Agreed 100% with Caleb. I hit the subscribe button 2 minutes into the video, very intellectual review and insights. Thank you. Don't stop doing what you're doing.
Great video. I just won this rifle in 6.5CM at a Legacy banquet. Best $20 I ever risked. Can’t wait to scope it up, and go fill out the paperwork for a suppressor.
I bought a American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor to get my feet wet and it’s s solid value now I have a Ruger long range target in the same caliber to try , I also use Vortex optics they fit my budget Leupold priced me out now that I am retired
Nice! There are definitely some great options out there now that won’t break the bank. I love competition among the firearms manufacturers. More innovative products with competitive pricing.
Great video and excellent information showing how you don't have to have an extremely expensive setup to shoot long range. Thank you for all these videos and sharing your knowledge with us.
That seems like a great little rifle, Ruger does make some nice stuff. Those two groups were darn good, especially the second one was almost 1/2 MOA. Thanks for the lesson, I appreciate the help.
Nice review and interesting in that I don't think I've seen anyone else do a short barrel before on 6.5 Creedmoor. Nice to know you still have 700-800 yards with a flat mount. I'd never need more if I just used it for hunting. Thanks,.
I bought the American Predator .308 like six years ago. Only $400.00 out the door. Same thing, usually a single hole at 100 yards. That rifle has paid for itself many times over in deer and wild hog meat. Most have been head shots, so no wasted meat.
My ruger American predator 6.5mm creedmoor with the hornady eld-x 143 gr has been super accurate, a deer and coyote killing machine for the last 2 years. I've beat the hell outta that thing carrying hunting. Vortex crossfire ii bdc reticle scope. Deer taken out past 300 yards to 20 yards. One shot kills. Longer but thinner barrel than in this test. Gonna try some steel out to 500 this year
This Ruger sells at a price that the average working man can afford to pay . One gets a rifle that can be used for hunting and target shooting with no modifications other than a 20Moa base for long range , however if one is shooting out to 500 or 600 Yards a 20 Moa base is not necessary . What’s more is that these Rugers are very accurate into the bargain. Excellent value for money in my opinion .
I bought that same scope from MidwayUSA. It had decent features, but image was the worst I've ever had. I returned it. Still looking for a replacement...
First time on this channel and you did a superb job with this. This is a rifle I was interested in for hunting and long range shooting and you gave me all of the info I was looking for. Now time to go out and purchase.
Great video! I was wondering about this rifle. My father in law has one and it surprised me at 250 yards with the accuracy. Good affordable choice to get into. Great video as always X-RING
I have the ruger American predator 18 inch barrel in 308 that I put a silencer co hybrid on and it’s a freakin tac driver less than one Moa all day long . I couldn’t be happier with mine !
Poss 1k for around 1k... overall i would say hell yeah, especially after having grabbed one of the rpr's to check out when i was at brownells... those damn things are heavy....
I myself think the scratching vinyl sound is a sign of a good bolt. but I have not shot state of the art rifles as you have. Another good video. I'm seriously thinking about acquiring this Magpul Ruger combo as I just handled one at the SMWH and it felt great. Thanks.
Thank you for the review. Excellent job. I saw this same rifle offered online and I am very tempted. I opted to complete a .308 gas gun that has been in the works for a long time. If I get into 6.5cm it will be with this rifle.
Burris Signature rings with their eccentric inserts will also take care of that 0 MOA rail situation, and probably more cost efficiently than buying a new base and ring combo. You can even do some windage truing with them, too.
I think it can do better, I know damn well your a seasoned shooter but I think you can take your time more. I’ve seen these shoot .5 moa if not better. Just got into long range shooting and your channel is my favorite
Very nice. I have the predator model with a stainless 22" barrel. Was a dealer exclusive. Put it in the hunter stock. I'm completely satisfied with it.
Thank you and thanks for the comment. Rick reviewed this rifle at the same time and released it on his channel. He shot a 3 shot group measuring .32” at 100 yards. This rifle is a shooter!
Great info brother! By the way, heard you guys were in N. C.. I grew up in Rutherford County. Been in Detroit for the last 30 years but still a foothills man! Thanks for the channel.
I'm still looking into this rifle, I want to buy a Ruger precision in 6.5 Creed but their typically around 14 to 16 hundred stock, by the time you buy a few hundred rounds of ammo, a good quality optic, sling and bipod and mount it all you're out upwards of 2 grand, but worth every penny in my opinion, I've personally watched inexperienced shooters hit at a mile within the first 6 round with the precision rifles, but perhaps the American Hunter would make a viable option for around a grand less than the precision model but I'm still undecided at this point.
I would worry more about Trans-sonic speed for the fact that many bullets lose stability transitioning from trans-sonic to sub-sonic. This occurs at about 1341 fps according to Brian Litz making this rifle about a reliable 880 yard rifle with 100 yard zero. Good video.
Hey Ray for such short barrel a better choice would be sharing 123 grain bullets you’ll probably gain about 120 ft./s and they are deadly on deer and antelope size game
I wish they made that in 6.5 PRC with a smidge longer barell. I've been itching to give that cartridge a try with some heavier pills. But that's a great deal and I could use a .308 bolt gun.
They offer it in .308 with a few different lengths including 16.38”. Definitely a nice setup. I hope to see the PRC round gain more popularity in the future.
If I was given a 6.5 creed moor in 18 inch barrel I would trade it in for 300 black out rifle hell or an ak cuz at that length 6.5 creed probably sub 2200 fps. Barely alfaster than an AK round
He got a chronograph that he's using to check velocity in real time. The ammo is moving 200fps faster than your dumb behind. I suggest your watch AND listen to the entire video before making a comment that telegraphs your ignorance.
This is exactly what I was looking for. A budget friendly rifle for longer range shooting. Get out and have some fun. Guess I'll have to wait for next video at the long range.
My review of my new rifle. Weight as expected, fit was excellent, accuracy was hitting 3/8 inch groups 100 yards with an average scope and a loose mount.. so I would say dam fine as expected just shooter error.
For the ruger American .243 compact go-wild, about how many fps of velocity do you lose by switching from the standard length factory barrel to the 16.10” barrel?
Nice review. If anyone's looking for a 20 MOA base, EGW and Leopold both make one. I've got the Leupold with an SWFA in the 22" version and have taken it out to a mile. The Hornady Black 140g also groups fantastic, and it's great out to 1000 and 2/3 the price of the eldm.
This is the only video I’ve seen with a factory 18” barrel, mine came factory as a go-wild and I added a magpul stock a few months ago it came with a hell of a muzzle-brake too.
Very nicely done ✅ I learned so much especially what to expect with this setup out to 700 or so yards Very happy with your video This video 10 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I will share it family and friends and they will do the same Best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig Bravo 👏🏻
I've had the same gun for a few months now. I can't get 1 moa with the 140+ grain ammo. Lately I've been using American Eagle 120gr Open Tip Match and it groups 1/2 moa all day. I need to try the ELD-X stuff in 120gr. I don't know the velocity because I don't have a chronograph but I used a chart I found online to get my velocity with a similar weight ammo. I plugged in 2680 into my ballistic calculator and have been able to hit a 3 inch plate at 220 yards with ease. Everything I've shot up to 500 seems to line up with what the calculator is telling me to do also.
Because of my 308W AR10, I am HEAVILY INVESTED in .30 caliber consumables. Were it not for that, I would give 6.5 Creedmoor a really hard look. With that being said, a Ruger American hunter with a 20 inch barrel in 308 is something I am going to give some serious consideration, since I am in the market for a do all bolt gun in the same caliber as my AR10 that won't break the bank.
