***Long post*** but worth it if you’re chasing tiny groups with the Ruger American rifles. First step. Remove barreled action and sand down the barrel channel, slightly on Left/Right sides but focusing on bottom. Sand until you cannot make the barrel contact the bottom of the barrel channel by squeezing them together with one hand. Step 2. Get a cheek riser. I really prefer Matthews Fabrication. He has some cool designs and for an upcharge could probably match the Go Wild Camo. Step 3. Trigger work. Either cut 2 coils off factory trigger spring...Buy the MCarbo trigger spring...use a ballpoint pen spring cut to appropriate length...or, I personally just removed the trigger spring entirely, I CANNOT get my rifle to fail with the trigger spring removed, and my trigger is repeatedly breaking at 2 pounds...Or buy a Timney trigger Step 4. The scope base. Ruger usually does a crap job at torquing down the scope base screws and over time they will come loose. So I remove the screws, clean them all up, and use a threadlocker on them. Torque them down to 20 inch/pounds Action screws I torque to 60 inch-pounds. With my handload of H4350, Hornady brass, Federal 210M primer, and 140gr ELD-M, I’m shooting 0.3-0.4” 5 shot groups at 100 yards. At 700 yards the group holds in the 2-3” range depending on environmental factors and myself. I’ve found the ELD-M likes to be 0.015” off the lands in my Ruger Predator. Pushing 2745fps at the muzzle with a SD of 5fps. These barrels like to have copper fouling, so do not clean them obsessively. I shoot 400-500 rounds before I lose accuracy, and then I clean my barrel. Aftermarket goodies- check out Anarchy Outdoors! They have lots of fun stuff. I personally bought an Indian Creek Design chassis over MDT or any other options. It’s a modular chassis that is the same price as the mdt LSS.
Wow- thanks for sharing Lucas! We've been discussing some of those points, and will look into some of your other insights... I think the stock is the main thing holding this rifle back... :)
gavintoobe yeah, the stock definitely does not do the rifle justice. But the cheap stock is probably the main reason these rifles are so affordable. Grayboe is releasing American inlets sometime “early 2019”, I’m hoping by May. I’ve got my RAP 6.5 creedmoor in the Indian Creek Design Chassis, and I think I may want to put my RAP .223 in the Grayboe Ridgeback or a Renegade with adjustable comb. That way I can swap the 2 barreled actions between the two different setups. Right now my RAP .223 is in the factory stock, uses AR15 magazines. I used Magic Sculpt and made a vertical grip that matches the feeling of the MPA EVG grip on my ICD chassis. Vertical grips are life-changing on shooter input into the rifle in my opinion
Eric Peterson you’re welcome. I really love these budget rifles and enjoy helping others in their journey to push these rifles to their limits. If you have Facebook hop on the “Ruger American” group that has 18,900 members. There’s a whole lot of information over there and helpful members.
@@lucass4758 Hey Lucas, Brock from the Facebook group here. I was reading comments and was getting ready to type everything you just said and looked down and was like hey, there's Lucas. Haha everyone, do what he said and you'll be amazed at the accuracy of this rifle. With factory Hornady Black 140g or American Gunner, I was getting 1/2 MOA groupings, consistently. Switched to the Magpul hunter stock and now I'm getting 1/4 MOA, CONSISTENTLY. That's insane for a gun priced this low. I also shoot 1k yards a lot and this rifle does that with ease. For the record I'm using an SWFA 10x SS scope and Seekins rings
This gun is amazing. There has been complaints about the stock, I havent have any problems with it but to each is own. After shooting this gun here are my thoughts. Trigger: Crisp trigger, easy and clean Recoil: There is none, kicks less than a 30-30 Accuracy: After sighting it in with a vortex scope, at a 100 yards all three of my shots landed in the exact same space Final thoughts: This gun is one of the best rifles I have ever owned, accurate and dependable, don't hesitate to purchase.
Bikes N' Guns It’s hard to complain about a rifle at that price point that will shoot that well. Manufacturers have to cut costs to build a “budget “ rifle. Obviously Ruger chose to build a good barrel and make sacrifices in the stock which was smart because a large percentage of shooters won’t care as long as the gun is a drill. Ruger supposedly has the newest and best hammer forging equipment in the factory to build the barrels. For those that cannot live with the factory stock there’s a lot of aftermarket choices for them.
Took this gun in 30-06 to Africa: 14 one-shot kills ranging from 110 to 380 yards. Fantastic firearm. 4 springboks (including the 380 yard shot), 2 oryx both over 200 yards, 2 wildebeests, kudu bull head shot, 4 warthogs (320, 280, 260 and 110 yards), waterbuck bull. All but 2 dropped immediately- 1 oryx went 25 yards, one wildebeest went 40 yards. Gun performed flawlessly. This is an outstanding weapon.
I have the 308 in Go Wild. Very impressed with it. First time out to site in a scope I had 6 or 7 rounds touching at 100 yards. No fliers. Hunted a Nilgai in Texas and it dropped within 10 feet of where it was hit. Great gun, made me look good.
SO, I have a couple of the ruger american because I believe in the barrel. What I found is sometimes the light but cheap plastic stock will flex causing some minor touching from the factory as i was having those not obvious flyers. so i took the stock off and increased the clearance between the stock and barrel and that really helped and the flyers started disappearing which sometimes occurs as the barrel is shot through and gets smoothed out as well. Anyway if the end starts flexing you can add glass or another types of products to fill the fore grip area to keep from twisting and flexing. Mine is now constantly shooting better than I can shoot. One other thing I recall is the land jump is minimal from factory ammo, i think i can add 20 thousanths and the bullet is touching the lands so i think i pull my bullet out like 10 thousandths and this got me in 3/8 MOA if i shoot prone and can maintain focus with no wind with under get SDs under 20.
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I just got a trigger spring from M-carbo for 12 bucks for my pre 2008 Winchester model 70 in 30-06 ! It’s a game changer for sure ! I tried to adjust the trigger with the factory spring and my rifle failed my drop test ten times in a row !!! The new trigger spring fixed that !! Even tho I would not get shot by that first adjustment, unless I dropped my rifle from a tree stand, my grand kids might because they won’t know about it once I’m gone !! A 12 buck fix is more than worth it ! Plus 125 grain managed recoil rounds make a 30-06 a lot of fun to shoot at the range !!
I have this exact rifle, I just shot it for the 1st time yesterday. Only ammo was Hornady American Gunner 140 HPBT. No tuning done yet just lubed the bolt. Similar results to yours. Grouping.66 at 100 yds. Thanks for posting this
Mcarbo has an awesome replacement spring for the trigger, it just slides in under the adjustment screw then replace the adjustment screw after you remove the old spring 1st of course. It made a really nice improvement on my trigger on my 6.5 Creedmore go wild
Bought the basic ruger American predator 6.5mm creedmoor last year, came with vortex crossfire ii scope. I absolutely love this rifle. I've beat the shit out of it! Banged scope, gun and mounts in the woods, deer stand, on and off the 4 wheeler. 143 gr eld-x has me at 9 for 9. Killed deer and yotes, 1 shot stops from 20 - 250 yards. Practically no recoil on my surgically repaired shoulder. Only problem i had was scope mount and rings weren't properly torqued from factory. It's been great since then
I had flyers with my .450 BM in the go wild American. My observation at the time was that the flyers happened only when using bags/ putting weight on the fore end. I fixed it by adding fiberglass fill to the fore end. Went from 2-4 inch groups (with the flyers) to around 1.5 inches (it is a .450 BM afterall) with no flyers.
I have one in 6.5 Grendel... very accurate. One thing to be aware of is contact with the magazine while firing. Pressure on the magazine will effect grouping.
I recently picked up a Ruger American in 358 Winchester, apparently they made a special run of 400 rifles. The price was $399.00, and on my way out the door I seen an older model 1.5x4.5 Bushnell for $29.00. I purchased the scope grabbed some weaver rings ( medium ) at Wal-Mart, and put it together. I hit the range and got a no kidding half inch groups at 100 yards. I am pleasantly surprised and thankful for my less than $500.00 black bear/Deer rifle.
After all the hype, I purchased the same rifle. This is my first rifle under $600. The build quality reminds me of my 1st Tippmann 98 paintball gun when was in my teen. My opinion...The machine quality is 7 of 10 due to many sharp edge and visible milling marks. The stock finish quality 6 of 10 with noticeable warpage. The Cerakote finish 8 of 10 some are with lighter coating. The smoothness of the bolt 7 of 10 due to that it takes effort to load and unload. The accuracy 9 of 10 under 1" group at 100 yards with 3 shots. Weight of the rifle 8 of 10 with scope and bipod 9.8 lb. Overall rating 7 of 10. I will have to spend maybe a few hours polish and fix the warped stock. Definitely recommend it to beginner 1st time hunting rifle owner due to its cool looks. Plus many mods available in the market.
Love the review, Love the rifle as well. I have a savage axis xp in 6.5CM which out of the box was kind of unimpressive. I did a home depot trigger job complete with set screw for over travel, new spring and some washers as shims to eliminate side travel. Next I filled the for end with epoxy which helped next filled the butt stock with hamster fluff and construction adhesive. Then JB weld action bedding. Threw away the weaver scope for a Athlon argos BTR. It went from 1.25" groups to 0.4" 5 shot groups at 100 yards with cheap Remington 125 grain deer loads. I just WISH I had seen the Ruger 1st. This said I am all in at under $600
I feel very blessed. I won this same rifle in 6.5 CM at a friends of the NRA dinner. I have yet to mount a scope on it. I might put a Leupold or a Burris on it. I hope it shoots! Take care.
Guys, one thing I have found with the Ruger precision in which I have 2 is when you take it out of the box and put on a bipod there is a little flex at the end of the stock. sometimes and for mine both cases I had to remove the barrel and trim some of the interiors off the fore end to make sure it is truly free floating. Also certainly the more the barrel breaks in the better it gets. I will be getting a go wild soon. I think one thing that makes this a decent gun out of the box is the seating distance off lands from the factory for standard bullets.
Have the same in 308, took down a Nilgai a month ago, one and done. At the range a week before the trip dialed in at 100 yards in 6 shots. Six more one after another all touching. To bad I can't post the picture. Overall super happy.
I have this exact rifle, I took the brake off and put a thread protector on it. But I absolutely love mine, probably the best rifle I’ve ever bought. Not only is it really cool looking but it’s just a good quality, accurate shooting rifle. I give it an A+
Was able to get mine for $450.00. I put a Burris 3-9x40 Fullfield II E1 with 30mm tube on top. Using the 143 eld-x, dropped my deer this year at 130ish yards in its tracks. Great rifle!!!
I have the standard American Predator that a put in an oryx chassis because why not.. I did a spring replacement trigger job as well as polishing up some of the roughness on the sear and release .. trigger pulls at about 2.5lbs and nice and smooth. Put a good brake on it until my van is out of jail and it is wicked tight especially with 130g anything .. up to the 147s tried 153.5 and she hates those .. love the rifle - can not beat it
I have the american preditor in .308. Love it. Using 175gr nosler rdf in hornady cases with 41.1gr of varget and cci #200 large rifle primers. Getting 1/2 moa
I just got a Ruger American go wild in 300 win mag I haven’t fired it yet but I like the features it has for the money. I won a savage axis 6.5 creedmoor last year and I built it up with a Boyd’s featherlight thumbhole stock and I pillar bedded and bedded the stock. It has a bushnell engage 3-12 scope on it and I used the mcarbo trigger upgrade for it and it shoots great! I’ve only shot federal 140gr non- typical and it’s clover leafing groups with it. I can’t wait to reload for it because I believe I can get my groups tighter. I have no problem buying budget rifles and making them into tack drivers.
I have a GoWild .30-06, I used the Mcarbo trigger spring & some break in firing, it’s now a smooth 2.75lbs. I epoxy filled the fore end & used a Dremel to even up the stock being free floated with the barrel. It shoots great. The brake works really well. The recoil is like a .243
Just bought one. My second 6.5 ruger American. Love them both. I took scope off my 243 . Put it on wild 6.5. 6 shots was hitting bullseye. 3 at 50 yards 3 100 yards. These guns are crazy reliable. I put 12x40 swfa super sniper scopes on em. No variable power. Absolutely love em.
@@EatingWild cause i always bring two guns to lease which is 6 hours away and i was tired of bringing 2 different ammo. plus this 6.5 129 hornady would stop a freaking elephant , not really but it packs a punch, i heard the predator ammo i think was the name was even more stronger. the amount of damage that this round does to a deer is incredible. it jacks it up. a elk gets hit with this, it's gonna die
I’ve got the GoWild in 450bushmaster! Have gotten 3/4 moa with many of my hand loads thus far. Love the 22” barrel on it, I’ve pushed a 225ftx to 2725 fps with no pressure signs.
I have the green stock version with flush fitting magazine and the same glass. I seem to get consistent 1 MOA accuracy with the five factory loads I've tried. It has proven itself as what I think is an ideal plains deer rifle. I had some primer flow with some of the S&B soft points, but with Hornady and federal have had great results.
@@fattigla I'm not 100% sure but I don't believe the go wild line is a "heavier tapered" barrel like the predator line is. On Ruger's website they do not make mention of that on any of their go wild caliber riffles. I looked into it because I really want the predator rifle in .308, however, I prefer a 20" or 22" barrel, not an 18" barrel. The go wild .308 has a 22" barrel, but again it does not make mention of the barrel being a heavier tapered. This could be why their groups were not as consistent as others with a predator line rifle.
I have the Ruger predator in 6.5 creedmoor shoots fantastic with some of our once fire reloads from California and 140 grain boat tail hollow point one nine inch groups at a hundred and as a hunting bullet 143 ELD x. I also have the gone wild 06 it'll shoot 1/2 inch group with Winchester hundred 80 grain round-nose nice video well done guys
Agree 100%, The stock on the gen 1 American is a real bummer ! I modified mine by widening the barrel channel, loaded the stock with 4 lbs of BB's, complete rifle is now 11 to 12 lbs. I also added about 1 lb to the fore end with the BB's locked in place with soft silicon ! I wanted to be able to remove the BB's if I didn't like the way the rifle handled ! In a perfect world, I would now replace the silicon with harder material to make the fore end much less flimsy ! However after cleaning out the barrel channel, the barrel is free floated, so I never went back to do that ? My Ruger gen 1 in 308 is a real shooter especially as a designated hunting rifle and in Oklahoma the average shot at a deer is only about 100 yards ! It will shoot much further than that as it is consistently a 1 MOA RIFLE !
I love the ruger American I have 5 of them 308- 6.5 creedmoor - 450 bushmaster - 300 blackout. 22 mag. I am going to get one of them you just showed all so. For the money you can't bet them...
I have a lot of Savage rifles I like really well. This rifle is a great value when you look at all the features. I am considering one in a 308 just to have a threaded barrel and brake. I have considered having my barrels threaded on rifles I already own without brakes, but it isn't a practical investment as much as it costs. The thing to do anymore is purchase rifles already threaded. It is just more cost efficient. Knocking the factory bedded stock is foolish the stock on it is fine. Any other replacement would have to have a bedding system or be bedded to even be as good as the original.
You asked what we shoot. My preference is the CZ527 Varmint in 223 REM. i also have CZ527's in 221 fireball, and 7.62x39. I use one Ruger American in 243 Win and am impressed with the accuracy but don't like the mags. Thanks for the review of less expensive rifles.
One of thee best guns i've owned is this Ruger American 6.5 Creedmoor Go Wild Camo. I was lucky enough and took the last one off the shelf from my local gun shop dealer just couple days ago. I never regret my decision! 😄👍
Bought my second Ruger American this time in 22-250 my favorite varmint caliber. Changed the stock as I have need for M- Lock ATN Night scope with light. Have yet to sight it in. My previous RAM was in 308 and with OCW could make 1/2 MOA at 300 yds. Great video. Thanks
I have a Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor with a Magpul Hunter stock and Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6x24 x50 FFP. It shoots 1/2 to 3/4 moa with 143 gr Hornady Precision Hunter. With the larger scope and Magpul stock, it's heavier than I like for hunting. I now use it for target shooting. I got a Tikka T3X Lite 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting. It likes the Hornady Precision Hunter too.
Have 1 in .308 since they were released, will cut the same hole all day long @ 100yds even with tulammo, core loks, etc... Took a deer running the month after I bought it with shot going exactly where placed and deer falling within 15 feet, Great rifle and one of my favorites.
The Ruger American "Go Wild" camo has a sporter contour barrel ,and yes, barrel heat will alter accuracy after the forth or so consecutive shot if cooling time between shots is not considered. Absolutely love the rifle though. I want one in 7mm-08 to add to my other two Ruger American Predator rifles, (6mm CM & 204 Ruger).
The more I look into it, the Ruger A rifles, are a lot more gun, than many gun snobs want to admit. Honestly, its got a lot of features done right and price has been kept low. Not beautiful like a nice wood/blued model 70 or M77 r something, but not a bad looking rifle either. Not sure side by side, but accuracy wise, could be comparable to a Tikka in some ways. Both have low bolt lift, plastic mags and a plastic stock. Tikka are offered in wood stocks too. Ruger A isnt yet but may in future. Which will hold up longer in the test of time? Who knows, might be similar.
I just ordered one of these for 451.99 plus tax in 6.5 Creed more, can't wait to see how it group's! Planning to top it with a Vortex diamondback tatical FFP with parallax in the 4x16x44 and play around with some mid range type of long range shooting and deer hunting mainly! Pumped about the Ruger American predator a/I style !
Yes I agree with the fact the stocks are flimsy and you are getting interference from the barrel touching the stock. But really for a hunting rifle you’re well inside the kill zone I’d check it at 200 and 300 if it’s hitting a paper plate your good. Now if you were stringing shots 4-5 inches out well then you have something else going on but again this is a budget hunting rifle if you want a tact driver then spend a few more dollars. I have a encore in 7mm and it is sub MOA have it sighted in at 200 and have no problem with .75 5 shot groups. Yes I like single shot over bolt guns just me. Nice looking rifle though I do like the color good luck.
We'll have to look at that (stock flex when bipod is loaded). I'm wondering why they (most rifle MFG) aren't more generous with free-float gaps... could avoid these types of issues...
fisher1972 unfortunately I don’t reload have thought about giving it a try but time is a constraint for me. And I will always shot the encore one of the best rifles made in its day. I didn’t like when Smith and Wesson bought them out don’t get me wrong SW is a fine company but they certainly haven’t put the effort into keeping this fine gun manufacturer up to the old standards. But I’ll continue to use this rifle and pick up barrels when I can and the 7-08 is a great caliber as the other choices you have. However I do like the new rifle that recently came out and though not a single shot it is high on my get I list I’m very interested in long range shooting and yes that does play into me getting into reloading so I guess I better get to studying!! Take care and safe shooting have a great Christmas and a great New Year.
gavintoobe unfortunately it’s about profit when you are talking about adding a bit more molecules to a stock when your talking several tens of thousands rifles well it cuts in to profits and it would cut into the after market stock market think about it if your stock was just what you needed you would not look at other options. And Ruger certainly isn’t the only manufacturer that has this issue every stock on budget rifles are the same. You really don’t see an improvement till the 850.00 dollar range and up. For me I like the McMillan line however you can spend more on the stock than the rifle and most won’t go that route kinda kills the budget side of this decision.
I see Yall took the "hunting rifle" part to heart and used the highest rings you could get a hold of. Another half inch and the scopes would double as carry handles. Great video though. Friend of mine has been looking for a hunting rifle and this is a great comparison.
Send those rounds down range. Changed out my stock and upper. New trigger that is about 1.5 pounds . Love this rifle. It kills at a very long range with a good grouping . Wind can be a bear with a 6.5 but it’s a winner winner chicken dinner!
I've got the standard American predator in 6.5, and the Hornady 143 ELD's cut holes at 100 yards. I love this gun and that caliber. I'm about to purchase the go wild in 6.5 and 450 bushmaster. I cant wait to shoot them.
I intend of getting the go wild in 7mm-08 and if she’s shooting sub MOA with any of the factory stuff I’m going get the magpul hunter stock and make it my new go to.
Have the exact same rifle. Really good in all aspects bar one. Shoots well, light, good looks... but the stock is a little flimsy. Affects a flyer every few shots. So it may not be your ammo but your stock. Check that first before you start reloading for it.
I have a couple Ruger American Predators in 6.5 Creedmoor,one fed great the other didn't so I loaded both mags.set them side by side & could see with the mag.that would not feed the cartridges sat more on a level plane & about 3/32" lower than the mag. that fed every time. I also wanted to have a couple of spare mags.so I ordered two more thinking they might be better,I was wrong! It seems the later mags. have the feed lips closer together than the earlier model I have which made the cartridges sit lower in the mag. I ended up taking a fine file & shaving the later mags.feed lips until the cartridge sat that extra 3/32" higher in the mag.plus I shaved slightly more off the feed lips toward the front where the cartridge shoulder rides so the cartridge sits a little nose up! Now every magazine I have (four) feed perfectly every time! I love the flush fit rotary mags. but only if they work! For the guys that have feeding issues with their rotary mags.this works! One little tip,push the follower down & out of the way while you file the feed lips so you don't damage it.
I'm very interested to see how well you guys can get that ruger to shoot!! I just bought a new predator in 6.5 creedmoor as well and I bought the magpul stock for it. Love it!! I'm still in the break in process as well so I don't really have it nailed down yet either. Oh mine is just the regular predator not the go Wild model I did put a muzzle break on it as well. Good luck with your gun!!
I have a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 creedmoor, that I changed out the stock for a Magpul Hunter stock, changed the top rail out for a warne maxima tactical rail, with a warne skyline scope mount, Nikon FX1000 4-16, Magpul mlok rail on the bottom of the forend and a warne skyline Bipod, and a precision armament m11 extreme duty muzzle brake.
I have this rifle and it shoots pretty good. I only tried one factory load the hornady precision Hunter and it shot around an inch. I tried my reloads for my tikka and all shot under an inch. 41.5 gr H4350 143gr ELD-X seated 2.843. Not as good as the tikka but the tikka is hard to beat and a lot more money.
A friend just got a Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor...5 inch, 5 shots, at 100 yds, 129 gr Interlok Hornady whitetail ammo. Have got a Ruger American Predator, AI, in 6.5CR coming..will let you guys know after I get it put together and out to our range. You might go over the mag release tool issues in a future video.
@@thews9237 I love it! I did do a fair number of upgrades, which really made a big difference. I swapped the trigger for a Timney, mounted a Leupold VX-Freedom on top of Talley lightweight rings, and swapped the bolt handle for an Anarchy Outdoors threaded bolt handle. Magpul AICS pattern mags run perfectly. The whole package weighs in at right about 8 lbs loaded. It consistently groups inside a MOA for me with my handloads.
I have a savage model 10 ba stealth in 6.5 creedmoor and love it it tends to like the hornady 140gr eld match and shoots 1/4 in groups at 100 yards so far I love it
I have a Ruger American predator in 223 and its a tack driver with 60gr tap from Hornady and ive just bought one in 6.5creedmoor with some 140gr American gunner from Hornady
I have a BERGARA HMR 6.5 Creedmoor that I am putting together pice by pice. We have yet to get every thing on it but we are working on parts for now. I am 73 years old and this is the only rifle I have ever owned. I do know how to shoot through the Junior N R A. Sling and all. You invited me to add comments but I think you wanted to know what I have been working on. Thanks Gavin.
I just picked up Ruger American Predator in 223 cartridge. I wanted something that does not take a lot of CFE 223 powder. I didn’t think that it would be a good shooter the trigger, boy was I surprised it having a good trigger @ 3 pounds. I only did the 50 yards things but it was enough for me to tell that it is a shooter.
Hi Gavin, just checked a local gun shop here in Adelaide and the basic Ruger American sells for $860 Australian which today is around $620 US. Not sure if the Go Wild series is available here yet but I'm guessing it won't be far away. The camo pattern and Cerakote colour are really nice.
@@Ultimatereloader There are magazine restrictions but they may vary from state to state and from firearm to firearm. Different firearm categories cover different types of firearms. For instance a bolt action rimfire is category A and may not have any magazine restriction applicable but a semi-auto rimfire is category C and is restricted to a 10 round limit. Semi-auto rimfires with more than a 10 round magazine are category D. Your firearms licence must include all category endorsements relative to the firearms you own. You are not allowed to own or possess any firearm that your licence doesn't cover. In my case I don't own a handgun, nor may I be in possession of one as I don't hold category H. I can apply for it but there's a level of training to go through to get it and it could be up to twelve months before I could legally purchase a handgun. I can however use a handgun at an approved range under supervision and have done in the past. I also hold category B which includes bolt action centre-fire rifles.
I have one and love it but there is a pattern failure, the stock touches the barrel up front. Fix it by taking the stock off and using a socket and sandpaper to open it up plenty when you do the trigger.
My friend did just that, and I have never seen a more accurate rifle. So far we have only gone out to 300 yards. It is very heavy. I had to buy one, but kept it stock. Shoots great, just need to fine tune it.
I have three ruger americans one in predator what I have hade problems with is the factory scope bases were not tight from the factory I went with dnz mounts and shoot winchester deer season ammo in my 6.5 and can shoot with bullet holes touching at 100 yards
Ok. So this will be a kind of lengthy post. I have a t.c venture 2 in 6.5cm, I have a ruger a predator 2 in 6.5cm, savage axis2 in 308, 25-06,223,17hmr. . All the savages are in Boyd's stocks . The 308, 25-06, 223 are in thumb hole precision stocks both the 308 & 25-06 are pillar bedded. Riding on the 308 savage is a bushnell ledgen 6-18-50mm , the 25-06 has a Nikon prostaff 4-12-44mm .The 223 has an old school ( not the now walmart ) tasco silver antler 3-9-50 mm. The 17hmr has a Bosh and lamb ? 3-9-50 So far I haven't found a rd that these guns dont like. All factory loads . Across the board on all 3 rifles except 17 ( it only gets cci) . I have put hornady, federal, Winchester, Remington, game king , seller and babbit? And some random factory reloads . I've ran 93gr ? Up to 148gr through my 25 . 110gr - 180gr through the 308 And 55gr-64gr through the 223 . In every load except one all rifles held an easy .5' m.o.a at 50 yards for the 17 ,100 and 200 yards for the 308, 25-06, 223. None of the rifles shot the Remington very well . Every rifle shot .5 groups or better with hornady. The 308,25-06,223 all experienced failure to fire with solid primer strikes shooting hornady American whitetail The t.c in 6.5cm is in the factory stock but has been 100% stiffened. It has a bsa world class. 4-10-50mm After only 10rds through the rifle it stacks 5 rds at 200yards latterly 5rds is one group that I can put my finger tip over . The Ruger a predator is nestled into a Boyd's spike camp that has been pillar bedded . It has a vortex 6-18-44 on it . Stacks 5rds @ 200 yards. None of them will run Remington with speaking of. My point in this massive post is that the savages @330$ new shoot just aswell as the 540$ t.c and 560$ ruger .
Just bought the Go Wild in 300 Win Mag and paired it with a Leupold scope... They've gone up in price to $700, but still an awesome rifle.....Might drop it in a MDT chassis for precision work.
The Ruger American stocks are too flimsy on the bipod mount. I bet when you are prone and load the bipod it forces the barrel and the stock to touch and affects your accuracy.
I had to actually buy three different bipods B4 u found the perfect one for my Savage Axis.Some odd brand i would have to go open the case i keep it in?I think its Vlife, some weird brand?I have an NcStar and a Magpul pod and they work fine on every other rifle i have but not the savage the rest's on both would not fit up tightly to the bottom of the stock.But the last one did.Good solid grip on the stock and sturdy fit.
gavintoobe I’ve heard of people doing that, filling with some type of epoxy and arrow shafts. I would address this issue before loading for the rifle. Or else your always going to be chasing that harmonics node... love the videos. Keep it up!
I note your correction in the description, but a big difference outside of the aesthetics and the provided brake is barrel length. I’m looking at the Go-Wild vs the predator because you get longer barrels with the go wild. For the 308 it’s 22” vs 18” in the predator. So, there’s some potential for improved velocity performance with this version over the predator.
***Long post*** but worth it if you’re chasing tiny groups with the Ruger American rifles.
First step. Remove barreled action and sand down the barrel channel, slightly on Left/Right sides but focusing on bottom. Sand until you cannot make the barrel contact the bottom of the barrel channel by squeezing them together with one hand.
Step 2. Get a cheek riser. I really prefer Matthews Fabrication. He has some cool designs and for an upcharge could probably match the Go Wild Camo.
Step 3. Trigger work. Either cut 2 coils off factory trigger spring...Buy the MCarbo trigger spring...use a ballpoint pen spring cut to appropriate length...or, I personally just removed the trigger spring entirely, I CANNOT get my rifle to fail with the trigger spring removed, and my trigger is repeatedly breaking at 2 pounds...Or buy a Timney trigger
Step 4. The scope base. Ruger usually does a crap job at torquing down the scope base screws and over time they will come loose. So I remove the screws, clean them all up, and use a threadlocker on them. Torque them down to 20 inch/pounds
Action screws I torque to 60 inch-pounds.
With my handload of H4350, Hornady brass, Federal 210M primer, and 140gr ELD-M, I’m shooting 0.3-0.4” 5 shot groups at 100 yards. At 700 yards the group holds in the 2-3” range depending on environmental factors and myself. I’ve found the ELD-M likes to be 0.015” off the lands in my Ruger Predator. Pushing 2745fps at the muzzle with a SD of 5fps.
These barrels like to have copper fouling, so do not clean them obsessively. I shoot 400-500 rounds before I lose accuracy, and then I clean my barrel.
Aftermarket goodies- check out Anarchy Outdoors! They have lots of fun stuff. I personally bought an Indian Creek Design chassis over MDT or any other options. It’s a modular chassis that is the same price as the mdt LSS.
Wow- thanks for sharing Lucas! We've been discussing some of those points, and will look into some of your other insights... I think the stock is the main thing holding this rifle back... :)
gavintoobe yeah, the stock definitely does not do the rifle justice. But the cheap stock is probably the main reason these rifles are so affordable.
Grayboe is releasing American inlets sometime “early 2019”, I’m hoping by May. I’ve got my RAP 6.5 creedmoor in the Indian Creek Design Chassis, and I think I may want to put my RAP .223 in the Grayboe Ridgeback or a Renegade with adjustable comb. That way I can swap the 2 barreled actions between the two different setups.
Right now my RAP .223 is in the factory stock, uses AR15 magazines. I used Magic Sculpt and made a vertical grip that matches the feeling of the MPA EVG grip on my ICD chassis. Vertical grips are life-changing on shooter input into the rifle in my opinion
Lucas!!! thank you so much for the response I will be looking into all these things you have mentioned.
Eric Peterson you’re welcome. I really love these budget rifles and enjoy helping others in their journey to push these rifles to their limits. If you have Facebook hop on the “Ruger American” group that has 18,900 members. There’s a whole lot of information over there and helpful members.
@@lucass4758 Hey Lucas, Brock from the Facebook group here. I was reading comments and was getting ready to type everything you just said and looked down and was like hey, there's Lucas. Haha everyone, do what he said and you'll be amazed at the accuracy of this rifle. With factory Hornady Black 140g or American Gunner, I was getting 1/2 MOA groupings, consistently. Switched to the Magpul hunter stock and now I'm getting 1/4 MOA, CONSISTENTLY. That's insane for a gun priced this low. I also shoot 1k yards a lot and this rifle does that with ease. For the record I'm using an SWFA 10x SS scope and Seekins rings
This gun is amazing. There has been complaints about the stock, I havent have any problems with it but to each is own. After shooting this gun here are my thoughts. Trigger: Crisp trigger, easy and clean
Recoil: There is none, kicks less than a 30-30
Accuracy: After sighting it in with a vortex scope, at a 100 yards all three of my shots landed in the exact same space
Final thoughts: This gun is one of the best rifles I have ever owned, accurate and dependable, don't hesitate to purchase.
Bikes N' Guns It’s hard to complain about a rifle at that price point that will shoot that well. Manufacturers have to cut costs to build a “budget “ rifle. Obviously Ruger chose to build a good barrel and make sacrifices in the stock which was smart because a large percentage of shooters won’t care as long as the gun is a drill. Ruger supposedly has the newest and best hammer forging equipment in the factory to build the barrels. For those that cannot live with the factory stock there’s a lot of aftermarket choices for them.
@@prevost8686 very true, couldn't have said it better myself 👍
I bought it as my first hunting rifle today(at 50 years old) at Academy. I got a nice a Burris scope for it.
Very excellent tool for the trade of hunting 👏 and target
I didn't have any problem with the stock, but my groups shrunk after I ditched it.
"I always like something good to pull on" gotta be a better way to say that
Right
Sara Thompson I was thinking the same thing.
Haaa gauuuyyyyy!!
Took this gun in 30-06 to Africa: 14 one-shot kills ranging from 110 to 380 yards. Fantastic firearm. 4 springboks (including the 380 yard shot), 2 oryx both over 200 yards, 2 wildebeests, kudu bull head shot, 4 warthogs (320, 280, 260 and 110 yards), waterbuck bull. All but 2 dropped immediately- 1 oryx went 25 yards, one wildebeest went 40 yards. Gun performed flawlessly. This is an outstanding weapon.
Not taking mauser action for safari? You let me down
I have the 308 in Go Wild. Very impressed with it.
First time out to site in a scope I had 6 or 7 rounds touching at 100 yards. No fliers.
Hunted a Nilgai in Texas and it dropped within 10 feet of where it was hit.
Great gun, made me look good.
SO, I have a couple of the ruger american because I believe in the barrel. What I found is sometimes the light but cheap plastic stock will flex causing some minor touching from the factory as i was having those not obvious flyers. so i took the stock off and increased the clearance between the stock and barrel and that really helped and the flyers started disappearing which sometimes occurs as the barrel is shot through and gets smoothed out as well. Anyway if the end starts flexing you can add glass or another types of products to fill the fore grip area to keep from twisting and flexing. Mine is now constantly shooting better than I can shoot. One other thing I recall is the land jump is minimal from factory ammo, i think i can add 20 thousanths and the bullet is touching the lands so i think i pull my bullet out like 10 thousandths and this got me in 3/8 MOA if i shoot prone and can maintain focus with no wind with under get SDs under 20.
Be sure to check out M-carbo for a trigger spring kit. I just put one on my Thompson Center Compass chambered in .243 and now my trigger is as smooth as butter plus they also have them for the Ruger American predator and many other rifle makes and models! To top it all off it is a veteran-owned company.🇺🇸Support our Veterans🇺🇸
Very cool, I'll look into it!
I just got a trigger spring from M-carbo for 12 bucks for my pre 2008 Winchester model 70 in 30-06 ! It’s a game changer for sure ! I tried to adjust the trigger with the factory spring and my rifle failed my drop test ten times in a row !!! The new trigger spring fixed that !! Even tho I would not get shot by that first adjustment, unless I dropped my rifle from a tree stand, my grand kids might because they won’t know about it once I’m gone !! A 12 buck fix is more than worth it ! Plus 125 grain managed recoil rounds make a 30-06 a lot of fun to shoot at the range !!
I run M-Carbo springs in 4 of my rifles, I’m telling you the one on my Tikka is amazing!!! Smooth, crisp , and absolutely no creep. Extremely light!!
I have this exact rifle, I just shot it for the 1st time yesterday. Only ammo was Hornady American Gunner 140 HPBT. No tuning done yet just lubed the bolt. Similar results to yours. Grouping.66 at 100 yds. Thanks for posting this
Awesome, thanks for sharing. Post back if you have updated results!
I recently got my first Ruger American. I really appreciate this video a lot. I'm still in the process of fine-tuning it and me.
Mcarbo has an awesome replacement spring for the trigger, it just slides in under the adjustment screw then replace the adjustment screw after you remove the old spring 1st of course. It made a really nice improvement on my trigger on my 6.5 Creedmore go wild
Way to go Ruger. The go wild edition is really sharp and the ability to use the AICS mags seals the deal.
Yes, AICS is golden!
Bought the basic ruger American predator 6.5mm creedmoor last year, came with vortex crossfire ii scope. I absolutely love this rifle. I've beat the shit out of it! Banged scope, gun and mounts in the woods, deer stand, on and off the 4 wheeler. 143 gr eld-x has me at 9 for 9. Killed deer and yotes, 1 shot stops from 20 - 250 yards. Practically no recoil on my surgically repaired shoulder. Only problem i had was scope mount and rings weren't properly torqued from factory. It's been great since then
I had flyers with my .450 BM in the go wild American. My observation at the time was that the flyers happened only when using bags/ putting weight on the fore end. I fixed it by adding fiberglass fill to the fore end. Went from 2-4 inch groups (with the flyers) to around 1.5 inches (it is a .450 BM afterall) with no flyers.
I have one in 6.5 Grendel... very accurate. One thing to be aware of is contact with the magazine while firing. Pressure on the magazine will effect grouping.
I bought a Savage model 10 in.308. Flip flopped the glass a few times now hitting sub moa 100 yard groups wit 180 grain hunting ammunition. Love it
I have this in 300 win mag and just love this gun no sore shoulder at all 50 rounds in, I'm just tickled with this gun
I recently picked up a Ruger American in 358 Winchester, apparently they made a special run of 400 rifles. The price was $399.00, and on my way out the door I seen an older model 1.5x4.5 Bushnell for $29.00. I purchased the scope grabbed some weaver rings ( medium ) at Wal-Mart, and put it together.
I hit the range and got a no kidding half inch groups at 100 yards. I am pleasantly surprised and thankful for my less than $500.00 black bear/Deer rifle.
After all the hype, I purchased the same rifle. This is my first rifle under $600. The build quality reminds me of my 1st Tippmann 98 paintball gun when was in my teen. My opinion...The machine quality is 7 of 10 due to many sharp edge and visible milling marks. The stock finish quality 6 of 10 with noticeable warpage. The Cerakote finish 8 of 10 some are with lighter coating. The smoothness of the bolt 7 of 10 due to that it takes effort to load and unload. The accuracy 9 of 10 under 1" group at 100 yards with 3 shots. Weight of the rifle 8 of 10 with scope and bipod 9.8 lb. Overall rating 7 of 10. I will have to spend maybe a few hours polish and fix the warped stock. Definitely recommend it to beginner 1st time hunting rifle owner due to its cool looks. Plus many mods available in the market.
Love the review, Love the rifle as well. I have a savage axis xp in 6.5CM which out of the box was kind of unimpressive. I did a home depot trigger job complete with set screw for over travel, new spring and some washers as shims to eliminate side travel. Next I filled the for end with epoxy which helped next filled the butt stock with hamster fluff and construction adhesive. Then JB weld action bedding. Threw away the weaver scope for a Athlon argos BTR. It went from 1.25" groups to 0.4" 5 shot groups at 100 yards with cheap Remington 125 grain deer loads. I just WISH I had seen the Ruger 1st. This said I am all in at under $600
I feel very blessed. I won this same rifle in 6.5 CM at a friends of the NRA dinner. I have yet to mount a scope on it. I might put a Leupold or a Burris on it.
I hope it shoots!
Take care.
Guys, one thing I have found with the Ruger precision in which I have 2 is when you take it out of the box and put on a bipod there is a little flex at the end of the stock. sometimes and for mine both cases I had to remove the barrel and trim some of the interiors off the fore end to make sure it is truly free floating. Also certainly the more the barrel breaks in the better it gets. I will be getting a go wild soon. I think one thing that makes this a decent gun out of the box is the seating distance off lands from the factory for standard bullets.
Yes, I'm thinking I may try that... (stock inletting)
Have the same in 308, took down a Nilgai a month ago, one and done.
At the range a week before the trip dialed in at 100 yards in 6 shots.
Six more one after another all touching. To bad I can't post the picture.
Overall super happy.
I have this exact rifle, I took the brake off and put a thread protector on it. But I absolutely love mine, probably the best rifle I’ve ever bought. Not only is it really cool looking but it’s just a good quality, accurate shooting rifle. I give it an A+
They should make this American go wild version with a target stock. They would sell like hot cakes.
Was able to get mine for $450.00. I put a Burris 3-9x40 Fullfield II E1 with 30mm tube on top. Using the 143 eld-x, dropped my deer this year at 130ish yards in its tracks. Great rifle!!!
I have the standard American Predator that a put in an oryx chassis because why not.. I did a spring replacement trigger job as well as polishing up some of the roughness on the sear and release .. trigger pulls at about 2.5lbs and nice and smooth. Put a good brake on it until my van is out of jail and it is wicked tight especially with 130g anything .. up to the 147s tried 153.5 and she hates those .. love the rifle - can not beat it
I have the american preditor in .308. Love it. Using 175gr nosler rdf in hornady cases with 41.1gr of varget and cci #200 large rifle primers. Getting 1/2 moa
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I just got a Ruger American go wild in 300 win mag I haven’t fired it yet but I like the features it has for the money. I won a savage axis 6.5 creedmoor last year and I built it up with a Boyd’s featherlight thumbhole stock and I pillar bedded and bedded the stock. It has a bushnell engage 3-12 scope on it and I used the mcarbo trigger upgrade for it and it shoots great! I’ve only shot federal 140gr non- typical and it’s clover leafing groups with it. I can’t wait to reload for it because I believe I can get my groups tighter. I have no problem buying budget rifles and making them into tack drivers.
I have a GoWild .30-06, I used the Mcarbo trigger spring & some break in firing, it’s now a smooth 2.75lbs. I epoxy filled the fore end & used a Dremel to even up the stock being free floated with the barrel. It shoots great. The brake works really well. The recoil is like a .243
Just bought one. My second 6.5 ruger American. Love them both. I took scope off my 243 . Put it on wild 6.5. 6 shots was hitting bullseye. 3 at 50 yards 3 100 yards. These guns are crazy reliable. I put 12x40 swfa super sniper scopes on em. No variable power. Absolutely love em.
Why have 2 6.5s? I would have chosen something little stronger for bigger game.
@@EatingWild cause i always bring two guns to lease which is 6 hours away and i was tired of bringing 2 different ammo. plus this 6.5 129 hornady would stop a freaking elephant , not really but it packs a punch, i heard the predator ammo i think was the name was even more stronger. the amount of damage that this round does to a deer is incredible. it jacks it up. a elk gets hit with this, it's gonna die
Most consistent round I got so far in my gowild 6.5 cm is Barnes LRX 127gr with 43gr of rl17 and CCI primers. Love this gun
Try Hornady 143 Eld-x. 41.5 grains of H4350, seated around 2.843.
Glad to see someone admit they are the reason for a not so tight group.
I’ve got the GoWild in 450bushmaster! Have gotten 3/4 moa with many of my hand loads thus far. Love the 22” barrel on it, I’ve pushed a 225ftx to 2725 fps with no pressure signs.
I have the green stock version with flush fitting magazine and the same glass. I seem to get consistent 1 MOA accuracy with the five factory loads I've tried. It has proven itself as what I think is an ideal plains deer rifle. I had some primer flow with some of the S&B soft points, but with Hornady and federal have had great results.
Awesome- is yours 6.5 Creedmoor?
@@Ultimatereloader yes, I mostly shoot the 143 gr. ELD-x factory load.
@@fattigla I'm not 100% sure but I don't believe the go wild line is a "heavier tapered" barrel like the predator line is. On Ruger's website they do not make mention of that on any of their go wild caliber riffles. I looked into it because I really want the predator rifle in .308, however, I prefer a 20" or 22" barrel, not an 18" barrel. The go wild .308 has a 22" barrel, but again it does not make mention of the barrel being a heavier tapered. This could be why their groups were not as consistent as others with a predator line rifle.
Jason Troutman no. The problem is last year’s stock was a flexible piece of crap. The new stocks with the AI mags are much stiffer....
I have the Ruger predator in 6.5 creedmoor shoots fantastic with some of our once fire reloads from California and 140 grain boat tail hollow point one nine inch groups at a hundred and as a hunting bullet 143 ELD x. I also have the gone wild 06 it'll shoot 1/2 inch group with Winchester hundred 80 grain round-nose nice video well done guys
I have a .204 compass, LOVE IT. Very accurate w/ Hornaday Superformance.
Agree 100%, The stock on the gen 1 American is a real bummer ! I modified mine by widening the barrel channel, loaded the stock with 4 lbs of BB's, complete rifle is now 11 to 12 lbs. I also added about 1 lb to the fore end with the BB's locked in place with soft silicon ! I wanted to be able to remove the BB's if I didn't like the way the rifle handled ! In a perfect world, I would now replace the silicon with harder material to make the fore end much less flimsy ! However after cleaning out the barrel channel, the barrel is free floated, so I never went back to do that ? My Ruger gen 1 in 308 is a real shooter especially as a designated hunting rifle and in Oklahoma the average shot at a deer is only about 100 yards ! It will shoot much further than that as it is consistently a 1 MOA RIFLE !
I love the ruger American I have 5 of them 308- 6.5 creedmoor - 450 bushmaster - 300 blackout. 22 mag. I am going to get one of them you just showed all so. For the money you can't bet them...
Just got the ruger go wild in 7mm-08. Its a sweet rifle
I have a lot of Savage rifles I like really well. This rifle is a great value when you look at all the features. I am considering one in a 308 just to have a threaded barrel and brake. I have considered having my barrels threaded on rifles I already own without brakes, but it isn't a practical investment as much as it costs. The thing to do anymore is purchase rifles already threaded. It is just more cost efficient. Knocking the factory bedded stock is foolish the stock on it is fine. Any other replacement would have to have a bedding system or be bedded to even be as good as the original.
You asked what we shoot. My preference is the CZ527 Varmint in 223 REM. i also have CZ527's in 221 fireball, and 7.62x39. I use one Ruger American in 243 Win and am impressed with the accuracy but don't like the mags. Thanks for the review of less expensive rifles.
have 1 in .308,love it, 3 shot group .73 @ 100yds with just cheap tul ammo
I ordered mine in .308 also not sure if that was a better choice over the 6.5
I would love to see a comprehensive test on Ruger American Ranch in 762x39.
b k one of my favorite rifles. It’s a tack driver.
Nathan Caldwell why would you want 7.62x39 instead of just getting .308?
Thank you for this. Very nice, entertaining and insightful.
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of thee best guns i've owned is this Ruger American 6.5 Creedmoor Go Wild Camo. I was lucky enough and took the last one off the shelf from my local gun shop dealer just couple days ago. I never regret my decision! 😄👍
Bought my second Ruger American this time in 22-250 my favorite varmint caliber. Changed the stock as I have need for M- Lock ATN Night scope with light. Have yet to sight it in. My previous RAM was in 308 and with OCW could make 1/2 MOA at 300 yds. Great video. Thanks
I have been looking at one at my gun shop and I think it is going to be at my home next week
I have a Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor with a Magpul Hunter stock and Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6x24 x50 FFP. It shoots 1/2 to 3/4 moa with 143 gr Hornady Precision Hunter. With the larger scope and Magpul stock, it's heavier than I like for hunting. I now use it for target shooting. I got a Tikka T3X Lite 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting. It likes the Hornady Precision Hunter too.
Have 1 in .308 since they were released, will cut the same hole all day long @ 100yds even with tulammo, core loks, etc... Took a deer running the month after I bought it with shot going exactly where placed and deer falling within 15 feet, Great rifle and one of my favorites.
The Ruger American "Go Wild" camo has a sporter contour barrel ,and yes, barrel heat will alter accuracy after the forth or so consecutive shot if cooling time between shots is not considered. Absolutely love the rifle though. I want one in 7mm-08 to add to my other two Ruger American Predator rifles, (6mm CM & 204 Ruger).
How long of a cooling time do you think you should give it in between shots?
The more I look into it, the Ruger A rifles, are a lot more gun, than many gun snobs want to admit. Honestly, its got a lot of features done right and price has been kept low. Not beautiful like a nice wood/blued model 70 or M77 r something, but not a bad looking rifle either. Not sure side by side, but accuracy wise, could be comparable to a Tikka in some ways. Both have low bolt lift, plastic mags and a plastic stock. Tikka are offered in wood stocks too. Ruger A isnt yet but may in future. Which will hold up longer in the test of time? Who knows, might be similar.
The Ruger American line is by far the best budget friendly line of rifles.
41.5 gr Hodgdon H4350 is the sweet spot on my ruger American set at 2.810 shooting 143gr ELD-X bullets in nosler custom brass
I just ordered one of these for 451.99 plus tax in 6.5 Creed more, can't wait to see how it group's! Planning to top it with a Vortex diamondback tatical FFP with parallax in the 4x16x44 and play around with some mid range type of long range shooting and deer hunting mainly! Pumped about the Ruger American predator a/I style !
WOW! Great deal! You'll have some fun!
I have the go wild 450 bushmaster and love it
I have a predator in 6.5cm and it shoots hornady american white tail 129gr lights out accurately. Will never complain about rugers accuracy for value.
Oh man now I’m interested in the new magazine that rotary was a bad unit nice review
After reading comments it looks like most agree with the main item to verify, I do not notice any heat stringing going on with heat for the most part.
Yes I agree with the fact the stocks are flimsy and you are getting interference from the barrel touching the stock. But really for a hunting rifle you’re well inside the kill zone I’d check it at 200 and 300 if it’s hitting a paper plate your good. Now if you were stringing shots 4-5 inches out well then you have something else going on but again this is a budget hunting rifle if you want a tact driver then spend a few more dollars. I have a encore in 7mm and it is sub MOA have it sighted in at 200 and have no problem with .75 5 shot groups. Yes I like single shot over bolt guns just me. Nice looking rifle though I do like the color good luck.
We'll have to look at that (stock flex when bipod is loaded). I'm wondering why they (most rifle MFG) aren't more generous with free-float gaps... could avoid these types of issues...
I thought i was the only guy left that shoots an encore single shot! I have the 7-08 and 25-06. the 7mm is easily half moa with handloads.
fisher1972 unfortunately I don’t reload have thought about giving it a try but time is a constraint for me. And I will always shot the encore one of the best rifles made in its day. I didn’t like when Smith and Wesson bought them out don’t get me wrong SW is a fine company but they certainly haven’t put the effort into keeping this fine gun manufacturer up to the old standards. But I’ll continue to use this rifle and pick up barrels when I can and the 7-08 is a great caliber as the other choices you have. However I do like the new rifle that recently came out and though not a single shot it is high on my get I list I’m very interested in long range shooting and yes that does play into me getting into reloading so I guess I better get to studying!! Take care and safe shooting have a great Christmas and a great New Year.
gavintoobe unfortunately it’s about profit when you are talking about adding a bit more molecules to a stock when your talking several tens of thousands rifles well it cuts in to profits and it would cut into the after market stock market think about it if your stock was just what you needed you would not look at other options. And Ruger certainly isn’t the only manufacturer that has this issue every stock on budget rifles are the same. You really don’t see an improvement till the 850.00 dollar range and up. For me I like the McMillan line however you can spend more on the stock than the rifle and most won’t go that route kinda kills the budget side of this decision.
I see Yall took the "hunting rifle" part to heart and used the highest rings you could get a hold of. Another half inch and the scopes would double as carry handles. Great video though. Friend of mine has been looking for a hunting rifle and this is a great comparison.
Haha- what we had on hand. Eric is looking at scopes and rings as we speak...
Love mine, $370 for a predator in 6.5cm. Stock did need sanding to clear barrel tho.
Send those rounds down range. Changed out my stock and upper. New trigger that is about 1.5 pounds . Love this rifle. It kills at a very long range with a good grouping . Wind can be a bear with a 6.5 but it’s a winner winner chicken dinner!
Might have to look at one of these, though it will be damn hard to pull me away from a Tikka.
Yes, there are many good budget rifle options now days...
I've got the standard American predator in 6.5, and the Hornady 143 ELD's cut holes at 100 yards. I love this gun and that caliber. I'm about to purchase the go wild in 6.5 and 450 bushmaster. I cant wait to shoot them.
An excellent review as always, loving the new shop. I'm also very excited to see they are making this rifle in 7mm-08.
Thanks! 7mm-08 looks interesting...
I intend of getting the go wild in 7mm-08 and if she’s shooting sub MOA with any of the factory stuff I’m going get the magpul hunter stock and make it my new go to.
Just orders this gun yesterday in 6.5 creedmoor
Have the exact same rifle. Really good in all aspects bar one. Shoots well, light, good looks... but the stock is a little flimsy. Affects a flyer every few shots. So it may not be your ammo but your stock. Check that first before you start reloading for it.
Sand out your barrel channel really well and no more flyers
I have the predator in 6 creedmore, I hand load for it too, its very accurate as well , great rifles....
I have a couple Ruger American Predators in 6.5 Creedmoor,one fed great the other didn't so I loaded both mags.set them side by side & could see with the mag.that would not feed the cartridges sat more on a level plane & about 3/32" lower than the mag. that fed every time. I also wanted to have a couple of spare mags.so I ordered two more thinking they might be better,I was wrong! It seems the later mags. have the feed lips closer together than the earlier model I have which made the cartridges sit lower in the mag. I ended up taking a fine file & shaving the later mags.feed lips until the cartridge sat that extra 3/32" higher in the mag.plus I shaved slightly more off the feed lips toward the front where the cartridge shoulder rides so the cartridge sits a little nose up! Now every magazine I have (four) feed perfectly every time! I love the flush fit rotary mags. but only if they work! For the guys that have feeding issues with their rotary mags.this works! One little tip,push the follower down & out of the way while you file the feed lips so you don't damage it.
I'm very interested to see how well you guys can get that ruger to shoot!! I just bought a new predator in 6.5 creedmoor as well and I bought the magpul stock for it. Love it!! I'm still in the break in process as well so I don't really have it nailed down yet either. Oh mine is just the regular predator not the go Wild model I did put a muzzle break on it as well. Good luck with your gun!!
Oh yeah, great videos too by the way!!
Thanks man- sounds like we're on the journey together (Ruger American 6.5 Creed). Let us know how it goes!
I have a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 creedmoor, that I changed out the stock for a Magpul Hunter stock, changed the top rail out for a warne maxima tactical rail, with a warne skyline scope mount, Nikon FX1000 4-16, Magpul mlok rail on the bottom of the forend and a warne skyline Bipod, and a precision armament m11 extreme duty muzzle brake.
I have this rifle and it shoots pretty good. I only tried one factory load the hornady precision Hunter and it shot around an inch. I tried my reloads for my tikka and all shot under an inch. 41.5 gr H4350 143gr ELD-X seated 2.843. Not as good as the tikka but the tikka is hard to beat and a lot more money.
Great rifles, my predator just shot a .3 MOA group with 143 ELD-X! The other ammo I've fed it has all shot .6 to .5 MOA too.
i have the go wild in 450 bushmaster. Still doing break in bt i love it so far.
A friend just got a Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor...5 inch, 5 shots, at 100 yds, 129 gr Interlok Hornady whitetail ammo. Have got a Ruger American Predator, AI, in 6.5CR coming..will let you guys know after I get it put together and out to our range. You might go over the mag release tool issues in a future video.
You just got yourself a new sub Gavin…really appreciated the content and looking forward to seeing more.
.25" 5 shot group with 42.5gr. H4350 143gr eld x at 2.080 at the ogive. Base Ruger American 6.5 creedmoor.
Just bought one in 7mm-08. Very anxious to try it out.
Have do you like it? I’m thinking the same thing. Thx
@@thews9237 I love it! I did do a fair number of upgrades, which really made a big difference. I swapped the trigger for a Timney, mounted a Leupold VX-Freedom on top of Talley lightweight rings, and swapped the bolt handle for an Anarchy Outdoors threaded bolt handle. Magpul AICS pattern mags run perfectly. The whole package weighs in at right about 8 lbs loaded. It consistently groups inside a MOA for me with my handloads.
You could do a whole video just on analyzing trigger pull graphs!
I have a savage model 10 ba stealth in 6.5 creedmoor and love it it tends to like the hornady 140gr eld match and shoots 1/4 in groups at 100 yards so far I love it
I have a Ruger American predator in 223 and its a tack driver with 60gr tap from Hornady and ive just bought one in 6.5creedmoor with some 140gr American gunner from Hornady
I have a BERGARA HMR 6.5 Creedmoor that I am putting together pice by pice. We have yet to get every thing on it but we are working on parts for now. I am 73 years old and this is the only rifle I have ever owned. I do know how to shoot through the Junior N R A. Sling and all. You invited me to add comments but I think you wanted to know what I have been working on. Thanks Gavin.
What a great show thanks for pretty comprehensive review of the rifle, excellent excellent JOB thanks.
I just picked up Ruger American Predator in 223 cartridge. I wanted something that does not take a lot of CFE 223 powder. I didn’t think that it would be a good shooter the trigger, boy was I surprised it having a good trigger @ 3 pounds. I only did the 50 yards things but it was enough for me to tell that it is a shooter.
Hi Gavin, just checked a local gun shop here in Adelaide and the basic Ruger American sells for $860 Australian which today is around $620 US. Not sure if the Go Wild series is available here yet but I'm guessing it won't be far away. The camo pattern and Cerakote colour are really nice.
Interesting- are you limited to a certain number of rounds in your magazine?
@@Ultimatereloader There are magazine restrictions but they may vary from state to state and from firearm to firearm. Different firearm categories cover different types of firearms. For instance a bolt action rimfire is category A and may not have any magazine restriction applicable but a semi-auto rimfire is category C and is restricted to a 10 round limit. Semi-auto rimfires with more than a 10 round magazine are category D. Your firearms licence must include all category endorsements relative to the firearms you own. You are not allowed to own or possess any firearm that your licence doesn't cover. In my case I don't own a handgun, nor may I be in possession of one as I don't hold category H. I can apply for it but there's a level of training to go through to get it and it could be up to twelve months before I could legally purchase a handgun. I can however use a handgun at an approved range under supervision and have done in the past. I also hold category B which includes bolt action centre-fire rifles.
I have one and love it but there is a pattern failure, the stock touches the barrel up front. Fix it by taking the stock off and using a socket and sandpaper to open it up plenty when you do the trigger.
Wish they would offer more in 25-06
I agree. 25-06 is one of my favorite calibers
Nice video Gavin! Almost 100k subscribers too, way to go Ultimately Reloader
Put that bad boy in a magpul stock it would look sick! Also the weight would help with the recoil
My friend did just that, and I have never seen a more accurate rifle.
So far we have only gone out to 300 yards. It is very heavy. I had to buy one, but kept it stock. Shoots great, just need to fine tune it.
Love that gun. Nice video guys .
My RA in 6.5c likes the cheap Rem $15 yellow and green box 140g coreloc ammo the best
I have three ruger americans one in predator what I have hade problems with is the factory scope bases were not tight from the factory I went with dnz mounts and shoot winchester deer season ammo in my 6.5 and can shoot with bullet holes touching at 100 yards
Have 1 in 6.5 cm seems to love the winchester deer xp 125 grain round.
Ok. So this will be a kind of lengthy post.
I have a t.c venture 2 in 6.5cm, I have a ruger a predator 2 in 6.5cm, savage axis2 in 308, 25-06,223,17hmr. .
All the savages are in Boyd's stocks . The 308, 25-06, 223 are in thumb hole precision stocks both the 308 & 25-06 are pillar bedded. Riding on the 308 savage is a bushnell ledgen 6-18-50mm , the 25-06 has a Nikon prostaff 4-12-44mm .The 223 has an old school ( not the now walmart ) tasco silver antler 3-9-50 mm. The 17hmr has a Bosh and lamb ? 3-9-50
So far I haven't found a rd that these guns dont like. All factory loads . Across the board on all 3 rifles except 17 ( it only gets cci) . I have put hornady, federal, Winchester, Remington, game king , seller and babbit? And some random factory reloads . I've ran 93gr ? Up to 148gr through my 25 .
110gr - 180gr through the 308
And 55gr-64gr through the 223 . In every load except one all rifles held an easy .5' m.o.a at 50 yards for the 17 ,100 and 200 yards for the 308, 25-06, 223. None of the rifles shot the Remington very well . Every rifle shot .5 groups or better with hornady. The 308,25-06,223 all experienced failure to fire with solid primer strikes shooting hornady American whitetail
The t.c in 6.5cm is in the factory stock but has been 100% stiffened. It has a bsa world class. 4-10-50mm
After only 10rds through the rifle it stacks 5 rds at 200yards latterly 5rds is one group that I can put my finger tip over .
The Ruger a predator is nestled into a Boyd's spike camp that has been pillar bedded . It has a vortex 6-18-44 on it .
Stacks 5rds @ 200 yards.
None of them will run Remington with speaking of.
My point in this massive post is that the savages @330$ new shoot just aswell as the 540$ t.c and 560$ ruger .
Just bought the Go Wild in 300 Win Mag and paired it with a Leupold scope...
They've gone up in price to $700, but still an awesome rifle.....Might drop it in a MDT chassis for precision work.
MCarbo trigger spring made a world of difference in mine.
Jeffrey D good to know!
The Ruger American stocks are too flimsy on the bipod mount. I bet when you are prone and load the bipod it forces the barrel and the stock to touch and affects your accuracy.
Perhaps time for some DIY stock inletting on my Precision Matthews milling machine! :) :)
@@Ultimatereloader I wish they would do something similar to Kimber, with a honeycomb pattern stock reinforcement. Their stock is pretty rigid.
I had to actually buy three different bipods B4 u found the perfect one for my Savage Axis.Some odd brand i would have to go open the case i keep it in?I think its Vlife, some weird brand?I have an NcStar and a Magpul pod and they work fine on every other rifle i have but not the savage the rest's on both would not fit up tightly to the bottom of the stock.But the last one did.Good solid grip on the stock and sturdy fit.
gavintoobe I’ve heard of people doing that, filling with some type of epoxy and arrow shafts. I would address this issue before loading for the rifle. Or else your always going to be chasing that harmonics node... love the videos. Keep it up!
The newest Ruger American rifles have a much thicker walled honeycomb pattern in the fore grips and don't flex like the old stocks did.
I note your correction in the description, but a big difference outside of the aesthetics and the provided brake is barrel length. I’m looking at the Go-Wild vs the predator because you get longer barrels with the go wild. For the 308 it’s 22” vs 18” in the predator. So, there’s some potential for improved velocity performance with this version over the predator.
did yall mention barrel shorter than others Ruger 36924 American 6.5 Creedmoor 16.10 TB Gowildcamo 4R
“ I always like something good to pull on” lmao
Federal brass 42.6gr staball 6.5 federal gold medal primers and Hornady 143gr eld-x gets me 1/2-3/4 moa groups depending upon the day