Real Talk - Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 308 Review

I finally spent some quality time at the range for this ruger american ranch gen 2 308 review, and I have to say, Ruger really listened to the feedback on the original series. The first-generation American rifles were legendary for being "cheap guns that shoot expensive groups," but they definitely felt like budget rifles. They were a bit plasticky, the safeties were sometimes mushy, and the stocks had all the charm of a Tupperware container. The Gen 2 changes all of that, and chambering this short-barreled "Ranch" version in .308 Winchester makes for a very interesting, very handy little powerhouse. ...

February 13, 2026 · 7 min · Angelo Teresa