Ruger American Rifle (.243)
First bolt-action rifle · Mild-recoil deer hunting · Varmint work
| Manufacturer | Ruger |
|---|---|
| Category | Rifles |
| Caliber | .243 Win |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Barrel length | 22.0 in |
| Capacity | 4+1 |
| Weight | 6.2 lb |
| Introduced | 2012 |
About the Ruger American Rifle (.243)
The Ruger American Rifle brought a free-floated barrel, an adjustable Marksman trigger, and a detachable rotary magazine to the budget bolt-gun conversation, and in .243 Winchester it becomes a mild-recoiling option for smaller-framed hunters or long-range varmint work. The three-lug bolt lifts 70 degrees, leaving room for scope oculars, and the Power Bedding system locates the action consistently in the stock. Factory accuracy commonly lands near 1 MOA with matching ammunition. The composite stock is light and weatherproof, and swivel studs accept slings without modification. It is one of the most recommended first centerfire rifles.
Best ammo for the Ruger American Rifle (.243)
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.243 Win hunting loads
Soft point and expanding bullets for field use.
HornadyHORNADY AMERICAN WHITETAIL TIPPED 243WIN AMMO 95GR SST BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 20rd$32.39$1.619/rdFull selection: Browse all .243 Win ammunition at Top Ammo Supply →
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