Ruger American Ranch vs ?

[CMF]

I'm looking to add a 6.5cm(set on caliber) to have another deer gun for the kids. It will probably see some action out west eventually too. We don't currently shoot or hunt long range and I do not want to spend much more than the Ruger(~$600).

Are there any options I should consider before going with the RAR Gen II?

Must have LOP adjustment so it can go from 11yo to the wife.
Threaded barrel for suppressor and short barrel for same reason.
A folding stock would be nice, but not required.
Want to keep it light for backpacking.

 

[tony]

Savage has various rifles that might work

I have a 6.5CM, think its a 116 lightweight in Kuiu camo that's a great little shooter. No threaded barrel though as it was before suppressors are a hot item. I've thought about getting it done though.

 

[SloppyJ]

I don't think you're going to find anything with those specs and price.

You know, I was going to say go for a tikka or if you cant swing that, a savage so you could swap barrels out later. However I see that preferred and xcaliber both make ruger american prefits too.

If you don't mind the action on it, then go for it. Although I imagine you could find a tikka coming up here on black friday for a similar price and you could put another 125 or so with it to get it cut and threaded.

 

[TxLite]

The only other option I can think of at the moment is to get a Howa 1500 barreled action and pick out a chassis or stock you like. They go on sale at Brownells fairly often.

Easy button is the Ruger

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

I'm looking to add a 6.5cm(set on caliber) to have another deer gun for the kids. It will probably see some action out west eventually too. We don't currently shoot or hunt long range and I do not want to spend much more than the Ruger(~$600).

Are there any options I should consider before going with the RAR Gen II?

Must have LOP adjustment so it can go from 11yo to the wife.
Threaded barrel for suppressor and short barrel for same reason.
A folding stock would be nice, but not required.
Want to keep it light for backpacking.

Would a savage 16 lightweight hunter (stainless) threaded. It weighs 5.5lbs and is pretty accurate. Its sitting in my safe not being used. Daughter was using it but she now has a new browning speed spr

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Savage has various rifles that might work

I have a 6.5CM, think its a 116 lightweight in Kuiu camo that's a great little shooter. No threaded barrel though as it was before suppressors are a hot item. I've thought about getting it done though.

Is this one of those 5.5lbers?