What I don't like, it doesn't come in 25-06.

But for a starter rifle including handloading for it?

It's the ticket for a first gun!

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For years, firearm manufacturers have been producing firearms just above the common Joe's pocket book and trying to get the biggest bang per item causing a the population of Sportsmen nationwide to dwindle.

This is way long overdue and I got to say Ruger finally took action to market to those who cannot afford more expensive equipment. I have come across numerous of firearms at the fraction of the cost of say match grade firearms that would be worthy of the same.

Years ago, Remington came out with a rifle, a bolt that was rear lugged. But it came out to soon, the market just wasn't ready for it. Now be a good time to bring that model back out. Remington, ARE YOU LISTENING?!

OK RUGER, CRANK IT UP!

Being a Ruger fan, I'm glad to see the tang safety back. It will be interesting to see how the plastic holds up over time.

Looks like thay borrowed that accutrigger and accustock from Savage, the bolt and stock from Tikka, tang safety from themselves, and breeching from Remington. They sure didn't reinvent the wheel.

I'd rather have one or two nice rifles than a pile of cheap ones in a multitude of flavors.

Just after I bought a new Remington 700 for Christmas. Paid just about $400. Wow? Coincidence?

WA Mtnhunter. Couldn't agree with you more, but. I sucker for a new gun.

So it's a Marlin XL7 with half of a Savage Accustock and a Browning bolt throw? And it costs more and looks worse?

I think this is GREAT! Ruger has always taken the best the competition has to offer, then try to improve upon it. There is nothing wrong with that, and we shooters benefit! I'm all for modern technology in firearms, and find it funny when others complain. I really like the utilitarian looks of this new rifle. For those who do not fine, you do not have to buy one. Like it or not, welcome to the rifle of 2012! Good job Ruger!

TC Icon not. Plastic stocked junk? Maybe.

Like others, I'll take a hands-on look at it before making a judgement. I use a rifle as a tool and mainly care how it performs in the field. Less rifle cost means I can spend more on the scope.

Mike Diehl, synthetic stocked rifles have been around long enough to prove they are not junk. Try and be original next time you give an opinion. Bet you're not using wood spoked wheels on your car either, Lol!

Here's a good review that describes some of the internal features:
http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/06/the-ruger-american-rifle/

Why burn the skepics, they can't all be wrong ?

I agree with Remaxman. Geez, most of you guys are easily annoyed. So you have an American company, producing a low-cost rifle here in America, one that borrows from previous, reliable designs? And that's a bad thing? Then go drop $2,000 on a foreign made rifle and enjoy yourself. Remember, young people, and those on a budget, need modestly-priced gear in order to keep the ranks of hunters strong. While I can afford a Benelli, I'm happy that there are firms like Mossberg and Ruger that provide solid, if not fancy, products to entry-level sportsmen.

Ive been a ruger fan for years so i will probly buy one just to keep the collection up, but it looks like i may be getting a new gun to get messy now if we could just get ruger to build a good pump or auto loading shotgun

I like Ruger for sure, but hesitant with this one.

i will also keep my opinion till i get the chance to see the gun and shoot it, until then i will say it looks like a pretty cheap gun, but with the economy being terrible maybe it will be the winner. i am a fan of ruger, as i am currently hunting with a ruger 44 carbine rifle, wooden stock that is not made any more.

For all of you folks who think for it to be good it has to have a wooden stock--Get over it!!! Plastic and composite are here to stay. Better look under the hood of your late model car or truck. The Ruger American rifle is made with quality components just like any other Ruger product and priced so just about everyone can afford it. It's simple and ruggedly constructed. If the low price bothers you I sincerely hope the guy shooting one next to you at the range shoots a tighter group than the rifle you paid 1k+ for.

"Bet you're not using wood spoked wheels on your car either, Lol!"

You'd probably be foolish enough to buy a gun with a plastic barrel as well. "Lol!"

To each his own, but, I have read about some of the claims of "coydogger", and am very concerned about the buy-ups of major gun companies and ammo makers by the likes of George Soros and his ilk. All I can say is, better get all you can, while you can, "cheap looking" or not. Oh, I do like Rugers too, by the way, although I prefer wood, I do have polymer.