Lipsey's Video Review: Ruger American Generation II Rifle 

Wish they cared more about their m77 rifles. I have a American and they’re good rifles but the m77 is a legendary rifle that could use a few updated features and models

They actually fixed all the issues I had with the original. This is so awsome. Looks like I'll be going back to ruger American again. I'm stoked

It's long over due ruger . Looks like yall knocked it out of the park

Do $1 bills fit between the barrel and stock? I only saw you test it with a $100 bill. I don’t have an extra one to test with.

In love with this rifle!

love my first gen! its put alot in my freezer! can't wait to get my hands on it!

Hopefully they start making them in lefty too

A straight flute option would be nice. I love the safety, not so much the spiral.

Factory cheek pieces is a huge bonus. The tikka I bought I had to buy a aftermarket cheek riser to get the proper hight.

Just last week I put a ranch 300blackout on layaway and as soon as I heard about the gen 2 I called up the lgs to see if they could move that over to the new gen. Fingers crossed they can get one ordered for me 🤞🏼

I would rather have a smoother bolt than the spiral fluted barrel..

My gen one has a 22 inch barrel and it's a tack driving machine. Haven't had a deer take a step after getting it with my handloaded 150 grain Sierra pro Hunter bullet.

Outside of saying that it’s available in multiple calibers when you know that 6.5 Creedmoor is a cartridge, this is a well done overview of the next gen Ruger American 🇺🇸. Pretty sweet upgrades. I might be interested in the 7mm PRC and 350 or 400 Legend when they come out next year.

THANK YOU RUGER for adding a bolt lock! I sold my Gen 1 6.5 CM AMERICAM Predator B/C I lost two cartridges in two days of hunting. I got amazing accuracy with that rifle using a Timney trigger, just as food as my 6.5 CM RUGE Precision Rifle! I replaced it with a 6.5 PRC Browning X-Bolt Pro. So yeah, less weight and a lot more money but another tack driver.

Yup, they are pretty decent guns. Im a bit surprised at how rough looking the bolt is on my 5.56 ranch but its got it where it counts. Shoots great, nothing out of whack on it and i didnt pay an arm and a leg for it. I'll be the first to admit im a sucker for spendy guns but I'll still go after one that gives me bang for my buck when i get the chance.

Nice improvements from first generation! 👍🏻

nice I see 6.5 prc and 22 arc coming!

Bring 358win back

Nice looking. Wish they had this in the 30.06.

That's awesome Ruger!! Now if lipsey would just get in some of the Distributor exclusive alike the super Blackhawk busily in 44 mag that I've been waiting on for almost 3 years now. I guess my gun shop does not meet their cure level in order to get one. And by the way Ruger has sent you some.

Thanks for sharing I’m really close to buying the same rifle as my first long rifle in 6.5! Which scope are you’ll using⁉️

I have lost rounds with my American ranch 450bm. About time ruger put a bolt lock on these.

Any info on the next batch of Ruger no. 1s?

$730 msrp, so not quite in the 'budget' or 'entry level' category anymore.

Buying a .270 as soon as it comes out!

Only thing I see wish they done was make the stock stiffer on fore arm and make it flat bottom for arca rail , and qd mounts then u have a perfect rifle!!!! Awesome on safety 👏 👌

Excellent video I agree that all those new developed additions specifically finish, LOP, stock texture for all weather grip, spiral cut bbl for heat dissipation and bbl stability for consistent shot placement ( accuracy) cheek piece, smoother action, new cleaner magazine design , removal and function. After owning and firing RUGER firearms for over 70 years, I believe they continue to innovate. HOWEVER I DID NOT HEAR OR READ .350 LEGEND AS WE HAVE TESTED AND FIRED EVERY ITERATION , SS, BOLT, AR, and REVOLVER. THIS MODEL WOULD BE THE RUGER AMERICAN I WOULD PURCHASE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS BASED ON THE SMOOTHER ACTION AND ADDITIONAL UPGRADES FOLKS HAVE REQUESTED SINCE RUGER AMERICAN WAS INTRODUCED. RUGER WAS FIRST WITH THERE BOLT IN .350. EXCELLENT BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE RUGER AMERICAN II AS THE PLETHORA OF RELOADING COMPONENTS EXCEEDS MOST OTHER CALIBERS OTHER THAN .30 and 6 MM. OF COURSE IT SHOOTS MOA. MAKE IT MY FAMILY DEER RIFLE FOR NEXT YEAR. ( . 41 GT NOT PROVEN) TRJM

Will we ever see the yearly releases of number 1's and M77 Africans again?

Hopefully u guys make that 7 prc a 24 in barrel at least

Ruger needs to put some modern twists on the M77. It’s such a great rifle but in 2024 it needs a face lift.

Was considering getting a go wild. Now that this is out I don't see why I would pick that instead of this.

Left handed versions coming?

The 3 position safety is a major improvement imo…I don’t care much for the fluted barrel…but it’s ‘ok’…I have several American Ranch rifles in different calibers and really like them…glad to see the 400L in the lineup…I ended up getting a Savage Axis XP in 400L…hopefully Ruger will offer an AR in 400L…

What's the barrel length going to be on the 6mm creedmore?

Is it the same foot print as the Ruger American Predator?

I can’t wait to get my hands on the 7mm rem mag. On Ruger’s website that it will be available 1st quarter of 2024. I can’t wait!

Good value but it's still entry level. The m77 Mark II is still one of the best rifles ever made, and its shameful that you don't see them being pushed. Have one in .308 and it is a tack driver, and absolutely beautiful. Everything being produced now; even those that have carbon stocks, just feel cheap to me.

Of course they come out with this after obtaining a go wild .308.

Crap! I was dead set on getting the CVA Cascade SB over the Ruger American Ranch in 350L. Now it looks like I need to wait to see this new Generation II rifle.

Ill keep my Gen1.. both Ranch 5.56, one with flush mag and one with AR.

I hope the bolt action has been improved

do they plan on doing the ranch in either 308 or 6.5cm?

I need a Grendel for the ranch.

What height rings are best for this rifle?

I do not see the group on paper?

The new CVA Cascade XT I think is a better looking rifle but this Ruger will give it a run for its money, I would be Interested in the 300 win mag.

I see all the new features and hype. I didn't see how it grouped. Did I miss that? I see the turret was removed on the scope. What happened there?

I’d like to see them offer this in a Krg Bravo stock!

I wonder if the thing feeds better than generation 1?

Nice

Where is the long action version? We want the 7 PRC!

You missed the 6.5 grendel options?

AI mags? As in AICS or AIAW? Looks like an improvement on the original, 3-position was a must for any refresh and it's good they got it done. Not a fan of helical flutes, wish they were straight, or not there at all.

I hope they fixed the feeding issues

Hope they can keep the price down and no spirals on the Ranch.

Hmm why didn't you show the most important part??? The target! How accurate is the rifle out of the box?

What about the 7 Mag?

Looks to me like there will be a lot of dropped and lost magazines. That mag release is going to catch on everything. Wouldn't want to carry that rifle in the thick brush.

Why they go with a 20in instead of the 22in barrels thats my only complaint about it

Does the bolt have that annoying zip to it still?

I will stick with my gen 1 Wolf camo Ruger American 308 that I paid $320 for . It's killed several elk and several nice whitetail bucks. It shoots sub moa and is very light to pack .

As a left handed shooter, im so happy about the 3 position safety. That was my only real complaint about the rifles, aside from the recycled milk jug plastic stock that seem to be the trend with all budget guns now.

Did they get rid of the zipper noise the bolt made when you cycled it

Vivement qu elle arrive en France Elle est magnifique comme souvent chez ruger il était temps que il l a renouvelle tout de même Quelqu un a une idée du prix ?

Hey ruger how bout some iron sights?

You need to make a Butt piece that raises the buttpad up to the boreline or higher, that set up as is begs for muzzle rise. A buttpad finishing higher keeps the recoil down instead of wanting to rotate the gun up and will help spot shots

Omg will it come in .350 legend 😦😦

in your opinion do ypu feel this is a better rifle than the Weatherby Vanguard

Will this stock be available to purchase to upgrade the Gen 1 Americans?????

"With the muzzle brake, the 6.5Creedmoor felt like shooting a 243....." Umm...What??

The safety is were it’s supposed to be

Sweet! For the predator line, would be cool if they add 6.5 Grendel and 6.8 spc down the road. Looks like it might be the new budget king! Wonder if it can take the same aftermarket stocks and chassis from the gen 1s?

what is recole?

Wish they made the barrel 22" long, a good replacement for the TC Compass that is discontinued. Could support both the 223/556 rounds in one gun and was budget friendly.

Cant find it in Canada! 😭 Have been waiting for months and scouring every shop, but heck no!🍁

Oh look a Thompson Center Icon

I like the Ruger American. However the deal breaker is the plastic trigger guard. I just can’t get past that. Ruger please consider a metal trigger guard.

I have definitely had the problems with the bolt coming open when I'm walking through the brush. i've lost two new bullets out of the chamber because of it have the model with the ar style mag honestly dont like it. that 5rd mag dont feel good Digging in your back when Climbing your tree stand or walking out after last light But as I'm sitting here looking at this new model magazine I'm worried about losing the magazine walking in the brush. That big ol lever on the bottom is just asking to be caught on something Releasing the mag

I want to know what model leopold scope that is?

not sure a tang safety is the best safety position imo. maybe a 3 position lever on the front of the trigger guard ala m1 carbine would be good.

I like it but I would like to see Ruger add 22 and 24 inch barrels in their line up. I believe that they only come in 20 inch barrels lengths.

Hate the cheap looking splatter paint. I know, we all will have something we don't like but, COME ON!!! That is ugly. I love all the upgrades made. The only thing I wonder about that safety is if it still makes a LOUD CLACK when you take it off.

They better use aics or ai for Grendel and arc

Did they actually fix the stock? The flimsy forend was always the biggest complaint. Did they do anything to make it stiffer?

I think this gun is going to take over the hunting rifle category of the firearms industry. Bill Ruger would be proud.

They knocked it out of the park with this one ! GREAT JOB RUGER!!

An MSRP would be helpful.

Bout time. Thus will dominate the entry level hunting rifle sector. As long as it's as accurate as the old one s this is a gamechanger for ruger! Great job.

Okay, you have our attention; now what is the out-the-door price for one?

Does ANYBODY know of yet ...that the Gen2 is same footprint as Gen1. So those of us that have original in a chassis stock want have to buy another chassis system to put the new Gen2 into.

Why isn’t new 22 arc in this since it’s new rifle and a lot predator guys use Ruger. Bergara has put the 6 GT caliber in their new rifle and that caliber is super rare by ammo companies

243 win needs a 1 in 8 twist rate. it is listed as 1 in 9. I have custom 1 in 8 243 win and it lets you shoot 105 gr and the lighter weight bullets work fine. I have shot 55 gr 4000 fps with good results out of 1in 8 twist.

The three position safety is a definite improvement IMO but that magazine hanging down looks like chit!

Price go up??

Id buy a Tikka T3 before the American at that price. The Tikka is 10 times the gun the American is. Back when the American was a 300 dollar gun was good value but Ruger keeps upping the price and adding a few tweaks to it and upper the price. Ive had 2 Americans got rid of both. The last was the Go Wild version. After i got it i reliazed i could had gotten a Tikka for about 100 more i was shocked. Not trying to knock the American but for the price on them you can get a Tikka, Howa 1500 wich are far better guns.

Wish it was a ranch rifle. The ability to use AR mags is awesome

I'm not a fan of the radial port brake.

I wanted a ruger American 350 legend years ago but I didn’t get one because I didint like the magazine. Fast forward to now and I STILL DONT LIKE the mag! Seriously how hard is it to make a flush mag? Or a simple box or floor plate mag? I’m not looking for “tacti cool” I want a hunting rifle 4 rds ! My old m77 mark2 is far superior. And now that I’m in the market for the 400 it looks like the mossberg is the winner it checks all the boxes 20 inch threaded barrel FLUSH mag! Sorry ruger no cigar

I own a Rancher in 5.56. Worst gun I've ever had. When feeding a cartridge it jams 75% or the time!

Let me guess, limited calibers in left hand like #Ruger has been known for? This has been the reason I’ve never owned a Ruger American to this day. All the cool calibers I’ve wanted, Ruger didn’t release in their left hand models.