The Ruger American Ranch Gen 1 in 5.56 NATO is a lightweight, compact bolt-action rifle designed for varmint hunting, range plinking, and utility use.
 
Key Specifications & Features
Caliber & Capacity: Chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem and feeds from standard AR-style magazines (typically ships with a 10-round rotary or AR-pattern magazine depending on configuration). 
Barrel: 16.12-inch cold hammer-forged, medium-contour threaded barrel (1/2"-28 pitch) with a factory-installed thread protector for muzzle devices or suppressors. 
Stock: Flat Dark Earth (FDE) synthetic stock featuring ergonomic texturing and a soft rubber recoil pad.
Action & Bolt: One-piece, 3-lug bolt with a short 70-degree throw for smooth cycling and optimal scope clearance. 
Trigger: Adjustable Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger tunable between 3 and 5 pounds. 
Optics Mounting: Comes with a factory-installed, one-piece aluminum Picatinny scope base. 
Safety: Easy-to-actuate, visible 2-position tang safety that allows the bolt to be cycled while engaged