My Review of the Ruger American Rimfire Bolt Action Rifle. This one is in 22LR and has a Vortex Crossfire mounted. Article at: www.huntinggearguy.com/rimfir...
Al 357, respectfully I disagree. If I have a bolt gun with a scope I always lay it on the right side to better protect the scope. I'm not an expert, but I did take a bronze at Camp Perry on High Power National Match. But, as an old dog I am happy to learn from others - including your comments as well as the others.
Bought mine back in February or March, it has 1 inch high vortex rings so I can still use the flip up sight, a bushnell rimfire scope, I have over 300 rounds through it, it cycles everything from 590fps to 1850 fps. I absolutely love the gun
Just got one of these for $400 with wood stock and I love it! I'm a fan of the sights and just pop the bolt out when I case it so the rifle lays flat. Thanks for the review!
@@everettlethem6747 They do. Go to Ruger's website to see all of the models. You can get a Ruger American with a beautiful wood stock and stainless barrel through Talo right now.
Love mine. Unfortunately, Ruger doesn’t make a “Lefty,” but I’ve learned to adapt. I scoped mine, but the open sights work Ok. I’ve ordered a ‘peep,” or ghost ring plate that replaces the notched piece in the rear sight. Am curious to see if that helps the open sights.
It's also really easy to lighten the trigger pull by just replacing the trigger return spring with a lighter weight one. Some people have just removed the trigger return spring altogether, which will also work, but I'm not crazy about that idea.
Adriel, would love if you could get your hands on an ATA Venza shotgun to review. Looks like it's becoming popular at Canadian gun stores but haven't seen much on RUclips.
I have one in .17 HMR and it's one of the nicest guns I have seen in that caliber. Got it for $302 and it's one of the Lipsey guns so it has a green stock and no sights at all with a threaded 18 inch barrel. I threw a used 3-9 scope on it and set it up to bust clay pigeons at 125 yards and will hunt foxes with it. Can't get a better deal than that!
When I put one of bolt actions in a carry case I usually pull the bolt anyway. The case still holds the rifle tight and it’s easier on plastic cases in my opinion
Kind of off topic of this rifle but wanted to know your thoughts on the Mossberg Patriot vs like the savage axis 11 or ruger american or any of the budget around 500 with scope packages Thanks keep up the vids
You mentioned the scope base's , can you tell us which model base we should look for ? I have one of these and the Ruger American Rimfire is a great shooting rifle.
I love mine. I hunt with it all the time. The only thing I did not like was the mag release sticking way out. It would get caught on things and drop the mag. I cut mine down shorter.
Great review! Does anyone know if this rifle (American Rimfire) uses the same barrels as the standard semi-auto Ruger 10/22? I have a spare 10/22 threaded barrel laying around and wondering if I can swap out the barrel?
hi The Hunting Gear Guy! nice video! I am live in Europe, I got a new Ruger American 22lr few weeks ago, I try to mount the scope to my rifle, I maxed out the vertical adjustment, and I was still hitting low at 50 meter and more worse at 100 meter,I use the Warne scope base for Ruger American Rimfire M825/825M. The dealer tell me all the Ruger 22lr rifle had that same problem, the only solution is shim the base or rear scope ring, but I am not happy with that solution. I just want to know is that a common problem for a new rifle or I got a bad rifle and bad dealer? thank you!
just got a t-bolt in 22 mag was thinking about getting a ruger american in 22lr just to run subsonic rounds. With the t-bolt did you get the heavy barrel or the sportier
The wrap around extractor/ejector isn't particularly "different" or "new". Marlin has been making them like that for years. I've used them on custom bolts and they are probably the simplest and most reliable in the whole industry.
Hey..i just bought the 10/22.. Bull barrel..i put the leopold rim fire scope on it..at 100 yrds its 4 inches low..and my scope is turned all the way up..im out of adjustment..?
Could be ammo related. Most rimfire optics are set to a 50 yard parallax, as that is the distance that most people shoot 22's. Not that you can't shoot them at whatever distance you want, that's just common. You could try hotter ammo, such as CCI Stingers, or even get a 20 moa rail, which will give you more adjustment for longer distance (or to make up for being low at 100 yards).
@@FreeWombling lol good comment...the very pronounced Vortex logo on the windage cap made me think the same thing. I would say, based on the style of bikini cover, that its a Vortex Diamondback, possibly the 2-7x35 rimfire scope.
The front sight is not movable. The rear sight needs a collision with a semi to drift out. Given that amount of force required, I fail to see how the aim can be adjusted only a little. Mine in a 22WMR came inaccurate - 3 inches to the right at 25 yards shooting from the bench. If you get a RAR, assume you will be mounting a red dot, scope, or replacing the sights. If the factory sighting is good enough, you lucked out. Ruger should provide Williams style fiber optic on front and back and adjustable both ways and then they have an OK gun.
@@chaseprovost3825 torx is nothing to shy away from...the bits contact more surfaces so the likelihood of stripping out the head of one is reduced. Get a quality set of bits like Wiha and enjoy.
Price and links are a waste of time if you're watching the review months or years after it was posted. Better to just google it and find something in your area.
@@junmcl having just sold a Savage B22 that I put thousands of trouble free rounds through I disagree. The B22 is not like the older MKII rifles...with cheap flexible stocks and terrible mags. The B22's stock was acceptable for a rimfire, trigger was good and it uses a rotary mag just like the Ruger. I upgraded to a Browning T-Bolt because I wanted a little higher quality rimfire, but have recommended the B22 to many.
Stock can get really slippery if you are trying to run the gun hard in training. Had tonput some skateboard grip tape on it. Other than that great gun.
I've had similar issues with inexpensive Savage stocks. I have had good luck using durable textured paint. Can do it all over the stock or just in the areas you want extra grip, if you don't want skateboard tape.
Czech Mate I had an extraction problem with mine, but I was also shooting cheap Remington Golden Bullet as well. No problem with any other ammo that I had.
A bit, well a lot more expensive than it should be. As with all of those stupid safety levers on ANY make firearm I dislike them profusely. I do give Ruger a thumbs up for the tang safety ( sooo... why the extra safety ?? ) A Savage Mark GXP II w/out the accutrigger is $ 108 with the rebate going on right now with a 4x Tasco scope. And that's with a genuine wood stock, and I'm a wood guy. Might as well do a camo stock if its not wood. In my opinion that stock isn't going to have many admirers. It would have been enlightening had you showed some range time with it and with what results. After all, that's why most folks go by. The results down range.
The different combs aren't for growing shooters. They're for shooting with iron sights or above axis scopes. It moves your cheek weld to the correct position. You sound Canadian, so I'm assuming you guys are very restricted to the types of weapons you can possess.
He never said the different combs were for growing shooters. He literally said you can buy longer pull stocks, which he is correct. Both high com and low comb come in standard pull and compact pull. Time to downvote your post.
The Ruger American seems extremely cheap and inferior quality. The fit and finish is not acceptable, however for such a cheap price you get what you pay for. Step it up to a Browning AB3 or it's brother Winchester XPR. Many other great quality choices for a little extra cash, you'll be better off.
Dlust88 Yes, the video title gives that away. You do realize my comment began with "the Ruger American", not the centerfire alone, not the rimfire alone,...the Ruger American in general!
Sure it does. Craftsmanship is craftsmanship regardless of the caliber of a firearm. The Ruger American has very poor craftsmanship. Do you want quality or inferior products? Spend your money and make your decisions wisely. The caliber choice is irrelevant.
@@Thamac15 I guess it just depends on each person's individual circumstances...personally I'm with you...I'd rather have a Browning T-Bolt than a Ruger American rimfire, but there is a substantial increase in price. You can pick up a Ruger American rimfire for around $300 and the synthetic stock T-Bolt will be around $600-625. The Browning AB3 or Winchester XPR are much closer in price to the Ruger American centerfire, but even then, you can usually find a Ruger American with Vortex scope for just a little more than what the AB3/XPR cost without a scope. I started investing in things like the X-Bolt, Model 70, T-Bolt and other higher quality firearms, but I did buy a Winchester XPR for those times when I don't want to risk damage to one of my other guns. I came here to see how the Ruger rimfire reviewed, as I was looking for a less expensive rimfire for a gift. After the review and some of the comments, I think I'll keep looking...maybe pick up a used T-Bolt or something.
I have the Ruger American rimfire rifle in 22LR and I love just how great it fires and how the bolt action cycles as smooth as butter.👍
I like your review style, keep up the good work.
if your having trouble laying it down on the side where the bolt is, try laying it on the other side buddy
Or just store it with the bolt removed...
Rifle cases have top sides too..."buddy." Better stick to COD.
I actually laughed out loud
@@Al-vb6js this is common sense ... almost lol.
Al 357, respectfully I disagree. If I have a bolt gun with a scope I always lay it on the right side to better protect the scope. I'm not an expert, but I did take a bronze at Camp Perry on High Power National Match. But, as an old dog I am happy to learn from others - including your comments as well as the others.
Bought mine back in February or March, it has 1 inch high vortex rings so I can still use the flip up sight, a bushnell rimfire scope, I have over 300 rounds through it, it cycles everything from 590fps to 1850 fps. I absolutely love the gun
Just got one of these for $400 with wood stock and I love it! I'm a fan of the sights and just pop the bolt out when I case it so the rifle lays flat. Thanks for the review!
I thought they didn’t come with wood stocks?
@@everettlethem6747 They do. Go to Ruger's website to see all of the models. You can get a Ruger American with a beautiful wood stock and stainless barrel through Talo right now.
Love mine. Unfortunately, Ruger doesn’t make a “Lefty,” but I’ve learned to adapt. I scoped mine, but the open sights work Ok. I’ve ordered a ‘peep,” or ghost ring plate that replaces the notched piece in the rear sight. Am curious to see if that helps the open sights.
It's also really easy to lighten the trigger pull by just replacing the trigger return spring with a lighter weight one. Some people have just removed the trigger return spring altogether, which will also work, but I'm not crazy about that idea.
I'm looking for a bolt action.. I was kicking around a savage or rossi.. but I think you sold me on the ruger..👍 excellent review
Which model of weaver bases for the scope did you use?
great review!
Adriel, would love if you could get your hands on an ATA Venza shotgun to review. Looks like it's becoming popular at Canadian gun stores but haven't seen much on RUclips.
anyone know if you can use this in 4H lite rifle competitions? The rules are really specific
I have one in .17 HMR and it's one of the nicest guns I have seen in that caliber. Got it for $302 and it's one of the Lipsey guns so it has a green stock and no sights at all with a threaded 18 inch barrel. I threw a used 3-9 scope on it and set it up to bust clay pigeons at 125 yards and will hunt foxes with it. Can't get a better deal than that!
Can u put a moderator / silencer on it?
I wonder how it would do with a ghost ring rear sight, like an XS? I prefer open sights on my rimfire rifles.
Have one in 22Mag and love it. Dang excellent gun at any price
Goodn video, but what kind of sight rail is it?
When I put one of bolt actions in a carry case I usually pull the bolt anyway. The case still holds the rifle tight and it’s easier on plastic cases in my opinion
Kind of off topic of this rifle but wanted to know your thoughts on the Mossberg Patriot vs like the savage axis 11 or ruger american or any of the budget around 500 with scope packages Thanks keep up the vids
I prefer the Axis over the Patriot and American. It's more plain, but that's not a bad thing.
thanks this video was helpful.
Have one in 17 hmr and love it. I have the heartland talk edition red white and blue with the farm scene. Beautiful rifle.
Mines chambered in .17 HMR and I can’t get enough of it
accuracy?
I bought one of these a while ago and mine doesn't have iron sights. Did they produce some without them?
In Ruger fashion, they have produced numerous versions including ones with and without sights.
You mentioned the scope base's , can you tell us which model base we should look for ?
I have one of these and the Ruger American Rimfire is a great shooting rifle.
Reg Sparkes Weaver Number 12
Thanks WillHunt3 for this information, I have since found this out, and now have my scope mounted to the rifle.
All OK.
Cheers!
what kind or weaver mount do i need to mount a scope
Two #12 top mounts
I love mine. I hunt with it all the time. The only thing I did not like was the mag release sticking way out. It would get caught on things and drop the mag. I cut mine down shorter.
Great review! Does anyone know if this rifle (American Rimfire) uses the same barrels as the standard semi-auto Ruger 10/22? I have a spare 10/22 threaded barrel laying around and wondering if I can swap out the barrel?
Odyssey311 no it does not share barrels with the 10/22
No, the only things it share with the 10/22 are the BX series magazines.
hi The Hunting Gear Guy! nice video! I am live in Europe, I got a new Ruger American 22lr few weeks ago, I try to mount the scope to my rifle, I maxed out the vertical adjustment, and I was still hitting low at 50 meter and more worse at 100 meter,I use the Warne scope base for Ruger American Rimfire M825/825M. The dealer tell me all the Ruger 22lr rifle had that same problem, the only solution is shim the base or rear scope ring, but I am not happy with that solution. I just want to know is that a common problem for a new rifle or I got a bad rifle and bad dealer? thank you!
Burris makes Signature rings, that make easy, to adjust by using a set of offset inserts. Google Burris Signature rings.
You can take the bolt out and put it in a pocket on the side of the rifle case. That way your rifle won’t feel uncomfortable when it is in the case.
accuracy about the same as a 10/22?
had two new ruger American .22 had problems with both not ejecting spent rounds have a browning t bolt now no problems with this rifle
just got a t-bolt in 22 mag was thinking about getting a ruger american in 22lr just to run subsonic rounds. With the t-bolt did you get the heavy barrel or the sportier
great video the bolt look like a savage bolt you can change de rear sight on the rifle
The wrap around extractor/ejector isn't particularly "different" or "new". Marlin has been making them like that for years. I've used them on custom bolts and they are probably the simplest and most reliable in the whole industry.
Hey..i just bought the 10/22.. Bull barrel..i put the leopold rim fire scope on it..at 100 yrds its 4 inches low..and my scope is turned all the way up..im out of adjustment..?
Could be ammo related. Most rimfire optics are set to a 50 yard parallax, as that is the distance that most people shoot 22's. Not that you can't shoot them at whatever distance you want, that's just common. You could try hotter ammo, such as CCI Stingers, or even get a 20 moa rail, which will give you more adjustment for longer distance (or to make up for being low at 100 yards).
@@scotteger6271it was my muzzle brake..I took it off.guns dead nuts .I actually just put a 20" KSA barrel on my gun .
@@michaelcunningham6641 hmm...good to know...glad it worked out
you forgot to mention that the trigger can be ajusted in pull weight from i belive 3 to 5 pound trigger (dont quote me totaly on that btw XD)
What scope and scope ring are those?
Thank you
I believe it's a Redfield 3-9 scope, not sure about the rings.
The Hunting Gear Guy I don't think so. It looks a lot more like a Vortex :-)
@@FreeWombling lol good comment...the very pronounced Vortex logo on the windage cap made me think the same thing.
I would say, based on the style of bikini cover, that its a Vortex Diamondback, possibly the 2-7x35 rimfire scope.
I love this gun........Ruger makes an excellent gun
The front sight is not movable. The rear sight needs a collision with a semi to drift out. Given that amount of force required, I fail to see how the aim can be adjusted only a little. Mine in a 22WMR came inaccurate - 3 inches to the right at 25 yards shooting from the bench. If you get a RAR, assume you will be mounting a red dot, scope, or replacing the sights. If the factory sighting is good enough, you lucked out. Ruger should provide Williams style fiber optic on front and back and adjustable both ways and then they have an OK gun.
What equipment do you need to mount a vortex scope
Usually alan keys if you already have the base mount installed
@@chaseprovost3825 or torx bits...quite a few rings/bases use T10 or T15 torx screws
@@scotteger6271 definitely have their application! I try to stick to Alan screws cause that’s what I grew up with
@@chaseprovost3825 torx is nothing to shy away from...the bits contact more surfaces so the likelihood of stripping out the head of one is reduced. Get a quality set of bits like Wiha and enjoy.
The butler creek 25 round mags don't fit into mine. Only the Ruger factory 10 round mags will go in.
You can use the Ruger BX-25 mags, the butler creek ones didn't work for me either. 25 rounds is nice to have instead of 10 sometimes.
@@TheSeether1313 the BX15 mags are a nice in-between size too...if 25 is too much
no price? or links to where we can buy it? love your stuff man and keep up the good work. but that's a staple of a review channel! :)
you can get them at cabelas, academy, bass pro, anywhere that they sell guns pretty much
Go to the Ruger website..or gunbroker.. or anywhere that sells guns
Price and links are a waste of time if you're watching the review months or years after it was posted. Better to just google it and find something in your area.
that's the same scope I have on mine
How much was it?
lonewitness its about 300 dollars
Ok, so how does the American compare to the Savage B22? Can anybody comment?
the American is better no doubt. Ruger rimfires have more features, reliability, ruggedness, and long lasting performance than savage rimfires IMO
@@junmcl having just sold a Savage B22 that I put thousands of trouble free rounds through I disagree. The B22 is not like the older MKII rifles...with cheap flexible stocks and terrible mags. The B22's stock was acceptable for a rimfire, trigger was good and it uses a rotary mag just like the Ruger. I upgraded to a Browning T-Bolt because I wanted a little higher quality rimfire, but have recommended the B22 to many.
@@scotteger6271 naw that gun is absolute 💩 lol🖕🖕😂
@@junmcl exactly the kind of intelligent comment I've become used to on RUclips 🙄
@@scotteger6271 Same as your stupid comment recommending a savage rifle to people. haha those are complete POS.
Stock can get really slippery if you are trying to run the gun hard in training. Had tonput some skateboard grip tape on it. Other than that great gun.
I've had similar issues with inexpensive Savage stocks. I have had good luck using durable textured paint. Can do it all over the stock or just in the areas you want extra grip, if you don't want skateboard tape.
Stock module.
Trigger blade safety.
If it runs 10/22 mags couldn’t you put the 110 round drum on it? NON STOP PLINKING FUN
Is it possible to mount a suppressor on this rilfe ?
Dimitry Watson Not without modification. Other Ruger Americans, such as the Ranch in 7.62×39, have a threaded barrel.
Ruger makes factory threaded versions of the RAR.
What Barrel length?
Standard comes in 22"
And there is an 18"
@@Suikogiru Thank you for reply. ; )
Have you had any problems with not being able to eject a spent round?
No. Sounds like an extractor problem, maybe check with the gun shop that sold it to you?
just made coment two new ruger American gone back extractor problems
Czech Mate I had an extraction problem with mine, but I was also shooting cheap Remington Golden Bullet as well. No problem with any other ammo that I had.
Hunting Gear Guy,
Don't like the rear sight?
Change it out with some different shooting gear.
Get a Tru Glo rear sight insert for a 10-22.
A bit, well a lot more expensive than it should be. As with all of those stupid safety levers on ANY make firearm I dislike them profusely. I do give Ruger a thumbs up for the tang safety ( sooo... why the extra safety ?? ) A Savage Mark GXP II w/out the accutrigger is $ 108 with the rebate going on right now with a 4x Tasco scope. And that's with a genuine wood stock, and I'm a wood guy. Might as well do a camo stock if its not wood. In my opinion that stock isn't going to have many admirers. It would have been enlightening had you showed some range time with it and with what results. After all, that's why most folks go by. The results down range.
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Where did u get this gun from and how much
$180 at Sportman's Outdoor Superstore!
Just put the bolt in a seperate case when the gun is in the case
To be honest i think this would be the honest i think this would be a great squirrel and coon gun not that fancy and light weight
The different combs aren't for growing shooters. They're for shooting with iron sights or above axis scopes. It moves your cheek weld to the correct position.
You sound Canadian, so I'm assuming you guys are very restricted to the types of weapons you can possess.
Incorrect. There are also combs with a shorter length of pull.
He never said the different combs were for growing shooters. He literally said you can buy longer pull stocks, which he is correct. Both high com and low comb come in standard pull and compact pull.
Time to downvote your post.
nothing but issues. the magazines constantly jam . they do not come out without pulling
I have a question... with all the Blacks in America that just LUUUUVE weapons.... Why do you never see them making videos like this?!
Because it isn't a hobby?
Dichotomy Good point!!!
lightotw
You are certainly correct.
It is not a hobby.
It is their lifestyle!
There are a few, just hard to find outside of Colion Noir
Try Colin Noir...
The Ruger American seems extremely cheap and inferior quality. The fit and finish is not acceptable, however for such a cheap price you get what you pay for. Step it up to a Browning AB3 or it's brother Winchester XPR. Many other great quality choices for a little extra cash, you'll be better off.
You do realize that this is the rimfire and not the centerfire rifle right?
Dlust88 Yes, the video title gives that away. You do realize my comment began with "the Ruger American", not the centerfire alone, not the rimfire alone,...the Ruger American in general!
Sure it does. Craftsmanship is craftsmanship regardless of the caliber of a firearm. The Ruger American has very poor craftsmanship. Do you want quality or inferior products? Spend your money and make your decisions wisely. The caliber choice is irrelevant.
Thamac15 u cannot compare apples to oranges
@@Thamac15 I guess it just depends on each person's individual circumstances...personally I'm with you...I'd rather have a Browning T-Bolt than a Ruger American rimfire, but there is a substantial increase in price. You can pick up a Ruger American rimfire for around $300 and the synthetic stock T-Bolt will be around $600-625. The Browning AB3 or Winchester XPR are much closer in price to the Ruger American centerfire, but even then, you can usually find a Ruger American with Vortex scope for just a little more than what the AB3/XPR cost without a scope.
I started investing in things like the X-Bolt, Model 70, T-Bolt and other higher quality firearms, but I did buy a Winchester XPR for those times when I don't want to risk damage to one of my other guns. I came here to see how the Ruger rimfire reviewed, as I was looking for a less expensive rimfire for a gift. After the review and some of the comments, I think I'll keep looking...maybe pick up a used T-Bolt or something.
Please don't look for little issues. It's a brilliant rifle.