Is This Budget Rifle Too Good To Be True? Ruger American Gen II

Published on April 8, 2025
Duration: 9:25

This review of the Ruger American Gen II bolt-action rifle highlights its performance in accuracy and rapid-fire tests. The rifle, chambered in .223 Remington, demonstrated a 0.9-inch five-shot group at 100 yards using Sig Sauer 77-grain OTM ammunition. Key features discussed include its 20-inch spiral fluted barrel, adjustable trigger (adjustable down to 3 lbs), adjustable cheek piece, and a three-position safety.

Quick Summary

The Ruger American Gen II demonstrated impressive accuracy, achieving a 0.9-inch five-shot group at 100 yards with Sig Sauer 77-grain OTM ammunition. Key features include a 20-inch spiral fluted barrel, adjustable cheek piece, and a three-position safety, though the trigger is noted as heavy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Ruger American Gen II
  2. 00:34SCAT Test: Single Chance Accuracy Test
  3. 01:43Ammunition: Sig Sauer 77gr OTM
  4. 02:31Accuracy Results: 0.9 Inch Group
  5. 03:45Rifle Features: Barrel, Feeding, Cheek Piece
  6. 04:35Drawbacks: Trigger and Recoil Pad
  7. 05:20Three-Position Safety Explained
  8. 05:48Bipod: Magpul vs. Orex
  9. 06:21Rapid Fire Barrage Test Setup
  10. 07:08Executing the Rapid Fire Test
  11. 08:10Rapid Fire Results: 54 Seconds
  12. 08:58Velocity Data: 2425 FPS
  13. 09:15Conclusion: Money Rifle

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of accuracy can be expected from the Ruger American Gen II?

In the SCAT test, the Ruger American Gen II achieved a 0.9-inch five-shot group at 100 yards using Sig Sauer 77-grain OTM ammunition. The first three shots were within 0.7 inches center-to-center.

What are the key features of the Ruger American Gen II rifle?

The Ruger American Gen II features a 20-inch spiral fluted, Cerakoted barrel, a 70-degree bolt throw, smooth feeding, an adjustable cheek piece, an adjustable trigger (down to 3 lbs), and a three-position safety.

How did the Ruger American Gen II perform in rapid fire testing?

During a rapid fire test involving eight water bottles at 100 yards, the Ruger American Gen II experienced zero feeding issues and completed the task in 54 seconds, demonstrating good reliability and barrel heat management.

What are the main drawbacks of the Ruger American Gen II according to the review?

The primary drawbacks identified are the heavy trigger, which only adjusts down to 3 lbs, and the recoil pad's shape, which prevents the use of aftermarket Backfire recoil pads.

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