Ruger American Predator: Most Accurate Budget Rifle
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in this video we review the Ruger American Predator, the most accurate budget rifle for the money.
we previously reviewed this rifle a while back but only using load development methods, now thanks to your support we have the budget to put 9 different brands of match ammo through the rifle, really providing a more complete review on the Ruger American predator.
I the video we were using the Discovery ED-PRS 5-25x56 the best budget full featured optic for Canadians. find your at CDNprecision.com (our website)
this was our previous review/opinion on the Ruger American Predator:
• Ruger American Predato...
info from Ruger:
Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds, allowing shooters to make that perfect shot.
Ergonomic, lightweight synthetic stock designed for quick, easy handling blends a classic look with modern forend contouring and grip serrations.
Soft rubber buttpad is crafted for maximum recoil reduction.
The one-piece, three-lug bolt with 70° throw provides ample scope clearance and utilizes a full diameter bolt body and dual cocking cams for smooth, easy cycling from the shoulder.
Patented Power Bedding™, integral bedding block system positively locates the receiver and free-floats the barrel for outstanding accuracy.
Factory-installed, one-piece Picatinny scope base.
Outstanding accuracy helps make every hunt a success.
Heavier tapered, threaded barrel with factory-installed thread protector is cold hammer-forged, resulting in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.
The visible, accessible and easy-to-actuate tang safety provides instant security.
Also includes: one magazine; sling swivel studs.
HANDEDNESS RIGHT
WEIGHT 4.3 KG
TOTAL LENGTH 829mm
BARREL LENGTH 23.7 IN
MAGAZINE CAPACITY 10+1
RATE OF TWIST 1:8"
TRIGGER SINGLE STAGE TRIGGER/ dual stage
PICATINNY RAIL- 0 moa
PRODUCT CODE TF1T6317A234920
MUZZLE THREAD YES
CHEEK PIECE FIXED
OPEN SIGHTS NO
CHANGEABLE GRIP YES
FOLDING STOCK YES
FLUTED BOLT NO
STOCK MATERIAL Aluminium
STOCK FINISHBLACK
MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL
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@glhx2112 6 ай бұрын
Hopefully Ruger does not axe the entire Gen 1 Ruger American series Because of the just announced Gen 2 Ruger Ranches. Spiral fluted barrels and other fancy stuff defeats the purpose of the no-frill (and cheaper ) Gen 1 rifles.
@baron1c 6 ай бұрын
I think they will discontinue the gen 1. But there are a lot of gen 1 out there so you will see them for sale for a long time. They announced the new standard gen 2 along with the ranch. The predator will follow next year im sure.
@trumpsagenius6914 5 ай бұрын
And that new mag sucks ass
@JamesClark-lw6sw 3 ай бұрын
@@trumpsagenius6914 It only sucks when a moron from Canada is using it.
@lancemclean5700 6 ай бұрын
I have this in a Magpul stock. Consistently prints sub moa with Federal non typical rounds. Love it. Cheap rifle + cheap rounds = accurate.
@stoicodysseys6352 3 ай бұрын
I am going to be picking this up. Great Review. Now to find a scope.
@kcender3771 5 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thanks!
@hidesinlonggrass3229 6 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to the Predator Gen2.
@daporter84 6 ай бұрын
Cheek piece was very low on mine had to use some goofy sock pack to make it work
@jerand8767 11 күн бұрын
Great rifle. Mounted mine into an MDT chassis, 20 moa rail, took advantage of threaded barell and mounted a brake (308), changed bolt handle, 6×24 scope, 34mm tube. Alk in all, less than $1100 in it. .375 moa. Shooting in par with my buddy's 6.5Cmoor custom build up to 1k yds.. after that 308 kinda gets loose. But he has $2800+ ..twice mine. Using basically factory ammo. Under 500 yds, its flat out boring..
@Bill_DeBerry 5 ай бұрын
just picked up on of these rifles today in 223. The guys behind the counter told me they each have one and they feed it 5.56 almost exclusively, so I figured I would test it (safely of course). I have to say, it ate it like a champ and asked for more. Printed fairly decent groups with hornady 55 grain, aguila 62 grain, and remington 55 grain, all of which were 5.56. I only fed it 30- rounds of winchester 55 grain in 223, but it printed a good groups of those as well. I'm impressed with it's performance considering it's price point. Next range day I'm going to test some winchester 62 grain m855, just because I'm curious.
@Bill_DeBerry 5 ай бұрын
Made it to the range again earlier today, and it printed a good grouping with m855 too. Very impressed with this budget rifle, especially considering the fact that it's not a picky eater.
@GuacIsExtra99 2 ай бұрын
Seems risky shooting 224 bc I though these were dedicated 223 barrels. But if it’s working then more power to you
@LesPaul455 15 күн бұрын
@@GuacIsExtra99 .223 rem loads use a .224 bullet. The diameter between rifling is .223 and diameter between grooves is .224
@jamesbond7455 6 ай бұрын
I sold my Predator buy another it would be flush non drop mag. because of the trigger issues, I would replace the stock with Magpul or ORYX Rifle Chassis that does have drop mag, I like the wider forend less likely to rotate on you. There a after market trigger spring that easy to install, that should be around 2 1/2 pounds. Ruger put the rail on tight to tight use hair dryer and heat up the screw then crack them. The V block is good but front and rear are not connected and the stock flexes that why I loctite the action screws at 50 inch pounds. Accuracy adding a can or beefy muzzle break can help sometimes with accuracy. My Ruger Ranch Rifle was giving me accuracy problems the stock trigger really sucked so I replaced the trigger, did not know about the after market spring, groups improved a lot. Feeding issues get a pencil put some fine steel wool over the eraser rubber band it and polish the feeding ramp. Don't try that with a pistol with aluminum feeding ramp.
@chrisb9478 6 ай бұрын
And now the Gen2 is out 👍🏻
@raftr1 6 ай бұрын
I polished the bolt it cures the grab
@jeremyschonberger2333 6 ай бұрын
I got my gf this rifle in a lefty a few years ago, shes super short, so I threw a brake on as well as a Riton optic on it. After load dev on both hunting and match bullets, its pretty consistent with under 1/2" groups at 100yrds. Ive also got a 6mm CM that I put in an Oryx, and a 308win I put into a Field Stock that I'll do load dev for when it's not -30C. Great rifles for the price point. Id like to see your review on the MDT Field Stock, as a budget upgrade to the short action ruger american or rem700 footprint.
@ChrisEdling 6 ай бұрын
How does your American shoot withe mdt stock? Thinking about getting one.
@jeremyschonberger2333 6 ай бұрын
@ChrisEdling haven't taken it out to the range yet. Tomorrow is supposed to hit -30C. I imagine it'll shoot better than in the factory stock, and I was getting good 3/4MOA groups with handloads
@slowguy66 Ай бұрын
Mine takes AR mags it operates pretty smoothly, it’s no Mauser but I can’t complain considering the cost.
@RedeemedPrepper 6 ай бұрын
Do a review on the NEW Ruger American gen 2. Sweet looking rifle!!
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
will do when it gets to Canada
@almostontimehero5415 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas! Also, this KZfaq channel called Backfiretv said the CVA Cascade was the best budget rifle. But they backed up this claim by comparing it to ten other budget rifles, with tests and numbers to reference. In your opinion does that rifle match up? What youtube channels do you like when you do research?
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
yeah BAckfire has pretty good stuff. he is one that I watch. i havent reviewed th CVA cascade yet but its on my list, and its owned by the same company as bergara, so id have high expectations. then again its about 850$ CAD so its working its way out of the budget category for Canadians. i just recently picked up the Frnachi momentum. no idea how well it shoots just got my overpriced fair for it today (150$!!!! for a rail! is nuts)
@3767712 6 ай бұрын
Definitely need to review the new ruger american version 2!
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
when it arrives to Canada I will
@3767712 6 ай бұрын
@@EpikArms hopefully it doesn't take too long for them to get to you. I own 4 rugers and they did miss one big fale and that is the trigger..they are total garbage. And now with the ai style mag release its a pain to get it out of the stock to throw a timney in it.
@acushley1 6 ай бұрын
Funny timing since I dropped my Ruger American Predator in .223 into an MDT LSS XL Gen2 SA AR chassis last night. I mainly bought it since it took AR mags or likely would have just gone with a Tikka T3X CTR. On the .223 version of the Predator the mag release is on the side like an AR and the action screws are not hidden. I plan to upgrade the trigger eventually, but I really didn't see any other options for a .223/5.56 mm bolt gun that could take AR mags and had a decent threaded, long, heavy barreled action for decent accuracy. MRX bison and Blackcreek labs products seemed too short, too light and very hit and miss in terms of quality.
@jsaquatics1871 6 ай бұрын
I’d like to see a pic of that set up
@acushley1 6 ай бұрын
@@jsaquatics1871 Can't post photos on youtube. email?
@nedkarp8468 6 ай бұрын
You should look into a Howa barreled action though Brownell's. I got one in a 24" #6 heavy barrel .308 that I dropped into a KRG Bravo chassis and topped with an Arken EP 5-25 x 56 all for under two grand. With an Atlas bipod and an Ultradyne Apollo Max muzzle brake.
@acushley1 6 ай бұрын
@@nedkarp8468The whole point of this build was a .223 that could take AR mags. I don't believe the Howa actions work with AR (or AICS) mags. When I bought my last 6.5 CM I was going to get a Howa, but ended up going with a Bergara B14 BMP instead.
@ryanstines9748 6 ай бұрын
IMHO: Putting a 20 MOA rail isn’t ideal for people doing 500 yards and less, however. Just because a standard scope may still zero at 100 yards, scopes most people are putting on these view better and retain zero better (especially standard 1” scopes) when closer to the center of their adjustment range.
@dominickbinetti3876 5 ай бұрын
Bro do that rifle a favor and get a trigger spring from M Carbo. It will thank you sir.
@RandallSchwed 6 ай бұрын
Good video at this price point...........
@FISHUNTREE 15 күн бұрын
Check the barrel crown for a bur. That gun should give better groups than that.
@michaellewis5624 2 ай бұрын
Your groups may get better in a lead sled or similar rifle rest. I have 2 in 6.5cm and they shoot amazing groups!
@nedkarp8468 6 ай бұрын
Have you ever looked at the Mossberg Patriot in 7 or 300 PRC?
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
only in 6.5 and it perfomed ok
@farleyjj1 Ай бұрын
Do not like that you have to remove the magazine latch in order to take the barrel and action out of the stock. Poor design and they did not include the assist tool in my box.
@arminkowitz2726 6 ай бұрын
Check out the 308 Ruger Hunter
@TemplarMedic 6 ай бұрын
I think I missed what caliber you were using?
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
6.5 creed
@Juliang61 6 ай бұрын
Is this called Epik arms because you have large biceps?
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
no not really, it was more because i needs a name that covered a few more things than "affordable Optics and rifle reviews) so Epik Arms is more generalized. I got loads of comment "this isnt and Affordable rifle/ Optics and the arms referenced in this name is more a reference to small arms,
@Juliang61 6 ай бұрын
Sorry, just my silly British humor!! I love your videos and look forward to the update on this one with the Gen 2 they just released@@EpikArms
@hidesinlonggrass3229 6 ай бұрын
😂🤣😂😆😅😁😄🤣😂😆🤣 Well played.
@ajalvarez3111 2 ай бұрын
I had a good laugh, too.
@user-iq8ni6kv8d 5 ай бұрын
Should be! Straight - Pull,Ruger American!Why not!
@Snailz5 6 ай бұрын
Gen II, gen 2, Gen two, Jen Tu!!!!!!
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
literally as i finished the editing on this i found out about the GENII. LOL im pissed!
@stephaniekaleberer8504 6 ай бұрын
For bench rest shooting and tripod shooting left handed bolt gun for right handed folks! Trigger hand stays on the gun while left hand works the bolt and change mags . Watching you struggle and constantly taking hand off gun to run the bolt is painful! Your not alone, try a lefty gun to see if you like it better. Gas guns are different animals when it comes to ejection
@user-iq8ni6kv8d 5 ай бұрын
Why! Should be Strange - Pull, Ruger American?
@thomasguerrero7289 5 ай бұрын
Not sure but I never herd what the rifle was chambered in ? I wasn’t going to watch the video again . Good luck with your channel
@mattcomchoc2957 6 ай бұрын
they just released a gen 2 of this rifle. the original has been out for many years. bad timing.
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
Lol I literally saw that as I finalized the edit last night
@almostontimehero5415 6 ай бұрын
Ooof. But our Maple bro works on his own income so he cant cycle through dozens of rifles a month. His thorough reviews are better than 5x bigger channels.
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
thanks man!
@hidesinlonggrass3229 6 ай бұрын
Now review the Gen2. Ruger is a company that makes things better each time. Unlike the old Remington.
@shauno7582 6 ай бұрын
There’s only one rifle that’s “Second to None” brother 😉😉
@EpikArms 6 ай бұрын
oh I sure do agree! you know it!
@shauno7582 6 ай бұрын
@@EpikArms 😁😁
@killerrush77 Ай бұрын
but can it do 1,000 yards?
@EpikArms Ай бұрын
Yep
@killerrush77 Ай бұрын
@@EpikArms ugh, FML. 😞
@MIchigan-Savage 6 ай бұрын
They don't accept true AICS mags. Only Ruger's "AICS Style" mags.
@Red-Dog7 6 ай бұрын
What do I need to look up to find compatible mags? I have this rifle, the Ruger American Predator .308. I don’t want to waste money getting mags that won’t work. Are they just normal Rug. Amer. mags or are they something different? I’m new to bolt actions.
@jamesclark4 Ай бұрын
Oof my axis 2 gets better groups with cheap ammo
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