Been looking around for a couple months for one new with zero luck, suppose it's time to see if I can snag one used. Looking for the COMPACT, this will be for a new youth hunter in Ohio where straight walled cartridges are legal.
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This one has the right product code. Might be the best chance. I have been looking for a Ruger Ranch forever it seems as well, but just in a .223/5.56
I bought my daughters an American Ranch rifle in 5.56 last year and shortened the stock for them. Worked out really well. If you can find a full size in that chambering, I'd jump on it. Turning it into a compact is no big deal.