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Ruger American #3241195
10/13/20 06:34 PM
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Thinking about the go wild edition.......anyone have any feedback, maybe not specific to just that edition but any input is appreciated.....was curious about the trigger mainly.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241203
10/13/20 06:46 PM
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The rifles shoot like a laser beam. The trigger is adjustable.
It's not the greatest trigger, but with a little tweaking, in can be made to be decent.
I don't like that style trigger on the American or the Savage Accu Trigger,
so both of my American triggers were replaced with a Timney


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Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241205
10/13/20 06:54 PM
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I bought one several years ago for my niece in 270. Its groups really good, but I really dislike the trigger.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241232
10/13/20 07:16 PM
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Only one I had experience with was a 17 cal it wouldn't eject...I'd still buy a bigger caliber cuz u haven't heard anything negative about those for the price


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Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241245
10/13/20 07:22 PM
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I had a 6.5 Creedmoor and it shot well. Listen, do not shoot it without ear protection with the muzzle break on. Buy the predator model unless you just like the camo pattern.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241249
10/13/20 07:23 PM
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I have the 7mm-08 and it’s stack driver with almost any brand ammo



Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241251
10/13/20 07:25 PM
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Son has one in .243 groups really well. Wouldn’t hesitate to purchase another.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241293
10/13/20 08:07 PM
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I have a 6.5 Creedmoor and it shots very well! Have the go wild version. The magazine is plastic and fits better when loaded.


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Life is too short to hunt with any ugly dog!
Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241297
10/13/20 08:12 PM
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Got 2 in 7-08 , compact models. Both are pleasing to shoot. Certainly fine whitetail rifles.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241300
10/13/20 08:18 PM
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I’ve owned a few Ruger Americans. Currently hunting with a standard model .243.
I didn’t care for the extended mag on the Go Wild. I prefer the flush fit of the standard mag.
Go Wild is a nice looking package with the camo stock and Cerakote.


“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

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“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241304
10/13/20 08:24 PM
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I have the predator in 300blk. Shoots great with my AAC suppressor attached.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241308
10/13/20 08:29 PM
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My take from messing with a couple of them. Trigger is ok, not great. Stock sucks. Tend to shoot very well. For the price they offer good value.


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Re: Ruger American [Re: riflenut] #3241316
10/13/20 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by riflenut
My take from messing with a couple of them. Trigger is ok, not great. Stock sucks. Tend to shoot very well. For the price they offer good value.


Mine too. They are pretty accurate (1 MOA), will never win a beauty contest, pretty durable. Makes a great truck gun

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241324
10/13/20 08:55 PM
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My buddy has the 6.5 go Wild. Did the Timney replacement trigger, sanded out the barrel channel to make sure there was no contact when on the bipod, bedded a 20 moa rail and put a vx6 on it. That gun will shoot with any custom rifle out there if you keep the round count down to 3-5 and let cool. Have shot out to 1315 with it and it’s sub moa with reloads. I would not blink to buy a predator or go wild. Great shooting guns for the money.

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Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241326
10/13/20 08:56 PM
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my American .308 shot 10" groups, so I sent it back. they sent it back to me without a note and the best I can get is 3" groups. its a shame I like the stock and lightweight but its my worst shooting gun. I guess my .308 is just a 20 yard gun. to sum it up my brand new ruger american is garbage and so is their customer service. thats why ruger doesn't offer a warrenty. had another friend get the precision rifle that aint all that precise.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241349
10/13/20 09:17 PM
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I own a 308 and 243. Both will group incredibly for a $300 gun. I hated the hollow sound if the stock and spray foamed it. I also added a cheek weld pad to both.


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Re: Ruger American [Re: scrape] #3241492
10/14/20 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by scrape
my American .308 shot 10" groups, so I sent it back. they sent it back to me without a note and the best I can get is 3" groups. its a shame I like the stock and lightweight but its my worst shooting gun. I guess my .308 is just a 20 yard gun. to sum it up my brand new ruger american is garbage and so is their customer service. thats why ruger doesn't offer a warrenty. had another friend get the precision rifle that aint all that precise.


Which model .308 you got?

and yeah, they had some Gen 1 RPRs that would not shoot.

Never had an issue with their warranty though. I sent them a gun that was dang near destroyed by the owner.
They paid for return shipping, then sent a new gun at no charge and a note apologizing for the inconvenience

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Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241534
10/14/20 08:25 AM
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I have one in 300BO. It shoots clover leaf groups every time.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241541
10/14/20 08:50 AM
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Son has a 308.
MOA all day.

Re: Ruger American [Re: coach2] #3241671
10/14/20 12:41 PM
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The FDE stocked American shot this group
The grey one is a 30-06 and will do the same, I just didn’t get a pic off the group I shot with it

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