Brand: Ruger
Model: American Gen II Scout
Caliber: 5.56x45mm Nato
Action: Bolt Action
Capacity: 10
Magazine Type: AR Style
Barrel Length: 16.1"
Barrel Description: Threaded
Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
Barrel Finish: Cobalt Cerakote
Twist: 1:8
Muzzle: Flash Hider
Thread Pattern: 1/2 x 28
Stock Description: Recoil Pad
Stock Material: Synthetic
Stock Finish: Leaf Green Splatter
Length Of Pull: 12" - 13.75"
Orientation: Right Hand
Sights: Flip Aperature
Receiver Description: Pic Rail
Receiver Material: Alloy Steel
Receiver Finish: Cobalt Cerakote
Safety: 3 Position
Trigger: Ruger Marksman Adjustable
OAL: 37.35"
Weight: 6.6 lb

Features

The Ruger American Gen II Scout is a compact bolt‑action rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, designed to support fast handling, versatile sighting options, and modern adaptability in a lightweight platform. An alloy steel receiver is paired with a 16.1‑inch cold hammer‑forged barrel finished in Cobalt Cerakote for durability and corrosion resistance. The barrel uses a 1:8 twist rate suitable for stabilizing a wide range of 5.56 NATO projectiles and features a threaded muzzle with a 1/2 x 28 pattern fitted with a factory flash hider. Feeding is handled by an AR‑pattern detachable magazine with a 10‑round capacity. A factory‑installed Picatinny rail and scout‑length forward mounting base allow the use of intermediate eye‑relief optics, red dots, night vision, or thermal devices, while flip aperture iron sights provide adjustable windage, elevation, and dual‑aperture options for near and far use. With an overall length of 37.35 inches and a weight of 6.6 pounds, the rifle balances portability with functional stability. The Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger offers a crisp pull that can be tuned between three and five pounds.

The synthetic stock finished in a leaf green splatter pattern provides secure grip without excessive abrasion and incorporates a soft rubber recoil pad with progressive compression for improved comfort. Length of pull adjusts from 12 to 13.75 inches through a spacer system, allowing fit to be tailored for different body sizes and gear. A low comb can be installed for better alignment with magnified optics or omitted when relying on iron sights, with additional comb options available for further refinement. The Power Bedding integral bedding block positively locates the receiver and free‑floats the barrel to support consistent accuracy. Operation is enhanced by a three‑position tang safety that locks the bolt while permitting safe loading, and a CNC‑machined stainless steel bolt with a three‑lug, 70‑degree throw that ensures smooth cycling and ample scope clearance. Additional features include an oversized threaded bolt handle and included steel sling swivel studs, making the American Gen II Scout a flexible, optics‑ready rifle suited for training, field use, and general‑purpose applications.

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