Had exact same problem. Glued a thin piece of plastic to magazine that body of last round rides up on just enough to not hang up. Works perfect every time now.
Try pushing up on the bottom of the mag to remove the play, then see if it feeds the last round. If it does, then add some tape to the bottom of the mag catch on the magazine and see if that works. If it does, then add a little jb weld or epoxy to the bottom of the mag catch in place of the tape and sand it to fit. Good luck!
Thanks for the demo. I hope Ruger does not go down the rabbit hole like Winchester and Remington. As a Ruger fan this was a disappointment. Can't imagine what this means to you in dangerous game country. Here in NC even our bears can be reliable handled with a 30-30. 👍
I hope Ruger does not go down that road. Hopefully just a fluke that I can get sorted out. Gonna give them a call Monday and tinker with the magazine more.
As always, a good honest review. It almost seems like it is an issue with the follower in the mag not rising high enough for the final round. If it was the feed ramp, I’d think you would have trouble on all the rounds in the mag. If the angle on the finale round is wrong it will catch on the ramp. Seems like the forward portion of the follower is hanging up on something. I’m sure you will get the issue resolved. Either thru Ruger or on your own by tinkering with it. I do suggest letting Ruger know about the issue though. I’m guessing you are not the first and they may have a very simple fix. Seems like a nice rifle otherwise. Thanks for the great video as always.
My Ruger American GoWild in 308 was incredibly difficult to extract spent casings. I sent it back to Ruger and they fixed the bolt and had it back to me in two weeks. Excellent customer service!
i’m having the same issue in my 6.5CM american predator and after every shot with certain ammo the bolt just gets stuck and i have to hit it to open it and eject the casing
For earlier production Ruger American Predators, Ruger offers a magazine well conversion kit so 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor Predators can use the AICS box magazines instead. ... I purchased a 6.5 Creedmoor Predator on 11/23/2022. It came with the AICS mag-well conversion kit already installed direct from the factory with a 3-round AICS box magazine. For general purposes, hunting with a 3+1 magazine is adequate in Oklahoma. However, I will stash away several 10 round magazines while they're still under the gun-grabber's radar.
Glad its working well for you. I was never a big fan of those mags, they do feed nice but seem really long for the capacity you get. A 10 round AICS is almost as long as a 20 round SR-25 or AR-10 mag. The flush fit is a little nicer for carrying around.
Call Ruger, they have always given me the option to send it in or just send me replacement parts so I can fix it myself. Once they asked for a photo emailed to them, generally they send replacement parts no questions asked. Good people and easy to deal with.
Great HONEST review! I'm a Ruger fan but they missed the boat on that magazine design. My Ruger American 7mm-08 did the samething except inconsistently on the second round out of the magazine instead of the last. Seems to be a hit or miss on the magazine. Some magazines run fine some of them have problems. I'm happy with mine other than the magazine.
Thanks! Exactly, I think it is a weak point in the design. Like the rifle for the price otherwise. I am gonna give them a call Monday and tinker with the magazine I have some more.
I had the same issue feeding The last round. Called Ruger and they sent a new mag. It fed all rounds fine . Comparing the 2 the follower on the original didn't come up as far. I took vit apart a gave the spring a stretch. I now have 2 working mags.
Sounds similar to how mine worked out. Got a new one from Ruger and disassembled and cleaned the flashing inside the original. It's nice to have a spare.
You are correct Allen, You should have a reliable firearm from Ruger or any other manufacturer. I too am a Ruger fan and have multiple rifles and hand guns built by them years ago and all are quality ones with steel and wood. Like them all .
Mine had the same issue. In my case it was the mouth of the brass hanging up on the front of the magazine. The point of the bullet was well clear of any hangup or feedramp issue. I determined this was the issue by loading up the mag, don't put it in the gun, then one by one pushing the cartridges forward with my thumb. The last one would always hangup and I could not slide it out of the mag. I wrapped a dowel with sandpaper and beveled the front edge of the magazine at about 45 degrees until the hangup disappeared.
I don't think you're making a big deal out of nothing. When you buy a gun from a reputable manufacturer it should work as designed and not require modification by the customer. On the bright side I've had excellent dealings with Ruger customer service, and I'll bet they handle the problem for you quickly. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
Will do, I have heard nothing but great things about their customer service so I will give them a call Monday and see if they will send a new magazine.
Hello again. Maybe try and putt some thickness on top of the magazine follower.1st try with tape to add height to last shells position. Then use jb weld once you have proven to yourself that is indeed the issue.
I was planning a trip to Africa for a cape buffalo so I started practicing with my . 458 win mag. And that's when I discovered I was having feeding issues and after about a year and a half and several trips to the factory it still wasn't fixed. I bought a new rifle at twice the cost and it was having ejection issues which could never be repaired by the factory. I bought one more bolt gun that fed and ejected perfectly but it was not as accurate as the first two. I wound up buying a.500 nitro double and all my feeding and ejection problems went away and then Covid broke out and so I had to cancel my trip. However, you probably do need to practice a year or two with the rifle you chose to work out any kinks it may have before a big hunt. Informative video just goes to show what can happen under field conditions.
That all sounds terribly frustrating, double rifles are supper cool but expensive. Hope you get to make it over there after those big cranky bovines eventually.
Hi Allen, hey looking at my 6.5 Creedmoor American Predators mag.(.308 multi cal.) I believe it's a weak spring issue. As the mag empties the front of the cartridge dives deeper till the last round then mine will hang on the case mouth. The reason I don't have any issues is I'm using longer tipped bullets and they are already up the feed ramp by the time they get that far.
I agree Don. I have the American predator 6.5 as well. I bought mine a few years ago and instantly realized issues with feeding and ejecting. I called ruger and they sent a new magazine. Unfortunately the magazine didn't help with feeding so I to beveled the magazines and it fixed the problem about 50%. I still have issues with it feeding. It really bugs me when I'm hunting and have to manually chamber rounds. I noticed with both magazines that there isn't enough spring pressure. A single round in both of my magazines will not top out like they should. They end up being recessed just enough to not catch. I've seen these aics conversion kits that people have done. I'm just not sure where to buy them.
@@craigsheets8576 I'm not sure what part number to ask for but there is a huge difference in functionality between the original mag that came with my rifle and the multi cal. Mag that nose dives.
I think you should contact Ruger. It should feed reliable from 1st round to the 5th round . I have a Mossberg Patriot rifle it had feeding issues. I think it’s fixed now . I put a new magazine slide into it. Plus from the factory the it was put into the synthetic stock wrong , not really wrong but the 2 bolts connecting stock to rifle was not tightened right. Tighten the first bolt then the back bolt. Now it all seems well
I was looking at these. Ruger made a similar rifle in 7.62x39. That is appealing to me as I have other firearms in 7.62x39 plus I reload for it too. I would be frustrated with the last round hick-up as well. See if you can flip the mag spring around. It could have been installed backwards. I fixed a 222 rem magazine by flipping the mag spring around.
I disassembled the mag and everything seems to be in the proper place. I have shot a buddies Ruger American in 7.62x39 and it was crazy accurate. Shot 1 inch groups with cheap Russian steel case stuff. Those use mini-30 mags I believe so this issue shouldn't be a problem.
New Discovery, huge difference in the Mag that came with my rifle for the 6.5 and the spare I bought (Ruger Marking 308 Multi caliber) . Original has a guide ramp for the brass built into it, the spare mag. has nothing its wide open. I can see how that alone could be an issue. In addition the followers are completely different the open style has that floating single follower plate (staggered round design) that's pretty weak on the last round. The original has a bar that rotates around in the mag (rotary design) and is fairly stiff on the last round.I'm of the opinion i'd have the same issue with a shorter non tipped round out of those replacement mags. Looking at the 2 mags i have for my 30-06 they both have the guide ramp in the plastic, i think the right mags with end up being the fix.
That's why I bought the Ruger American Hunter. It uses aics mags and I have not had one hang up. Threaded barrel was a requirement and there were only 2 choices. The stock is crap. I had to remove quite a bit of stock material at the front to keep from hitting the barrel. Great gun for the price. Thanks and hopefully you'll find the problem.
Hi wm973, you say your American hunter! I’m looking at the ruger American hunter 308 comes with magpul stock, what’s your thoughts on the hunter? Thanks
My opinion is try another magazine that's surely a tension or something rough inside the mag or else why would all the other rounds feed? I have 2 of those although not 308 and haven't had any problems.
I pulled the magazine apart and didn't see anything obvious but I will clean up the sharp edges and flashing on the parts and try again. Glad yours are working well.
Odd, my 6.5 Creedmoor is doing the exact same thing.. But Hangs up on the 1st an 2nd. .. Holds 4 . But if I only load 2 , I don't have as much trouble. I'm hona try these, an if Not.. Then Off to the Tatical Shop I go!
I would recommend giving Ruger a call and seeing if they will send a new mag. I had good luck working with them ua-cam.com/video/g_QVUKlfGR8/v-deo.html
I have heard good things about them, I am not interested in doing the back and forth but I will give them a call on Monday to see if they will send me a new magazine.
That feed ramp is steep on the american. I have the gowild edition with AI mags. When i reload i have to make sure the seating depth is right because if too long they hang up alot.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 well it dont happen enough to be an issue yet. I did notice though if the overall length of the cartrige is too far over then it would happen more often. The thing is, quality control is all over thw place now days. Really have to visually inspect the store bought ammo.
That not good to her I just got one for my son and I was hoping to try a new brand but maybe I should have stayed with the savage 308 with a wood stock that sucks I hope his work I won’t be able to find out till after Christmas 😢
Ruger made good on it and sent me a functioning mag with no hassle. The Ruger American is a great budget rifle otherwise. I would not sweat it if I were you. Merry Christmas, hope your son like it.
15:51 I am having the same problem. Love the rifle but if I saved 200 bucks just to have a problem like this every time, not sure that was the right choice. No problems other then the feed
I called customer service and the gentleman I talked to was great. They sent another magazine and just got it in. I will find out tomorrow if it’s better. It looks the same but at the very least I will have 2 magazines that don’t chamber the last round.
Call Ruger but I think it's the lips of the magazine holds the last round too low or it could be the floor plate not holding the last one to the correct angle. I had a brand new Marlin that I sent in but it turned out it was the magazine needing the lips filed down with a small fine triangle file now it works flawlessly.
I plan on giving them a call Monday and hopefully they send a new magazine. I am not sure it is the lips because the other rounds feed ok, maybe the follower is not coming all the way up.
What make of suppressor? I’d like to hear your review at some point. I’m waiting for my first, an Optimus micro. Hopefully I’ll hear something in May, it’s been a loooong wait!
Or may be see if there is excessive "flashing" in side top lip of magazine. stopping follower from traveling high up in the magazine. Flashing is from the molding process in manufacture.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 even if flashing isn't the issue. You may still be able get the follower higher up by trimming the actual spots that prevents follower from going up higher. Either on the follower itself or the inside of magazine body or trim some of both. Maybe? Good luck partner. Im glad to part of your journey.
I read 90% of gun blockages are due to magazine problems. Shame manufacturers cut costs on magazine. Bolt actions should never jam. I like traditional bolt guns - some of the older models were made better. A Mauser 98 in 8x57 will do fine! Mind you my rugar 10/22 is great. Thanks for sharing
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 where I live you can pick up old Mauser rifles in 9.3 x. 57 or 8x57 for about $400. The 9.3 might come in handy for bad tempered critters!
Definitely call Ruger,but, it's still reliable except that last round,so count your shots and don't shoot that last one,also it will be impartant to pull that last one out and not keep reloading other cartridges bon top of it over and over because that bullet could get deformed or worse yet end up deeper in the case causing excessive pressure.so far my American 308 has not done this but you are not the only one with tis particular complaint so maybe I'm lucky.it is not acceptable but at the same time you know you can count on one in the chamber and three more reliable shots which is all the people with most magnums get anyway.
I think the problem is probably inside the magazine itself with the lifter dragging inside the magazine wall ,also I agree that they are flimsy when I compare my American magazine to that of my browning X bolt which has super robust thick feed lips that are ridgid
I disassembled the magazine and cleaned up some of the flashing in it, waiting for the snow to melt out of my shooting area to go test it, just a few feet of slush right now that I can't stay on top of with snowshoes. Will get ahold of Ruger for sure and hopefully get another magazine.
Like you said, thats a $40magazine. Ruger needs to make that right for you. Email them and see what they say or take it to the gun shop where you bought it
No it should work every time no matter what!. You could try another magazine or just call it a 4 shot rifle,bummer it don’t work right not good for them.
Some will say, "you get what you paid for it," but that isn't the truth; you can like $785.00, and still have a problem rifle or more money for a rifle. A $400 rifle isn't much money; gunsmith time.
Download the mag by one and and see if it functions. If it does or doesn't the mag is the problem and i would advise contacting Ruger. Bet they will send you a new mag or mags. Any brand name rifle should work out of box regardless of if a $400 dollar gun or a $4000 dollar one. .
great video, this is not supposed to happen with a brand as famous as Ruger, I will think twice about importing to Brazil now, I would like to acquire the predator Ruger, Now I'm having doubts, waiting 10 months to get my hands on the rifle and having to call customer service, that's not good
Its a Rugged Radiant 7.62. I called Ruger, they sent me a new one. Disassemble your current mag and clean up any flashing. That worked for mine. Good luck!
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 they are really good at CS for issues i have had in the past but it is worrisome they have issues across their firearms….pistols or rifles. They sent you a new one what? Thanks for the response. Will call them
Hello::: I got new Ruger American 6.5 CM. I can't get the first shot off. It will NOT FEED. After twisting an arm, Ruger sent me Aics Magwell. I had to order Ruger Aics Magazine. Well guess what, it still will NOT FEED. You know where I would like to stick this POS Gun. People are bending metal feed lips. I guess I need to grind on plastic feed lips. I believe that Sasquatch up on the ridge will learn by now he can get you on the last round. Happy Trails !!!
Buy a German Rifle😉 Cheers😀🖖🏼 For example….. for Hunting i bought a Brenner BR 20. It doesn‘t need much money to get a verry good rifle even in Europe☺️
I looked up the BR20, looks nice. I don't see a lot of German rifles up here, especially less expensive models, wish they would import more European stuff. I would like a Blaser but its not in the budget at the moment.
You are my kind of people. I recently came across a good deal on a 300 Win mag. Never played with the cartridge because bolts are kinda boring to me. But the gun is a Ruger Number 1.....so I gotta lol.
The follower dipping in front
Had exact same problem. Glued a thin piece of plastic to magazine that body of last round rides up on just enough to not hang up. Works perfect every time now.
Glad you got yours working, I just had to clean up a lot of the flashing inside the mag in addition to the front beveling.
Try pushing up on the bottom of the mag to remove the play, then see if it feeds the last round. If it does, then add some tape to the bottom of the mag catch on the magazine and see if that works. If it does, then add a little jb weld or epoxy to the bottom of the mag catch in place of the tape and sand it to fit. Good luck!
That's a fantastic Idea, I am gonna clean up the flashing on the inside of the magazine and if that does not work I will give that a try.
Thanks for the demo. I hope Ruger does not go down the rabbit hole like Winchester and Remington. As a Ruger fan this was a disappointment. Can't imagine what this means to you in dangerous game country. Here in NC even our bears can be reliable handled with a 30-30. 👍
I hope Ruger does not go down that road. Hopefully just a fluke that I can get sorted out. Gonna give them a call Monday and tinker with the magazine more.
Yup, suggest reaching out to Ruger, and please post a follow-up video with their response. This was another fair, real world field test - great job!
Thanks a lot, I will give them a call on Monday. There will be a follow up for sure, hopefully It be working as it should.
I used my dremmell with a drum sander,&shaved the contuor of the ramp &had no more issues,
Glad you got yours working. Cleaning up the flashing inside the magazine worked for me.
As always, a good honest review. It almost seems like it is an issue with the follower in the mag not rising high enough for the final round. If it was the feed ramp, I’d think you would have trouble on all the rounds in the mag. If the angle on the finale round is wrong it will catch on the ramp. Seems like the forward portion of the follower is hanging up on something.
I’m sure you will get the issue resolved. Either thru Ruger or on your own by tinkering with it. I do suggest letting Ruger know about the issue though. I’m guessing you are not the first and they may have a very simple fix.
Seems like a nice rifle otherwise.
Thanks for the great video as always.
Thanks a lot! I will give them a call on Monday and continue tinkering with the mag. Keep my files off the gun itself for now.
My Ruger American GoWild in 308 was incredibly difficult to extract spent casings. I sent it back to Ruger and they fixed the bolt and had it back to me in two weeks. Excellent customer service!
That's good to hear!
i’m having the same issue in my 6.5CM american predator and after every shot with certain ammo the bolt just gets stuck and i have to hit it to open it and eject the casing
The spring that pushing the rounds up is to week, try adding some thickness on the plate the cartridges lay on.
Thanks, great idea!
For earlier production Ruger American Predators, Ruger offers a magazine well conversion kit so 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor Predators can use the AICS box magazines instead. ... I purchased a 6.5 Creedmoor Predator on 11/23/2022. It came with the AICS mag-well conversion kit already installed direct from the factory with a 3-round AICS box magazine. For general purposes, hunting with a 3+1 magazine is adequate in Oklahoma. However, I will stash away several 10 round magazines while they're still under the gun-grabber's radar.
Glad its working well for you. I was never a big fan of those mags, they do feed nice but seem really long for the capacity you get. A 10 round AICS is almost as long as a 20 round SR-25 or AR-10 mag. The flush fit is a little nicer for carrying around.
Call Ruger, they have always given me the option to send it in or just send me replacement parts so I can fix it myself. Once they asked for a photo emailed to them, generally they send replacement parts no questions asked. Good people and easy to deal with.
Thanks, I have heard a lot of good things about their customer service. I will give them a call Monday and hopefully they will send a new magazine.
Another GREAT video pard , Stay safe and have alot of fun ! 🤠👍👍
Thanks Bill! Will do.
Great HONEST review! I'm a Ruger fan but they missed the boat on that magazine design. My Ruger American 7mm-08 did the samething except inconsistently on the second round out of the magazine instead of the last. Seems to be a hit or miss on the magazine. Some magazines run fine some of them have problems. I'm happy with mine other than the magazine.
Thanks! Exactly, I think it is a weak point in the design. Like the rifle for the price otherwise. I am gonna give them a call Monday and tinker with the magazine I have some more.
I had the same issue feeding The last round. Called Ruger and they sent a new mag. It fed all rounds fine . Comparing the 2 the follower on the original didn't come up as far. I took vit apart a gave the spring a stretch. I now have 2 working mags.
Sounds similar to how mine worked out. Got a new one from Ruger and disassembled and cleaned the flashing inside the original. It's nice to have a spare.
You are correct Allen, You should have a reliable firearm from Ruger or any other manufacturer. I too am a Ruger fan and have multiple rifles and hand guns built by them years ago and all are quality ones with steel and wood. Like them all .
I think the original internal box mags like on the m77s were pretty fool proof, other than the magazine the rifle seems great for the price.
Mine had the same issue. In my case it was the mouth of the brass hanging up on the front of the magazine. The point of the bullet was well clear of any hangup or feedramp issue. I determined this was the issue by loading up the mag, don't put it in the gun, then one by one pushing the cartridges forward with my thumb. The last one would always hangup and I could not slide it out of the mag. I wrapped a dowel with sandpaper and beveled the front edge of the magazine at about 45 degrees until the hangup disappeared.
Thanks for sharing. Quite a few people have mentioned similar issues or having to modify mags.
I don't think you're making a big deal out of nothing. When you buy a gun from a reputable manufacturer it should work as designed and not require modification by the customer. On the bright side I've had excellent dealings with Ruger customer service, and I'll bet they handle the problem for you quickly. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
Will do, I have heard nothing but great things about their customer service so I will give them a call Monday and see if they will send a new magazine.
Hello again. Maybe try and putt some thickness on top of the magazine follower.1st try with tape to add height to last shells position. Then use jb weld once you have proven to yourself that is indeed the issue.
Great Idea. I happen to have some tape and JB laying around.
Gotta feed all rounds reliably! No question.
I agree
I was planning a trip to Africa for a cape buffalo so I started practicing with my . 458 win mag. And that's when I discovered I was having feeding issues and after about a year and a half and several trips to the factory it still wasn't fixed. I bought a new rifle at twice the cost and it was having ejection issues which could never be repaired by the factory. I bought one more bolt gun that fed and ejected perfectly but it was not as accurate as the first two. I wound up buying a.500 nitro double and all my feeding and ejection problems went away and then Covid broke out and so I had to cancel my trip. However, you probably do need to practice a year or two with the rifle you chose to work out any kinks it may have before a big hunt. Informative video just goes to show what can happen under field conditions.
That all sounds terribly frustrating, double rifles are supper cool but expensive. Hope you get to make it over there after those big cranky bovines eventually.
Got my wife one in 6.5 creedmoor. The tip of the bullet keeps catching. Costed her a good 10 point buck. The magazine also has play like yours.
I do love me a Ruger, but glad I went with a bergara
They look like pretty nice guns for the money, shot one once but never owned.
Hi Allen, hey looking at my 6.5 Creedmoor American Predators mag.(.308 multi cal.) I believe it's a weak spring issue. As the mag empties the front of the cartridge dives deeper till the last round then mine will hang on the case mouth.
The reason I don't have any issues is I'm using longer tipped bullets and they are already up the feed ramp by the time they get that far.
Thanks, that's good to know. I will keep that in mind.
I agree Don. I have the American predator 6.5 as well. I bought mine a few years ago and instantly realized issues with feeding and ejecting. I called ruger and they sent a new magazine. Unfortunately the magazine didn't help with feeding so I to beveled the magazines and it fixed the problem about 50%. I still have issues with it feeding. It really bugs me when I'm hunting and have to manually chamber rounds. I noticed with both magazines that there isn't enough spring pressure. A single round in both of my magazines will not top out like they should. They end up being recessed just enough to not catch. I've seen these aics conversion kits that people have done. I'm just not sure where to buy them.
@@craigsheets8576 I'm not sure what part number to ask for but there is a huge difference in functionality between the original mag that came with my rifle and the multi cal. Mag that nose dives.
@@craigsheets8576 I was wondering about the aics too looks like it would take a new stock?
I'm not sure either. Maybe I'll just order a stock and be done with it. It's an accurate rifle minus the problems.
I think you should contact Ruger. It should feed reliable from 1st round to the 5th round .
I have a Mossberg Patriot rifle it had feeding issues. I think it’s fixed now . I put a new magazine slide into it. Plus from the factory the it was put into the synthetic stock wrong , not really wrong but the 2 bolts connecting stock to rifle was not tightened right.
Tighten the first bolt then the back bolt. Now it all seems well
I will, glad you got your Mossberg working well!
I was looking at these. Ruger made a similar rifle in 7.62x39. That is appealing to me as I have other firearms in 7.62x39 plus I reload for it too. I would be frustrated with the last round hick-up as well. See if you can flip the mag spring around. It could have been installed backwards. I fixed a 222 rem magazine by flipping the mag spring around.
I disassembled the mag and everything seems to be in the proper place. I have shot a buddies Ruger American in 7.62x39 and it was crazy accurate. Shot 1 inch groups with cheap Russian steel case stuff. Those use mini-30 mags I believe so this issue shouldn't be a problem.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 Darn, I was hoping the mag spring was your issue. Thanks for the info on the 7.62x39.
It should work properly, Maybe the mag spring? let Ruger fix it.
New Discovery, huge difference in the Mag that came with my rifle for the 6.5 and the spare I bought (Ruger Marking 308 Multi caliber) .
Original has a guide ramp for the brass built into it, the spare mag. has nothing its wide open.
I can see how that alone could be an issue. In addition the followers are completely different the open style has that floating single follower plate (staggered round design) that's pretty weak on the last round.
The original has a bar that rotates around in the mag (rotary design) and is fairly stiff on the last round.I'm of the opinion i'd have the same issue with a shorter non tipped round out of those replacement mags. Looking at the 2 mags i have for my 30-06 they both have the guide ramp in the plastic, i think the right mags with end up being the fix.
Thanks for letting me know, that is interesting. Hopefully they will send some that work.
That's why I bought the Ruger American Hunter. It uses aics mags and I have not had one hang up.
Threaded barrel was a requirement and there were only 2 choices.
The stock is crap. I had to remove quite a bit of stock material at the front to keep from hitting the barrel.
Great gun for the price.
Thanks and hopefully you'll find the problem.
Hi wm973, you say your American hunter! I’m looking at the ruger American hunter 308 comes with magpul stock, what’s your thoughts on the hunter? Thanks
My opinion is try another magazine that's surely a tension or something rough inside the mag or else why would all the other rounds feed?
I have 2 of those although not 308 and haven't had any problems.
I pulled the magazine apart and didn't see anything obvious but I will clean up the sharp edges and flashing on the parts and try again. Glad yours are working well.
Odd, my 6.5 Creedmoor is doing the exact same thing.. But Hangs up on the 1st an 2nd. .. Holds 4 . But if I only load 2 , I don't have as much trouble.
I'm hona try these, an if Not.. Then Off to the Tatical Shop I go!
I would recommend giving Ruger a call and seeing if they will send a new mag. I had good luck working with them ua-cam.com/video/g_QVUKlfGR8/v-deo.html
Send it back , Ruger is great about fixing things !
I have heard good things about them, I am not interested in doing the back and forth but I will give them a call on Monday to see if they will send me a new magazine.
That feed ramp is steep on the american. I have the gowild edition with AI mags. When i reload i have to make sure the seating depth is right because if too long they hang up alot.
Wow, I am surprised you still had some hang-ups with AI mags. That steep feed ramp may be a design flaw.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 well it dont happen enough to be an issue yet. I did notice though if the overall length of the cartrige is too far over then it would happen more often. The thing is, quality control is all over thw place now days. Really have to visually inspect the store bought ammo.
That not good to her I just got one for my son and I was hoping to try a new brand but maybe I should have stayed with the savage 308 with a wood stock that sucks I hope his work I won’t be able to find out till after Christmas 😢
Ruger made good on it and sent me a functioning mag with no hassle. The Ruger American is a great budget rifle otherwise. I would not sweat it if I were you. Merry Christmas, hope your son like it.
nice video man, i hope you do more videos, i see them all.
Thanks a lot, more to come for sure.
15:51 I am having the same problem. Love the rifle but if I saved 200 bucks just to have a problem like this every time, not sure that was the right choice. No problems other then the feed
I called customer service and the gentleman I talked to was great. They sent another magazine and just got it in. I will find out tomorrow if it’s better. It looks the same but at the very least I will have 2 magazines that don’t chamber the last round.
my 308 go wild came with a acis magazine and has never had a problem, I would advise you to change it over to the acis mag....
Call Ruger but I think it's the lips of the magazine holds the last round too low or it could be the floor plate not holding the last one to the correct angle. I had a brand new Marlin that I sent in but it turned out it was the magazine needing the lips filed down with a small fine triangle file now it works flawlessly.
I plan on giving them a call Monday and hopefully they send a new magazine. I am not sure it is the lips because the other rounds feed ok, maybe the follower is not coming all the way up.
I have a brand new 22-250 ruger american, and have a problem with the first 2 rounds don't work, the last 2 work fine
What make of suppressor? I’d like to hear your review at some point. I’m waiting for my first, an Optimus micro. Hopefully I’ll hear something in May, it’s been a loooong wait!
Cool, The wait is the worst part! Its a rugged radiant 7.62.
I’ve been finding I have better Luck if I slap the bottom of the magazine before I load it, seems like the issue is the internal spring mechanism
Or may be see if there is excessive "flashing" in side top lip of magazine. stopping follower from traveling high up in the magazine. Flashing is from the molding process in manufacture.
I pulled the magazine apart and didn't see anything obvious but I will clean up the flashing and try it again before I do anything more.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 even if flashing isn't the issue. You may still be able get the follower higher up by trimming the actual spots
that prevents follower from going up higher. Either on the follower itself or the inside of magazine body or trim some of both. Maybe? Good luck partner. Im glad to part of your journey.
Also what is the temperature I’ve seen plastic deform in cold and hot temperature that could have something to do with it,
It wasn't cold that day. About 30 above.
Get a kit and convert it over to the ai style magazines. I like them way better than the rotary style.
I may do that if I have too but I like the mag being flush and don't like how the catch is out in the open on the ai mag Ruger Americans.
That’s why a lot of people are converting the magazine well to AR 10 magazines the rotary magazine is garbage
I read 90% of gun blockages are due to magazine problems. Shame manufacturers cut costs on magazine. Bolt actions should never jam. I like traditional bolt guns - some of the older models were made better. A Mauser 98 in 8x57 will do fine! Mind you my rugar 10/22 is great. Thanks for sharing
I am with you there, my favorite magazine system for a bolt gun is the internal box Mauser style with hinged floor plate. Not a lot to go wrong.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 where I live you can pick up old Mauser rifles in 9.3 x. 57 or 8x57 for about $400. The 9.3 might come in handy for bad tempered critters!
One thing I do for any budget rifle take it apart and polish and lube all of the internals. That will solve 90% of any problems that may arise.
Will do!
Definitely call Ruger,but, it's still reliable except that last round,so count your shots and don't shoot that last one,also it will be impartant to pull that last one out and not keep reloading other cartridges bon top of it over and over because that bullet could get deformed or worse yet end up deeper in the case causing excessive pressure.so far my American 308 has not done this but you are not the only one with tis particular complaint so maybe I'm lucky.it is not acceptable but at the same time you know you can count on one in the chamber and three more reliable shots which is all the people with most magnums get anyway.
I think the problem is probably inside the magazine itself with the lifter dragging inside the magazine wall ,also I agree that they are flimsy when I compare my American magazine to that of my browning X bolt which has super robust thick feed lips that are ridgid
I disassembled the magazine and cleaned up some of the flashing in it, waiting for the snow to melt out of my shooting area to go test it, just a few feet of slush right now that I can't stay on top of with snowshoes. Will get ahold of Ruger for sure and hopefully get another magazine.
Like you said, thats a $40magazine. Ruger needs to make that right for you. Email them and see what they say or take it to the gun shop where you bought it
I plan on giving them a call on Monday, hopefully they will send a new magazine.
No it should work every time no matter what!. You could try another magazine or just call it a 4 shot rifle,bummer it don’t work right not good for them.
I am gonna give them a call and tinker with the magazine some more.
I think the best thing to do would be to get a new stock with a different magazine system
That would fix the problem for sure but I am not ready to spend that kind of money yet, would cost almost as much as the rifle.
Some will say, "you get what you paid for it," but that isn't the truth; you can like $785.00, and still have a problem rifle or more money for a rifle. A $400 rifle isn't much money; gunsmith time.
Your right about that. Got it working good now.
Download the mag by one and and see if it functions. If it does or doesn't the mag is the problem and i would advise contacting Ruger. Bet they will send you a new mag or mags. Any brand name rifle should work out of box regardless of if a $400 dollar gun or a $4000 dollar one.
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I agree with you there, I am gonna give them a call on Monday to see if they will send a new magazine.
great video, this is not supposed to happen with a brand as famous as Ruger, I will think twice about importing to Brazil now, I would like to acquire the predator Ruger, Now I'm having doubts, waiting 10 months to get my hands on the rifle and having to call customer service, that's not good
Thanks! That would be a gamble for sure. I am not sure how common the problems are because the rifle has a pretty good reputation.
What suppressor do you run on that predator? I have a predator with the same feeding issues.
Its a Rugged Radiant 7.62. I called Ruger, they sent me a new one. Disassemble your current mag and clean up any flashing. That worked for mine. Good luck!
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 they are really good at CS for issues i have had in the past but it is worrisome they have issues across their firearms….pistols or rifles. They sent you a new one what? Thanks for the response. Will call them
@@Johan_Pentrose Ruger sent a new magazine
Swap out mag for AI style fixed my problem never jammed after that
I may do that if I have too but I like the mag being flush and don't like how the catch is out in the open on the ai mag Ruger Americans.
Hello::: I got new Ruger American 6.5 CM. I can't get the first shot off. It will NOT FEED. After twisting an arm, Ruger sent me Aics Magwell. I had to order Ruger Aics Magazine. Well guess what, it still will NOT FEED. You know where I would like to stick this POS Gun. People are bending metal feed lips. I guess I need to grind on plastic feed lips. I believe that Sasquatch up on the ridge will learn by now he can get you on the last round. Happy Trails !!!
Call customer service maybe it’s a bad Mag!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
Thanks, I will give them a call Monday and see if they will send a new magazine.
Get Ruger to send a mag
I think I will give them a call on Monday.
What suppressor, compressor is that?
I put a smal pice of tin frount of mag under baral
Bahahahhahaha
Stretch the mag spring
Contact ruger first !
Will do!
This will solve your feeding issues: ua-cam.com/video/WlYplC-ii6o/v-deo.html
Thanks for the suggestion but she is working good now, and Ruger sent another mag. I prefer having the flush fit mag for ease of carry.
Buy a German Rifle😉 Cheers😀🖖🏼 For example….. for Hunting i bought a Brenner BR 20. It doesn‘t need much money to get a verry good rifle even in Europe☺️
I looked up the BR20, looks nice. I don't see a lot of German rifles up here, especially less expensive models, wish they would import more European stuff. I would like a Blaser but its not in the budget at the moment.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 Blaser is a Mercedes under the rifles 🙈
Not acceptable and damned sure not in your neck of the woods.
That's not good at all, caus that good turn a situation really ugly really fast
That's what I thought too.
@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 I live in northern Indiana if I wouldn't carry a gun doing that here, no way would I in your neck of the woods lol
Bolt gun s are boring if i bot a 308 it would be a lever gun
You are my kind of people. I recently came across a good deal on a 300 Win mag. Never played with the cartridge because bolts are kinda boring to me. But the gun is a Ruger Number 1.....so I gotta lol.
Try to contact ruger about the mag, maybe its a bad one rugers are pretty good guns i own 2 them.
I will give them a call on Monday.