Ruger’s original and well-regarded American Rifle line has been joined by a second-generation family that takes the bolt-action platform to new levels through a series of practical, attractive enhancements.
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“New things are always better than old things.”
That maxim, attributed to the late artist and film director Andy Warhol, is faithfully embraced by businesses unafraid of critiquing their efficacious products in the unending search for something better. Sturm, Ruger, & Co. is one such firm. In the past three-quarters of a century, it has unveiled a litany of firearms that have not only withstood the test of time but have sold in overwhelming numbers. In long guns alone, there is the 10/22, M77, No. 1 and Mini-14 (Mini Thirty) that, in sum, are measured in millions of units. And yet, none of these well-liked arms went unchanged; myriad variations of each model exist, while shortcomings, whether real or perceived, have been addressed, too.