Ruger American .308

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Shooting and showing the Ruger American. This rifle is chambered in .308, one of the most popular cartridges in the U.S. ------------------- ------------------------ Hickok45 videos are filmed on my own private shooting range and property by trained professionals for educational and entertainment purposes only, with emphasis on firearms safety and responsible gun ownership. We are NOT in the business of selling firearms or performing modifications on them. Do not attempt to copy at home anything you see in our videos. Firearms can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
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@CalebNP 11 лет назад

when hickok45 says, "lets see if we can hit that," it means "watch this"

@georgiadeerhunting8337 4 года назад

Caleb Palmer lol

@russellbaker4502 4 года назад

"hold my beer"

@alexhamilton6201 3 года назад

I am here in 2021

@erincarlile1574 3 года назад

@@russellbaker4502 YEAH LOL

@MrRMT1986 2 года назад

Basically yeah.

@nickaikens5673 Год назад

Watching this ten years later and it's still gold

@prestonkinard4096 10 месяцев назад

Watching it six months after tbis guy and it’s still gold

@YT-Pablo 10 месяцев назад

@@prestonkinard4096 Watching this 10 days after your reply, it’s still Gold.

@chasekrohn6346 10 месяцев назад

@@YT-Pablo8 days since your comment, still gold👌

@americandude3825 10 месяцев назад

Still gold.

@Wildwestwrangler 6 месяцев назад

10 months later. Still gold. Just got one in 308 and shot a 3 shot group right at 5/8ths of an inch at 100 yards!!! Paid 375 for it used!!! The action is definitely ridiculously smooth!!! But, I'm not surprised as this rifle is a Tikka T3 clone!!!

@YeOldeTowneCryer 11 лет назад

Your comment about sights reminded me of something funny my dad shared with me. He was drafted during WWII, had been a squirrel hunter all his life. During rifle training the guy next to my dad was consistently hitting bulls eyes on the first day at the range. The range instructor stopped and praised the guy. He said, "Gee sarge, its easy with this rifle, it's got some sights on it. It turned out his rifle at home didn't have any sights.

@LanguagesWithAndrew 2 года назад

Jesus Christ, it's Jason Bourne.

@ryswe 2 года назад

wait a min, what did your dad being a squirrel hunter have to do with someone elses newfound ability to use a scope. im confused lol

@joelarson1733 2 года назад

@@ryswe you see the squirrels had them if they would've been more of it because they didn't but he was.

@fr0mundacheese 2 года назад

@@joelarson1733 well said.

@ryswe 2 года назад

@@joelarson1733 ahh I see the time for the thing is instead off of the wall for us

@Wild1Banana 10 лет назад

I own a RUGER AMERICAN In 308 and really shooting this rifle. In 308 the recoil is really mild and can shoot it all day long with no problems. The action on this rifle is a dream and allows really fast follow up shots. I wish ruger would make more accessory's available for this rifle its a keeper.

@joshuahenderson 4 года назад

I sometimes don’t realize just how powerful a rifle is until I see the distance it shoots and the way a 2 liter explodes like that.

@theshermantanker7043 2 года назад

That's not even close to how powerful they are. Movies often have the misconception that metal and hard objects are bulletproof, but thick strengthened steel blocks will often look like they've been through a meat grinder after 3 shots from a .308

@Bowdoins 2 года назад

Ruger has the best customer service I have ever dealt with. They don’t ask a million questions they just make it happen

@hickok45 10 лет назад

Oh, my god, I'm heart-broken that you no longer have "respect" for me. :-) I'm crushed. You might want to avoid drinking and posting. No iron sights CAME with this rifle, which is why I thought I might just bow to the demand over the years and finally get a darn scope to have around, especially since I had to buy some sights and get them installed anyway before I could do a video with the rifle. The scope was easier. Why I actually answer a troll, I'll never know. :-)

@Pranks313 6 лет назад

While this video is old now, I find it hard to believe you are not a hunter! You seem like you would be. There’s nothing more peaceful than sitting in the woods in the snow with nothing to listen to but the beautiful sounds of nature.

@davidsmythe2223 5 лет назад

I like your reviews

@coreywhitaker6742 4 года назад

I own a .270 in the American Rifle. Great firearm for the beginner

@latorgator23 4 года назад

Corey Whitaker I’ve heard the predator version in 6.5 creed is a sleeper and very accurate. Btw, I love the 270 Win. I’m casually looking for something in that cartridge.

@SilentAdventurer 4 года назад

You are a scholar and a gentleman sir. Been following you for a looong time. Learned so much! Thank you!

@hickok45 11 лет назад

It's because lots of barrels we shoot are not "free floated." It's doesn't perform magic or anything.

@fredj63 7 лет назад

Although I'm a long time shooter, I came late to your party. I just wanted to say I'm enjoying your videos and easy-going style. Thanks for the videos.

@hickok45 7 лет назад

Glad you found us. Now get after that homework and catch up on over 1300 videos. :-)

@fredj63 7 лет назад

Haha. Will do!

@tyrelbucknell 7 лет назад

So happy you found your way brother, welcome to the hickok45 cultist legion in arms

@peterrobins3708 4 года назад

Hey Hickok45...what Fred said. Keep on keeping on :-)

@AFFCfemales 10 лет назад

We are sooo envious of your private range! Thank you for the educational videos!

@AFFCfemales 10 лет назад

Learning a lot from this man!

@norms400 6 лет назад

Pathetic review of a 308. Like most of your vids but this is a waste of time.

@DomsFillums 6 лет назад

A private range is the dream. @Jonathan Smith To be fair he did explain at the start that he was no expert, and that the viewer would likely know more, on this type of rifle.

@Stormingsmoke 5 лет назад

Jonathan Smith The best thing you can do is stop 🛑 watching his videos, problem solved. Have a good day.

@SykoFroggy24 4 года назад

@@Stormingsmoke your an idiot

@RageCreati0n 8 лет назад

I have a Ruger American chambered in 308. Its a fun gun and its wicked accurate too. Perfect for deer and long range target.

@antst4776 7 лет назад

decepticonmaster1 great to here, I'm looking to get one over here in the U.K., what's the furthest you've shot Target?

@RageCreati0n 7 лет назад

furthest I've hit was about 800 meters. I'm not accurate at that range to be honest, though, it was really just luck I hit it at that distance. 300-400 meters i'll bulleye it all day.

@jordanwillis243 7 лет назад

How do you feel about the 308 vs the 30-06?

@RageCreati0n 7 лет назад

I prefer 308

@jordanwillis243 7 лет назад

decepticonmaster1 because of less recoil or just the cartridge?

@cnnonyx 4 года назад

Greetings from Sydney Australia. I held one of these today in my local store, I liked it. Then I found your video, and I think I'm sold on it. From what I gather, nothing drastically special, but for the money, excellent value. This will be my first rifle, as I pick up this hobby. Thanks!

@boingkster 2 года назад

Hey fellow Aussie! Hope the Ruger is treating you well. Love mine in 18" barrelled Ranch version, also 308.

@viewsandreviews180 7 лет назад

While I've never requested you look into any particular firearm I'm glad you did this one. Thank you

@BensCanyonAT4 9 лет назад

"Hickock45 never quits on a miss, life is good" I LOVE THIS. Something im telling my children and they will tell theirs :)

@backcheck31 9 лет назад

Just proving further that Hickok45 is the man.

@MrWelbz 7 лет назад

Your videos actually really help me! I'm new to guns and just wanted to say thank you so much! You remind me of my grandmother. And I don't mean that in a bad way! She was very out doors and loved hunting and guns! Very knowledgable and kind like yourself =)

@djustice5252 9 лет назад

I have the compact 308 with the redfield. I love the lightness!!! This has become my primary hunting rifle for Whitetail. I can't see myself ever hunting with anything else I absolutely love this gun.

@mikethomas4628 2 года назад

Same here super reliable, accurate, lightweight it kicks pretty good so next year getting a Leuopuld scope and muzzle break for now I got a cheap bushnell for this hunting season but it’s a reliable rifle for sure.

@danschwinge 7 лет назад

As a Army Vet, I like the way you walked with the rifle unloaded. I also want to say thank you for the camera work zooming in on the target to show you hit it. I am looking at a Remington 308. It is mag fed just like this one. I also hate scopes, I was trained in 1981 on the M16 and it is just hard to learn how to shoot with a scope.

@Celethal 10 лет назад

Like usual, I'm scrolling around RU-vid, came across gold ol Hickok45 and can't resist to watch it, thanks for doing what you do.

@anomalyp8584 8 лет назад

Got to respect the sheer power coming out of such a simple, light thing! Looks like it kicks hard and sends that round down the range with some serious knocking power!

@srchnfrcj 11 месяцев назад

.308 is a no joke cartridge. You could take down a black bear or elk with it.

@nismoman420 11 лет назад

"Maybe I'll become a sniper in my old age" -Hickok45 LOL I love you man!

@adoginacowboyhat8196 5 лет назад

A Ruger American rifle .270 has to be my favorite gun ever, I’ve hunted with it for years and it’s a real reliable rifle.

@sethstrate Год назад

Step up to a 308 I’m 15 and I won’t ever regret it

@bricenip 5 лет назад

I have the ruger american in 22-250. brand new and it binded up solid after 5-10 rounds. sent it back and they polished the chamber. gave me 5 extra mags for my troubles. it works flawlessly ever since.

@PoorGuysGuns 7 лет назад

I don't know how I missed these videos of you shooting rifles I love this!

@bob9644 5 лет назад

The sound of that rifle made my heart soar with the eagles

@mconfluence 4 года назад

I have one of those in the same caliber. I have had it for about 3 years. I love it . Very accurate little hunting rifle. The one thing I don't care for on it is the plastic magazine it feels brittle to me.

@MrGuitars8 10 лет назад

I just passed a Gunshop and held this Rifle and I have to admit it really feels nice , if I were to get another I really think it would be this same Rifle in a 308 .

@9unslin9er 7 лет назад

I have one in 30-06. Favorite gun in my collection.

@Wild1Banana 9 лет назад

I own a RUGER AMERICAN in 308 and really love the RIFLE. My RIFLE is groups 3 inches at 400 yards with few problems. I can shoot the 308 all day without pain and the ammo is really affordable. I really like the American and hope Ruger makes for accessories for this nice rifle. I will never sale my AMERICAN.

@welivano 11 лет назад

I'm in love with precision bolt guns. Very fun to reach out and touch at target at 800-900 yards.

@andrewkenseth4814 10 лет назад

Just purchased this rifle today. Got a Bushnell to mount on it. Thanks for the review Hickok45!

@BigBlue1026 5 лет назад

Recently I've become a big fan of the Ruger American rifles. Nothing fancy for sure, but they just plain shoot. I have them in .450 Bushmaster, .308, .25-06 and just ordered a .243. All have great triggers, are light weight and accurate as can be.

@t3golf 9 лет назад

Here's a free floated barrel, so let's rest it against something! Hahaha. Hickock, I love it. Keep up the good work. I haven't watched every single video but I'm pretty darn close to it.

@NavionGuy 5 лет назад

I thought the exact same thing

@alfwaibel4773 5 лет назад

I am from austria and also a proud owner of this fine rifle, completed with a bipod and optics, and it´s a joy to shoot this gun. The only thing which annoys me is the not so fluid and very scratchy feeling when chambering a new bullet. Btw - it´s always a good idea to let the barrel free flowing with a bipod, and not leaning it towards a branch :P What´s also important to mention is the special trigger on this gun, which is also very nice in this price range. Nice to have this small integrated magazine, with one in the barrel, in sum 5 rounds to fire before reloading. Concern to the miss rate in the end of the vid - my experience with this rifle is, when the barrel gets hot, it can bend a little bit on one or the other side, and stops free floating, which changes the aiming/hitting behaviour. I alway check the barrel after a few shots with a piece of paper to see, if the barrel is still free floating or needs a cool down.

@Conan568 6 лет назад

I have a Ruger Precision rifle in .308 and I absolutely love it. My cousin John has 2 Ruger American rifles, one a 30.06. His 06 will shoot 1" groups no problem, they're a great buy.

@garrettforchrist2700 2 года назад

I like that you're not cheating and using a bench rest! I'm enjoying watching your video from 8 years ago! Things have changed since then. Not your skills, other things! Glad to see you guys are still cranking videos out!🇺🇲✝️🇺🇲

@OnePrideRideOrDie 4 года назад

I have this same rifle and have never missed a deer. Outstanding firearm

@erikback3144 3 года назад

I’ve been eyeballing this for a while

@OnePrideRideOrDie 3 года назад

@@erikback3144 I would definitely recommend, lightweight and easy to shoot

@wyattrichardson6237 3 года назад

Get a good scope for it and it will never let you down. I have one in .270 and works great.

@ceganc2678 3 года назад

@@wyattrichardson6237 Hey I'm from Alberta too! Anyway would you recommend .270 over 308 for my first rifle?

@wyattrichardson6237 3 года назад

@@ceganc2678 If you take deer, .270 works great, .308 blows some pretty big holes.

@bonkday 11 лет назад

I personally enjoy this rifle, i have the 3006 version . Its a sweet shooter, with the right ammo. I can get pretty decent sized groups at a couple hundred yards. And it has a removable bolt , a little wobbly . Ive never had any problems with it.

@henryvandervort9891 5 лет назад

You can never do any wrong in our eyes your show is always the best . Keep up the good work and thanks

@rosafonseca2865 11 месяцев назад

Whenever I wanna buy a gun, I instantly check to see if Hickok has reviewed it

@erikmiddleton179 8 лет назад

love your videos hick very funny and good information

@llNATEDOGGll 5 лет назад

Just bought mine today! Gonna put a Crossfire II 3-9X40 for it, cant wait to bring it outside to the range!

@dougmgoblue2670 3 года назад

Finally the gun makers are thinking about us left handers and one handed shooters! Great review of my favorite gun in 7m08!

@tomguns1401 11 лет назад

thanks for your great videos theyve helped pick out several of my firearms

@buckaroobonsi555 9 лет назад

I got one for Christmas in .243. This way I can leave my Mauser at home in it's wood stock beauty in 100% stock condition. Since this RAR has a plastic stock weather does not matter and nicks and scratches are not an issue.It is super light weight and while not ideal for bench shooting or nice tight groups it is perfect if you have to carry that thing all day. My Dad got mine on clearance at Walmart for $276 kind of hard to beat at price. When you look at the price, the size of the cylindrical bar stock action, the beefy bolt, the non-propitiatory non-built in scope bases, the magazine etc.....I think this might be the next Remington 700 in terms of low cost doner gun just for the action. It's bedding block design is simple and genius. Because it is a cylindrical bar stock action it will be just as easy to true up on a lathe as a Remington 700. I will admit I am not keen on the plastic in place of the bottom metal but truth be told it is prob. stronger then alloy bottom metal used on a lot of rifles.

@remingtonwendt7756 2 года назад

Lol, not ideal for tight groups? I’m hitting under 1/4in groups, as well as thousands of other owners, the rifle is deadly accurate, it depends on the ammo you use because each gun likes different types of ammo.

@cherokid 8 лет назад

The rifle and scope combination are just about perfect for hunting anything in North America. Most would say you would be under-gunned for the great bears of the North but good shot placement with a quality bullet would do the job in a pinch. The Ruger American has turned out to be a terrific rifle and that leupold 3x9 with the European style reticle is a great scope. I was thinking the misses later in the video were not that far off but seemed to be moving around a little. If I was at the range and having that happening I would check to see if the scope bases had worked themselves loose. I have had that happen before. I live in New Mexico where the spaces are pretty wide open, so a good scope tuned in is imperative for hunting here. Anyway thanks for the video.

@downrange7086 7 лет назад

Toozman and

@stanleymoskowitz9517 5 лет назад

@josephgizzi5398 8 лет назад

I literally laughed out loud at the half empty/half full joke. Life is good, indeed. Thank you Hickok45 fam!

@bertacio1 4 года назад

Thanks for your videos. As always humble and very educational. Keep up the good work. God bless.

@n2dabloo 10 лет назад

I've got the same rifle, chambered in .30-06. Great, accurate rifle.

@lessforloans Год назад

You think it’s better than taking a .308?

@n2dabloo Год назад

@@lessforloans The 30-06 has more power and shoots flatter but the .308 is more than enough for any game in my area along the gulf coast. My gun was a gift.

@Berto-1117 Год назад

@@lessforloans depends what brand ammo you buy, 308 and 30-06 are very very close and are used for pretty much the same huntung pourposes

@dutchjennings1705 6 лет назад

Dude, you kill me......another great vid thanks!

@ericbeauvais8052 10 лет назад

A respectful review. Your years of experience is well absorbed on this end. Thanks for your time. EB

@nicholasnapier2684 7 лет назад

you do excellent videos and you make it easy for other people to want to get into into shooting firearms of any kind

@indydriver80 11 лет назад

I thought this would be a firearm that I would finally be better than Hickok with, a scoped rifle. But as always, he is just a great shot with it as with everything else he fires. Hats off to you sir!

@markk9794 7 лет назад

My apologies if someone has already mentioned this in the 1800+ comments below -- that's a free-floated barrel. You should support the rifle on the forearm of the stock or your otherwise defeat the purpose of free-floating the barrel, which is to avoid introducing adverse qualities to the natural harmonics of the barrel.

@strix4667 10 лет назад

A friend of mine has one of these and it's really nice. I am going to look into getting one this summer. As a side, it would be AWESOME to have a shooting range basically right off your front porch!

@larryjackson6064 2 года назад

Thank you for the update brother ! I'm going to go and get one in 308 win I love that cartridge !

@plasun86 3 года назад

In my experience, the Ruger American .308 is an excellent inexpensive rifle. I consistently get half inch groups at around 100 yards using Remington Core-Lokt ammunition and a Vortex Crossfire 2 scope. The only complaint I have is that, after 20 shots or so, my shoulder becomes very sore and I wake up with bruising the next morning; and I'm considerably larger than most men. I'll probably buy a Limb Saver butt pad before next season.

@davec.3198 Год назад

You need a brake!

@Wedelj 11 лет назад

When he's inviting me to walk with him, he reminds me of Mr. Rodgers, except a Mr. Rodgers I'd like to hang out with.

@blankblank5409 4 года назад

RIP

@tedviramontes8384 7 лет назад

awesome sir great info on all your gun and rifle reviews

@COYOTE165A 10 лет назад

Because your Honest & up front & a no BS type of guy,Everyone else that watches you respects you & your opinions.

@DrTimothyWhiting 3 года назад

"Its 70 degrees but it feels warmer than that" hahahaha slid in the dad joke

@MikeJones-oe3do 7 лет назад

He shoots better with an open sight shotgun with slugs

@monte4891 5 лет назад

Mike Jones I was thinking the same thing.. Take that scope off i bet he hit every target

@recon_ron7746 5 лет назад

@@monte4891 I'm not a fan of scopes tbh

@hogman2524 4 года назад

@@monte4891 There are NO sights on this gun btw:)

@IIDEEPOFFICIAL 4 года назад

Crazy how good he is with a shotgun

@mrnerd2352 3 года назад

@USNVA11 3 года назад

Ruger makes a fine firearm. I own several. My Ruger P-85 that I purchased in 1988 has thousands of rounds through it with absolutely no issues.

@RichardRandellPlus 8 лет назад

Great video! Nice .308, after this video I'm looking forward to picking one up.

@joshp5963 6 лет назад

I'm thinking of picking up one of these for whitetail deer hunting.

@acergameing 5 лет назад

Always good to have a bolt gun

@WooWoo854 11 лет назад

you are the last real american cowboy...love your videos

@MikeHSmith36 3 года назад

I'm not a hunter and will never shoot a bolt action rifle as much as my AR or GLOCK but I'm a big fan of quality in my firearms. I have a friend in Alabama who runs a hunting camp and if you have the money he supplies all his customers with model 70 Winchesters in 30.06 and a deer to take home as well as professional guides along with serving everyone breakfast, lunch, and dinner....basically a camp for real hunters and city folks like myself and after several phone conversations he stated for the price point and what I'm trying to accomplish you can't go wrong with the above mentioned Ruger as well as a decent scope for under 1000 dollars. This man has been doing this stuff for over 50 years and since I have no interest in shooting Elk or Black bear in North America I decided to go with the .308 as well....Great video!

@pittblaster 6 лет назад

I have this same rifle...got it when they first came out and they were considered "entry level " rifles....I've put many rounds through mine cold and hot bore...its a nail driver...hit good groups with it out as far as 500 yards...you name it...rifle is a pure stud....and the first thing i grab on the way to the deer woods

@alistird.5338 7 лет назад

Maybe I should get a bowl like that and hand out .308 for Halloween

@Burrmao196 7 лет назад

Alistir D. I'll stop by, 308 is expensive af 😂😂😂

@alljarvis 7 лет назад

Tell me if you do, its exspensive XD

@dankearrape1939 7 лет назад

Not if you're buying tulammo.

@MrGible 6 лет назад

It's funny because it's cheaper than full sized bars.

@andrewjb05051998 3 года назад

Cries in 2021 ammo prices

@kevincobb8493 8 лет назад

Can you review the Remington 783 in .308? I really could use a trusted review for this gun.

@ccterc 9 лет назад

I was watching one of your shows and you were discussing one of your haters . Please don't waste your breath with these people , life is too precious ! You have an awesome show / videos , keep it up and is someone doesn't like your show remind them they can always watch something else , Merry Christmas !

@zoltrixlixit 11 лет назад

Hickok ive been watching all of your videos for a while now. First comment and i have to tell you that that camera is incredible. the detail with the zoom makes these videos enjoyable ( along with yourself). also id like to pay some credit to the camera man well done sir.

@dragula343 4 года назад

Never rest the barrel on your shooting platform. Especially if it's a free floating barrel like most rifles have. It throws off the vibrations and accuracy by a large margin the further out you're shooting.

@eddielombera5862 4 года назад

Exactly, it meses up the rifles natural barrel harmonics.

@11120vandorn 9 лет назад

I have one in 30-06, shoots well enough for me. I'm very happy with it.

@MelodyTymee 7 месяцев назад

This video was published 10 years ago. I started watching hickkok45 a little over 4 years now. I’ve always thought he was a hunter.

@sjohnson4882 7 месяцев назад

Glad you went back!

@landon3093 7 лет назад

I've never seen anybody rest the rifle on the barrel and stay very accurate

@topherd1011 9 лет назад

With the Remington recall on the 700 series of which the rifle goes off by itself I see Ruger catching up a little.

@peshewa0529 9 лет назад

I can't say that Remington 700's have a problem. I have owned more than a dozen of them from .222 to .300 Mags and have NEVER had any of these rifles going off by themselves. I currently own a Remington 700 Classic in .30-06 and have killed several deer with it with No Problems what so ever.

@topherd1011 9 лет назад

Definitely not saying Remington can't make a great firearm. I'm sure they do. But that's a serious issue if there are a good many 700 series rifles going off without even touching it and if it only costs Remington 10 cents per rifle to fix, and they don't and they ignore it for years and years and years, which they did, while men women and children were being killed through their negligence and chase after the bottom line, then I think I can find other better options other than a 700 series.

@johnskipper3956 9 лет назад

CDubs HasIt I love my Ruger American in 30-06 but in all fairness I saw where at least one of those Rem. 700's had the trigger modified by a non-gunsmith. Those little parts of the trigger mech. are probably shaved pretty good at the factory for weight. So someone comes along and shaves more off to the point that maybe the trigger becomes unsafe. There is a matter of close tolerances from the factory to keep in mind.

@evanmixon8057 9 лет назад

Well that gun is not comparable to the 700 that's the m77

@Southernguitar74 9 лет назад

Why would anyone buy anything but a Browning? Take that all you wannabes.

@Dcb-et4zj 5 лет назад

I've got two ruger Americans and i love them. I have had no problems at all from them

@rickshackleford6478 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video... I’m impressed with the rifle... Merry Christmas to y’all... Happy New Year....

@Asstronauts93 10 лет назад

I would be honoured to have him in my zombie apoc team

@hickok45 11 лет назад

Glad you found us; you have a lot of homework to do now. :-)

@darinmcleod9110 3 года назад

Hi Hickok45 I shot my 30.6 Savage rifle day before yesterday at Point 15 mile marker / CENTER POINT 3_12X44 / outside of Astoria Oregon

@richardbest6588 4 года назад

Always a pleasure to watch your videos!

@mexiluvsw 11 лет назад

Could you please do a video on the Dragonov SVD some time when u got some time thanks

@Prophocy408 9 лет назад

Hickok will we be seeing a video of a Mossberg 100 ATR?

@KaiButtner Год назад

I bought the Ruger American as the "Go Wild Camo" last year... and it´s great!

@theshermantanker7043 2 года назад

What amazes me is how quickly a few shots from this thing shreds stuff like tempered steel and body armour. I don't shoot at anything living but I shoot at objects quite often, and blocks of steel look like they've been dropped on an industrial grinder after 3 shots from a .308

@WHOTEEWHO 7 лет назад

I have the ruger american in .30-06 and in .308. GREAT HUNTING RIFLES!!!

@landon3093 7 лет назад

WHO_TEE_WHO isn't basically the same

@WHOTEEWHO 7 лет назад

Blazing High yes, but when you find them on clearance for $200 each brand new u buy as many as you can! hand them down to my sons

@Pizzam4n 7 лет назад

Which one do you prefer? I cant make up my mind on the 308 or the 30-06. Plus the cheapest i can find is like $420 in cali lol.

@WHOTEEWHO 7 лет назад

Onelung I prefer the .308.....but only for the sole reason that everyone and their brother has a .30-06 and I like to be different. both shoot just fine. I dont hunt anywhere that gives me over a 100 yd shot

@landon3093 7 лет назад

Onelung I'd go with the 308 even though they shoot and kill the same but the 308 is gonna be lighter so that's a bonus too

@Peter_Enis 8 лет назад

Put the stock on the branch.... not the barrel... (love your videos)

@nmarbletoe8210 4 года назад

would this be true for air rifles also?

@jamesdewer 4 года назад

@@nmarbletoe8210 lol, love me some pundits.

@MarkSmith-js2pu 3 года назад

N Marbletoe yes everything

@reb1050 Год назад

I have 2 Ruger Americans. One is the Ranch in the 7.62x39 and the other is a Predator in the 22-250. All I can say about them is the fact that both are quite accurate. I consistently get 1 inch or less groups at 100 yds. I have had 2 issues. 1. The Ranch rifle uses the same magazine as the Mini-30. It's metal and the only time I ever shot foreign made ammo, they had a steel case and it was damn near impossible to eject the brass and load up the next round. Evidently the steel case and the steel magazine did not get along very well. With brass or coated case ammo, I have had no problems. 2. I ordered another magazine from Ruger for the American 22-250. It was worthless and didn't work well at all. I called Ruger and discussed my problem and they sent me the magazine referred to as the Ruger American multi-caliber magazine and it works fine.

@lucky13driver 11 лет назад

Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone great video.

@mikegallaty7329 4 года назад

I have one 308 also very smooth and accurate I take deer and elk with it every year also a few bear you would never tell this gun $450 vs one that is $1250.

@MikeDesertHunterHale 10 лет назад

I think, I commented before on the rifle, but I can't find it? hickok45, you could improve your accuracy by not "resting" the barrel on the branch... Like you said the rifle is "free floated".....

@hickok45 10 лет назад

Na, the instability of my stance was about 98% more the problem than any "free floating" issue of the barrel. :-)

@MikeDesertHunterHale 10 лет назад

lol, Merry Christmas

@dobypilgrim4164 10 лет назад

hickok45 You are a much better shot than I am, but I have no problem standing on my hind legs and hitting 250-475 yard targets. I would never rest a barrel directly against a tree. If you have to rest, use your hand to insulate the rifle from the rest. Also, a sling would help, especially with a free-floated barrel. I literally cringed when I saw you rest that barrel on that twig. I bet the Ruger rep did too. All that said, I truly enjoy all your videos.

@davew368 8 лет назад

+Mike “Desert Hunter” Hale Does it mess with accuracy if you rest just the fore end on a tree? I've done that for years on my little squirrel gun but it's not free floated. I did it with my mod 70 deer gun also...but its not free floated. I don't want to give that crutch up if I pop for a free floated deer rifle. Most of my shooting is with open sights so I don't have much experience with a real nice scoped gun.

@dobypilgrim4164 8 лет назад

Rest your hand on the tree branch and the rifle on that. You will shoot even your squirrel rifle better. Never rest the barrel on anything whether free floated or not. You change the harmonics of the barrel and it will hit at a different POI. Thus accuracy is affected. Resting the forearrm on something hard is just not conducive to good accuracy either.

@ThisisKai 8 лет назад

Thanks for the review Hickok I'm getting a Ruger American 30-06 which I was buy purely on the fact that I like Ruger and the fact they have always made good guns watching this just but me at ease about my purchase as I hadn't heard much about the Ruger American rifles.

@evanmixon8057 8 лет назад

Just some advice. Mine is chambered in 3006 and it doesn't like hornady SST 165 gr. at all. Hope that comment saves you 30 bucks if you see it in time. I love that round in other rifles Because it does a number on deer but the American doesn't like it.

@ThisisKai 8 лет назад

I'm using Winchester 30-06 sprg 180 grain as I am hunting wild boar but thanks for the heads up cause some did suggest the hornady rounds so I'll make sure to avoid them with the american.

@jolujo5842 3 года назад

All your misses were to the left. A bit of windage adjustment with the dial to the right (2moa+) might have worked the magic 👍 It's a rifle I have been considering to purchase among several .308 bolt guns. Thanks much Bill for the great vid.

@MikeDesertHunterHale 10 лет назад

Savage.... very accurate, best trigger... can't go wrong, period -- by the way you defeat the purpose of free floating a barrel by setting it on a branch, get a set of shooting sticks.... 4 or 5 times, then the barrel heats enough to change the poi....

@MikeDesertHunterHale 10 лет назад

"point of impact", sorry......

@mattdg1981 5 лет назад

Very very true however, when shooting at large plates inside of 300 yds you will still hit your target. Just don't expect to stack your shots.

@playerzero2236 5 лет назад

I like the magazines in the Savage, but I am not disappointed over buying yet another Ruger rifle. Considering how this thing compares to a Remington 700 and the M24 for under 500 dollars I am very happy with my American.

@TheSleepyMechanic0524 10 лет назад

My dad has one of these in 30.06

@patrickvaughan7549 6 лет назад

I always see what hickok45 has to say about a gun I want to buy. Always good comments and review.

@Steelrunner 5 лет назад

Great video as always hickok! I am about to buy a Ruger American chambered in .22-250 Rem for hunting Coyotes here in Ky. I have recently purchased a Mossberg Patriot in .270 Win and I love it! Love your videos, and all the history lessons you share with every one! Happy, and safe shooting from Ky!