RUGER 46966 AMERICAN II SCOUT 7.62X39MM 10+1 16.10" THREADED BARREL

The Ruger American Rifle Generation II Scout (46966) is a bolt-action centerfire rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, built for brush hunters, backcountry shooters, suppressor users, and property owners who want a compact, optics-ready bolt gun chambered for the most widely available intermediate rifle cartridge in the world. This 7.62x39 bolt-action scout rifle for hunting, bush work, and suppressed use combines a Cobalt Cerakote barreled action, factory iron sights, a scout-length Picatinny rail, and an AK-compatible magazine in a 6.6-pound package purpose-built for fast, flexible use in any condition.

Key Features

• Part number: 46966
• Caliber: 7.62x39mm
• Capacity: 10+1
• Barrel: 16.10 inches, cold hammer-forged, Cobalt Cerakote, threaded 5/8"-24
• Twist rate: 1:9.5 inches
• Muzzle device: Factory-installed A2-style flash suppressor
• Finish: Cobalt Cerakote on barrel, receiver, and bolt handle
• Stock: Leaf green splatter synthetic
• Length of pull: Adjustable 12 to 13.75 inches with included spacer
• Sights: AR-style pin front and dual flip aperture rear, elevation and windage adjustable
• Scope base: Factory-installed scout-length Picatinny rail
• Trigger: Ruger Marksman Adjustable, 3 to 5 pound pull weight
• Safety: Three-position tang safety with stainless steel locking bolt
• Bolt throw: 70 degrees
• Bolt handle: Oversized, threaded 5/16"-24
• Bedding: Power Bedding integral block, free-floated barrel
• Magazine: AK-type 10-round detachable box
• Weight: 6.6 lbs.
• Overall length: 37.25 inches
• Includes: One magazine, steel sling swivel studs, low comb, LOP spacer

Special Features

• The scout-length Picatinny rail positions a scope or red dot ahead of the receiver in the traditional scout rifle location, allowing the shooter to use an intermediate eye relief optic or long eye relief scope without removing the rear iron sight and maintaining both iron and optic sighting options simultaneously
• The AR-style dual flip aperture rear sight provides two aperture sizes on a single flip lever, giving the shooter a larger ghost-ring aperture for fast close-range acquisition and a smaller precision aperture for longer shots without swapping components or carrying additional hardware
• The AK-type magazine interface feeds from the same pattern as standard AK-platform magazines, giving the shooter broad compatibility with high-capacity and standard aftermarket magazine options widely available in the 7.62x39 market
• The factory A2-style flash suppressor ships installed and threads off the 5/8"-24 muzzle to accept any suppressor or muzzle device in this thread pitch, making the rifle suppressor-ready without removing or replacing any permanent barrel components
• The adjustable length of pull from 12 to 13.75 inches with the included spacer fits a wide range of shooter sizes and accommodates shooting in heavy cold-weather clothing without requiring a separate stock component or gunsmithing
• The included low comb snaps onto the stock to raise cheek weld height for use with a magnified optic, and it removes quickly when running the factory iron sights, giving the shooter two distinct cheek weld configurations with hardware already in the box
• The Cobalt Cerakote finish covers the barrel, receiver, and bolt handle in a professionally applied, corrosion-resistant surface that holds up in rain, snow, mud, and saltwater air environments without the maintenance demands of a blued finish

Practical Benefits

• The 7.62x39mm cartridge delivers reliable terminal performance on whitetail deer, hogs, black bear, and predators at the moderate distances where a 16-inch bolt gun performs best, and factory ammunition in this caliber remains among the most widely distributed centerfire rifle loads available
• The 6.6-pound weight and 37.25-inch overall length make this one of the most compact and carry-friendly bolt-action hunting rifles available in a full-power hunting caliber, a practical advantage on long approach hikes, in dense cover, and in vehicle carry situations
• The three-position tang safety locks the bolt and firing pin independently, allowing you to carry the rifle loaded with the bolt locked shut and transition to fire in a single motion without cycling the action and losing a chambered round
• The Power Bedding integral block and free-floated barrel give this rifle the accuracy foundation to group consistently at hunting distances without aftermarket bedding work, keeping the platform accurate as the stock flexes through temperature and moisture changes in the field
• Whether you are hunting whitetail in tight timber, running a suppressed bolt gun for hog control on your property, building a do-everything ranch rifle that fits multiple shooters in the family, or simply putting a capable 7.62x39 bolt action to work where an AR-platform rifle is not an option, your Ruger American Gen II Scout gives you the iron sights, optics rail, and suppressor-ready threading to handle every application from day one

The Ruger American Rifle Generation II Scout (46966) in 7.62x39mm is a capable tool for hunters, property owners, and suppressor users who want a compact, iron-sighted, Cerakote-finished bolt gun with AK-compatible magazines and scout-rail versatility in a sub-seven-pound package ready for the field.