Ruger Predator 6.5 Creedmoor.......gotta see this! - Page 2 - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

LuBowhunter · 08-08-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by deerslay3r

I'm thinkin about selling my 700 30.06 to get this gun. Is this light enough for a walking/stalking whitetail rifle? What power Scope and a moderately priced one would y'all recommend?

Very much so I carry mine all over the mountains out west. I have a 4-16x44 vortex diamondback HD with the bdc

deerslay3r · 08-08-2016, 09:52 PM

Awesome! Crazy, that's the exact scope I was looking at $319 with Amazon Prime

MasonCo. · 08-09-2016, 12:26 AM

Does Remington make a 700 in the 6.5?

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DarrellS · 08-09-2016, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MasonCo.

Does Remington make a 700 in the 6.5?

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Not showing it on their website

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jrshuman · 08-09-2016, 09:22 AM

nice looking rifle, and great shooting. I'll have to check these out next time I buy a rifle!

meltingfeather · 08-09-2016, 09:24 AM

nice!!

daniel044 · 08-09-2016, 09:57 AM

Been wanting to buy one of these for a long time.

LuBowhunter · 08-09-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by daniel044

Been wanting to buy one of these for a long time.

$389 all day on gunbroker.com

Brute Killer · 08-09-2016, 11:23 AM

Looks like these guns are what the Rem 788 was back in the day.
A cheaper priced gun that shoots great.

Tony Pic · 08-09-2016, 03:57 PM

Very nice shooting and it looks like the Ruger is a very accurate rifle.
Ruger gives a lot for the $.
Question...?
Did you break in that rifle first? Like shooting 20 or so rounds and clean between each shot?
Or take to the range and start shooting?

LuBowhunter · 08-09-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Pic

Very nice shooting and it looks like the Ruger is a very accurate rifle.

Ruger gives a lot for the $.

Question...?

Did you break in that rifle first? Like shooting 20 or so rounds and clean between each shot?

Or take to the range and start shooting?

I cleaned it when I got it, shot 2 boxes through the it at the range, got it sighted in. Then cleaned it after that. Shot another 5 boxes through out hunting season and just cleaned it the second time. Still scary accurate. No "break in" is required.

BTLowry · 08-10-2016, 08:18 PM

How are the triggers on these?

Any aftermarket trigger options?

Sounds like a nice low cost option

LuBowhunter · 08-10-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BTLowry

How are the triggers on these?

Any aftermarket trigger options?

Sounds like a nice low cost option

Trigger isn't bad and is adjustable.

Bowyer · 08-10-2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BTLowry

How are the triggers on these?

Any aftermarket trigger options?

Sounds like a nice low cost option

I modified my trigger but Timney shows one on their site.

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LuBowhunter · 08-11-2016, 07:29 AM

Heading to stretch mine out to 800 this morning.

Chad C · 08-11-2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BTLowry

How are the triggers on these?

Any aftermarket trigger options?

Sounds like a nice low cost option

http://www.timneytriggers.com/shop/R...FIRE--P66.aspx

These are budget guns. But, upgrades are out there like SS bolt shrouds instead of the factory plastic, MDT LSS aluminum chassis instead of the factory stock, Bolt handles from Glades armory, etc.

LuBowhunter · 08-11-2016, 09:36 AM

My stock minus the brake I have on it. Here's my 100 target 2 3 shot groups.

At 400 off the bipod

600 off the bipod (holes with the 6 on them)

I did my shooting today like I would be hunting antelope. No bench rest or bags.

dmichalec · 08-12-2016, 01:44 PM

got the same gun and let me tell you, couldn't ask for a better gun for the price. mine is shooting the same groups as everyone else at 100 yards with Hornady 120gr match. Very Very impressed!

rockco222 · 08-12-2016, 04:19 PM

I got a ruger ranch rifle in a 300 Blk out. They have awesome accuracy. Here's my group with my reloads at 100 yards.

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csmith936 · 08-12-2016, 10:36 PM

My 6.5 CM and 300 blackout Ruger Americans have been putting in work! 7 animals shot dead in their tracks

rockco222 · 08-13-2016, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith936

My 6.5 CM and 300 blackout Ruger Americans have been putting in work! 7 animals shot dead in their tracks

Nice I got the same one.

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csmith936 · 08-13-2016, 08:19 AM

Make that 8 now!

rockco222 · 08-13-2016, 08:49 AM

Big'en!

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35remington · 08-13-2016, 09:03 AM

I may need to get a Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmore instead of waiting around for the Precision 6.5 unicorn. You guys are having all the fun.

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cerralvo78 · 12-03-2016, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LuBowhunter

Toying with a brake on mine.

Nice gun LuBoehjnter.......
What type of brake you got on that beauty ???
Model and brand pleases !!!!!

Thanks

LuBowhunter · 12-03-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cerralvo78

Nice gun LuBoehjnter.......

What type of brake you got on that beauty ???

Model and brand pleases !!!!!

Thanks

https://precisionarmament.com/product/m11-muzzle-brake/

LuBowhunter · 12-03-2016, 10:44 PM

Forgot to mention this kill on the thread 752 yards New Mexico!!!!!

Wife killed this last week with it

I've also killed over 50 hogs since September with it.

35remington · 12-04-2016, 01:53 PM

That muzzle brake you have is crazy! Rifle looks like a killing machine. Love the homemade dope card.

tigerscowboy · 12-04-2016, 02:00 PM

Price without that scope and rings?

sendit · 12-04-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 35remington

That muzzle brake you have is crazy! Rifle looks like a killing machine. Love the homemade dope card.

The weight alone from that muzzle brake reduces recoil.

That thing is huge for a cartridge burning 40grs of powder.

MasonCo. · 12-04-2016, 05:56 PM

Going to get the wife one of these.
What can are y'all using ?

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LuBowhunter · 12-04-2016, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sendit

The weight alone from that muzzle brake reduces recoil.

That thing is huge for a cartridge burning 40grs of powder.

Yea it's a lil overkill, but the recoil is non existent. It helps for long range shooting i.e. My antelope at 751 I doped into the wind to much first shot I watched hit behind him in the scope. I adjusted and second shot was money.

Texas Grown · 12-04-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LuBowhunter

Yea it's a lil overkill, but the recoil is non existent. It helps for long range shooting i.e. My antelope at 751 I doped into the wind to much first shot I watched hit behind him in the scope. I adjusted and second shot was money.

Nice shoot-n!

doppelganger · 12-04-2016, 06:38 PM

greaaaaat...i was looking for a 6.5 rifle for some reason...go ahead TAKE MY MONEY

LuBowhunter · 12-04-2016, 06:43 PM

Few more kills with it from this year and last.

My buddy who I hunt out west with even came down and got in on the action with it!

Did I mention I love this Gun? I just bought my wife one for Christmas going to put a pretty Boyd's stock on it for her.

LuBowhunter · 12-04-2016, 07:07 PM

I forgot about this monster I shot at 289 yards!

BowCrazy · 12-04-2016, 07:52 PM

Has anyone shot one of these in Stainless? Are they as true as the blued?

LuBowhunter is yours a 6.5.

How does the 30-06 perform in this rifle?

LuBowhunter · 12-04-2016, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowCrazy

Has anyone shot one of these in Stainless? Are they as true as the blued?

LuBowhunter is yours a 6.5.

How does the 30-06 perform in this rifle?

Mines the predator version in 6.5 Creedmoor

zr2chevy22 · 12-04-2016, 08:10 PM

OK guy's I gotta as as this is intriguing me. What's the barrel profile of the Ruger Predator compared to the 700 AAC-SD. I'm looking for a suppressor ready 308. I plan on handloading to get the best out of the rifle but have been on the fence between these 2 rifles. I will be hanging a Sandman-L on the rifle. Just curious as to barrel profile difference.

Andrew

mpotts · 12-04-2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith936

My 6.5 CM and 300 blackout Ruger Americans have been putting in work! 7 animals shot dead in their tracks

You have been BUSY!!!!!

Hammerdown15 · 12-04-2016, 08:48 PM

After hearing a discussion on the Creedmoor cartridge and reading a thread on here, I started thinking more about a new bolt gun. Thanks to this thread, I'm determined to pick one up after Christmas. I just watched two videos of people pushing them more than a mile!!!! One guy had $650 in his setup with the Ruger rifle.

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Master Blaster · 12-04-2016, 09:13 PM

I have 556 ranch and a 6.5 Creedmoor predator that are both shooters. I had the 6.5 shooting sub MOA out to 300 yards in less than a box of ammo. I cut the spring on the ranch trigger so it is pulling 2 lbs. and the 6.5 I put a Timney trigger that is pulling 1.5 lbs. I just can't say enough about these Ruger Americans! Oh and I think the felt recoil is the same on both rifles lol

LuBowhunter · 12-04-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Blaster

I have 556 ranch and a 6.5 Creedmoor predator that are both shooters. I had the 6.5 shooting sub MOA out to 300 yards in less than a box of ammo. I cut the spring on the ranch trigger so it is pulling 2 lbs. and the 6.5 I put a Timney trigger that is pulling 1.5 lbs. I just can't say enough about these Ruger Americans! Oh and I think the felt recoil is the same on both rifles lol

I have the same combo!

35remington · 12-04-2016, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zr2chevy22

OK guy's I gotta as as this is intriguing me. What's the barrel profile of the Ruger Predator compared to the 700 AAC-SD. I'm looking for a suppressor ready 308. I plan on handloading to get the best out of the rifle but have been on the fence between these 2 rifles. I will be hanging a Sandman-L on the rifle. Just curious as to barrel profile difference.

Andrew

The AAC-SD is a fat cow if you ask me. I have one in 300BLK and it weighs a freaking ton.

zr2chevy22 · 12-04-2016, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35remington

The AAC-SD is a fat cow if you ask me. I have one in 300BLK and it weighs a freaking ton.

Only reason I would go with the 700 would be availability of upgrades and accessories for the 700 platform. It's still a toss up from what I'm seeing regarding the ruger predator

Chad C · 12-04-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerscowboy

Price without that scope and rings?

I picked one up for $360, but now it sits in an aluminum chassis that cost as much as the gun.

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Master Blaster · 12-05-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad C

I picked one up for $360, but now it sits in an aluminum chassis that cost as much as the gun.

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Picture?

Chad C · 12-05-2016, 09:39 PM

MDT LSS waiting on carbine stock and buffer tube. I'll post pics when they arrive.

Will look similar to this.

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Master Blaster · 12-05-2016, 09:43 PM

Looks really cool...I hope that they keep making other stock options for us

Chad C · 12-05-2016, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Blaster

Looks really cool...I hope that they keep making other stock options for us

I don't mind the factory stock with the short barrels like my 18" 308 and 16" 300 AAC.

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08-13-2016, 08:19 AM	#72
csmith936 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nacogdoches Hunt In: Nacogdoches Co/Houston Co	Make that 8 now! Last edited by csmith936; 08-13-2016 at 08:22 AM.

12-03-2016, 10:44 PM	#77
LuBowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamshire, Texas Hunt In: Real County, Chambers County, Kansas, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska	Ruger Predator 6.5 Creedmoor.......gotta see this! Forgot to mention this kill on the thread 752 yards New Mexico!!!!! Wife killed this last week with it I've also killed over 50 hogs since September with it.

12-05-2016, 09:39 PM	#98
Chad C Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Hills	Ruger Predator 6.5 Creedmoor.......gotta see this! MDT LSS waiting on carbine stock and buffer tube. I'll post pics when they arrive. Will look similar to this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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08-08-2016, 09:52 PM	#52
deerslay3r Six Point Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Hunt In: waelder,somerville	Awesome! Crazy, that's the exact scope I was looking at $319 with Amazon Prime

08-09-2016, 12:26 AM	#53
MasonCo. Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Brazoria Co Hunt In: Brazoria Co, public land	Does Remington make a 700 in the 6.5? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-09-2016, 09:22 AM	#55
jrshuman Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas City,Tx Hunt In: Sutton county	nice looking rifle, and great shooting. I'll have to check these out next time I buy a rifle!

08-09-2016, 09:24 AM	#56
meltingfeather Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: austin Hunt In: Gillespie, San Saba & Kerr primarily	nice!!

08-09-2016, 09:57 AM	#57
daniel044 Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Katy, TX Hunt In: Sonora, TX	Been wanting to buy one of these for a long time.

08-09-2016, 11:23 AM	#59
Brute Killer Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Llano. Hunt In: Pleasanton	Looks like these guns are what the Rem 788 was back in the day. A cheaper priced gun that shoots great.

08-09-2016, 03:57 PM	#60
Tony Pic Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYS and Texas Hunt In: NYS, Kerrville, Mountain Home and Harper	Very nice shooting and it looks like the Ruger is a very accurate rifle. Ruger gives a lot for the $. Question...? Did you break in that rifle first? Like shooting 20 or so rounds and clean between each shot? Or take to the range and start shooting?

08-10-2016, 08:18 PM	#62
BTLowry Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lindale Hunt In: Behind the house and public in Texas; Kansas Unit 5	How are the triggers on these? Any aftermarket trigger options? Sounds like a nice low cost option

08-11-2016, 07:29 AM	#65
LuBowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamshire, Texas Hunt In: Real County, Chambers County, Kansas, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska	Heading to stretch mine out to 800 this morning.

08-11-2016, 09:36 AM	#67
LuBowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamshire, Texas Hunt In: Real County, Chambers County, Kansas, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska	My stock minus the brake I have on it. Here's my 100 target 2 3 shot groups. At 400 off the bipod 600 off the bipod (holes with the 6 on them) I did my shooting today like I would be hunting antelope. No bench rest or bags.

08-12-2016, 01:44 PM	#68
dmichalec Four Point Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rosanky tx Hunt In: Fayette and bastrop county	got the same gun and let me tell you, couldn't ask for a better gun for the price. mine is shooting the same groups as everyone else at 100 yards with Hornady 120gr match. Very Very impressed!

08-12-2016, 04:19 PM	#69
rockco222 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brownwood,Tx. Hunt In: South of san saba by Bend.	I got a ruger ranch rifle in a 300 Blk out. They have awesome accuracy. Here's my group with my reloads at 100 yards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-12-2016, 10:36 PM	#70
csmith936 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nacogdoches Hunt In: Nacogdoches Co/Houston Co	My 6.5 CM and 300 blackout Ruger Americans have been putting in work! 7 animals shot dead in their tracks

08-13-2016, 08:49 AM	#73
rockco222 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brownwood,Tx. Hunt In: South of san saba by Bend.	Big'en! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-13-2016, 09:03 AM	#74
35remington Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wilco Hunt In: the dark	I may need to get a Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmore instead of waiting around for the Precision 6.5 unicorn. You guys are having all the fun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-04-2016, 01:53 PM	#78
35remington Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wilco Hunt In: the dark	That muzzle brake you have is crazy! Rifle looks like a killing machine. Love the homemade dope card.

12-04-2016, 02:00 PM	#79
tigerscowboy Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Hunt In: Birds @ Eagle Lake. Elk, Pronghorn, Nigai, Carribou, Deer @ TX, CO, MO, WY, & Alaska. Bass TX & MO.	Price without that scope and rings?

12-04-2016, 05:56 PM	#81
MasonCo. Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Brazoria Co Hunt In: Brazoria Co, public land	Going to get the wife one of these. What can are y'all using ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-04-2016, 06:38 PM	#84
doppelganger Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Hunt In: Where the animals be	greaaaaat...i was looking for a 6.5 rifle for some reason...go ahead TAKE MY MONEY

12-04-2016, 06:43 PM	#85
LuBowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamshire, Texas Hunt In: Real County, Chambers County, Kansas, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska	Few more kills with it from this year and last. My buddy who I hunt out west with even came down and got in on the action with it! Did I mention I love this Gun? I just bought my wife one for Christmas going to put a pretty Boyd's stock on it for her.

12-04-2016, 07:07 PM	#86
LuBowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamshire, Texas Hunt In: Real County, Chambers County, Kansas, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska	I forgot about this monster I shot at 289 yards!

12-04-2016, 07:52 PM	#87
BowCrazy Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gilmer TX. Hunt In: Karnack Tx.	Has anyone shot one of these in Stainless? Are they as true as the blued? LuBowhunter is yours a 6.5. How does the 30-06 perform in this rifle?

12-04-2016, 08:10 PM	#89
zr2chevy22 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Santa Fe, TX Hunt In: Diboll, TX	OK guy's I gotta as as this is intriguing me. What's the barrel profile of the Ruger Predator compared to the 700 AAC-SD. I'm looking for a suppressor ready 308. I plan on handloading to get the best out of the rifle but have been on the fence between these 2 rifles. I will be hanging a Sandman-L on the rifle. Just curious as to barrel profile difference. Andrew

12-04-2016, 08:48 PM	#91
Hammerdown15 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Warren, Tx	After hearing a discussion on the Creedmoor cartridge and reading a thread on here, I started thinking more about a new bolt gun. Thanks to this thread, I'm determined to pick one up after Christmas. I just watched two videos of people pushing them more than a mile!!!! One guy had $650 in his setup with the Ruger rifle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-04-2016, 09:13 PM	#92
Master Blaster Eight Point Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bartertown	I have 556 ranch and a 6.5 Creedmoor predator that are both shooters. I had the 6.5 shooting sub MOA out to 300 yards in less than a box of ammo. I cut the spring on the ranch trigger so it is pulling 2 lbs. and the 6.5 I put a Timney trigger that is pulling 1.5 lbs. I just can't say enough about these Ruger Americans! Oh and I think the felt recoil is the same on both rifles lol

12-05-2016, 09:43 PM	#99
Master Blaster Eight Point Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bartertown	Looks really cool...I hope that they keep making other stock options for us