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Ruger American Gen 2 vs Ruger American Gen 2 Rancher
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<blockquote data-quote="Starbuck" data-source="post: 3033941" data-attributes="member: 120719"><p>I look at it this way: I recently purchased several BNIB Tikka compacts for family/ friends/new shooters to enjoy for $700 each with tax. With an SWFA 6X or Sightron, or solid used scope, I can still be under 1k and have a high performance, rugged set up that can keep pace with any shooters' hard use and developing skill set. </p><p></p><p>No, they aren't coated and fluted and threaded, but let's face it, besides threading the other things are pretty well window dressing to attract customers; they don't overshadow or improve the fundamental mechanics. In a "budget rig" who cares what the outside of a gun looks like, especially one intended for a new shooter? Its as frivolous as ranking scopes on "glass" or outside appearance alone. To me, the very best value in anything exists in getting the most mechanically sound option, not the brand or model with the most features for the money. </p><p></p><p>And, it takes a modicum of effort to keep the exterior of a blued Tikka looking presentable. I did backpack hunts in rain and snow for years with blued/walnut rifles, and the metal on those rigs still looks near new after 25+ years of use. If oiling a gun is too much, give it a coat of Krylon; IME, it's only slightly less durable than some ceramic coatings, and it's easily reapplied!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Starbuck, post: 3033941, member: 120719"] I look at it this way: I recently purchased several BNIB Tikka compacts for family/ friends/new shooters to enjoy for $700 each with tax. With an SWFA 6X or Sightron, or solid used scope, I can still be under 1k and have a high performance, rugged set up that can keep pace with any shooters' hard use and developing skill set. No, they aren't coated and fluted and threaded, but let's face it, besides threading the other things are pretty well window dressing to attract customers; they don't overshadow or improve the fundamental mechanics. In a "budget rig" who cares what the outside of a gun looks like, especially one intended for a new shooter? Its as frivolous as ranking scopes on "glass" or outside appearance alone. To me, the very best value in anything exists in getting the most mechanically sound option, not the brand or model with the most features for the money. And, it takes a modicum of effort to keep the exterior of a blued Tikka looking presentable. I did backpack hunts in rain and snow for years with blued/walnut rifles, and the metal on those rigs still looks near new after 25+ years of use. If oiling a gun is too much, give it a coat of Krylon; IME, it's only slightly less durable than some ceramic coatings, and it's easily reapplied! [/QUOTE]
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