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Ruger Shotguns and Rifles

Ruger features some of the best shotguns and rifles on the market today. For almost sixty years they have been manufacturing high quality firearms that serve both the recreational and hunting communities, and the law enforcement personnel. With their motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens" they lead the way in quality firearms for all.

Ruger Shotguns

Whether you want a shotgun for hunting game, waterfowling, skeet or sporting clay, there is a Ruger shotgun for your purposes. Their shotguns are reliable, sleek and accurate. Ruger prides itself on producing all of its firearms with only American workers, using factories that are located in the United States. When purchasing a Ruger shotgun, it's important to consider whether you want a side-by-side one or an over-and-under one.

Side-by-Side Versus Over-and-Under

Side-by-Side shotguns are mostly used for hunting in situations where you want a gun that is easy to carry and fast to handle. They are great for grouse and quail hunting. Over-and-Under shotguns are better for clay target sports, waterfowling and longer shots. These guns have a single sighting plane and a forward balance. These shotguns help with longer shots that need a more deliberate follow-through.

Ruger Rifles

Ruger rifles are also known for their reliability, accuracy and sleek design. They have many unique features and are priced at a great value. They have hundreds of rifles that range from .17 HMR to .458 Lott for all types of sporting uses. Ruger features four types of rifles including the autoloading, bolt action, lever action and single shot designs.

Autoloading Rifles

These rifles are best when a hunter or target shooter is looking to deliver a few fast shots. This is particularly helpful if you're hunting in a place with heavy cover or if you're part of a fast acting target event where the targets need to be knocked down at the fastest possible time. For these rifles, the trigger needs to be released and then pulled again to fire the next shot. Ruger has both centerfire and rimfire autoloading rifles.

Bolt Action Rifles

These rifles work by lifting up and pulling back the bolt handle in order to eject a chambered cartridge. You then push the bolt handle forward and lower the bolt handle to lock a new cartridge into the chamber to fire. These rifles are slower than those with other types of action, but they are often more reliable in difficult operating situations.

Lever Action

These rifles are seen as the ultimate traditional American hunting rifles. They offer fast repeat shots without having to disturb the aim. They are often used for hunting in close cover and they are usually short and useful rifles. Ruger has its Model 96 lever action rifles in both.22 and .17 rimfire calibers and in a .44 Magnum cartridge.

Single Shot Rifles

These rifles demand that the shooter be careful, accurate and patient. These rifles are best for people who really love their rifles and want to focus each shot with intensity. Ruger's single shot rifle is considered the top-of-the-line single shot rifle of its class.