Ruger Rifles

Ruger 10/22: The Rimfire Standard

The Ruger 10/22 is the best-selling .22 LR semi-automatic rifle ever made and the benchmark against which every other .22 semi-auto is measured. Its rotary magazine, simple takedown, and virtually unlimited aftermarket have kept it at the top of the rimfire market for over 60 years. Available in standard Carbine, Target, Tactical, and Competition configurations, the 10/22 can be built into virtually anything from a stock plinker to a competition-grade precision rimfire. The Ruger American Rimfire covers the bolt-action .22 niche for those who prefer that manual of arms.

Ruger American: Hunting Rifles at Every Budget

The Ruger American series covers the hunting bolt-action market in an enormous range of calibers from .22-250 through .338 Win Mag. The American Gen II added a redesigned trigger, improved ergonomics, and additional caliber options. The American Ranch is a compact variant with a 16.1″ barrel optimized for .308, 5.56, 7.62x39, and other intermediate cartridges—one of the most versatile compact bolt-actions available. The American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 is particularly popular for long-range hunting where the Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger provides a clean break without custom work.

Ruger Precision Rifle: Long-Range Competition Platform

The Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) changed the long-range bolt-action market when it launched in 2015, delivering PRS-competitive accuracy and features at a fraction of custom rifle pricing. Its fully adjustable folding stock, AICS-pattern magazine compatibility, threaded barrel, and free-float handguard made it the default recommendation for new precision rifle shooters for years. Available in 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, and .338 Lapua, the RPR remains one of the strongest value propositions in precision rifle shooting.

Mini-14 and Mini-30: Classic Semi-Automatics

The Ruger Mini-14 is a semi-automatic .223/5.56 rifle based on the M14 action scaled down for intermediate cartridges, with a traditional profile that gives it a distinctive non-AR appearance. It remains popular with ranchers, farmers, and shooters in jurisdictions where AR-15 features are restricted. The Mini-30 is the 7.62x39 variant, accepting AK-pattern magazines and offering an AK caliber in a conventional rifle format. Both platforms have earned reputations for reliability in working conditions where an AR-15’s complexity might be a disadvantage.

AR Platform: AR-556, SFAR, and Harrier

Ruger offers three distinct AR-platform options. The AR-556 is the standard 5.56 NATO direct-impingement AR-15 at a value price point that has made it one of the best-selling AR-15 rifles in America. The SFAR (Small Frame Autoloading Rifle) brings .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor power to an AR-15-sized receiver—one of the most significant rifle introductions of recent years. The Ruger Harrier is the newest AR-15 variant, replacing the AR-556 as Ruger’s flagship AR-15 with enhanced features and updated ergonomics. See also: Ruger SFAR.

Ruger 77: The Classic Bolt-Action

The Ruger 77 series covers specialized bolt-action configurations including the 77/44 in .44 Magnum, the 77/357 in .357 Magnum, and the 77/22 in .22 LR and .22 WMR. These rotary-magazine bolt-actions are designed for hunters who want a compact, handy rifle in a pistol caliber for short-range woods hunting or pest control. The 77/44 in particular is popular for hog and deer hunting in heavy brush where a powerful, compact rifle is more practical than a full-length centerfire bolt-action.