New Bolt-Action Rifle from Ruger with V-Block and Safety Trigger
Ruger is introducing a new USA-made bolt action rifle, the Ruger American Rifle (“RAR”). By external appearances, it looks like a Tikka T3 with a Savage Accutrigger. It even has a barrel nut just like a Savage! With a polymer-type synthetic stock, the RAR is light-weight — just 6.25 lbs. with a free-floated, hammer-forged 22-inch barrel (no optics). The RAR will be very affordable — MSRP is just $449.00. Obviously, Ruger hopes to compete with the Savage and Stevens lines of hunting rifles.
Three-Lug bolt, Barrel Nut, and Rotary Magazine
The RAR has some interesting design features. The bolt has three lugs (like a SAKO) with a 70° bolt lift. The action features a full-diameter bolt body and dual cocking cams for easy cycling (watch video below). And yes the RAR uses a barrel nut (like Savage) to secure the barrel to the action (and set headspace). Notably, the RAR comes standard with a rotary 4-round detachable magazine. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, and scope bases are supplied (but not pre-installed).
Built-in V-Blocks and Adjustable “Lawyer Trigger”
One notable feature of the RAR is a built-in bedding system with twin V-blocks. Ruger’s new patent-pending Power Bedding™ system employs stainless-steel bedding blocks fitted into the stock to positively locate the receiver. You’ll also notice that Ruger has adopted a new Savage-style trigger with a blocking tab on the trigger shoe. This new “Marksman Adjustable Trigger” is user-adjustable between three and five pounds. A tang safety, which can be placed “on safe” while the bolt is cycled, is complemented by a passive, trigger-mounted safety (similar to Savage’s Accutrigger).
It appears that, like the Tikka T3, the RAR has a single action length, designed to handle both medium- and long-length cartridges. Chamberings available initially are: .243 Win (1:9″ tw); .308 Win (1:10″ tw); .270 Win (1:10″ tw); 30-06 Springfield (1:10″ tw). Capacity is four rounds for all chamberings.
In this video, Ruger President/CEO Mike Fifer previews the new Ruger American Rifle…
Similar Posts:
- Hands-On Test of New Ruger American Rifle in 30-06
- Ruger Releases New Bolt Action Rimfire Rifles
- New Howa Tactical Rig — Howa Chassis Rifle (HCR)
- Review of Ruger American Rifle — New Varmint Version
- NEW 110 PCS Bolt-Action Pistol from Savage Arms
Share the post "New Bolt-Action Rifle from Ruger with V-Block and Safety Trigger"
Tags: .30-06, .308 Win, Accutrigger, RAR, Ruger American Rifle, Savage, Sturm Ruger, V-block
Would like to see a bolt rifle system with field interchangeable barrels that doesn’t cost astronomical prices. Can be done with a threaded lock nut barrel i would think. Thinking out loud.
Is the barrel screwed or pressed in?
Too bad they couldn’t fit 1 more cartridge in the magazine – might have made a nice, inexpensive base for a match rifle.
It looks like a barrel nut like a savage also
hard to see
Editor: Good call Lou. There IS a barrel nut, part number DBA00301!
Je možné sehnat dřevěnnou pažbu na Ruger Predator .223 Rem.? Děkuji.