Quick Ruger Gen 2 question

[WayneTX]

Im interested in buying a Gen 2 Predator ... my questions ...

1) Does the rifle come with a Thread Cap protector? I dont wish to use the included muzzle brake and may want to add a silencer later. Do I have to buy the thread cap protector or is one included?

2) Bolt handle knob ... can it be changed out? What is the thread pattern on the bolt knob?

Thanks very much
Wayne

 

[hittman]

I wonder if the Spec Sheet from Ruger's web site has this info?

Ruger American® Rifle Generation II Predator Bolt-Action Rifle Model 46932

ruger.com

Or maybe the owners manual?

Welcome to the forum

 

[WayneTX]

I printed the spec sheet .... I saw the barrel thread pattern was 5/8-24 but I dont see if it includes the thread cap.

• Thread Pattern 5/8"-24

 

[NikA]

1) Almost certainly not, since the brake is not intended to be removed in normal service. Some threads on here about how to remove Ruger brakes indicate it might be very tight. Ruger may provide one on request, probably won't be color matched no matter where you get it.
2) Yes, replaceable. Don't know thread spec, but Sharps Bros do: https://sharpsbros.com/ruger-american-gen-ii-bolt-knob/
Probably other options available, this was just the first that came up.

 

[contender85]

No thread cap protector included but Ruger sells them for the Gen2's

Muzzle Devices-Sturm Ruger & Co

Bolt knobs are replaceable but not sure of thread size as I haven't tried to swap mine out yet.

 

[MHtractorguy]

Bolt handle 5/16 24.

 

[Mobuck]

Thread protectors are cheap.
It would be strange if a factory threaded barrel rifle doesn't come with a protector.

 

[9x19]

Factory threaded rifles that come with a muzzle brake installed rarely also come with a thread protector.

 

[Mobuck]

^^Correct. Guess I didn't pick up on the 'factory installed' muzzle brake part.
On the other hand, as I said thread protectors are often under $5 so doesn't seem like a big deal to get one.

 

[MHtractorguy]

It would seem as if the brake is protecting the threads, no?

 

[WayneTX]

FYI ... this is the response I received from Ruger. Not sure why they mentioned Cerakote, I never asked about that. Just wanted to show the good CS from Ruger. Thanks for everyone's responses on this forum.

Thank you for contacting Ruger Customer Service.
Your Customer Service Issue # is 10455853

Hello Wayne,

The Gen II models does not come with a cerakoted thread protector. Ruger does not offer a cerakoted thread protector. Customer service offers a thread protector in black. The thread pattern for the muzzle is 1/2"-28. The bolt knob threads are 5/16"-24.

Thank you for your interest in Ruger.

Ruger Customer Service

 

[NikA]

Cerakote would be used to color-match the thread protector to the finish on the rest of the rifle.

 

[Rumrunner]

Kind of funny though, my 338 RCM Guide gun came with a brake installed and with a thread protector. Same with my 308 Scout rifle, it also included both.

 

[WayneTX]

Kind of funny though, my 338 RCM Guide gun came with a brake installed and with a thread protector. Same with my 308 Scout rifle, it also included both.

Thats what led to my original question ... seems Ruger stopped the practice of including a thread protector