I have had three and still have two American Ranch rifles. I have (2) Gen 1 Ranch rifles in 7.62x39 and I had a 5.56 Ranch with the AR mags. All functioned great but the 5.56 had a forearm like a wet noodle! A call to Ruger (excellent customer service) and I had a new stick on the way no charge. Helped stiffen it up a great deal. The stocks are cheap plastic but like Mainer said earlier, the bedding blocks make them very accurate. My commie round rifles are by far my most shot centerfires but the ammo situation is changing with them quickly. They are no longer super cheap to shoot (availability of eastern block ammo). But I love them!
I am seriously considering a predator in 308 myself. Really have no need for it, just think it would be a good one to have in collection.
I too favor Gen 1 over Gen 2 tho
