Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy - The Firearms Forum

trapnbow · 07-09-2009, 10:06 AM

Gentlemen,

Does anyone have data or history with the latest version Ruger Ranch Rifle in 223 or 30 caliber? I am considering a purchase but have heard the the older or original rifles with the slim barrel were not really accruate. I spoke with a shooter recently who told me that the accuracy had been improved with the new tapered barrel models. I am also interested in reliability/feed information Any information would be appreciated.

TOOHSOTKIL · 07-09-2009, 03:19 PM

I have heard a few good rumors of the new models. The bigger problem was the gas block holding the barrel and forgrip.

The AR they make now, I saw yesterday. Very top shelf parts with Rugers name on them. But that seems to be everywhere.

gdmoody · 07-09-2009, 04:15 PM

I have also heard that the newer ones are so much more accurate that the first ones. My next door neighbor and I were at the range today. He took his Mini-14, it was one of the older versions, and it was hitting everywhere. Very difficult to sight in a scope when every shot was in a different location. First shot might be high right and the next one low left and so on and so on. He finally just gave up trying to sight it in and enjoyed just shooting it.

trapnbow · 07-09-2009, 08:02 PM

Toohsotkil, gdmoody,
Thanks guys, I appreciate the information. I still have not made up my mind to buy one and will listen to other members to gather information. I read some old advise that said to buy a Marlin lever 30-30 instead. LOL I have one and the advise was correct that it is very accurate and just a perfect size.

bizy · 07-17-2009, 05:50 AM

The only complaint I have is the detachable mags. The only ones I can find is 10 rnd.

312shooter · 07-17-2009, 06:13 PM

Most of the issues that I am aware of was improperly matching the barrel twist and bullet gr. Since the mini has had just about every twist known to man 1/10 1/9 1/7 its best to have you're barrel checked and then apply the correct round. I bet most of your accuracy issues would deminish if you used some 62 grainers for those newer mini's

trapnbow · 07-17-2009, 07:52 PM

bizy, 312shooter,

Thanks for the replies. I know that the rifle only comes with at 10 round magazine. It is amazing that someone has not produced a gray market magazine. As for the barrel twist, I am sure that make a world of difference. I do not have a rifle yet but I am sure that your post will benefit others. Have you fired both the old slender barrel version and the newer heaver, tapered barrel models? If so, have you found the new models more accurate?

312shooter · 07-17-2009, 08:57 PM

A few mags at midway hope this helps:
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Brow...1341***8904***

cycloneman · 07-17-2009, 11:21 PM

I do agree that the old mdls suck in the accuracy dept. However, my experience is that mini 14's eat anything. If you want something to shoot lead you can't beat the mini 14. Reloads, factory and brand, you name it the rilfe will shoot it. Dependable. Factory mags not a must but much better.

jacksonco · 07-18-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by trapnbow

bizy, 312shooter,

Thanks for the replies. I know that the rifle only comes with at 10 round magazine. It is amazing that someone has not produced a gray market magazine. As for the barrel twist, I am sure that make a world of difference. I do not have a rifle yet but I am sure that your post will benefit others. Have you fired both the old slender barrel version and the newer heaver, tapered barrel models? If so, have you found the new models more accurate?

The new rifles are shipping with 20 round magazines. There is even a special edition out that has a 30 rounder. The rifles destined to California and like minded states have only 10 round option.

trapnbow · 07-21-2009, 12:38 PM

Thanks everyone. The answers and discussion is appreciated.
You really have to love this forum. Ask a reasonable question and get many good replies.

Rocket J Squirl · 07-21-2009, 04:45 PM

I had one, shot like crap, sold it got a 30-30

312shooter · 07-22-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket J Squirl

I had one, shot like crap, sold it got a 30-30

Now thats a good answer, fix that darn .223 with a 30-30....... LOL

07-09-2009, 10:06 AM	#1
trapnbow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northeast Massachusetts Posts: 90	Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy Gentlemen, Does anyone have data or history with the latest version Ruger Ranch Rifle in 223 or 30 caliber? I am considering a purchase but have heard the the older or original rifles with the slim barrel were not really accruate. I spoke with a shooter recently who told me that the accuracy had been improved with the new tapered barrel models. I am also interested in reliability/feed information Any information would be appreciated. __________________ Trapnbow NRA Life Member NRA Firearms Instructor Hunter Education Instructor -->

07-09-2009, 03:19 PM	#2
TOOHSOTKIL V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Curracus Posts: 318	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy I have heard a few good rumors of the new models. The bigger problem was the gas block holding the barrel and forgrip. The AR they make now, I saw yesterday. Very top shelf parts with Rugers name on them. But that seems to be everywhere.

07-09-2009, 04:15 PM	#3
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,343	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy I have also heard that the newer ones are so much more accurate that the first ones. My next door neighbor and I were at the range today. He took his Mini-14, it was one of the older versions, and it was hitting everywhere. Very difficult to sight in a scope when every shot was in a different location. First shot might be high right and the next one low left and so on and so on. He finally just gave up trying to sight it in and enjoyed just shooting it. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

07-09-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
trapnbow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northeast Massachusetts Posts: 90	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy Toohsotkil, gdmoody, Thanks guys, I appreciate the information. I still have not made up my mind to buy one and will listen to other members to gather information. I read some old advise that said to buy a Marlin lever 30-30 instead. LOL I have one and the advise was correct that it is very accurate and just a perfect size. __________________ Trapnbow NRA Life Member NRA Firearms Instructor Hunter Education Instructor

07-17-2009, 05:50 AM	#5
bizy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marlow, Ok Posts: 344	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy The only complaint I have is the detachable mags. The only ones I can find is 10 rnd.

07-17-2009, 06:13 PM	#6
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy Most of the issues that I am aware of was improperly matching the barrel twist and bullet gr. Since the mini has had just about every twist known to man 1/10 1/9 1/7 its best to have you're barrel checked and then apply the correct round. I bet most of your accuracy issues would deminish if you used some 62 grainers for those newer mini's

07-17-2009, 07:52 PM	#7
trapnbow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northeast Massachusetts Posts: 90	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy bizy, 312shooter, Thanks for the replies. I know that the rifle only comes with at 10 round magazine. It is amazing that someone has not produced a gray market magazine. As for the barrel twist, I am sure that make a world of difference. I do not have a rifle yet but I am sure that your post will benefit others. Have you fired both the old slender barrel version and the newer heaver, tapered barrel models? If so, have you found the new models more accurate? __________________ Trapnbow NRA Life Member NRA Firearms Instructor Hunter Education Instructor

07-17-2009, 08:57 PM	#8
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy A few mags at midway hope this helps: http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Brow...1341*8904*

07-17-2009, 11:21 PM	#9
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,406	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy I do agree that the old mdls suck in the accuracy dept. However, my experience is that mini 14's eat anything. If you want something to shoot lead you can't beat the mini 14. Reloads, factory and brand, you name it the rilfe will shoot it. Dependable. Factory mags not a must but much better. __________________ Who are you going to serve today?

07-21-2009, 12:38 PM	#11
trapnbow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northeast Massachusetts Posts: 90	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy Thanks everyone. The answers and discussion is appreciated. You really have to love this forum. Ask a reasonable question and get many good replies. __________________ Trapnbow NRA Life Member NRA Firearms Instructor Hunter Education Instructor

07-21-2009, 04:45 PM	#12
Rocket J Squirl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 418	Re: Ruger Ranch Rifle Accuracy I had one, shot like crap, sold it got a 30-30