{"id":168320,"date":"2026-08-16T13:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T18:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=168320"},"modified":"2026-08-16T13:26:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T18:26:01","slug":"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">8<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightweight, compact, AR-mag compatible, and wearing a 16\u201d threaded barrel, the Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK checks nearly every box for a suppressor host. Add a 0.8&#8243; best group and whisper-quiet subsonic potential, and this little bolt gun starts making a lot of sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8197-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK bolt-action rifle configured as a compact suppressor host\" class=\"wp-image-168325\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8197-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8197-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8197-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8197-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8197-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8197-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 300 BLK keeps the package compact and suppressor-friendly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-i-came-back-to-ruger-for-a-compact-300-blk\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Why I Came Back to Ruger for a Compact 300 BLK<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-before-300-blk-there-was-300-whisper\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Before 300 BLK, There Was 300 Whisper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-300-blackout-gets-even-better-with-a-suppressor\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Why 300 Blackout Gets Even Better With a Suppressor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-16-threaded-barrel-is-the-heart-of-this-suppressor-host\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">The 16\u201d Threaded Barrel Is the Heart of This Suppressor Host<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-standard-ar-mags-make-the-ruger-american-ranch-easy-to-feed\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Standard AR Mags Make the Ruger American Ranch Easy to Feed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-tang-safety-and-a-70-degree-bolt-keep-things-simple\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Tang Safety and a 70-Degree Bolt Keep Things Simple<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-power-bedding-gives-the-lightweight-stock-some-backbone\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Power Bedding Gives the Lightweight Stock Some Backbone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-a-3-5-pound-trigger-that-was-too-good-to-mess-with\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">A 3.5-Pound Trigger That Was Too Good to Mess With<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-0-8-best-group-ruger-american-ranch-300-blk-accuracy\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">0.8&#8243; Best Group: Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK Accuracy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ruger-american-ranch-300-blk-specifications\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK Specifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pros-amp-cons-quiet-capability-without-much-baggage\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Pros &amp; Cons: Quiet Capability Without Much Baggage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verdict-this-300-blk-bolt-gun-does-exactly-what-it-should\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Verdict: This 300 BLK Bolt Gun Does Exactly What It Should<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-level=\"2\">Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-i-came-back-to-ruger-for-a-compact-300-blk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Came Back to Ruger for a Compact 300 BLK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A couple of years ago I was in the market for a 308. I was choosing between a Savage Axis 2 and a Ruger American. The Axis went on sale, so my decision was made. I didn\u2019t pay any attention to Ruger bolt guns again until a few months ago when I started looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/pws-mk107-mod-2m-300-blackout-pdw\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7420\">compact rifle in 300 Blackout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightweight, compact, and accepting a standard magazine, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ruger.com\/products\/americanRifleRanch\/models.html?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruger American Ranch Rifle<\/a> fits the bill perfectly as a suppressor host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-before-300-blk-there-was-300-whisper\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before 300 BLK, There Was 300 Whisper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hickok45-daniel-defense-integrally-suppressed-300-blackout\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7421\">300 BLK<\/a> there was 300 Whisper. 300 Whisper is a wildcat cartridge developed in the early 1990s by J.D. Jones of SSK Industries. Jones created a series of &#8220;Whisper&#8221; cartridges by cutting down common casings and resizing them to take a larger diameter bullet. The 300 Whisper uses a 221 fireball case to fire a .30 caliber bullet. &#8220;Whisper&#8221; is a trademark of SSK so gun manufacturers that wanted to use the round would often call it by other names such as 300 fireball, or 300-221.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">300 BLK is a variant of 300 Whisper derived from a 5.56 case. While basically identical to 300 Whisper, the 300 BLK is much more common thanks to its 2011 SAAMI certification. This defined cartridge specifications and ensured compatibility between manufacturers across the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8241-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"300 BLK cartridges loaded in a standard 5.56 AR magazine for the Ruger American Ranch Rifle\" class=\"wp-image-168640\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8241-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8241-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8241-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8241-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8241-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8241-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">300 BLK in a 5.56 magazine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-300-blackout-gets-even-better-with-a-suppressor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why 300 Blackout Gets Even Better With a Suppressor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">300 Blackout is a unique cartridge in that both supersonic and subsonic loads are commonly manufactured. The larger bullet diameter allows for a range of bullet weights. Supersonic loads range from 110 to 150 grains and perform like 7.62X39. 200-grain subsonic loads have similar muzzle energy to 45 ACP and are able to carry that energy to distance better than pistol rounds. In addition to the better ballistic coefficient offered by the .30 caliber projectile when compared to pistol bullets, it also requires a smaller endcap on your suppressor which makes it somewhat easier to suppress. Being able to have the capabilities of both supers and subs in one rifle with only a mag change in between is pretty cool. Although, having them in a bolt gun where action noise is not a factor is even cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-16-threaded-barrel-is-the-heart-of-this-suppressor-host\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 16\u201d Threaded Barrel Is the Heart of This Suppressor Host<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 16\u201d threaded barrel is the main feature that sets this rifle apart. Because my intended purpose for this gun was to shoot suppressed, I wanted to keep the barrel as short as possible to accommodate the additional length of a suppressor. 300 BLK was intended for use in shorter barrels with subsonic loads achieving complete powder burn at only 7.5 inches. Unfortunately, the 16&#8243; legal minimum makes that a bit tricky so I&#8217;ll take what I can get. The barrel on this Ruger came with a 5\/8&#215;24 thread protector, but I swapped it for a SilencerCo three-prong <a href=\"https:\/\/silencerco.com\/shop\/asr-flash-hider\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASR flash hider<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8194-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chamfered AR-style magazine well on the Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK rifle\" class=\"wp-image-168328\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8194-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8194-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8194-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8194-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8194-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8194-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The magwell is chamfered to help with mag insertion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-standard-ar-mags-make-the-ruger-american-ranch-easy-to-feed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard AR Mags Make the Ruger American Ranch Easy to Feed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am happy that it takes standard AR mags because I already have plenty of those. I tried multiple magazine brands and sizes in addition to the ten-round <a href=\"https:\/\/magpul.com\/pmag-10-ar-m4-gen-m3.html?mp_global_color=118&amp;utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"300blk-ruger-american-ranch-rifle-a-perfect-suppressor-host\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magpul PMAG<\/a> that it came with, and I didn&#8217;t have issues with any of them. The magwell seems a bit snug as some mags did not drop free when released, but this tightness may be necessary to keep the mag aligned properly since this magwell is about half the depth of one on a standard AR. The mag release is positioned so that you can drop the mag with your right index finger without breaking your grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8195-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger American Ranch trigger showing the integrated trigger safety on the 300 BLK rifle\" class=\"wp-image-168329\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8195-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8195-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8195-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8195-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8195-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8195-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trigger incorporates an additional safety that deactivates as the trigger is pulled<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-tang-safety-and-a-70-degree-bolt-keep-things-simple\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tang Safety and a 70-Degree Bolt Keep Things Simple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The safety is located on the tang just below the rear of the bolt. It feels well-made and has a tactile click when switched between positions. It can only be put on safe when the striker is cocked, and the fire position is color filled for easy identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8196-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK receiver showing the bolt, tang safety, and scope mounting area\" class=\"wp-image-168332\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8196-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8196-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8196-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8196-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8196-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8196-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The tang-mounted safety sits directly below the rear of the Ruger American Ranch bolt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ruger American Ranch uses a three-lug bolt with a 70-degree throw. This throw angle should leave plenty of room between the bolt handle and your scope. The bolt can easily be removed by depressing a retainer lever on the left side of the receiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8193-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK synthetic stock and free-floated barrel with Power Bedding system\" class=\"wp-image-168336\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8193-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8193-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8193-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8193-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8193-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8193-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sturdy synthetic stock uses Ruger&#8217;s Power Bedding system while allowing the barrel to free float.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-power-bedding-gives-the-lightweight-stock-some-backbone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Bedding Gives the Lightweight Stock Some Backbone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stock is very sturdy and has a nice finish. It uses Ruger\u2019s patented Power Bedding system which secures the receiver and free floats the barrel for improved accuracy. Injection molded stocks can sometimes feel cheap or flimsy, but this rifle doesn&#8217;t have that problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-a-3-5-pound-trigger-that-was-too-good-to-mess-with\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A 3.5-Pound Trigger That Was Too Good to Mess With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trigger can be set anywhere between three and five pounds, but you have to remove the stock to make the adjustment. I got consistent breaks at 3.5 pounds, so I left it as it was. The trigger pull feels great. There is very little take-up and the wall is firm right up to the moment the trigger breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8221-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK accuracy group from range testing with Winchester ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-168335\" title=\"Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK: Quiet by Design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8221-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8221-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8221-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8221-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8221-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_8221-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Range testing produced a best group of 0.8&#8243; with 147gr Winchester FMJ.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-0-8-best-group-ruger-american-ranch-300-blk-accuracy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">0.8&#8243; Best Group: Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK Accuracy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average group from the three brands of ammunition I tried was about 1.3\u201d, with the best group being 0.8&#8243; from 147gr Winchester FMJ. This is more than accurate enough for my uses seeing that most of my shots when hunting deer or hogs are within 150 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ruger-american-ranch-300-blk-specifications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ruger American Ranch 300 BLK Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Model<\/th><td>Ruger American Ranch Rifle<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Caliber<\/th><td>300 Blackout<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Barrel Length<\/th><td>16\u201d threaded barrel<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Thread Pattern<\/th><td>5\/8&#215;24<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overall Length<\/th><td>Not stated in original article<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Weight<\/th><td>Not stated in original article<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Included Magazine<\/th><td>ten-round Magpul PMAG<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Bolt<\/th><td>three-lug, 70-degree throw<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Trigger Adjustment<\/th><td>three to five pounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Tested Trigger Pull<\/th><td>3.5 pounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Average Group<\/th><td>about 1.3\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best Group<\/th><td>0.8&#8243; from 147gr Winchester FMJ<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>MSRP<\/th><td>$660<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Street Price Noted in Review<\/th><td>around $550<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-pros-amp-cons-quiet-capability-without-much-baggage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros &amp; Cons: Quiet Capability Without Much Baggage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Lightweight and compact, 16\u201d threaded barrel, standard AR magazine compatibility, little recoil, smooth 3.5-pound tested trigger pull, three-lug bolt with 70-degree throw, and a best tested group of 0.8&#8243;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Some magazines did not drop free, trigger adjustment requires removing the stock, and the 16&#8243; legal minimum adds barrel length when the goal is the shortest practical suppressed package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-verdict-this-300-blk-bolt-gun-does-exactly-what-it-should\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verdict: This 300 BLK Bolt Gun Does Exactly What It Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a compact 300 BLK suppressor host, this rifle serves its purpose well. It is lightweight and compact even with a suppressor. 300 BLK has little recoil while being fully capable of taking medium game, and subsonic loads don\u2019t get any quieter than when shot from a suppressed bolt action. Even if you don&#8217;t own a suppressor, this may still be a good choice if you\u2019re looking for a compact rifle in an intermediate cartridge. The MSRP is currently $660 but they can be found for around $550. There aren&#8217;t many rifles that offer this combination of features, so I think the price is fair. 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