Took the Ruger out yesterday afternoon

[u/WillingnessDirect285]

[u/noraku80]

Nice, scope looks a bit high, but im sure it works for you

[u/WillingnessDirect285 → u/noraku80]

I may move it into some lower rings at some point, but I found the lpvo-mount bundle on sale and got the cantilever for 30 bucks so I couldnt say no.

[u/noraku80 → u/WillingnessDirect285]

Yeah thats hard to pass on that price, general rule of thumb is to have the scope as low as possible and also be able to rest your head on the comb and open your eyes and not have to strain your head to see through the scope, great video on youtube for this is videos by Ryan cleckner

[u/LumberjackCDN → u/noraku80]

Mdt did a funny video on this. Scope height isnt super important. It does look better though. (They built a 6 foot mount and showed it could work in the video)

[u/noraku80 → u/WillingnessDirect285]

Also were did you get that mag?

[u/WillingnessDirect285 → u/noraku80]

MDT accuracy international 10 round polymer, I got mine from the calgary shooting center. https://store.theshootingcentre.com/mdt-polymer-aics-magazine-308-win-6-5-cm-10-rounds-fde/

[u/noraku80 → u/WillingnessDirect285]

Awesome I just ordered one, I have the same gun in 7mm-08

[u/WillingnessDirect285 → u/noraku80]

The aics mags compatibility was definitely a factor in choosing the american.

[u/methlabz]

How do you like this gun? I love love love the aesthetics but im not sure about the build quality and which caliber to get so I dont break the bank with ammo

[u/WillingnessDirect285 → u/methlabz]

I love it. Ruger makes a fine product, i have a few of their guns and theyre all great. A Tikka might edge it out very slightly at the price point, but you really cant go wrong with either.

I went with .308 specifically because theres more inexpensive ammo available than for other full size cartridges. I like norma range and training 150g fmj, but pmc bronze is another good option.

They also come in .223/5.56 if you want it for more of a range toy or coyote gun than for big game.

[u/Bull-RunTheJewels → u/WillingnessDirect285]

Is the Norma training any good? I’ve always leaned toward the PMC for cheap ammo just because it didn’t say training lol.

[u/WillingnessDirect285 → u/Bull-RunTheJewels]

Never had a problem hitting a torso steel with it out to 300 🤷🏼‍♂️

[u/Bull-RunTheJewels → u/WillingnessDirect285]

Cool. I’m gonna buy some then thanks!

[u/LumberjackCDN → u/methlabz]

We have a few of em in the shop right now (not sure if i can mention more than that but dm me if youre interested). Theyre not tikka smooth but theyve got more features.

[u/TheGoldShipper]

Do you find the MDT AICS mags have to be seated in just the right spot to feed? Mine is 6.5 Creedmoor and it’s been a bit sticky feeding with the same mags

[u/WillingnessDirect285 → u/TheGoldShipper]

Ive found you need to do the "AK rock" to make them seat properly, and didnt really have any problems after that. So i guess the answer is yes, but with a little practise I can find the spot pretty easily. (Giggity.)

[u/TheGoldShipper → u/WillingnessDirect285]

Good to know!! I’ll give it a shot next time I’m out, thanks! Every rifle has its special sweet spot lol

[u/Wide-Ship-9409 → u/TheGoldShipper]

I use the 12-round metal mag for 6.5 creedmoor from MDT. It has been working perfectly for the Ruger American Gen II. It also looks pretty nice, at least to me. Highly recommended.

[u/noraku80]

Got my 10 rd

[u/WillingnessDirect285 → u/noraku80]

Sick! And I got the low rings

[u/noraku80 → u/WillingnessDirect285]

Hell yeah!

[u/CDawdyZz]

I have almost the exact same setup on my gen2 predator down the the mag and scope, I used the monstrum low profile scope rings. Killer setup, what caliber?

[u/WillingnessDirect285 → u/CDawdyZz]

.308, wanted to build it as versatile as I could for game, matches, and fucking around.

[u/Longjumping_Rock_440 → u/WillingnessDirect285]

I also have (almost) this same setup. Cantilever PEPR scope rings but I also might lower them down, does feel a bit high. Mine is in 6.5CM and have that 20rd mdt mag with the bronze barrel