Magpul Hunter American Stock anyone?

[Deputy819]

Hey all! Wondering if anyone here who shoots a Ruger American has stocked it with the Magpul Hunter stock? I've ordered one for my American chambered in .358 Winchester and would like some opinions (good, bad AND the ugly) on it. Surely it has to be better than the utilitarian tupperware that comes standard with the Americans. Thanks Gents!

 

[Bob the nailer]

Just saw this

 

[Nomosendero]

Looks like Bob nailed it if he was looking for larger groups.

Wish I could help, I have an American 308 & I am considering buying a Magpul as well.

 

[Deputy819]

if he was looking for larger groups.

Yeah, I noticed that the Federal Ammo (loaded with Berger's) actually grouped WORSE after that guy finished wrenching/chopping on that rifle...

 

[Deputy819]

I have an American 308 & I am considering buying a Magpul as well.

I'll let ya know what kind of experience I have with the one I ordered....

 

[dfanonymous]

1) Play with the torq settings when you throw the action into the stock. Between 45-60. I think magpul recommends 55..

2) Get ready to buy the cheek riser kit..

3) don't take the aluminum block out of the stock. It took me awhile to get the plastic to line up again. Another torq problem, simply because I was curious.

 

[Deputy819]

1) Play with the torq settings when you throw the action into the stock. Between 45-60. I think magpul recommends 55..

2) Get ready to buy the cheek riser kit..

3) don't take the aluminum block out of the stock. It took me awhile to get the plastic to line up again. Another torq problem, simply because I was curious.

Good tips! I was wondering about #2 especially. I absolutely cannot get the proper cheek weld with the current factory stock. W-A-Y too low. Curious to see if the riser the Magpul comes standard with will be any better.

 

[Eat Rice]

I have one and it works well. Id prefer stiffer. Mcmillan recently had some gamescouts for the american that id like to get. But it shoots well. With a bugnut bartlein 6.5 cm

 

[eyeballjr]

For the money, I think they are decent stocks.

 

[Deputy819]

3 a.m. and can't sleep.


https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/new-magpul-ruger-american-hunter-stock-install-review/

 

[Deputy819]

Stock arrived today and the install went without a hitch. Action screws torqued to 65" lbs for now. Hand-loads cycle just fine through the magazine. Surprisingly the length of pull was perfect without adding (or removing) any of the additional spacers provided and the cheek-riser that came pre-installed was spot on as well. Definitely looks and feels better than the factory tupperware. It did add quite a bit of weight, though. We'll see if it shoots any better/worse tomorrow hopefully...

 

[Memberberries]

Did you get a chance to shoot it?

 

[Deputy819]

Did you get a chance to shoot it?

Sort of. I fired 3 rounds at a 10" steel plate at 200 yards. POI had changed a little. First shot was low and left. After a scope adjustment the last 2 shots were center of steel and on top of each other. I might throw a few rounds at a paper target today...it's unseasonably warm/mild.

 

[Deputy819]

Okay....so, I fired a quick 3-shot group a few minutes ago. Now, keep in mind this is at 200 yards using a 3-9x50 Vortex scope AND utilizing hold-over on the bdc reticle. This rifle is zero'd for 100 yards. Group measured 1.90" so moa at least. Plenty good enough for deer (which is the rifles primary purpose...just not really for this distance ).