Decided to brave the heat for a little load testing with the Ruger Ranch. I'm really excited to see what I can get cooked up using the 69gr SMK so I ran the ladder test today and got a very well defined plateau to work off of. It just amazes me how well this rifle shoots. Anyone else have one? What your favorite load for it?
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Ruger American Ranch 5.56 load testing...
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I have one ! ..... and I like it very much. Although I don't reload, I'm interested in following your load tests. 
The most I've done is bang some small AR500 plates with mine, but it would be interesting to see if the accuracy could be improved by using your bullet selection.
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The most I've done is bang some small AR500 plates with mine, but it would be interesting to see if the accuracy could be improved by using your bullet selection.
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A week or so ago, I thought about getting a bolt action rifle. This was one that I considered.
I was looking at the 6.5 Creedmor.
Steve, if I get more than a passing interest in a bolt action, I'll get with you for your expert input.
I was looking at the 6.5 Creedmor.
Steve, if I get more than a passing interest in a bolt action, I'll get with you for your expert input.
This is on my top 3 list for next firearm. Just depends on which one actually becomes available first.
dekeshooter
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I have one and I am also very pleased with how well a rifle at this price point can shoot.
H322 has been the most accurate powder with 55gr bullets and H335 has worked best with both 69gr SMK and TMK bullets.
H322 has been the most accurate powder with 55gr bullets and H335 has worked best with both 69gr SMK and TMK bullets.
Glad to help anytime buddy.
There is one on the shelf of my local shop. Scotts hardware in Scottsburg, 812 752 2991 ask for Luccas.
The Sierra 69 MatchKing has been one of the most accurate bullets I have used over the years. I have used Varget mostly with the 77 Sierra match. That is some nice shooting! If I did not already have so many 223s I would really put that Ruger near the top of my list.
Oh I know what you mean. I really didnt need another one either but I kind of just had to have it lol.
Great! Thank you! I'll call tomorrow! Did you happen to see the price?
Man Im sorry I just messaged him and he said he sold it yesterday.
Yep, that's ok. I'll keep looking. No rush, but when I find one, I intend to snag it. Thanks for trying!
I dont blame you. Their a heck of a nice shooting rifle.
I put a Leupold 2x7 on mine.
For me, a simple Nikon 3-9X AR scope.
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