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    Ruger american 223 mag conversion ar to standard

    I may have one of the olive green 223 Predator stocks available, that can accept the rotary mag, or with the adaptor removed, the Magpul mag. Bought a second hand composite stock from one of the other site members. If the replacement stock works like it should, the OEM stock will be available...
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    Lightweight ruger american stock upgrade

    Check with Ruger to see if the gun is in warranty. If so, tell Ruger the issue about the stock being warped and touching the front left area of the barrel. very common issue. Had it with a Savage as well. They will send you a new stock which will be straight. Issue fixed.
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    Ruger American Ranch 5.56 to KRG Bravo Chassis

    Jay, in the course of trying different ammo, did you come across any factory "hunting" rounds that the gun liked? So far, I've only been able to get Hornady's American Whitetail 60gr Interlok to group. Since this round is exclusive to Academy stores, I would appreciate knowing of some other...
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    Ruger american 223 mag conversion ar to standard

    Something to consider with the Ruger is the way that the bolt drags. Used JB Bore Paste as demonstrated by an online Youtube. Worked the action several hundreds of times and slicked it right up. Also had the bolt fluted by LRI. Even smoother and a very nice visual touch.
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    Action Screws matter: how do you tighten?

    Whatever you did between first and second groupings really worked.
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    Howa Accuracy

    Had a Savage 110 Hunter in 223. Accu everything. Couldn't get decent groups from a dozen different factory ammo. Sold it to my plumber and bought a Ruger. The 1in 8 twist seems more forgiving.
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    First and Last Rifle - New Hunter

    7MM-08 shoots an approx 140 gr bullet without a lot of recoil. Just a suggestion.
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    New Stock

    Savage will also replace a warped stock with a new one, if you report it to them right after purchase.
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    New Stock

    FYI, if you buy a new Ruger American and the stock is touching on the left side, Ruger will send you a new stock.
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    Help choosing 223 rifle

    Have a Ruger American Predator in 223. Found that it likes the Hornady American 60 gr Interlok sold at Academy.
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    Help choosing 223 rifle

    Kickenmall's posting does not have a "post reply' option. I just recently registered and, for the life of me, cannot figure out how to contact him. Any advice would be appreciated.
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    Help choosing 223 rifle

    Interested in the Bell and Carlson stock that kickemall has for sale that is for a Ruger American 223.
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