Ruger just updated their popular American line of rifles with the American Rifle Generation II. Upgrades include a three position tang safety and a more rigid and ergonomic stock. The tang safety harkens back to the old Model 77 that I grew up with, being forward to fire, and all the way to the rear for safe. It adds a middle position though that allows you to work the bolt and load and unload the rifle with the safety on.
There are two models at launch, the Generation II Standard and the Generation II Ranch rifle. The Standard has a 20-inch barrel with spiral fluting, and a threaded muzzle and factory installed radial muzzle brake. Gen II’s come with a dark gray stock with black and gray splatter pattern.
Metal finish is a gray Cerakote. Calibers at launch are 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, .243 Winchester, .450 Bushmaster, 204 Ruger, and .223 Remington, with .350 Legend and a slew of other calibers coming in the first quarter of 2024. The rifles are fed from a box magazine holding between 3 and 10 rounds depending on model and caliber.
MSRP on the Standard model is $729.00.
The Gen II Ranch models also have a fluted, threaded barrel with a factory installed muzzle brake, but are a shorter 16 inches in length. They have a Cobalt Cerakote finish and a Flat Dark Earth stock with black splatter texture.
They’re shorter and lighter weight than the Standard models and have a removable spacer to adjust the length of pull for younger or smaller stature users, or for use with heavy winter clothing. calibers on the Gen II Ranch are 5.56 NATO, .300 BLK, 7.62×39, and .450 Bushmaster with more following in the first quarter of 2024 like with the Standard model. Magazine capacities are again between 3 and 10 rounds depending on caliber. MSRP on the Gen II Ranch is $729.00, just like the Standard model.
Check out the press release and pics and specs below.
Introducing the Ruger American Rifle Generation II
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Ruger American® Rifle Generation II, an update to the American-made rifle that has been the benchmark for accuracy, durability, and performance in bolt-action rifles for over a decade. Designed with customer feedback in mind, the Ruger American Rifle Generation II is available in a variety of calibers and is sure to become the first choice for hunters and firearm enthusiasts.
The most significant improvements to the Generation II rifle are the three-position tang safety and a more rigid and ergonomic stock. Incorporated into the renowned Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ Trigger, the new three-position safety maintains an intuitive “push forward to fire” operation while delivering the crisp, clean break today’s consumers expect. Moving the safety all the way to the rear locks the bolt closed, ensuring the bolt will not lift inadvertently, while a center position allows the rifle to be loaded and unloaded with the safety engaged. Redesigned for more rigidity, the stock also accommodates a removable comb riser and length of pull spacer to improve sight alignment and adjust for different statures.
Standard Generation II models feature a durable, Gun Metal Gray Cerakote barreled action and a dark gray stock that is textured with black and gray splatter for excellent grip and control in the field. The 20″ medium-contour, cold hammer-forged barrel features deep spiral fluting on most models, improving the balance of the rifle without sacrificing rigidity or accuracy. The threaded muzzle features a factory installed radial muzzle brake.
Generation II Ranch models sport a Cobalt Cerakote finish and are fitted to a Flat Dark Earth stock with black splatter texture. Featuring shorter 16″ barrels, these rifles are lighter and more compact. Removing the installed LOP spacer (common to all Gen II rifle stocks), transforms the rifle to an ultra-short 12″ LOP for smaller shooters right out of the box.
CNC machined from stainless steel, the full diameter three-lug bolt reliably feeds from a variety of magazines and offers a short, 70 degree bolt throw, which gives ample scope clearance. The bolt handle is threaded for easy customization and fitted with an anodized round knob. The bolt and receiver have been reengineered for smooth operation. A one-piece Picatinny scope base is installed.
Ruger Generation II American Ranch Rifle
Model: 46921
Caliber: 7.62×39
Capacity: 5
Magazine Type: Mini Thirty
Barrel Length: 16.10″
Barrel Fluting: Spiral
MSRP: $729.00
Ruger Generation II Standard Rifle
Model: 46902
Caliber: 308 Win
Capacity: 3
Magazine Type: AI-Style
Barrel Length: 20″
Barrel Fluting: Spiral
MSRP: $729.00
Looks like the one uses mini-30 magazines. I always got annoyed at Papa Ruger for making their standard capacity mags LEO-only back in the day. At least today you can get them made elsewhere. Never really forgave Ruger’s role in the ’94 AWB.
They were selling mini14s like crazy. Follow the money.
A 16 inch barrel in .300BLK subsonic could come in handy one day…
7.62×39 is a consideration as well for similar but different reasons. Would love to mess with both but need to put a pause on new calibers and catch up with what I am currently working on with various projects.
Very Nice and the MSRP is reasonable especially for the features and having a CHF barrel.
I bought an American Rifle in .243 maybe 8 years ago, Put a low price Redfield scope on it. Altogether maybe 600 bucks. Maybe 650.
Never had a reason to complain about it. Shoots like it needs to. Hoping to pass it off to my grandson soon.
Probably just go with a walnut mini 30, as my AK backup.
A Mini 30 in 7.62, or .300BLK?
Get the exact reproduction stainless folding stock that’s out there, and re-live the A-Team… 😉
7.62 for cartridge commonality. Though I’m a big A Team fan too.
The Stock looks like that cheap ass Syrofoam or that lame-o Seat Plastic.
Yea looks a little spray painty
Yeah, the OG Ruger Ranch stocks were pretty uninspiring. Thankfully, you can throw a Magpul Hunter on there for a much better experience.
Still super disappointed they didn’t move to AK mags for the 7.62×39 Ranch, though.
Only downside to the Magpul hunter stock I have found is you may need higher scope rings/mounts depending on your setup. Otherwise nothing to complain about for fit or function.
Being able to change cheekpiece for height adjustment is definitely a plus along with stock rigidity. Other manufacturers of no frills, plastic stock, detachable magazine bolt turners should take note.
Are those AI pattern magazines?
looks similar.
The 308 standard looking like yes not for the ranch in 7.62×39 that looks to be mini 30. Will probably need to dig through Ruger website and confirm each individually.
Yea, now they tell me, I just picked up a ranch rifle in 7.62×39. Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in!
How can it be that accurate when the rifling is on the outside of the barrel,
More TV magic?
It shoots magnets from inside the barrel, and metallic doughnuts around the outside of the barrel… may the force be with you.
You just disturbed the force. Now the atf troopers are going to be after you.
I’m sure they will, it’s a natural attraction of another kind….cops, doughnuts.
Yep, made to shoot them “external hollowpoints” that Lehigh makes.
It’s not a huge deals, but it is kind of a shame that the .223 version doesn’t take STANAG pattern magazines.
Those magazines are restricted, if not unavailable, in other locations.
Why I asked about the AI pattern magazines. Those are available in my part of the world without a problem.
On a quick glance you may be limited to the standard in the 308 family if mini 30 and 14 magazines are restricted but still looking through.
Color me surprised all of the standard should be good to go https://ruger.com/products/americanRifleGenII/models.html?n=ov
Ranch will be limited but surprised again at AR style mags for 5.56 and blk
https://ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanchGenII/models.html?n=ov
Ruger, while you’re updating/bringing back older models, please bring back an updated version of the “Deerfield” 44 mag carbine (the newer one with the rotary magazine and sort-of-mini14 action). Only this time, make it with a higher capacity box magazine. Asking for a friend.
That would be a badass gunm yup yup.
Wait your turn. Old Army first. (Sheds yet another tear for the finest black powder pistol ever made…)
+1
I have one, and God Bless that thing.
Some Classic Politician Gun Idiocy From Over the Years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrdTCdo4Qa0
They look GREAT! Hopefully the Predator isn’t to far behind.
+100 for the 3 position safety…
Here is a basic overview of the rifle from the Lipsey’s.
https://youtu.be/xI33toNjQA0?si=q2Ra1dEapRmfStkp
If the .450 Bushy uses AR style magazines instead of those lousy proprietary magazines – I’m IN!
My Ruger American in 308 has been a great deer gun. Light and reliable. Was $400 out the door at a gun show a long time ago. Got no use for a 20rnd mag fed bolt gun. Been there and done that.
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