The Ruger American Rimfire is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .17 HMR with an 18-inch blued barrel, OD Green synthetic stock, and a 9+1 capacity. At 5.6 lbs and 37 inches overall, it handles well for extended range sessions or small game hunts where you're covering ground. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: American Rimfire 
• Caliber: .17 HMR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Overall Length: 37 inches 
• Capacity: 9+1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.6 lbs (approx. 89.6 oz) 
• Finish: Blued 
• Stock Material: Synthetic (OD Green) 
• Safety Type: Tang safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Ruger Marksman Trigger is adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds of pull weight, which lets you set it for the task — lighter for deliberate target work, heavier if you want more margin for field carry. The patented Power Bedding system uses an integral block that precisely positions the receiver while letting the barrel free-float, which is the primary mechanical reason for the rifle's accuracy consistency. The one-piece aluminum scope rail is factory-installed; no separate base purchase required. The barrel is threaded with a thread protector installed, compatible with suppressors including Ruger's Silent-SR.

The Ruger American .17 HMR in OD Green draws solid feedback from owners who use it for target shooting and small game.

Accuracy is the most cited strength. The .17 HMR's flat trajectory and low recoil translate well through the free-floated barrel and adjustable trigger. Shooters running it at 100 yards on steel or small game consistently report tight groups. The OD Green synthetic stock is mentioned as durable and weather-tolerant without adding weight.

The adjustable Marksman Trigger gets positive notes from buyers who appreciate being able to dial in pull weight rather than accepting whatever the factory sends. The integrated scope rail is a practical convenience.

Criticism focuses on two areas: weight and magazine function. Some buyers find 5.6 lbs heavier than they expected for a rimfire, though it's not dramatically heavy in absolute terms. Magazine seating and feeding issues come up occasionally — usually described as finicky rather than chronic, but worth knowing.