The Ruger American Ranch Gen II in .308 Win is a compact bolt-action rifle built around a 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged threaded barrel with a radial port muzzle brake. At 37.35 inches overall and 6.5 lbs with a Flat Dark Earth synthetic stock, it's a maneuverable package for hunting or truck-gun use where .308 Win's terminal performance matters but a full-length rifle is inconvenient to carry. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: American Ranch Gen2 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Barrel Length: 16.1 inches 
• Overall Length: 37.35 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Weight: 6.5 lbs 
• Finish Color: Flat Dark Earth 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Safety Features: Three-position tang safety 
• Trigger Type: Ruger Marksman Adjustable 
   

Detailed Features 

The 16.1-inch barrel is cold hammer-forged and ships with a muzzle brake installed to manage .308 Win recoil in a 6.5-lb rifle. The Power Bedding system keeps the receiver properly located while free-floating the barrel, which helps maintain consistent accuracy. 
 
The Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger adjusts from 3 to 5 lbs of pull. The three-position tang safety allows bolt cycling with the safety engaged. A Picatinny scope base is pre-installed. 
 
Length of pull adjusts from 12 to 13.75 inches by removing a stock spacer. The 3+1 capacity using an AI-style magazine is standard for this platform in .308 Win. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Hunting medium to large game where .308 Win's terminal performance at moderate range is appropriate and a compact rifle is preferred. 
• Field carry in timber or dense brush where the 37.35-inch overall length handles better than a standard-length rifle. 
• Vehicle or pack carry where minimizing rifle length and weight is a priority without giving up a centerfire hunting caliber.

The Ruger American Ranch Gen II in .308 Win draws positive feedback overall, with the compact 16.1-inch barrel and .308 Win chambering being the main reasons buyers chose this configuration. Hunters who want .308's power in a package that fits in a compact truck gun case or is easy to maneuver in the field report good satisfaction.

Accuracy is consistently mentioned as solid, particularly at hunting distances. The free-floated barrel and Power Bedding system contribute to consistent groups, and most users find the gun shoots well with standard factory loads.

The FDE finish looks good and holds up in field conditions. The adjustable trigger, when set toward the lighter end, gets positive marks for improving shot-to-shot consistency.

The 16.1-inch barrel with a muzzle brake does generate more muzzle blast than a full-length .308 Win, which some users note is noticeable without hearing protection. The 3+1 capacity is adequate for hunting but limited compared to some other platforms. Ergonomics feedback is similar to other Gen II Ranch models, functional but not exceptional, and some buyers upgrade the stock.