Glenfield Firearms
Glenfield is a revived firearms brand from Ruger, bringing back a name that originally appeared on Marlin’s economy-grade rifles sold through mass retailers from the 1960s through the 1980s. The new Glenfield Model A is a bolt-action centerfire hunting rifle built on the proven Ruger American platform, available in .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, and .223 Remington at an MSRP of $499 — positioning it as one of the most affordable cold-hammer-forged, threaded-barrel hunting rifles on the market.
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Glenfield Model A: What You Get for $499
The Model A packs features that typically cost $200–300 more on competing rifles: a 20-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel with a threaded muzzle (for suppressor or muzzle device mounting), a user-adjustable trigger (3–5 lbs), a free-floated barrel, and a rigid synthetic stock with a rubber buttpad. It feeds from a detachable rotary magazine (compatible with Ruger American magazines in the corresponding caliber) and weighs 8.7 pounds — heavier than a mountain rifle, but stable on sandbags and comfortable to shoot off a bench.
Glenfield Model A vs. Ruger American
The Glenfield Model A is built on the Ruger American action — same bolt, same trigger mechanism, same rotary magazine. The differences are cosmetic and configuration: the Glenfield uses a different stock design, a 20-inch barrel (vs. the American’s 22-inch in most configurations), and the Glenfield branding. Think of it as a Ruger American in a different outfit at a lower price point. If you’re choosing between them, the Glenfield is the value play; the Ruger American offers more stock and barrel-length options.
Available Calibers
The Glenfield Model A is available in four classic hunting calibers: .308 Winchester (the most popular all-around short-action hunting cartridge), .30-06 Springfield (America’s most versatile hunting cartridge), .270 Winchester (flat-shooting deer and antelope cartridge), and .223 Remington (varmint and predator use). All four are widely available and affordable to shoot.
Threaded Muzzle: Suppressor-Ready
The Model A’s threaded muzzle is a noteworthy feature at this price point — many budget hunting rifles require aftermarket barrel threading to mount a suppressor. The Glenfield ships ready for a suppressor, muzzle brake, or flash hider from the factory.
The Glenfield Name: A Brief History
The original Glenfield brand was Marlin’s economy line, producing the legendary Glenfield Model 60 .22 semi-auto (one of the best-selling .22 rifles ever made) and other budget firearms sold through department stores and hardware stores from the 1960s through the 1980s. When Ruger acquired Marlin in 2020, the Glenfield name came with it. Ruger revived the brand in 2025 as a value-tier brand distinct from the Ruger name, with the Model A as its first product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenfield the same as Ruger?
Glenfield is a brand owned by Ruger (acquired through the Marlin purchase). The Model A is built on the Ruger American platform but sold under the Glenfield name at a lower price.
Does the Glenfield Model A use Ruger American magazines?
Yes — it uses the same detachable rotary magazine as the Ruger American in the corresponding caliber.
Is the Glenfield Model A accurate?
Early reviews report sub-MOA capability with quality ammunition, consistent with the Ruger American action it’s built on.
What is the Glenfield Model 60?
The classic Marlin/Glenfield .22 LR semi-auto rifle from the 1960s–80s — one of the best-selling .22 rifles ever made. Not related to the current Model A except by brand heritage.
Can I suppress the Glenfield Model A?
Yes — the 20-inch barrel ships with a factory-threaded muzzle ready for suppressor mounting.
See Also: Ruger • Ruger American • Bolt-Action Rifles • Hunting Rifles • .308 Win Ammo • .30-06 Ammo • Suppressors