Ruger American in .308 or 6.5CM

[GWS]

So I'm trying to help our economy by buying a Ruger American rifle.
The good folks at BiMart have a .308 with 20 inch barrel and a 6.5Creedmoor with a 24 inch barrel. $439.97 for either
I'm well stocked with ammo in both calibers so does anyone have a Ruger American in either caliber and if yes, what do you think of it. What do you like and what do you think could be better?

I want to put an ATN X-Sight 4K 3-14 on it FWIW

Thanks in advance for your insights!

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[PORSCHE928S4]

I have one in 556 with the rotary mag works well and cannot complain . I zeroed it @100 yards no issues and can use surplus ammo what is not to like .

 

[BigDog67]

I bought the 6.5CM for my grandson and he loves it.

 

[Ruger Rich]

So I'm trying to help our economy by buying a Ruger American rifle.
The good folks at BiMart have a .308 with 20 inch barrel and a 6.5Creedmoor with a 24 inch barrel. $439.97 for either
I'm well stocked with ammo in both calibers so does anyone have a Ruger American in either caliber and if yes, what do you think of it. What do you like and what do you think could be better?

I want to put an ATN X-Sight 4K 3-14 on it FWIW

Thanks in advance for your insights!

I have an American in .308 and it will always be a keeper. This is a caliber issue. My type of hunting is better to suited by far towards the .308. I don't do 600 yard stuff with it, there are just too many other caliber guns better suited for that. I took a very nice Oregon antelope buck moving away top speed at a 45 degree angle (later ranged at 225 yards) with that .308 and a 125 gr bullet. If you shoot distance regular go with the 6.5, and if you hunt deer, elk, and antelope at shorter distances go with the .308

 

[xlsbob]

I have the 308 and I like it.

 

[GWS]

Thanks everyone. I went with the .308. I look forward to getting the scope mounted and zeroed in.