Ruger American Predator in 7.62 X39

[brettd308]

Probably never going to happen, but I was curious if there would be any interest in a rifle like this. Something cheaper than the CZ 527, but with similar characteristics. 16-18" threaded barrel. front sight with a detachable receiver rear peep sight (kind of like the negc rear sight for the cz 550 http://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/...and_id=5888&ST=CZ 550 Peep Sight#.VgVVjJeAlME ) finish it up with a carbine stock. The final item would be bore size. .308 vs .311

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

If you make the bore perfect for .308" bullets, and somebody shoots a standard Wolf or old Soviet-era military surplus 7.62 x 39mm in it with the .311 bullet, what happens?

Does the gun blow up? Does this being a bolt action, and a Ruger (known to be built like a brick outhouse) mean that it will handle the pressure safely?
Will the fat bullet squeeze through the barrel?

Finally, if this is going to have a threaded barrel intended for use with a silencer, what kind of subsonic 7.62 x 39 ammo might be put through it?
Does anybody make subsonic rounds that have both a reduced powder charge AND the fat .311 bullet? Would that get stuck in the barrel, maybe?

 

[brettd308]

All good questions that can surely be addressed by the collective gun smarts of the odt

 

[brettd308]

Based on the lack of interest I guess I am the only one looking for one of these lol.

 

[bulletpaluza]

I would a 7.62x39 gun that was under 400 bucks.

I would go with .311 bore size. And there would be nothing dangerous about shooting a .311 threw a .308 bore size just less accuracy .

Now with all that said get me one.

 

[brettd308]

7.62x39 bolt rifles aren't necessary to fill any "needed" hunting or varmint-control niche so doubt they'll win any popularity contests

Is 7.62X39 not enough to kill a deer?

 

[lilred06]

Isn't that kinda what Ruger messed up with the mini 30? Using a .308 bore instead of .311?

I think instead, Mossberg should do an MVP in 7.62x39 that takes AK mags, just like the 5.56 MVP that takes AR mags. My $.02

 

[7pt62THOR]

I want one!

 

[brettd308]

Why yes it is... but did you actually read what I said

Why yes I did. A bolt gun in the mild recoiling 7.62X39 would be a wonderful rifle for youth and women. One could call that a niche market

 

[Radar363]

I'm not sure Ruger, or any firearm manufacturer, could produce a bolt action rifle that would be able to function as reliably ax the CZ that costs less.

Savage used to make their model 10 Scout in 7.62x39 but like others have said; what's the point? Ammo availability? Would a cheap bolt action be more accurate than an SKS? Especially shooting surplus ammo?