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Ruger American Gen 2 in the Rocky Mountains
See how the Ruger American Gen 2 performs in real-world testing at 9,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. This video documents a high-altitude field test of the rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, which is useful if you are researching a reliable setup for mountain hunting or want to know how modern factory rifles handle rugged terrain.
What to think about for a mountain hunting rifle
- Weight: you carry the rifle uphill, so every ounce matters.
- Reliability: cold, dust and rough handling are hard on gear, so a dependable action is key.
- Caliber: .308 Winchester is a versatile, widely available choice. Find ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo.
- Optics: glass that holds zero through temperature swings is worth paying for. Compare scopes and binoculars at OpticsPlanet.
- Navigation and clothing: use the onX Hunt app for maps and boundaries, and layer up with Pnuma Outdoors apparel.
Watch the video above to see how it held up on the mountain.
Where to buy the gear mentioned in this post
- Shop ammo and hunting gear at Natchez
- Shop ammo at True Shot Ammo
- Shop scopes, optics and gear at OpticsPlanet
- Get the onX Hunt app
- Shop Pnuma Outdoors hunting apparel
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