Ruger Launches American Rifle Gen II Varmint Target at $899 With 20-Inch Heavy Barrel

Sturm, Ruger & Company said in a release on November 11, 2026 that it introduced Varmint Target models of the Ruger American Rifle Generation II in three calibers, and the maker’s product page lists all three at an MSRP of $899 with availability marked as available.

The Varmint Target is a target-stock, heavy-barrel version of the Generation II rifle. Ruger says the Generation II line builds on the original Ruger American Rifle with a three-position safety with locking bolt, a stainless steel bolt and a more rigid stock. The product page lists model 56920 in 6.5 Creedmoor, model 56921 in 6mm Creedmoor and model 56924 in .308 Winchester, each fed by a five-round detachable magazine in the Accuracy International pattern.

Each model carries a 20-inch heavy target-contour barrel with a 5/8-24 threaded muzzle. Ruger says that length balances cartridge performance and overall length when the rifle is paired with a suppressor. The action has a Graphite Black Cerakote finish. Per the spec sheets for the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor and .308 Winchester models, the rifles measure 40.5 inches overall and weigh 9.7 pounds in the two Creedmoor chamberings and 9.6 pounds in .308 Winchester.

The stock is fully adjustable and finished in Ruger’s TerrainFade Woodland camouflage pattern. It has a squared forend and a removable aluminum insert with slots compatible with M-LOK, Magpul’s slotted system for attaching accessories. Length of pull adjusts from 13 to 14.5 inches with included spacers, and a push-button cheek riser sets sight alignment. The grip angle is more vertical, and an integrated bag rider adds support for target shooting.

A one-piece Picatinny scope base is installed at the factory, and the rifles ship without iron sights. The three-lug bolt has a short 70° throw, which Ruger says leaves ample scope clearance.

Ruger’s release says the Varmint Target models are available now in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor and .308 Winchester, and the product page showed each model as available on November 11, 2026, with no ship date given. Ruger points buyers to its dealer locator and to ShopRuger.com or an independent Ruger retailer for accessories.