Ruger Rifles
Ruger Rifles- Ruger rifles are made by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., popularly known as “Ruger.” Based in Connecticut, Ruger is known for its rifles, shotguns, pistols, and revolvers. Read on for a company introduction, with a focus on Ruger rifles.
Introduction to Ruger
Founded by gun designer William B. Ruger and writer and investor Alexander McCormick Sturm in 1949, Sturm, Ruger & Co. was not the first venture into firearms for Ruger, who had already created a light machine gun for the US Army. In the 21st century, Ruger supplies guns for military and law enforcement personnel, as well as competition rifles for the USA Olympics Shooting Teams. Ruger has won the “Manufacturer of the Year Award” from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers in 2007 through 2010. The Ruger pistols and Ruger revolvers are very popular and it is no different for the Ruger rifles.
Overview of Ruger Rifles
Ruger classifies its rifles into three groups: bolt-action rifles, single-shot rifles, and autoloading rifles.
Bolt-Action Rifles
• Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle- Unlike many bolt-action rifles that are specialized for various purposes, the Gunsite Scout Rifle is designed to be a gun owner’s sole rifle. This bolt-action rifle is chambered for .308 Win. With a 10-round magazine capacity. It has a flash suppressor, a Picatinny Rail, a detachable box magazine, three-position safety, and a recoil pad.
• Ruger M77 Hawkeye- The M77 Hawkeye Line is a collection of hunting rifles, chambered for shooting everything from varmints to big game. There are models for predators, and region-specific African and Alaskan models, along with three compact models (one of these being a magnum) and a left-handed model.
• Ruger M77 Mark II Target- The M77 Mark II Target line is a group of bolt-action rifles designed to give consistent, long-range accuracy. They have a two-stage target trigger and calibers range from .204 Ruger to .308 Win.
• Ruger Rotary Magazine- Made for small game hunting, plinking, and the needs of ranchers, these bolt-action rotary magazine rifles come in .17, .22, and .44 caliber models, with the .22 available in LR, Mag, or Hornet.
Single-Shot Rifles
Ruger’s line of single-shot rifles is appropriate called “No. 1.” The line has a light and medium sporter, a tropical model, a varminter, and an international model, for a variety of activities. Calibers range from .204 Ruger to 450/400 Nitro Express and beyond.
Autoloading Rifles
Ruger offers four lines of autoloading rifles.
• Ruger SR-556- Featuring a two-stage gas piston-driven operating system with an adjustable regulator, Ruger offers 4models that take either 5.56 mm NATO/.223 Rem. ammunition (30-round magazine capacity) or 6.8 SPC. (5-round and 25-round magazines both supplied), as well as three upper receivers as stand-alones. Also included are a choice of 6-position telescoping stock or fixed stock and a pistol grip.
• Ruger SR-22- Not to be confused with a DUI SR22, this Ruger SR 22 is an autoloading rimfire rifle with AR-type features, the SR-22 has a rotary magazine, a Picatinny rail mount, and a collapsible stock.
• Ruger 10/22- Available in models for target shooting, sport, tactical, as well as compact and carbine versions, the 10/22 is a .22 LR rimfire rifle.
• Ruger Mini-14—There are four Mini-14 models:
• The Ranch Rifle, which takes either 5.56 mm NATO/.223 Rem. ammunition or 6.8 SPC., has a Garand style action and a fixed-piston gas system.
• The Target Rifle, which is available with or without a thumbhole, has a Garand style action and a harmonic dampener for accuracy and shoots .223 Rem. cartridges.
• The Tactical Rifle has a choice of fixed or collapsible stock and pistol grip and shoots 5.56 mm NATO/.223 Rem. rounds.
• The Mini Thirty Rifle shoots 7.62 39mm cartridges and has a Garand style action and fixed-piston gas system.