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The Ruger American Rifle is one of the best values on the bolt-action centerfire rifle market. The new American Rifle Predator is the latest addition to the line.

The American Rifle Predator features a threaded, hammer forged barrel that varies from 18″ to 22″ depending on caliber. The trigger is Ruger’s Marksman Adjustable Trigger and the lightweight stock is bedded and allows the barrel to free float. The rifle feeds from a detachable rotary magazine.

I am a sucker for lighter weight, compact precision bolt-actions like these – especially when they are suppressor ready. This would make a great base rifle for a light precision project on a budget.

Check out the Ruger American Rifle Predator.

I have been impressed with the Ruger SR-556 carbines that I have been able to handle and shoot. The one that Dann at God, Gals, Guns, Grub owns has been reliable through nearly 3000 rounds, is very accurate, and is fairly well appointed right out of the box. If only Ruger had chosen a better twist rate and a rail system that was user replaceable!

Now word is out that Ruger is releasing a 7.62×51 chambered AR called the SR-762 and it looks pretty good on paper. It has their 2-stage piston system with 4 position gas block much like the SR-556. The cold hammer-forged Mil-Spec 41V45 chrome-moly-vanadium steel barrel is fluted to reduce weight (8.6 pounds is not too shabby). I am relieved to see that they went with the SR-25 pattern magazine so the rifle is compatible with PMAGs.

If the SR-762 has a street price that is sub-$2000, is as accurate and reliable as its little brother, and Ruger can get them onto dealer’s shelves, they could have a real winner on their hands.

Check out the SR-762 at Ruger.com.

Ruger 10/22s have always been excellent suppressor hosts. Until recently, if you wanted to use a 10/22 as a suppressor host you had to purchase an aftermarket threaded barrel. This adds cost to an already expensive project.

Now, with the introduction of the new 10/22 Tactical, shooters have access to an off the shelf suppressor ready rifle. The 10/22 has all the great features that you have come to expect from the standard 10/22 with the addition of a threaded muzzle. The rifle will come equipped with a Mini-14 style flash suppressor to protect the threads (there is almost no real use for a flash suppressor on a .22LR chambered rifle).

I commend Ruger for supporting suppressor users like this.