Ruger American Rifle Gen II Predator
Affordable threaded field rifle with AI-style detachable magazine, factory Picatinny base, and adjustable stock fit.
- Price
- $729
- Weight
- 6 lb 11.2 oz
- Calibers
- 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win
- Rail
- picatinny
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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
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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
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
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
- sku
- 46930
- msrp
- $769
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