Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Ruger American Rifle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2012–
Unit Price (current)
$449
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$449
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2012
- Weight (Empty)2.83 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.204 Ruger, .223 Remington, 5.56×45mm NATO, .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .300 Blackout, 7.62x39, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Grendel, 6.5mm Creedmoor, .450 Bushmaster, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity4
- Trigger Typesingle-stage with adjustable pull
- Safety Typetang-mounted safety and integrated safety blade
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length558.8 mm
- Sight TypeNone – Drilled and tapped for scope. (Weaver style bases supplied); Redfield Revolution riflescope available for all cen
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Material4140 chrome-moly steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer composite
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityaccepts STANAG or AICS-style magazines in some models
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2012
- Unit Cost449 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2012Production started
14
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
94BOLT-ACTION RIFLES14MODERN ERA · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES572UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS5PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES895PRICE · ALL WEAPONS52PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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