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Ruger American Rifle Gen II Predator

Affordable threaded field rifle with AI-style detachable magazine, factory Picatinny base, and adjustable stock fit.

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Key Highlights

  • •Best value bolt-action host for a threaded 6.5 Creedmoor field rifle
  • •AI-style magazine support keeps spare magazines simple
  • •Light enough for hunting while still useful for range training

Specifications

Price
$769
Weight
6 lb 11.200000000000003 oz
Calibers
6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win
Rail Type
picatinny
Best For
huntingrange trainingoutdoor defense

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: bolt-actionfamily: modern-rifleuse: huntinguse: precisionmagazine: aicscaliber: 65cmcaliber: 308thread: 5/8x24interface: picatinny-toprail: picatinnybarrel: long

Overview

The Ruger American Rifle Gen II Predator is the practical entry point for a suppressed bolt-action host. The 6.5 Creedmoor model uses a 22 inch spiral-fluted barrel, 5/8x24 muzzle threads, an AI-style detachable magazine, and a factory Picatinny scope base, so it can take the same core optic, ammo, suppressor, and AICS magazine recommendations as more expensive precision rifles.

Key Features

  • 22 inch spiral-fluted barrel on the 6.5 Creedmoor model
  • 5/8x24 muzzle threads for common .30-caliber suppressor mounts
  • AI-style detachable magazine
  • Factory Picatinny scope base
  • Length-of-pull and comb adjustment through stock modules

Pros

  • +Low MSRP for a threaded, optic-ready centerfire bolt gun
  • +Good fit for hunting, range practice, and a first long-range rifle
  • +AI-style magazine tag opens useful AICS magazine recommendations

Cons

  • −Light sporter-weight host is not ideal for long PRS strings
  • −Capacity is lower than dedicated chassis rifles
  • −Less chassis and trigger ecosystem depth than Remington 700 footprint rifles

Detailed Specifications

caliber
6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, and other Gen II Predator chamberings
Barrel Length
22 inches on 6.5 Creedmoor model 46930
Overall Length
43.25 inches on 6.5 Creedmoor model 46930
weight
6.7 lb on 6.5 Creedmoor model 46930
Twist Rate
1:8 RH on 6.5 Creedmoor model 46930
magazine
AI-style detachable magazine
Muzzle Device
5/8x24 threaded muzzle
railSystem
Picatinny scope base
msrp
$769

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