was the buy i needed to make... maybe the pistol wouldve still been there a week later. The rifle sold FAST, for good reason.

@donaldanderson3249 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one in 243 ,ceracote and camo with a muzzle brake and the 16 inch barrel.

@jacobv2787 2 жыл бұрын

Last year I got one of these rifles for my dad for Christmas and he loves it. Then in July I took it to run my buddys dead air sandman suppressor and fell in love with the gun and cans.

@stumpyduby 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss, saw that on your desk in a video weeks ago. I've got the 7.62x39 model. Fire as always James 🤘

@owllymannstein7113 2 жыл бұрын

Call Ruger and order an AR mag magwell for it, the mini-14 mags suck

@stumpyduby 2 жыл бұрын

@@owllymannstein7113 I respect your opinion and agree. However I also live in NY so if you can find 10rnd AR mags in x39 I will gladly exchange sexual favors for them

@owllymannstein7113 2 жыл бұрын

@@stumpyduby Gunmagwarehouse currently has 5 rounders in stock, and 10 rounders as out of stock. Midway also had 10 rounders for awhile. You can save the sexual favors up for the next guy.

@stumpyduby 2 жыл бұрын

@@owllymannstein7113 haha you got me. Still feel like I owe you something. I'll send you my favorite "flashlight" 😏

@bigreddoggy1215 2 жыл бұрын

I've got one in .300 with my SiCo harvester this is my go to deer rifle and fun plinking

@coreymoyers 2 жыл бұрын

Great, I've wanted this setup for over a year. I was waiting for the plandemic pricing to come back down. Now everyone will want one and I won't get one on sale for another year. Thanks!

@travisp11 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Ruger American Ranch and it is chambered in 7.62x39. It is an amazing rifle! One modification I plan to do is install the 5.56/.223 mag well as it allows me to use “AR47” magazines instead of the pricier Mini 30 mags. Only letdown to the ranch series is the lack of iron sights, that and the actions aren’t smooth with the Mini 30 mags but that mag wasn’t exactly designed for the bolt action rifle. I should probably add that Nodak Spud makes and aftermarket site set for it.

@franzbollich9314 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I have seen a guy who makes iron sights for them though

@tonyromano6220 2 жыл бұрын

Quality stuff.

@travisp11 2 жыл бұрын

@@franzbollich9314 yup! Nodak Spud makes an iron site set that you can add.

@pauld3402 2 жыл бұрын

@@travisp11 Yeah, but the sold their company off to PSA and it won't be until late this year, or next, that they'll be available again. With PSA you never know.

@travisp11 2 жыл бұрын

@@pauld3402 This is good to know! Thanks

@ViktoriousDead 2 жыл бұрын

Ruger predator in 308 with a 18” barrel is my deer rifle of choice in the eastern woods. Super handy and light

@D_st25 Жыл бұрын

What ammo and gr are you running?

@destroyingdadxx2274 Жыл бұрын

I have the same gun. I put a cheap Bushnell dusk and dawn 3-9 scope on mine. Total investment of $550 including the strap. Great short, light weight deer gun for the New Hampshire woods.

@mikepetersen9887 2 жыл бұрын

I put a Nikon tactical .300 blackout specific 2x7 on mine.. great scope.. was getting hits out 475 yards and even 500 yards, prone, and with a bi-pod.. love this little bolt gun

@modernhereticnw 7 ай бұрын

I deeply appreciate the logic regarding suppressor selection in specific, but for the totality of content as well.

@injuredoutdoorsman9011 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted to build this rifle in this setup for freakin YEARS! For a cheaper aftermarket stock option you can get a Boyd’s Spike Camp. Once I upgrade my LPVO on my AR, I’ll put the Cabela’s Covenant 1-8 on it. Would make a perfect predator gun

@antiantifans1914 2 жыл бұрын

What predators are you shooting hoss? Cats and dogs? I'll fine you so fast you will shit yourself for shooting endangered wildlife.

@J.sh_CDN 2 жыл бұрын

Camp spike looks gorgeous, love that you can pick your own colour and make it your own

@injuredoutdoorsman9011 2 жыл бұрын

@@J.sh_CDN it is, and so is their featherweight thumbhole stock I have on another gun, but their At-One Thumbhole is even more amazing. I’ve got a video of it on my channel if you want to check it out, but it has a comb height and length of pull push button adjustments

@lokichoki_ 2 жыл бұрын

Loved my Ruger Ranch, I wanted a 7.62x 39 which wasn't available at the time so got .223. Roger introduced a 7.62 the next week :(. So I got a CZ 527

@chrismartin8832 4 ай бұрын

M-CARBO makes a spring kit for the ranch that takes it down a couple pounds on the trigger pull. Plus supporting a veteran owned company is always a great thing.

@gregbutterfield3739 2 жыл бұрын

I live in a straight wall state. I have the Ruger American in .350 legend with a vortex 1-4x scope. Love that rifle. Light, handy, accurate and inexpensive. Will be a great rifle to get my daughter started deer hunting in a couple years.

@letsgobrandon416 2 жыл бұрын

This! I have the same rifle, a Leupold VX3HD 3.5-10 and a Nomad LTi, and I found it like Lancer mags

@MyWatchIsEnded 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would make an excellent "upgrade" option for them to include a silent action for this model. Call it the stealth action or something.

@jhordanmayo3179 Жыл бұрын

This review had me rolling on the floor laughing “ Ruger however is capable of making pretty good precision rifles, like the Ruger Precision Rifle “ 😂😂😂 definitely earned a sub & look forward to watching more of these!

@jmurphy5059 8 ай бұрын

Yes ! Very informative and presented with professionalism, cool and calm !

@oldmangreywolf6892 2 жыл бұрын

I traded my Savage Axis 30-06 for an American Predator 308. No regrets here. Pre-threaded barrel for muzzle and suppressors, optional mag well 5 to 10 round mag. ($28) A great bolt that does not lift into the scope. I got the lowest rings and have yet to hit my knuckle.

@wesleycristman3278 Жыл бұрын

How you think it stacks up as a long distance SHTF defensive rifle?

@oldmangreywolf6892 Жыл бұрын

@@wesleycristman3278 It is not the rifle. It is ones preparedness for SHTF. I can use my SKS which does not have a scope. It is semi-auto. I also have a Mini 14 that I can put a scope on. It is all in what you are prepared with. If at last resort on foot, my mini 14 would be the one I take. If I could the Mini and American. If I can toss them both in a car. Plus, my eyes are good for 150 yards with iron sights.

@jakehorvath9001 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice in bolt-action rifle. I prefer Howa 1500 purely because they offer threaded barrels in the fudd calibers while still being below $600. I really don't see the point in spending big bucks on a bolt action. My $550 Howa 1500 with a suppressor and $150 timney trigger (1.5 lbs trigger) shoots as smooth as $2000 bolt-actions I've tried before.

@BuckFoeJiden Жыл бұрын

My current bolt action is a Remington 700, the original barrel was a 22" .308, which I've since replaced with an X-Caliber 28" .243 Winchester M24 profile barrel, 1 : 7.5 twist. The scope I'm using is a 12x42 SWFA Super Sniper. It's a bear to carry, but it pushes 115 grain DTACs at 3150-3200 FPS with hand loads very accurately. With 6 to 6.5 mils of drop at 1,000 yards, and less than a mil in adjustment for 5mph cross wind at the same range, I'm happy with it. The rifle ran me $500 used, the barrel was around $600 from X-Caliber, and the scope cost me about $220 on a black Friday sale. Oh, and those 115 grain DTACs hit with AUTHORITY at those velocities. Over 2,000 ft lbs as far put as 250 yards.

@racp9mm419 2 күн бұрын

Ruger’s customer service is second to none in the firearm industry.

@adrianlouviere7650 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos. I would love to see what you would build in 22 cal. Thanks

@graynotescartridgebox 2 жыл бұрын

.300 Blackout is a good bolt-action choice. Work on keeping your cheek weld while you cycle the bolt, James.

@ungratefulpeasant8085 2 жыл бұрын

your here too?

@graynotescartridgebox 2 жыл бұрын

@@ungratefulpeasant8085 sometimes! 😂

@GrumpyGenXGramps 2 жыл бұрын

Use a thin leather strop (like a barber uses for razors)!with the white buffing compound on the bolt. It will make a MIRROR finish in no time! Slicker up the action and makes working the bolt feel like throwing a hotdog down a hallway!

@TheFishinAddict 2 жыл бұрын

Shooting from the backseat in the truck is badass

@Arkeo36 2 жыл бұрын

The promag aftermarket 10 round mags work fine with the ruger american 7.62x39 btw. Super cheap.

@virtuaguyverify 2 жыл бұрын

That's the great thing about bolt action magazine guns, if the mag fits, it will work or you can make it work.

@JamesS.254 2 жыл бұрын

Bought mine a couple months back, and I also bought some D&H Tactical magazine's for 300 BLK. Primarily shooting subsonic handloads using 225 grain Hornady ELD Match, and my rifle loves them. And there's nothing quite like shooting subsonic ammo suppressed.

@a.k47-74 Жыл бұрын

Just got done watching today's CZ 600 Trail vid, and you made me realize that I hadn't paid enough attention to this the first time. This thing plus a good suppression are about equal cost to the CZ by itself

@anthonykeller2760 6 ай бұрын

I have the .556 and the 762x39. I took the bolts apart and spun them in my lathe. Using polishing paper I smoothed out the bolts and finished with 1500 grit paper and oil. The bolts run really slick now.

@nickc8996 2 жыл бұрын

Planning this exact build when my suppressor comes in soon.

@TheTyrial86 2 жыл бұрын

Why?

@nathanielkidd2840 2 жыл бұрын

The only disappointing thing about the RAR in 7.62x39 is that it takes Rugers proprietary mags. Still am really happy with mine.

@TheApostateTapir 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a 5.56 Ranch with Vortex PST LPVO and it's awesome!

@DJ-ms8eq 2 жыл бұрын

Great video guys. Please keep it up!

@mikea4074 2 жыл бұрын

I have manyany Ruger's.....and while not a premium brand they are about as dependable as a sledge hammer . There customer support is insanely good. I have been keeping my eye out for one in a shorter barreled 308. Similar build as yours with out the can. I well probably upgrade trigger and perhaps stock. Well unless I can find a used tikka

@victorwaddell6530 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Bergara B14 Ridge Special Purpose rifle . You might want to look it up sometime .

@wstavis3135 Жыл бұрын

Ruger, Tikka, CZ, Howa, and Savage make some amazing quality products for those on budgets. It's annoying how often they are overlooked for the 3k+ weapons.

@johncox7121 10 ай бұрын

What’s your opinion on the Savage Axis in 308?

@alfredoelias4760 2 жыл бұрын

5:41…..god damn. This is why we love you James, you don’t take shit from anyone even yo moms mad respect 🤝

@saltykrug 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Ruger AR 15. Rugged and accurate. I have upgraded furniture and going to upgrade trigger. At 615 bucks, I expected to change a few things. I didn't think the parts that mattered would be so good. BCG, barrel and gas system are all sound.

@r0nb0h0ju 2 жыл бұрын

CZ 527 is a good choice IMO. Has a pretty nice trigger, suppressor ready, some models have iron sights, tapped for a rail, their wood stocks are nice.

@shainshartershwate7421 2 жыл бұрын

*BUY AMERICAN YOU DIRTY COMMIE*

@rangerdanger222 Жыл бұрын

527 is discontinued

@r0nb0h0ju Жыл бұрын

@@rangerdanger222 damn didn't know that.

@daimyo1959 2 жыл бұрын

Ruger saves money by not hiring a guy to come up with cool names lol

@gscop1683 Жыл бұрын

I have the American in .308. Love it. Just needed an all weather inexpensive hunting rifle to use instead of my beautiful Weatherby and this rifle is the one! Vortex optic and have a great, rugged, rifle.

@Johan_Pentrose Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is the 3rd tile watching this video in as many weeks and at 12:38 when your bolt seized. Very annoying. Couldn’t figure out why. Then when your bolt finally ejected the round i could not tell if it was spent or not. Wife felt bad because she thought it was something she was doing wrong. It would happen to me. Bought some dummy rounds so I could sit in front of the tv and see what happens when i cycle the bolt. Sometimes it would go thru all 5 no problem, then perhaps the penultimate would fail to eject. Then 50% would. Contacted Ruger. They are sending me a new extractor, ejector and another mag….that is all fine, but every ruger i have purchased in the last 3 years required, parts, return or attention from Ruger. We have many Ruger rifles and pistols. Love my .223 predator. Terrific video man! Yu funny!

@Manco65 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I've been aware of these but I've not been into the.300BO until relatively recently when I completed a AR pistol upper in it. But I've been thinking about a longer barrel and I'm not too keen on "just another" AR build.

@a15thcenturysuitofgothicarmor 2 жыл бұрын

Wish they'd make more straight pull bolt actions...

@rayzielonka7856 2 жыл бұрын

I hot a Thompson Center compass. Did a trigger job 80 cent spring from lowes. Now it is 2 1/4 lbs all day. Put on 0a Boyds stock with a bedding job. A Leupold scope tha cost $480. Man what a shooter.