The Russian Eating, AMERICAN!...Ruger American 7.62x39 Quick Range Review & 100 Yard Groups!

Published on May 13, 2023
Duration: 17:48

This video provides a quick range review of the Ruger American Ranch rifle chambered in 7.62x39. The presenter details the rifle's features, including its 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, 1:9.5 twist rate, and adjustable Marksman trigger. Accuracy testing at 100 yards with various ammunition types is conducted, with the Vellum brass-cased FMJ showing the tightest groups around 1.5 MOA, though the presenter notes significant shooter error due to their setup.

Quick Summary

The Ruger American Ranch rifle in 7.62x39 features a 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, adjustable Marksman trigger, and uses Mini 30 magazines. At 100 yards, it achieved approximately 1.5 MOA with Vellum 123-grain brass-case FMJ, though shooter error was a factor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Range Setup
  2. 00:11Ruger American 7.62x39 Introduction
  3. 00:47Rifle Overview & Features
  4. 01:54Barrel Specs & Threading
  5. 02:07Stock, Recoil Pad & Sling Swivels
  6. 02:15Free-Floating & Power Bedding
  7. 02:22Bolt Design & Throw
  8. 02:29Magazine Compatibility & Bolt Hold Issue
  9. 03:09Adjustable Marksman Trigger
  10. 03:39Tang Safety
  11. 03:45Optic Setup (Hawke 3-9x)
  12. 04:04Range Plan & Initial Zero
  13. 04:17Ammunition Selection
  14. 04:42100 Yard Steel Target Testing
  15. 05:15Impact Adjustment Assessment
  16. 06:58Optic Adjustment & Paper Setup
  17. 07:24100 Yard Group Testing - Wolf Ammo
  18. 08:33100 Yard Group Testing - Vellum Ammo
  19. 09:53100 Yard Group Testing - PPU Ammo
  20. 10:45Group Analysis - Wolf Ammo
  21. 11:27Group Analysis - Vellum Ammo
  22. 11:52Group Analysis - PPU Ammo
  23. 12:26Overall Accuracy Assessment
  24. 12:34Final Wolf Ammo Group Test
  25. 15:29Spicy Boom Boom Time (Close Range)
  26. 15:51Conclusion & Final Thoughts
  27. 16:38Viewer Engagement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Ruger American Ranch rifle in 7.62x39?

The Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39 features a 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:9.5 twist, threaded 5/8x24, an adjustable Marksman trigger (3-5 lbs), a free-floated barrel with integral power bedding, and a pre-installed Picatinny rail. It uses Mini 30 magazines.

How accurate is the Ruger American 7.62x39 at 100 yards?

During testing, the Ruger American 7.62x39 achieved groups around 1.5 MOA with Vellum 123-grain brass-cased FMJ ammunition. Wolf 122-grain steel-case FMJ averaged around 2.3-3 MOA. The presenter noted significant shooter error impacting overall results.

What ammunition was tested in the Ruger American 7.62x39 range review?

The review tested three types of 7.62x39 ammunition: Wolf 122-grain FMJ (steel-case), Vellum 123-grain brass-case FMJ (Serbian), and PPU 123-grain round nose soft point. The Vellum ammunition yielded the tightest groups.

What is the main drawback of the 7.62x39 Ruger American's magazines?

The primary drawback noted is that the Mini 30 magazines used by the rifle have a last-round bolt hold-open tab that prevents the bolt from closing on an empty magazine without modification. This can be inconvenient for single-loading rounds.

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