Ruger build vs tikka 223

[Trapperkid]

I’m debating what I want to do. I have a ruger american ranch in 5.56 but I hate the stock and don’t love the trigger so either I replace the trigger and the stock for a Magpul stock or I just sell it and get a tikka in 223 what would rokslide do?

 

[PredatorSlayer]

How does it shoot? Whats the barrel twist? If it is accurate I would keep and upgrade it. Tikka stocks and triggers aren’t great either.

 

[Ryan Avery]

I had both rifles at one time. I also hated the stock and the trigger is not friendly on the Ruger. Both rifles shot about the same but the Tikka fed much better. I kept the Tikka and traded for another Tikka with the Ruger.

 

[atmat]

How does it shoot? Whats the barrel twist? If it is accurate I would keep and upgrade it. Tikka stocks and triggers aren’t great either.

I actually think the Tikka triggers are nice for a factory gun. And while I don’t love the Tikka stocks, they’re serviceable with a vertical grip and increasing the float space.

Otherwise, I echo the statement above. If your Ruger shoots well, just keep it and upgrade as needed.

 

[brianwagan]

The magpul stock is heavy. I have one on a Ruger American Predator 223 and it weighs 9 lbs 10 oz. with a basic scope.

 

[colby12]

I got the Ruger because I could find one, the barrel was already threaded, short, and I like my other calibers in the Ruger American. The 5.56 is not smooth, shoots fine, but I’m not as pleased with it as I am with my other two. I will probably keep it just because I have it and need a couple for my kids, but am actively looking for a Tikka.

 

[wnelson14]

KRG bravo for the Ruger and call it good.

 

[Trapperkid]

KRG bravo for the Ruger and call it good.

But will it fit the ranch version?

 

[wnelson14]

But will it fit the ranch version?

Definitely worth a call to them, but I doubt the action is any different between the two

 

[colby12]

I asked the exact question last week. They were quick to respond. They said it would work, it would convert the action to AICS instead of stanag.

 

[grfox92]

But will it fit the ranch version?

Pretty sure there is only long action and short action in the RA.

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[bojangles808]

sell. but youll probably get beat up pretty bad unless you can trade up to a tikka at your lgs or find someone local so you avoid shipping/fees etc

 

[BLJ]

Hack the stock until you like it. Take the blade out of the trigger and cut a coil off. Let ‘er eat.

 

[grfox92]

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Hack the stock until you like it. Take the blade out of the trigger and cut a coil off. Let ‘er eat.

If I can get mine shooting right, I have a template for a module I am going to make to turn the grip into a verticle out of composite decking. Just a small wedge that I will pin or hockey tape to the existing stock.

What is the base for yours? Fiberglass?

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[BLJ]

Ruger American Vertical Grip

I looked for a long time to try and figure out a good way of modifying a Ruger American stock to have a vertical grip. I found a thread on Rimfire Central where a man had modified a factory stock using basically just the bedding blocks. Thumbhole, high roll over cheek piece, and wide fore end. A...

rokslide.com

Basis was a scrap piece of 2x6 (I think).

The link has my write up.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM.

 

[BLJ]

There is something fun about a cheap rifle that you could care less about

I’m a sucker for junk that shoots.



That’s at 575. ADI 69’s.

I know it’s 7 short of a real group, but I was happy with it.

 

[BLJ]

Apologies to the OP if I’ve trashed up your thread.

 

[BLJ]

Broke alot of clay birds at 800yrds with mine...still wouldnt buy another one lol

I understand that. My Tikka is way more refined than my RA’s for sure.
But when I bought my Ranch, everything was hard to find. And expensive.

I’ll agree with not buying another one in todays market. The price gap between a Tikka and an RA is a lot smaller than it was.

 

[Roguemountainhunter]

I own both Rugers and Tikkas, the Rugers stay in the safe!

 

[Trapperkid]

Ruger American Vertical Grip

I looked for a long time to try and figure out a good way of modifying a Ruger American stock to have a vertical grip. I found a thread on Rimfire Central where a man had modified a factory stock using basically just the bedding blocks. Thumbhole, high roll over cheek piece, and wide fore end. A...

rokslide.com

Basis was a scrap piece of 2x6 (I think).

The link has my write up.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM.

I sent you a message!