Strut10 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Looks like Ruger's answer to the Remington 770. And just when most of us had forgotten how ugly the boat-paddle Rugers were. The Ruger American Rifle™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm sorry but that's a very unattractive rifle! Price tag isn't too bad though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Not bad overall but im not a fan of the bulk look unless youre adding some serious glass, a bipod, etc. Then maybe. I bet it shoots great though. Im pretty happy with all of my Ruger Rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Kinda looks like the TC Icon a little bit, but ugly is strong I think. I personally am partial to my Rugers (except the factory triggers). I own three of the "boat paddles" you refer to and you'd be hard pressed to find a tougher built gun. It maybe isn't a super moa tack driver but they'll easily do sub 1" groups with the right ammo. I think they are great rifles. I use them more than my Brownings by far. My Brother has a Rem 770 in 7mm-08. True beater gun by definition. It shoots okay but I'd easily bet that the Ruger will be better built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I own a .300 Mag s/s boat paddle, myself. Killed a good many deer with it as it was my go-to gun for years. But it is ugly as a mud fence...........much like this new offering. Pretty short on visual appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Don't think the ruger looks too bad, definitely not as bad as the 770 imho. Will be curious to hear how it performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Don't think the ruger looks too bad, definitely not as bad as the 770 imho. Agreed, not as bad as the mossberg 4x4 Either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 i think it's more on par with a t/c venture. 770 remingtons are junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I think it looks better than the old boat paddle Ruger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I think it looks better than the old boat paddle Ruger. That ain't much of a compliment to hang yer hat on. :no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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