Have a 223. The 18" barrel is quiet compared to my 16" AR's. It is a bit unsteady offhand, but will work for what I bought it for. I was beginning to think I should have gone with the full size rifle, but I'm getting used to it. The stock is a little short, but I knew that going in and will live with it. Not sure I'd want one that short on a heavier kicker.
Accuracy is running right at 1 MOA. I've shot it out to 300 yards so far, 3 shots in 3". Best group was just over 1" @200 yards.
My factory magazine would not feed the last round. Did not matter if I had 1 round in it or 5. All fed perfectly but the last. That magazine is on its way back to Ruger. I expect a working replacement any day now.
I like this gun so much I bought a full size in 308. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet.
