Description
Left-handed rifle fans have been asking Ruger for a Gen II they could run properly, and this is the answer. The American Gen II Ranch LH is a genuine mirror-image build with the bolt handle and stock geometry set up for southpaws from the ground up. No reaching over the receiver, no awkward cycling, just a smooth three-lug bolt with a 70 degree throw and an oversized handle that clears your scope with room to spare.
Inside the Gen II Ranch Left-Hand Build
The 16.1 inch cold hammer-forged barrel wears deep spiral fluting to cut weight and help the rifle balance well between the hands, and the whole barreled action gets a Cobalt Cerakote finish that shrugs off weather and truck-bed abuse. The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 with a factory radial-port brake installed, so you can tame what little recoil 5.56 produces or spin the brake off for a suppressor. Feeding comes from standard AR-pattern magazines, and one 10-round mag ships in the box. Underneath it all, Ruger's Power Bedding block locks the receiver in place and free-floats the barrel, which is a big part of why these rifles shoot better than their price tag suggests.
A Ranch Rifle That Fits You, Not the Other Way Around
The Flat Dark Earth stock with black splatter texture includes a removable comb riser for lining up behind a scope and length-of-pull spacers to dial in fit for different builds and layers of clothing. The Marksman Adjustable trigger breaks clean and can be tuned between roughly 3 and 5 pounds, while the three-position tang safety locks the bolt closed yet still lets you load and unload on safe. A one-piece Picatinny base comes installed, so mounting glass takes minutes.
At 6.2 pounds unloaded, this is an easy carry for coyote calling, ranch chores, or range days where you want a compact bolt gun that runs cheap, easy-to-find ammo. Lefties finally get the full Gen II treatment, and it was worth the wait.
Key Specifications
- UPC: 736676469581
- Manufacturer Part Number: 46958
- Model: American Rifle Gen II Ranch, Left Hand
- Action: Bolt Action (Left-Handed)
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
- Capacity: 10+1
- Magazine: AR-style, 10 rounds (1 included)
- Barrel Length: 16.1"
- Barrel: Cold hammer-forged, spiral fluted, medium contour
- Muzzle: Threaded 1/2"-28 with radial-port brake installed
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Trigger: Ruger Marksman Adjustable, 3 to 5 lbs
- Safety: 3-position tang
- Finish: Cobalt Cerakote
- Stock: FDE synthetic with black splatter, adjustable comb and LOP
- Weight: 6.2 lbs
What’s Included
- Ruger American Gen II Ranch LH rifle
- One 10-round AR-style magazine
- Factory-installed one-piece Picatinny scope base
- Factory-installed radial-port muzzle brake
- Removable comb riser and length-of-pull spacer (on rifle)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ruger American Gen II Ranch LH use AR-15 magazines?
Yes, it feeds from standard AR-pattern magazines, and Ruger includes one 10-round mag in the box. That means spare mags are cheap and available just about anywhere. It is one of the biggest practical perks of the Ranch line.
Is this a true left-handed rifle or just a left-hand stock?
It is the real deal. The bolt handle sits on the left side of the receiver and the Gen II stock is shaped for left-handed use, so you cycle the action with your support hand staying on the grip. Ruger built these as mirror-image versions of the right-hand Gen II Ranch rather than a quick conversion.
Can I run a suppressor on the Gen II Ranch LH?
Yes. The muzzle is threaded 1/2"-28, which is the standard pattern for 5.56 suppressors and muzzle devices. Just remove the factory radial-port brake and thread on your can. The 16.1 inch barrel keeps the overall package handy even with a suppressor attached.
Is the trigger adjustable on this rifle?
It comes with the Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger, which the user can tune between roughly 3 and 5 pounds. Out of the box it breaks clean with minimal creep, and most folks find a setting they like without any gunsmith work.




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