The following is the Ruger American Rifle Press Release:
An American Legend is Born
January 02, 2012
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to
present the Ruger American Rifle™, an all new, 100% American made bolt-action
rifle that sets a new standard of excellence among value-priced, bolt-action
rifles. Offered in short- and long-action calibers, the Ruger American Rifle
combines the rugged reliability of Ruger's past with the award-winning
ingenuity featured in so many of Ruger's new products.
"The Ruger American Rifle delivers exciting features
and outstanding accuracy at a very reasonable price," remarked Ruger
President and CEO Mike Fifer. "Our new rifle is lightweight and quick
handling, yet manages recoil surprisingly well. With a great trigger,
smooth-cycling bolt, and tack-driving accuracy, the Ruger American Rifle gives
hunters an affordable tool to achieve success in the field," he concluded.
The 6-1/4 pound Ruger American Rifle offers no-compromise
engineering innovation, proving that a world class rifle need not come with a
high price tag. The new Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger offers a crisp
release with a pull weight that is user-adjustable between three and five
pounds. Ruger's new patent-pending Power Bedding™ system utilizes
stainless-steel bedding blocks insert-molded into the stock to positively
locate the receiver and free-float the barrel. The barrel's rifling is cold
hammer forged to exacting tolerances, providing sub-MOA accuracy, long-term
endurance, and a mirror-smooth finish that is easy to clean.
The Ruger American Rifle's three-lug, 70 degree bolt
provides ample scope clearance, and utilizes a full diameter bolt body and dual
cocking cams for smooth, easy cycling from the shoulder. The reliable 4-round,
rotary magazine fits flush with the stock and offers the smooth feed that has
become the hallmark of Ruger rotary magazines. The receiver is drilled and
tapped for mounting the included scope bases.
The Ruger American Rifle carries easily, shoulders quickly,
and shoots comfortably, thanks to the ergonomic design of its trim, lightweight
stock with an ambidextrous palm swell, forend finger relief, and soft rubber
recoil pad. The easily accessible tang safety, which can be placed "on
safe" while the bolt is cycled, is complemented by the passive,
trigger-mounted safety which positively locks the trigger for an additional
measure of security.
For more information on the new Ruger American Rifle, or to
learn more about the extensive line of award winning Ruger firearms, visit
Ruger.com