Ruger American Rifle Generation II Patrol
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Rifle · In Production · 2026
Also known as: American Gen II Patrol
Overview
The Ruger American Rifle Generation II Patrol is a 2026 expansion of Ruger's American Gen II bolt-action line, configured for tactical and patrol use. It features a 16.1-inch threaded, bull-contour, cold hammer-forged barrel and a Graphite Black Cerakote barreled action. The black stock is textured with a gray spatter pattern for grip and offers adjustable length of pull and comb height. The Ruger Marksman Adjustable Trigger gives a user-adjustable pull weight between 3 and 5 pounds. The Patrol feeds from AI-pattern detachable box magazines and is offered in 5.56 NATO, 6mm ARC, and .308 Winchester.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 409 mm (16.10") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1767 J (1303 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56 NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Remington
- 6mm ARC — also known as 6mm ARC, 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge
- .308 Winchester · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Tang Safety, Three Position Safety
- Features: Threaded Barrel, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Bull Contour Barrel, Ruger Marksman Adjustable Trigger, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Adjustable Comb Height, Graphite Black Cerakote, Spatter Textured Stock, Ai Pattern Magazine, Integral Recoil Lug
Base model
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP $729 across all three chamberings. The 5.56 NATO model ships with a 10-round magazine. Builds on the American Rifle Gen II platform introduced in 2024.
Background
Ruger took its budget-benchmark American bolt gun, chopped the barrel to 16 inches, dunked it in black Cerakote, and gave it an AI-pattern magazine well, turning a deer rifle into a do-everything truck gun chambered for the modern 6mm ARC.