My Ruger American Predator 308 Build & Review

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I'm going to admit something to you: I love my Ruger American Predator. If you follow my instagram page (@keystonecarry) you have seen it a lot lately. I went into this knowing I was going to save money on the rifle and invest in quality components. I have been more than pleased with the end result.
My goal was simple: Build a 308 that is a lower cost that I can hunt with effectively, carry easily, and shoot long distance if needed. It also had to be threaded and have a short 16-18" barrel. The ruger American didn't disappoint.
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@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! Thank you for watching my video! I have been getting a TON of messages lately asking about the weight of this rifle. I finally weighed it and the complete setup weighs 11.10 pounds so it is definitely not a lightweight. I will be doing a full write up on this soon! It will have all the specs and details so stay tuned.

@adambradford4918 5 жыл бұрын

KeystoneCarry is that weight with bipod, and suppressor added? Or just the gun & scope?

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

@@adambradford4918 That is with everything on the rifle.

@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill 5 жыл бұрын

@@KeystoneCarry Are the Current Ruger A rifles that come with magpul stock the same one with aluminum chassis like yours?

@JohnSmith-od9mr 4 жыл бұрын

@@KeystoneCarry hey I'm looking for a bolt action but I'm looking for one with a bigger detachable mag like a 30 or 25 any ideas

@JohnSmith-od9mr 4 жыл бұрын

@@KeystoneCarry I live where theres a lot of high grounds and hills all my guns are multi tasking there my hunting guns and prepping guns or if im out hunting I don't wanna keep reloading when I can just throw a new round in

@matthias791 4 жыл бұрын

For a channel that only has a small following, this was an awesome video. Keep it up, man.

@markhallberg8195 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. This is my .308 build. Found it. Thank you! Since I can't even find a Remington these days

@trynsurviven2440 4 жыл бұрын

I’m liking this setup. Way out of my present budget but nice. I have considered this same rifle as a base for a scout rifle build.

@seobassin554 4 жыл бұрын

I have the 6.5 Creedmoor version of this rifle. I have the same exact stock also. 300 is a lot of money to me. But this stock is definitely worth it. Changed the rifle completely. This gun is solid. Best predator gun i have owned. This man is telling the truth!!

@dannybrittonknives 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative with a lot of good information! I’m looking hard at the Ruger American in 308, this is helping in my decision making. Thanks!,

@1jingshen 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video packed with Great information for a beginner like myself looking forward to give your selection and upgrades a try.

@christopherschwenk9107 Жыл бұрын

as a fellow pennsyltuckian, you sold me on this build. This will be my first 308 and really looking forward to doing this build. good video and cheers buddy.

@Wild1Banana Жыл бұрын

I purchased the original RUGER AMERICAN 308 Short Action RIFLE when it first released and shot it for years and always hated the stock magazines. My accuracy was always great and decided to upgrade to the Magpul stock with M-LOC accessory rail attach points and military quick release swivel sling and QD quick release system and was blown away buy the ergonomics improvement. The combination of new 10x Vector Marksman fixed power MRAD scope and I am very pleased with the results. I have shot all of the big name BOLT action rifles REMINGTON 788, 700BDL , Winchester 64 , RUGER 77 action rifles and I love the AMERICAN bolt design its fast reliable and makes functioning the bolt fast and effortless compared to the stiff Remington designs. Thanks KeystoneCarry for the video good luck in your target fun rifle build sir and want to learn more about your awesome Vortex HST scope.

@tbsb8428 4 жыл бұрын

So Sick!!! Got's to have one!

@sheldonbailey8857 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my god that gun is beautiful 😍

@caleb7107 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the middle of breaking in/building a 308. I'm really digging the builds you do on this channel!!!

@rileysimpkins2812 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you were saying you were breaking into a building with a 308

@user-ns9sp4kf5k 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the info super nice ruger the mag is good it does not over heat for the money its perfect

@Patriot_80 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, just got the American predator and debating the magpul. Thank you!

@SouthernFamilyandFirearms 10 ай бұрын

found your channel thru this video - just this one and the follow up you did a year later - very well done and you have a new subscriber and notifcations are on

@reaccionasimetrica Жыл бұрын

Best ruger setup i've seen in youtube, i'm going to get this year the same build but with a mildot scope....nice channel by the way.

@johnowen6507 4 жыл бұрын

i was skeptical too on the ruger americans. but i bought one about a year ago and it still surprises me how the low price really doesn't reflect on function and reliability. I've had more fun shooting it than i have my ar15s. i got the american ranch in ar mag 5.56. I've been itching for a 308 and i was seriously considering a savage 110 scout but am leaning more and more towards another american. i love my savage 22-250 as a longer range tack driver but again more $ for the savage. thanks for the very informative video, you did a great job.

@Dakattack98 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I've been watching how people have liked to hunter stock. It is definitely on my to buy list when I get a little extra money. I've had my .308 Predator for about 2 years and love the rifle.

@forestfrog9919 3 жыл бұрын

What caliber, barrel length and how many shots before poi shifts from heat with the relatively thin barrel?

@unisuit 5 жыл бұрын

Any chance for a range video? love to see groupings. make sure to list range ammo and weather. Thanks

@romeotango5597 4 жыл бұрын

I was looking at this and the MVP as a “small” post deployment gift to myself and was originally leaning towards the MVP but I think your video has me swayed. Thanks!

@TheSonsOfSimon 4 жыл бұрын

I was interested in the MVP, too. However, I have been hearing a lot better things about the Ruger in terms of accuracy.

@coyotiess 11 ай бұрын

Great video man!

@tjoiner2366 2 жыл бұрын

She is a beauty! Nice build

@brianbelliveau5551 Жыл бұрын

I have a ruger American in 30.06 and that looks like what I need I’m having a lot of trouble getting eye relief with the stock so I’ll check it out thanks for sharing

@jreedishere 3 жыл бұрын

I liked and subscribed because this was the ONLY video that says how to get the bolt in. Thanks buddy!

@KeystoneCarry 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out!!

@avelezusmc7929 5 жыл бұрын

It's a thing of beauty.thanks for the video

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in!!

@130shooter1 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same rifle and stock in 6.5 creedmoore. I have the vortex pstII 3-15x44 mrad on this rifle as well. The stock is by far my favorite improvement on the rifle. Anarchy outdoors sells a replacement bolt lever and knob that seem to make the bolt throw smoother and lighter.

@rik4369 5 жыл бұрын

Nice build and video. Really admire the work you did with your rifle. I also like your acknowledgement that these were your opinions. I have all the long guns I need but your video is excellent for those wanting a great " game getter" at an reasonable price. Excellent video and appreciate the honesty! As some have said , would have loved to see the shooting results. Semper Fi

@oscarmaldonado2826 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks for the video.

@M4jeff 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thx for posting.

@Blue-kq2no Жыл бұрын

A great build video on an awesome rifle. I want this.

@fightgame360 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@KL-uu2vq 3 жыл бұрын

Love the trigger on my American 243.

@markfung5654 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great build

@michaelrihel9584 11 ай бұрын

Ruger Americans are a well kept secret. I have one (Ruger ranch) in a .450 bushmaster, added a Timney trigger with a leupold 3-9 ultralight. I live in PA and bought it for a carry gun in the big woods. I love the action, the tang safety and light weight. Being a lefty, I may get a predator model in a .243 or 7mm-08. Good video.

@benchilders1183 4 жыл бұрын

Killer looking rifle dude. For me I think I’m gonna order the savage 110 tactical which already comes with an adjustable lop and cheek piece for 600 bucks

@angrytrek Жыл бұрын

Mate that looks so sweet.

@Starskypadrone 4 ай бұрын

great job! have me sold on it already. i will get this in .308

@himynameistim009 5 жыл бұрын

When I saw you first post this rifle, I was in shock because it was the exact build that I had in mind. Good info! Thanks for further selling me on this setup

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I didn't know exactly where my 308 journey would go but I am very pleased with the ruger. I will do some more in depth videos of accuracy and subsonic ammunition soon.

@isaacsandovalcarter3062 5 жыл бұрын

This review had me one step closer to buying an American. I'm not crazy about the bolt and it's machining when handling in a shop. I'd have to fire one. Great content though. Thanks again for the review.

@grumpygrandpasgarage 8 ай бұрын

just picked up this exact set up , no bipod , but scope stock , and action , looking forward to site ing it in

@jonafreitas8754 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos thanks for the info I’m getting me the wild edition

@REBELS_WAYNER 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love that stock. And for the scope I have the vortex viper pst 4-16x50 first focal plane. Good build brother

@tacosux691 4 ай бұрын

So I literally did this entire setup and I’m eating on a thunder chicken right now. Such a good build for cheap

@aubreyholmes1235 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for the info.

@76unclefester 4 жыл бұрын

I am on a budget . AT 43 i am still hunting with a marlin 30 30 lol . This is a brilliant option for me . I AM GOING THIS ROUT HA AWSOME .

@pkdude5334 2 жыл бұрын

great video, you seem really excited about this build. I just got the Ruger American Hunter 6.5 CM 22", comes with that stock. Got the Vortex Viper PST II 5-25x50. I'm excited to shoot it.

@ajfam871 4 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Ruger American Hunter. It’s 308 with a 16” heavy barrel and come with the Magpul stock. I can’t wait to get (10 day wait)

@anthonyspicer874 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build with that predator platform👍

@heinerhernandez2796 Ай бұрын

Really good video

@TrealPhil415 4 жыл бұрын

I love my MVP predator in .223 with the laminated stock but that’s an awesome build.

@1kontrolr872 4 жыл бұрын

I built almost the same rifle and love it to no end. I use it for varmint hunting and love it's accuracy. Even when it gets hot. The factory stock went to shit when it got hot.

@dingo5208 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the American ranch in 5.56 and topped it with a nikon P223 scope. It's lightweight and looks to be a nice shooter. A big plus is it takes my AR mags and I have a ton of 5.56 and 223 to feed it. Some complaints about the stock but a bunch of fixes too. I'll get shooting before I tinker. The magpul stock would add too much weight for hunting and long distance stalking. Another plus is that since our gooberment banned my AR and Mini 14 I have a legal 223.

@tacticplanner7188 3 жыл бұрын

I found that I could build it every bit as accurate maybe more in an AR10 platform. This is a lot easier than most think but I do have more experience than most but the great thing about the firearms community is help is easy to find no matter what platform you want.

@santiagoahetsetcheberry7192 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching it!

@MrBA812 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice setup 👍

@NickVTA Жыл бұрын

I have this rifle and that same stock, love it

@lukasmoreira6563 4 жыл бұрын

Gostei muito desse vídeo, muito criativo, parabéns!!

@crimzonzero8890 5 жыл бұрын

Great video deff liking that stock

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

I think it’s one of the best mods you could do to the american

@aienfighter 5 жыл бұрын

Was ist das für ein Schaft(Stock)? Gefällt mir auch sehr gut.

@cardwell88 Жыл бұрын

I have pretty much an identical set up minus the scope and I ditched the ASR system for the omega and went with a Rearden Atlas and for the price its pretty shocking how accurate it is. I have shot it against other rifles that cost 2x as much and held far better and solidly consistent groups with off the shelf hunting ammo.

@ConditionZero76 5 жыл бұрын

I like your setup a lot. I'd recommend always lower scope never raise your cheek & run tall rings.. If you can get your bell 1/8 inch off the barrel that's how I'd do it 👍

@unisuit 5 жыл бұрын

In long distance shooting, it works a little better to go high, allows you to track your own rounds better. For hunting, you are exactly right.

@darriusdlandy85 2 жыл бұрын

Nice setup for sure. Thinking of doing the same.

@landonglick7174 4 жыл бұрын

About to buy the predator and just wanted to see what kind of potential it has, Looks awesome.

@ngrossley 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful rifle

@thesweetestjerk8905 5 жыл бұрын

You flinched on that last shot in the beginning. Lol it happens

@thirdlantern 4 жыл бұрын

Sold. Off to see if Magpul makes lefty versions of these stocks...

@alexperron9806 4 жыл бұрын

@Log Splitta Any chance on a link to where its at for a lefty ?

@dylanjames5499 4 жыл бұрын

Link also please!!

@ivana.echevarria6603 4 жыл бұрын

I like your rifle and I been checking all kinds of 308 caliber and I took a desition for the rugger and now that I saw your video what you build with the rugger it's exactly what I want so if you can help me with that I will preciate it.Thank you and keep it up.

@denim_joey 5 жыл бұрын

Great informative video! I was looking at building a setup VERY similar to this!

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m very pleased with mine. Money well spent

@forestfrog9919 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeystoneCarry How much does it weigh now with the magpul stock? Also how many shots before poi shift with that thin barrel?

@ChuckinTV 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I like your set up and the way you thought it out. You did a good job explaining why you went the route you did. I have a few different rifles that I put after market stocks on and various scopes to fill a certain niche. It's good to see that you're happy with it. Sometimes frankensteining budget rifles can back fire. I would've liked to see the accuracy of this rig in this video. You should do a range video on this set up sometime. Otherwise, great job!

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

That's my plan! I was originally going to try to fit it all into one video but it probably would have doubled the length. Soon I will shoot a video of the accuracy and some other details!

@ericferguson9989 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice build. The Magpaul stock looks nice. Too bad rifles are expensive where I live. I spent close to $800 on my son's Ruger American, no scope or anything.

@tylarhaugan7908 2 жыл бұрын

I use my ruger compact in 7mm08 for long range and deer hunting. Threaded 1/2x28 use same flash hider

@leedeville6935 3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking of building an AR 10 but the more I think about it I just need a Ruger American in 308. Just as fun and the way prices are for everything, it only makes sense.

@briangulseth4564 4 жыл бұрын

I love the video. I also bought the ruger American predator I had the same plan to upgrade mine which is what I did I also bought the mapul stock and the magpul bipod I put a Leupold scope on mine because I love their glass. mine is the 6.5 Grendel I love this cartridge at 300 yards im keeping groups at about 3/8 inch. I am now a subscriber to your channel keep it coming thanks

@brownydwbrown7485 5 ай бұрын

About your 308 subsonic loads you made, i use Sierra 170gr Flat Point for hunting ,8 grns of clays,Accurate as well.

@raulsanchez4493 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build. Would love to see some shooting for accuracy

@RobertBeckk Жыл бұрын

Yeup, my buddy has the Magpul stock on his 700 and holy cow is it heavy.

@shawnbruce6934 Жыл бұрын

Nice video.

@picklerickisconservative2575 4 жыл бұрын

My choice was the Savage 110 Ridge worrior

@peternystrom921 4 жыл бұрын

This summer i shoot a few euro hunting rifles like Blazer for 6000 usd and other and the Ruger American. And damn did the Ruger shoot and loved the bolt handel and the angel and the trigger. Amazing rifle and the stock is Amazing have it on nu 10/22

@samevola5606 4 жыл бұрын

More videos on this gun please

@sap3055 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna get one of those ruger American hunter asvel

@PLint-po2ev 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video. However you said “well talk accuracy later” (paraphrasing). And we didn’t 😢. I’ve got Remington 700 SPS Tactical build with same chassis and scope. Shot .564” at 100 yds with 168 grain hornaday American gunner

@ghaurikhan1189 Жыл бұрын

Nice gun for hunting

@craigbockbrader1872 5 жыл бұрын

Love the set up! Thanks for the video.

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Hopefully it gives people some more information. Not saying this is the "best" setup for everyone but it has been awesome for me

@802louis 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a very very nice 👍

@JESSEDART187 4 жыл бұрын

Nice...!!! 3 please.

@runningman1156 2 ай бұрын

love this stock, wish they came in lefty. Upgrade the bolt handle man.👍

@otetechie 5 жыл бұрын

Nice setup. People love to knock these set ups as not being as good as actual sniper rifles. But for their purpose and cost they make great hunting rifle. Having lugged around a full length 700 with a McMillan stock, I can appreciate the lighter stock, shorter barrel, and lighter scope.

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

I have been very pleased with this setup and it definitely does exactly what I needed it to do.

@ncooper7757 5 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about getting this rifle and its little brother in 5.56 using the AR15 magpul magazines with the 5 round limiter for hunting purposes

@thebardock6785 3 жыл бұрын

Sharpe makes a sweet stock called the "heat seeker"

@MusicFella 5 жыл бұрын

You have very good choice in cars bro. Love the forester

@HeritageFarmsTexas Жыл бұрын

Nice rifle.

@joeyphillips1181 7 ай бұрын

I actually have this exact same setup with the OD green stock and the barrel and stuff is cerakoted OD green to match.. I have the same scope as you too i believe.. and i've easily shot 1 inch groups at little stickers at like 70 yards with all my shots on the sticker.. the same stickers that comes with the targets to cover holes i just don't have a bipod for it yet but it's extremely accurate

@tgen2012 5 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Nice video

@pgomez3473 4 жыл бұрын

Good review. I like the flow of your content and presentation. Easy to watch.

@samevola5606 5 жыл бұрын

Please make a video of long range shooting with this gun.

@jaredbellard2777 5 жыл бұрын

The way I look at it, you're basically buying a barreled action with the Ruger American pred. Im waiting on mine, as soon as I get it it's immediately getting a timney trigger, Magpul stock, and decent vortex optics (viper HST). This will be my hunting, truck, shtf gun. I will never out shoot the gun.

@KeystoneCarry 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah pretty much. I have been very pleased with this setup.

@kubeyeris9669 4 жыл бұрын

It looks slick brother. I love it.

@jordanyang3066 4 жыл бұрын

just bought a predator, and hunter stock. going to slap a primary arms hud dmr 4-14 and try my luck at 600.

@Deuce_Dufresne 5 жыл бұрын

Did you notice tighter groups with the Magpul stock? I have a Magpul stock on my 10/22 takedown and friggin love it. Seeing it available for the Ruger American has me interested in doing a build like yours...