This Ruger American Gen II Scout is a bolt-action rifle, not a semi-auto, chambered in 7.62x39mm for shooters who want an affordable, easy-to-suppress scout-style rifle (Ruger part no. 46966). Ruger built this Scout configuration with a grey metal finish over a green synthetic stock, a threaded muzzle for suppressors or muzzle devices, and hunting-ready touches like checkering and a recoil pad, all around the compact 7.62x39mm cartridge popularized by AK-pattern rifles.

Key Specifications

• Note: this is a bolt-action rifle, despite its placement in a semi-auto rifle listing.
• Chambered in 7.62x39mm, a compact, affordable cartridge popularized by AK-pattern rifles.
• A 1:9.5-inch rifling twist is matched to common 7.62x39mm bullet weights.
• The 16.1-inch barrel keeps this Scout rifle short and suppressor-friendly.
• Overall length runs approximately 37.35 inches.
• Feeds from a 10-round detachable magazine.
• Finished with a grey metal finish over a green synthetic stock.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28, ready for a suppressor or muzzle device.
• Weighs approximately 6.5 pounds, keeping the rifle light for a scout-style build.
• The stock adds checkering, a recoil pad, and swivel studs for a hunting-ready package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rifle semi-auto? No, this Ruger American Gen II Scout is a bolt-action rifle, not semi-auto, though it appears in our semi-auto rifle listings.

Can I mount a suppressor? Yes, the muzzle is threaded 1/2-28, ready for a suppressor or other muzzle device.

Does this rifle include sights? It ships without traditional iron sights, with provisions for mounting an optic or AR-style sighting system.

Buy the Ruger American Gen II Scout Rifle

A scout-style bolt gun in 7.62x39mm gives hunters and range shooters an affordable, easy-to-suppress option. Backed by Ruger and part of our bolt-action rifles selection, it suits hunters who want a light, suppressor-ready rifle. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.