New Ruger American 2nd Generation Rifles & Small Predator Hunting

[iron_road]

So I am thinking of picking up a new rifle in .243 Win for hunting coyotes. I am after pelts and so I've heard from the folks on YouTube called NightCrew that a 90gr projectile from a .243Win anchors coyotes down the best with little pelt damage.

The rifle I am interested in particular is the new generation of Ruger Americans with the spiral fluted barrel, INOX matte finish. Real beauty of a gun and I was curious if anyone has had any experience with it yet?

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[Kcee]

That loud safety could cause a problem.

I'd also look for reviews on the .243 Win in that rifle and feeding problems.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F0cYYwl9Ec

 

[iron_road]

That loud safety could cause a problem.

I'd also look for reviews on the .243 Win in that rifle and feeding problems.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F0cYYwl9Ec

Well that's why I am asking about the gen 2 edition as seen in the link here https://palmettostatearmory.com/ruger-american-gen-ii-243-win-20-3rd-rifle-grey-46904.html

 

[Kcee]

Gen II, fewer rounds, same loud safety, more ridged stock, you can't drop a round in and close the bolt, and so on...

You get what you pay for.

 

[iron_road]

Interesting. I'll check it out. Any other recommendations that have a threaded barrel. I'd like to surpress this build in particular.

 

[Kcee]

My coyote rifle is a Remington 700 in a .223.

They also make a tactical version with a heavy barrel, but not in .243.

 

[bcp]

Lots of coyote hunters for fur seem to prefer the 17 Remington or the 204 Ruger.

Here are a couple of discussions:

Bottom Line: 17 Rem. or 204 Ruger for coyotes?

Just an opinion poll. You know, whatever floats your boat. Landrum

www.predatormasters.com

.204 ruger vs. .17 Rem

Can anyone with experience with both of these rounds give tell about thier experiences. I would like to buy a sub caliber rifle, with little or no recoil that is capable of the occasional 350 to 400 yard shot on ground hogs. Also, I really do not want something that is very destructive, as I...

www.predatormasters.com

Probably many more on that forum. Explore it if you haven't.

Bruce