Ruger Glenfield Rifle ??

[jds holler]

OK, something about this little rifle is grabbing my interest. Knowing me, it's prolly because it's --- cheap.

It's got an interesting system for bedding the action, kind of a bedding block that engages integral lugs in the stock.-- no recoil lug at front of action.

Looks like a nut barrel perhaps similar to Savage style. Modular tang/safety/trigger assembly.





I'm close to punching the button on a 223 if someone has it in stock. They come in at about 400 bucks. Have any of y'all tried it yet?? jd

 

[Jpete]

I have one and it says Ruger American (first gen) instead of Glenfield, it rides in a rack on my buggy and is a cheap rifle that shoots 2 moa and has a 5 pound trigger, it is a 223. The Glenfield is a relaunch by Ruger for the first generation American Rifle which is a cheap rifle. Ruger will still have the American Gen 2 and they are more expensive than the Gen 1 rifles.

 

[CJ6]

I have both 1st and 2nd gen Ruger (RAs) and I see no Glenfield markings at all on either. Glenfield was a Marlin offshoot though.

 

[alintx]

Jpete, the gen 2 223 I had was a 2moa rifle too if it's any consolation. Looked cool, but didn't keep it long!

 

[Jpete]

I have both 1st and 2nd gen Ruger (RAs) and I see no Glenfield markings at all on either. Glenfield was a Marlin offshoot though.

Marlin/Glenfield is owned by Ruger. Ruger used the Glenfield name on the Gen 1 American recently.

 

[CJ6]

Marlin/Glenfield is owned by Ruger. Ruger used the Glenfield name on the Gen 1 American recently.ine

Marlin/Glenfield is owned by Ruger. Ruger used the Glenfield name on the Gen 1 American recently.

My 1st gens are early releases and the 2nd Gen is also early.

 

[jds holler]

Do those Americans that you guys have use a barrel nut at the receiver?? jd

 

[CJ6]

Yes.
They're both smooth though.

 

[Jpete]

My 1st gens are early releases and the 2nd Gen is also early.

Glenfield Firearms

www.glenfieldfirearms.com

 

[timeout]

I have a gen 1 in 223. It's an 8 twist and amazing how well it shoots. I use it mostly with 75 grain Amax's. Short, light and a joy to carry. I had a guy alter the mags so I could seat long enough to reach the lands. Gen 2 has better mags and probably accept a longer max cartridge length but I am not certain of that.

 

[jds holler]

So, I'm wondering if that is a "nut barrel" that could be changed/replaced with a different barrel of perhaps better quality.
jd

 

[timeout]

So, I'm wondering if that is a "nut barrel" that could be changed/replaced with a different barrel of perhaps better quality.
jd

Not 100% but I don't think it's a nut barrel. Mine is the ranch model, short barrel.

 

[jds holler]

#19 is called "Barrel Nut" jd

 

[CJ6]

Glenfield Firearms

www.glenfieldfirearms.com

Interesting. I never knew that.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

^^^ Is it more of a spacer to take place of the recoil lug. Still looks like a shoulder on the barrel?

 

[jds holler]

^^^ Is it more of a spacer to take place of the recoil lug. Still looks like a shoulder on the barrel?

I dunno.. I'm hoping that one of our buddies with intelligence, experience, and patience can esplain it. jd

 

[hoz53]

I dunno.. I'm hoping that one of our buddies with intelligence, experience, and patience can esplain it. jd

i dont think they would put that nut/spacer there if it wasnt a headspace adjustment. i have no shops close that i could go look at one.

 

[tommeboy]

Yes you can swap barrels. Just like a Savage. Not many makers out there but I believe a member here @urbanrifleman can do them.

 

[hoz53]

I dunno.. I'm hoping that one of our buddies with intelligence, experience, and patience can esplain it. jd

if you look at the ruger parts list they call that a barrel nut.. also heres a pic mabie

 

[timeout]

if you look at the ruger parts list they call that a barrel nut.. also heres a pic mabieView attachment 1713846

I'm just wondering what they use to snug that barrel nut up with? Looking at mine the nut is perfectly round.