1/2 MOA from a $500 Rifle? ... Ruger American Predator 6.5 CM (UPDATED)

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11 ай бұрын

1/2 MOA from a $500 Rifle? ... Ruger American Predator 6.5 CM (UPDATED)
It's been a long 7 years since I first reviewed the Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor.
So I wanted to see if she still had it.
I got some SURPRISING results....
Gear Used:
Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor AICS version
Arken Optics EP-5 5-25x56
F3R Machining 20 MOA Scope Mount
Area 419 Hellfire brake/suppressor mount
Matthews Fabrication Cheek Riser
Harris Bipod
Armageddon Gear Shmedium and Pint Sized bags
Two Vets No Name V2 Tripod
Ammo Used:
Hornady 140grain ELD-M Match 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo
Norma 143 grain Golden Target 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo

Пікірлер: 59

@scottduffy5552 8 ай бұрын

I’m glad you started doing videos again…I watched your old ones back when I got into shooting and enjoyed them. I still have my swfa 10x. You basically sold me on it back in the day and it’s been the best optic

@mrmcbeth 7 ай бұрын

I had the same rail issue happen to me before. I wasted a whole box of ammo zeroing thinking it was me. I tightened everything down. A few months later, I missed an 8-point at close range. Turns out the screws backed out again. Lesson learned. I loctited all the screws and put a layer of loctite under the surface of the rail.

@bigaarmory100 9 ай бұрын

Like many others I bought my Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor because of your original videos. It was the best money I ever spent on a rifle ($375 in February 2017). Matthews Fabrication cheek riser, tightly packed the hollow stock with cloth and a couple ounces of lead weights, filed and sanded the forend to make sure the barrel was actually free floating, added a muzzle brake and topped it with a Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x50 scope. Mine is money for 1 MOA or sub MOA groups at 200 yards with the Hornady ELD-X 143g Precision Hunter ammo. I use the rifle for Whitetail deer hunting, but off-season I like to target shoot out to 686 yards (maximum I can safely stretch it on nearby land). I might watch some cuck videos in your honor tonight (the straight ones, not that cleanup shit).

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 9 ай бұрын

Solid setup man. Glad it’s working

@bigaarmory100 9 ай бұрын

@@ADudeAndSomeGuns- For nostalgic purposes I went back and rewatched your 1,820 yard shot review on the RAP and saw comments back and forth (me asking and you answering) from six years ago. Where the hell did that six and a half years go?

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 9 ай бұрын

@@bigaarmory100 hahaha. Seriously.

@MatthewsFabrication 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, great upgrades & the 0.5in MOA to 0.75 MOA with mirage, with the Hornady is very impressive. Nice shooting & Thanks for using the Matthew's Fabrication Cheek Riser 7 years later. Can't wait to see how far you push it, 👍🏻👊🏻 Sincerely, Matthew

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for still making these! When I started this revamp, I wasn’t sure I was gonna be able to find it again.

@MatthewsFabrication 11 ай бұрын

@ADudeAndSomeGuns You're more than welcome, glad to be of service. I plan on being in business for quite a while longer. That Matthew's Fabrication Bear Paw Right Handed Cheek Riser looks great on that stock. Just curious, did you buy it off Amazon or my site? Sincerely, Matthew

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 11 ай бұрын

Amazon.

@Thomasr435 7 ай бұрын

I am running several Ruger Americans. I have filled in the forend with Rockite and it stiffens up the forend. It's an old Savage Axis/Mod 10 trick to stiffen the stock. My 6.5 predator, on video shot 9/10 into a 2" steel and 400 yds. Another video of it shooting 4/5 at 500yds, on 2" steel for the bench.

@jasonparker5746 7 ай бұрын

The Ruger American Predator is a budget tack driver. I’m looking forward to seeing what the gen 2 can do.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 7 ай бұрын

It’ll probably be as accurate. They finally got my hints about the cheek riser.

@isaace8090 11 ай бұрын

Your original video made me go out and buy a RAR Predator in 6mm CM. I threw it into an MDT chassis and only buying the parts when they had their big yearly sales to keep the price down. I have had similar accuracy to what you are showed with different loads. I think I might take mine out today as I haven't shot it in two years.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 11 ай бұрын

Heck yeah man. I was looking at the 6 Creed version because my Tikka was already barreled in that. That should be a pretty nice setup

@WestCoastGoldProspecting 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man 🤙

@MrMcguffin007 11 ай бұрын

Awesome content as always. Can you drop a link to that rail adapter for the harris? Thinking about that for the Howa Houge Stock.

@MrMcguffin007 11 ай бұрын

Have you tried tuner breaks? That will bring your groups in a little tighter with those Norma's and others ammo.

@ExplorinInTheWoods 11 ай бұрын

Only you can shoot mediocre entry level guns with cheap glass and ammo as good as knights with nightforce glass and Norma ammo. You are the king of just as good.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 11 ай бұрын

I shoot those too, But sometimes things are “just as good” for most people.

@rockylongbrake1703 9 ай бұрын

Almost every factory rifle you buy with a pic rail will come loose if not locited before scope is mounted. Good shooting!

@Mike-xi4zt 6 ай бұрын

Scope base screws will eventually work loose on any action. I have had them work loose even when properly tightened. The best way to keep the base screws from working loose is to use a 2 part epoxy on the base so you have time to tighten it down before it sets up. The glue will fill in voids and help block movement. wipe the excess squished out. soldering torch heat can break down the glue if you need to remove the base.

@codygervais995 11 ай бұрын

Still got my 308 predator. Awesome gun 500 cash out the door. Definitely can vouch for the need of a cheek riser I just got a fabric velcro on deal. Had the swfa on it. I moved to an Athlon but wish I knew about arken I prefer that reticle over the Athlons. Anyway she's easily a .5 moa gun if I'm doing my part. She really likes the hornady 168s but the federal fusion 165s are almost as good and are far more available.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 11 ай бұрын

The 168s are a very solid bullet.

@allentrevino9280 10 ай бұрын

The rails have been working loose because Ruger has been oiling the screw instead of loctite for some reason. And the stock on these rifles was made for iron sights but its an optics ready setup. The Matthews Fabrication is the best upgrade you can do if you keep the factory stock for sure.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 10 ай бұрын

Yeah. The screws and the rail were oiled up good. Maybe to prevent rust.

@allentrevino9280 10 ай бұрын

@@ADudeAndSomeGuns you're probably right but it does make it annoying if you don't check and your groups look like bird shot.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 10 ай бұрын

@@allentrevino9280 it’s frustrating for sure.

@Yelladog78 10 ай бұрын

This is an ideal candidate for the E.C. Tuner Brake, I bet you see groups shrink 50%

@brockedandloaded6034 11 ай бұрын

Awesome to see you back on here man. Your original video is what made me buy one, and I took mine out to a mile also. I did do it with a fixed swfa 10x, so I gotta challenge you to up me there! Haha thanks for the original video and I tried to shout it out in mine, hope I got the channel right. I'd like to see more of your content on the Tikkas or Howas. Been toying with doing a howa chassis build.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man. I’ve got a Tikka vid coming out soonish.

@scottharrison5942 11 ай бұрын

I bought my RAP after watching a few of your comparison videos between this and the patriot, and my RAP has feeding issues where the rounds get jammed up between the feed ramp and the barrel. Just a thought, you said you had fliers in your groups, check to see if your meplaits aren't jacked up from feeding. If the tips get deformed, you'll have a flier guaranteed, speaking from experience. Good luck with your groups, and shoot straight.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 11 ай бұрын

Sounds like a magazine issue. I’d try diff mags.

@rman713 2 ай бұрын

Maybe you could do a short comparing the action and triggers between your American and your Tikka

@NagajuwonJaMichaelTV 6 ай бұрын

What model is your DDC suppressor? Is it the Enticer L-Ti?

@sethhatfield3883 8 ай бұрын

Where you shooting Hornady match or ELD also what grain where you shooting

@tylerparker3024 8 ай бұрын

It hurts my soul when guys leave stickers on these things.. ill never understand it.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 7 ай бұрын

Damn dude. Don’t cry.

@tylerparker3024 7 ай бұрын

I just cant stop lol

@tylerparker3024 7 ай бұрын

I have to know man whats the appeal of leaving them on? Honestly this is a real question

@theworldisastage1984 4 ай бұрын

Who cares? Getting your panties in a bunch over an oversight.

@djl0fne 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried cva cascade rifles ?

@toddcanipe1190 27 күн бұрын

I bought this rifle at the Fort Liberty (Bragg) North Post Exchange today for $440.00 out the door. I haven't shot it yet as we got back home (Huntersville NC) around 4:45 PM this afternoon and I need to clean and lube it. I also need to get a scope or an Optic for it as well. Any suggestions for a good Optic for shooting 1000 yds or so? Much appreciated! I'm so stoked about this rifle and want to shoot it so bad. It is the 6.5 Creedmoor version.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 27 күн бұрын

First. It’s just Bragg. Second, depends on your budget, and use. I like Arken optics for their reticle. They’re like $500. I also like leupold mark 5HD optics. Theyre closer to $3k.

@tylerparker3024 8 ай бұрын

Try different grain weights in the norma maybe itll like a different weight.

@elkhuntr2816 4 ай бұрын

I wonder if there is any accuracy difference between the standard ruger american and the predator with the heavier barrel.

@ADudeAndSomeGuns 4 ай бұрын

If anything you’ll maintain tighter groups for longer strings of fire with the thicker barrel. It won’t heat up as fast as a regular spotter barrel found on a standard American. Depends what you’re using it for.