Ruger American Gen II Prairie | .223 Rem | 20″ | 10rd | 46974

The Ruger American Rifle Generation II Prairie is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 223 Rem with a 20″ spiral-fluted, threaded bull contour barrel finished in Smoked Bronze Cerakote and fitted to a Black Splatter Gen II synthetic stock. It includes a single 10-round AR-style detachable magazine and a factory-installed one-piece Picatinny scope base. The rifle features an adjustable length-of-pull from 12″ to 13.75″, a soft rubber recoil pad and the Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger for user-tunable pull weight. Pair this rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-12×44 scope for a durable optic under $1000 that matches the platform’s capability.

Suggested uses: varmint and predator work, and precision recreational target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Ruger / Sturm, Ruger & Co..
• The manufacturer’s part number is 46974.
• The caliber is 223 Rem.
• The action is Bolt.
• The barrel length is 20 inches.
• The barrel finish is Smoked Bronze Cerakote.
• The barrel description is spiral fluted and threaded.
• The rifling twist rate is 1:8″ RH.
• The magazine capacity is 10 rounds.
• The magazine type is a AR-style detachable magazine.
• The stock is Black Splatter Gen II synthetic.
• The overall length is 41.25 inches.
• The weight is 6.8 pounds.
• The safety is a three-position tang safety.
• The UPC is 736676469741.

The Generation II Prairie blends a free-floated, cold hammer-forged bull barrel, Ruger Power Bedding and the Marksman Adjustable trigger to provide a practical accuracy platform with modern ergonomics. The fluted, threaded barrel and oversized bolt handle make the rifle straightforward to accessorize and operate while the adjustable LOP and soft recoil pad help shooters achieve a comfortable, repeatable cheek weld.

Owners frequently praise its out-of-the-box accuracy and many note the adjustable stock and recoil pad improve fit and comfort for a wide range of shooters.

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