Ruger Goes Left-Handed For New Gen II American Rifles
Looking to arm yourself with Ruger’s updated, budget-friendly bolt-action, but you’re left-handed? Good news—Ruger now says it’s offering left-handed versions of its Gen II American bolt-action rifles.
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A better bolt gun
The Ruger American series was always known for good bang-for-your-buck, but when they overhauled this lineup in late 2023, Ruger packed several improvements into the line. The main changes were an improved stock with adjustable length-of-pull and removable comb. This makes it much easier for the user to dial in the stock to fit their body shape and their sighting system; a low comb makes it easier to use iron sights, a high comb makes it easier to use a scope.
Other changes included a new three-position safety and new Cerakote finish. The stock had improved internal bracing and a splatter finish to improve its grip. See more details in our write-up here.
Now for lefties
The Ruger American Gen II rifles were originally only built for right-handed shooters, no matter the configuration. Standard, Ranch, Patrol, Scout, Prairie and Predator versions of the rifle were all right-handed only. Now, Ruger will start building lefty versions of this rifle, starting with the Ranch configuration.
At first, these Ranch rifles will only be available in 450 Bushmaster, 400 Legend, 350 Legend, 300 Blackout, 5.56 NATO and 7.62x39mm; magazine capacity obviously depends on which caliber you choose. Ranch configuration means they’ll come with a 16.1" cold hammer-forged, threaded barrel and a factory-installed radial port muzzle brake. The metal comes with a Cobalt Cerakote finish and stock colored in Flat Dark Earth (aka a basic matte brown) with a black splatter texture for more grip.
The left-handed rifles are already listed on Ruger’s website, at a $769 MSRP, same as their other right-handed Ranch rifles. See more specs and details at the site here.
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I like the look and improved features, but not interested in the initial calibers offered. I might buy a .308, 30/06, or 7mm/08.
how about a left hand bolt in 6.5 Grendel???????