Coyote Clint: 22 ARC Ruger American Ranch Field Stock Build

The Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 in 22 ARC delivers surprising accuracy, as shown in Coyote Clint's latest video. Clint shows that good fundamentals, good ammo, and an upgraded stock go a long way toward accuracy and performance. Let's see what it's all about.

A Compact 22 ARC Setup

Clint's rifle is a Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 chambered in 22 ARC with a 16-inch barrel. He mates it to an MDT Field Stock that accepts AICS magazines, and tops the rifle with an old-school Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 scope. Attached to the muzzle is a Griffin Armament Recce 7 suppressor. Previously, Clint used this rifle with a thermal optic in multiple Predator contests, where it performed well with Hornady ELD-VT ammunition. This range session is the first time he has mounted a conventional scope and formally grouped the rifle.

Beyond using it as a predator rifle, Clint sees the American Ranch Gen 2 as a practical truck gun and a possible hunting rifle. He believes the 22 ARC is capable enough for Texas whitetail and is especially interested in using it for his son, who is preparing for his first deer hunt. Clint plans to compare it with a .22-250 and other rifles to find the best option for him.

An Unexpected Range Session

The initial sight-in is straightforward, though Clint admits he isn't completely sure where his first shot landed. Instead, he goes old school and boresights the rifle by removing the bolt, looking through the barrel at the target, and then adjusting the optic to where the bore is pointing. It's not an exact science, but it works well enough.

After sighting in, Clint goes for a group. The first few ELD-VT rounds landed extremely close together. Then Clint experiences an unusual ammunition failure, where a bullet separated from the casing while in the magazine. Strange, right? Regardless, Clint presses onward unphased—and he's rewarded for his efforts. The third shot hits in between the first two, an impressive feat for a budget rifle.

A .25 MOA Result

Using 62-grain ELD-VT ammunition, the Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 produces a three-shot group measuring just .25 MOA at 2,977 fps. Clint's reaction is immediate: he calls the result "unreal" and describes the rifle as shooting "absolutely amazing." I mean, if it were me, I might have thrown in a few expletives for good measure.

He's so impressed that moving forward, he wants to shoot five-round groups in a future video to see whether the accuracy holds up with a larger sample. (I'd recommend running tests to measure the mean radius.) He also wants to test additional ammunition and compare the 22 ARC directly against a Ruger American chambered in 22 Creedmoor.

Final Thoughts

What Clint really shows is that an accurate rifle doesn't need to cost thousands of dollars. You can get performance for far less. The Ruger American Gen II in 22 ARC shows the potential—all you need is good ammo and a good foundation.

For more videos like this, check out the Coyote Clint YouTube channel.