Ruger American Rifle Ranch 5.56 NATO Bolt-Action, Custom 14.5 in. Barrel with Pinned KeyMo Flash Hider, Spiral-Fluted, Camouflage Finish (2024)
This Ruger American Rifle Ranch stands out with professional barrel work by Appalachian Gun Werks: the alloy-steel barrel was cut to 14.5 in. and paired with a KeyMo-type 3-prong 1/2x28 flash hider that is pinned and welded for a 16.25 in. overall barrel length. The spiral-fluted barrel, green/tan camouflage finish on the barrel and stock, and AR-15/STANAG-pattern magazine system set this 5.56 NATO carbine apart. It retains the factory one-piece scope rail, Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger, and three-lug bolt with a 70-degree lift.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor scratches and blemishes present. Bore is clean and shiny.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Ruger American Rifle Ranch 5.56mm NATO bolt-action rifle
- 1x 10-round Magpul PMAG GEN M3 AR/M4 magazine marked 5.56x45
Custom work defines this rifle. The barrel was cut to 14.5 in. and a KeyMo-type 3-prong flash hider was pinned and welded to achieve a 16.25 in. overall barrel length. The work was performed by Appalachian Gun Werks.
The barrel is spiral-fluted and threaded 1/2x28, combining reduced weight with practical muzzle device compatibility.
Built on the American Rifle Ranch platform, this bolt-action uses a three-lug bolt with a 70-degree lift for smooth cycling and scope clearance, a tang safety, and the Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger. Ruger’s Power Bedding V-block system secures the alloy-steel receiver for consistent alignment. The rifle was manufactured in 2024 in the United States and is marked MADE IN USA.
Chambered in 5.56mm NATO with a 1:8 twist, it feeds from an AR-15/STANAG-pattern detachable magazine system and is configured at 10+1 capacity. A factory one-piece scope rail is installed, and there are no iron sights, making it straightforward to mount the optic of your choice without additional parts listed here.
The polymer stock wears a green/tan camouflage finish and includes an interchangeable comb module with the high-comb piece installed. Texturing on the grip and forend aids control, and front and rear sling studs are in place. Length of pull measures 12.5 in., offering a compact, quick-handling Ranch configuration.




