The Ruger American Ranch Rifle Gen II in .400 Legend is a compact bolt-action rifle with a 16.1-inch threaded barrel and a factory-installed radial port muzzle brake. The FDE splatter stock and Cobalt Cerakote receiver give it the same two-tone look found across the Gen II Ranch line. At 6.5 lbs with a 5-round detachable magazine, it's built for hunters who need a straight-wall cartridge-compliant rifle in a package that handles well in dense cover. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Ruger American Ranch Rifle Gen II 
• Caliber: .400 Legend 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 16.1 inches 
• Capacity: 5 rounds (detachable magazine) 
• Weight: 6.5 lbs 
• Finish: FDE Splatter Gen II American with Cobalt Cerakote receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

The 16.1-inch threaded barrel with muzzle brake keeps overall length compact and reduces felt recoil, which is meaningful with .400 Legend's larger bore diameter compared to most straight-wall hunting cartridges. The oversized bolt handle allows positive cycling, including with gloves. 
 
The Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger adjusts between 3 and 5 lbs. The Power Bedding system free-floats the barrel while properly locating the receiver in the stock. The three-position tang safety allows bolt cycling with the safety engaged. A Picatinny scope base is pre-installed. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Deer hunting in straight-wall cartridge states where .400 Legend's terminal performance on large game is a practical advantage over smaller straight-wall options. 
• Dense timber or blind hunting where the 16.1-inch barrel's compact overall length makes maneuvering easier. 
• General hunting carry where the 6.5-lb weight holds up over long days in the field.

Owners of the Ruger American Ranch Gen II in .400 Legend are generally satisfied, with the caliber's suitability for deer hunting being the most consistent positive. .400 Legend produces good terminal performance on large game at typical woods distances, and hunters in straight-wall states specifically sought out this configuration.

The compact 16.1-inch barrel and lightweight design draw consistent positive mentions from hunters who work in timber or shoot from ground blinds where a shorter rifle is practical. The FDE splatter finish looks good and holds up in field use according to most owners.

The adjustable trigger is well-received when tuned, though some users note the factory setting is heavier than ideal and requires a few minutes of adjustment to get to a preferred pull weight.

The main technical complaint is occasional feeding or extraction issues, which appear to be load-dependent rather than a consistent problem across all ammunition. Most users report reliable operation with quality factory loads. Like other Gen II Ranch models, it's seen as good value at its price point with the caveat that aftermarket accessory selection is narrower than AR-platform alternatives.