Gold bar in a trash bag - Ruger Predator 6.5 Creedmoor

[BiggerHammer]

While it is far from sexy! It flat shoots for a $379.00 out of the box rifle.

Rugers 6.5 Creedmoor Predator flat delivers!!

I have paid $2500 plus over and over for many years for custom rifles to deliver 1 1/2" or less groups at 300 yards plus.

I kept hearing about how well the Ruger Predator shot, over and over. So I had to try it. I figured for a measly $379.00 bucks, I couldn't get burnt. I was pleasantly surprised.

Without much effort, I used two hand loads that were already performers in my Alpine Mountain Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor.

Here's my results today from a rifle that ran me $411.00 with tax out the door. While far from sexy, actually down right fugly it shoots!

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[Kruel J]

Your pic links are broken.

 

[BiggerHammer]

Think I fixed it ?

 

[Kruel J]

You got it!

 

[Kruel J]

And frankly, I like the way it looks. And more importantly, how it shoots!

 

[HB of CJ]

Left Hand model available? Or I will hit the Ruger Main Site. Wow!

 

[Kruel J]

I'm a lefty that has NEVER owned a left handed gun. Even better, my Gen4 Glocks still have the mag releases in their factory positions. I guess I'm used to it.

 

[x2ndxall]

Not bad at all. Not real clear on the phone but looks like Vortex glass?

 

[11Charlie]

I actually don't mind the look of it at all!! Really like the way it shoots. Dang I might have to check into one.

 

[BiggerHammer]

It's a Vortex HS-T 4-16, MOA reticle.

 

[ThemGunsThough]

Looks sexy to me. Makes me want to bite the bullet on one.

 

[3MTA3]

Outstanding! Results are sexy. Looks are for wannabees that don't shoot.

 

[Silver Hand]

Nice work! But with those results I would have to lay out a color coded set of three rounds for every few grains of powder change from where you are up and down in pressure trying to find just the right magic for that rifle.
Silver Hand

 

[BiggerHammer]

I'm pleased with the results so far. I know the rifle will shoot. Once I settle on a bullet, I'll fine tune it from there. Just finished up in the reloading room for the evening. I'm going to give the 143gr Hornady ELD-X's a go in the morning. The only reason I'm using Varget and H4350 is due to the fact I'm out of RL-17.

RL-17 has always given me the accuracy in the Creedmoor chambering with 75-100 fps speed increase with about the same powder charge as H4350. If I want a extra 15fps I just jam a Winchester 250 Magnum primer in. )))) It's all good.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Very nice initial groups. Certainly not ugly, just utilitarian!

 

[808hondacrguy]

I have a American Ranch Rifle in 223/556 thats more accurate than my Gunsite scout and Remy 700. Mine was $380 out the door, and I love the looks and feel of it. Its actually one of my favorites.

 

[Joe Link]

I dunno man. I find that rifle attractive, especially at that price!

 

[Medic!]

It's not easy being green.

 

[ThemGunsThough]

Where did you buy yours at? Was at cabelas today and I believe these were on sale for 399.

 

[BiggerHammer]

Purchased it in Wenatchee WA at Hooked On Toys.