The Ruger American II in 204 Ruger is a precision-oriented bolt-action rifle designed for long-range varmint hunting, predator control, and extreme accuracy shooting. Featuring a 22 inch threaded barrel with Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish and GoWild I-M camo adjustable synthetic stock, this flat-shooting rifle excels at taking coyotes, prairie dogs, and foxes at extended distances.
Key Features
- Caliber: 204 Ruger
- Capacity: 10 plus 1 rounds with one AR-style magazine included
- Barrel: 22 inch cold hammer forged alloy steel medium contour with spiral fluting
- Barrel Threading: 1/2x28 with factory installed radial port muzzle brake
- Receiver: Steel with Picatinny rail factory installed and Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish
- Stock: GoWild I-M camo synthetic with adjustable length of pull from 12 to 13.75 inches and removable low comb
- Bolt: CNC machined stainless steel three lug design with 70 degree throw
- Trigger: Ruger Marksman Adjustable with user adjustable pull weight from 3 to 5 pounds
- Safety: Three position tang style that locks bolt
- Sights: None, drilled and tapped for scope mounting with Picatinny rail included
- Sling Mounting: Steel swivel studs installed
- Weight: 6.7 pounds
- Overall Length: 43.25 inches
- Twist Rate: 1:12 inch right hand
Special Features
- Medium contour spiral fluted barrel reduces weight while maintaining rigidity for accuracy
- Power Bedding system uses integral bedding block to lock receiver in place and free float barrel for consistent accuracy
- GoWild I-M camo pattern provides concealment in varied terrain from prairie grasslands to rocky coyote country
- Splatter finished stock texture provides excellent grip in wet conditions without sharp or abrasive feel
- Removable low comb allows proper cheek weld with standard optics while optional risers accommodate larger scopes
- Length of pull adjusts by removing or adding spacers to fit shooters from youth to adult size
- Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish on metal parts resists corrosion and wear better than traditional bluing
- CNC machined bolt from stainless steel provides smooth operation and reliable extraction
- Cold hammer forged barrel process creates precise rifling for extended accuracy life
- Radial port muzzle brake comes installed to redirect gases and reduce muzzle rise
- M-LOK slots integrated into forend allow mounting of bipods and accessories without additional rails
- AR-15 magazine compatibility provides access to wide selection of factory and aftermarket magazines
Practical Benefits
- 204 Ruger chambering delivers exceptional velocity and flat trajectory for extreme range varmint shooting
- 22 inch barrel length maximizes velocity potential of the 204 cartridge for reaching out past 400 yards
- Threaded muzzle accepts suppressors for hearing protection or allows swapping muzzle devices
- Adjustable length of pull allows one rifle to serve multiple family members or adapt to different clothing layers
- Free floated barrel maintains accuracy regardless of stock pressure or environmental conditions
- Picatinny rail accepts wide variety of scope rings and mounting systems without additional bases
- User adjustable trigger lets shooters dial in preferred pull weight for precision varmint work
- Lightweight 6.7 pound platform reduces fatigue during long days calling coyotes or sitting prairie dog towns
- Three position safety allows safe loading and unloading with bolt locked
- 70 degree bolt throw provides ample clearance for large objective scopes popular with varmint shooters
- AR-15 magazine pattern offers high availability and low cost for spare magazines
- GoWild camo pattern helps break up rifle outline when calling predators or hunting from exposed positions
- M-LOK forend provides versatile mounting options for bipods essential to precision varmint shooting
The Ruger American II in 204 Ruger is a practical choice for dedicated varmint hunters needing flat shooting accuracy at extreme distances, predator callers wanting minimal bullet drop and wind drift, and precision shooters seeking an affordable platform chambered in one of the flattest shooting factory varmint cartridges available.
| MANUFACTURER | RUGER |
| MODEL | AMERICAN |
| CALIBER | 204 RUGER |
| TYPE | RIFLE |



