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Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:05 am
by ovenpaa
I keep looking at this and thinking wow, what a good looking rifle
Suggested specification is:
Model Number: 6968
Caliber: 300 BLK
Stock: Flat Dark Earth Composite
Capacity: 5
Material: Alloy Steel
Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 16.12"
Overall Length: 36.00"
Thread Pattern: 5/8"-24
Weight: 5.95 lbs.
Twist: 1:7" RH
Grooves: 6
Length of Pull: 13.75"
Sights: None-Scope Rail Installed
Suggested Retail: $489.00 - So maybe sub 500 quid over here?
Three lug bolt, factory bedded, adjustable trigger, rotary magazine, tang safety. threaded to accept a 5/8" x 24 moderator. What is not to like?
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:07 am
by meles meles
Hmmm, we like it too ! Who are the importers?
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:44 am
by phaedra1106
I think it's Viking Arms, looks tempting, I have an empty slot for another 300aac but was waiting for an AR style straight pull.
As to price, the Handi Rifle I have sells for around $350 in the US but was £495 over here
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:57 am
by Sim G
The cheapest centre fire Ruger American on GT is GBP475. Would be an interesting rifle at that price....
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:52 am
by ovenpaa
Viking say they have no plans to bring them in officially however they 'might' be able to tack one to an order at some stage.
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:06 pm
by Sim G
I reckon they could shift more than the odd one.
I wonder if a European importer is bringing them in?
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:19 pm
by DW58
Interesting.
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:28 pm
by techguy
I reckon they would sell reasonably well.. hmmmm
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:59 pm
by ovenpaa
An update, I spoke to Viking directly as opposed to through a local account holder and Viking tell me no chance as the UK Proof houses work to CIP standards and there is not a CIP std for the 300BLK however I was welcome to contact the proof house myself and see if they would be able to test. Now having had wildcats proofed in the past without issues I cannot see the problem however it did sound like if it was to happen the onus was on me to clear the path with London or Birmingham.
I have emailed Richard Mabbitt for comment as he is my normal contact at the London Proof House. I have also fired off an email to a European contact.
Re: Ruger 300 BLK
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:04 pm
by phaedra1106
They're talking complete and utter bo...cks, my 300aac/300BLK Handi Rifle has proof marks from the proof house as I'm sure do all the other 300 straight pulls etc. that have been sold in the UK