Ruger American Ranch Gen II 7.62x39 Ammo Testing with Federal 123 gr softpoints and Sellier and Bellot 124 gr softpoints. Thanks for Watching! The Hooligan Outdoors
Have the Gen2 in 5.56 and love it. Will be buying the 7.62x39 next week. The shop I deal with has both the Ruger Ranch 7.62 Soviet in the Gen2 and original (Gen1?). The Gen1 was priced at $519 and the Gen2 at $559 which made the Gen2 an easy choice, but the Gen1 has been cut to $449, so I am not %100 sure which I am buying now. It will probably the Gen2.
I used the sub-x ammo in a 350 legend this past season to take a deer. Shot it through the vitals at 53 yards and had complete pass through. The deer ran 40 yards and fell over. It’s really quiet and devastating. Great ammo!
That's a nice looking Rifle.I have a Ruger American ranch in 7.62 x 39. I have had excellent results with Wolf Ammunition. I was totally surprised. The only soft points I have available are some Silver Bear , which I have not used . Keep plugging away those coyotes.
I've had the gen 1 for a few years now. It changed my opinions on the 7.62x39. I put a Boyd's laminate thumbhole stock on it. I just ordered the Gen 2 in 5.56. This gen 2 looks much nicer. I hope I don't need to upgrade the stock like gen 1.
How is the Trigger on the Gen II. I picked up one the other day just to see how it felt and the Trigger was a little Gritty feeling. I know it wasn’t adjusted all the way down, but I wasn’t too impressed the way it felt as shipped?
Thanks for making a video that is short and straight to the point!
The Federal load has been the most accurate for me in all the 7.62X39mm guns I have and have had. I'll be interested to see how it works on a hog
Cale and the crew at Murf's are good people!
Have the Gen2 in 5.56 and love it. Will be buying the 7.62x39 next week. The shop I deal with has both the Ruger Ranch 7.62 Soviet in the Gen2 and original (Gen1?). The Gen1 was priced at $519 and the Gen2 at $559 which made the Gen2 an easy choice, but the Gen1 has been cut to $449, so I am not %100 sure which I am buying now. It will probably the Gen2.
I used the sub-x ammo in a 350 legend this past season to take a deer. Shot it through the vitals at 53 yards and had complete pass through. The deer ran 40 yards and fell over. It’s really quiet and devastating. Great ammo!
Man, I'm way behind the curve of testing more x39mm ammo. You're doing great with the amount and quality of videos coming out.
That's a nice looking Rifle.I have a Ruger American ranch in 7.62 x 39. I have had excellent results with Wolf Ammunition. I was totally surprised. The only soft points I have available are some Silver Bear , which I have not used . Keep plugging away those coyotes.
I've had the gen 1 for a few years now. It changed my opinions on the 7.62x39. I put a Boyd's laminate thumbhole stock on it. I just ordered the Gen 2 in 5.56. This gen 2 looks much nicer. I hope I don't need to upgrade the stock like gen 1.
Good video man. MOA for 5 shots is pretty stinking respectable for a hunting rifle. Glad that it is still treating you well!
I haven’t tried the Hornady Subsonic in this caliber, it was good in 300BO.
it would be cool to see a side by side comparison between this and the cz 600 you have, and the gen 1, as far as general accuracy. good stuff!
I’ve never tried it but Remington 7.62x39 Core-Lokt 125g might be worth a try.
So far would you say your gen 1 shot a bit better or atleast was less picky when it comes to ammo ?
I’m eager to see how well the Brown Bear does in that rifle.
How is the Trigger on the Gen II. I picked up one the other day just to see how it felt and the Trigger was a little Gritty feeling. I know it wasn’t adjusted all the way down, but I wasn’t too impressed the way it felt as shipped?
What suppressor are you running? It’s very impressive.
Only 2 of all your different bullets shoot good in that gun. I will pass on buying a gen 2 Ruger.