Ruger American Line Adds Varmint Rifles
The Ruger American line, which has already won the 2013 American Rifleman “Rifle of the Year” award, has now launched a varmint series of rifles. Having shot my share of Ruger American rifles, I can say that for a rifle is that is sub-$500, they are very well made and very accurate. Being 100% American made is also a huge plus.
Adding new varmint calibers (223 Rem, .204 Ruger, .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win), a heavier threaded barrel and factory installed once piece picatinny scope rail should help to further the already top notch line of rifles.
A PDF of the features and specs/part numbers can be found here.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announces an all-new Predator version of the Ruger American Rifle® – the 100% American-made rifle that set a new standard of excellence among full-featured, bolt-action rifles. The Ruger American Rifle® Predator model includes all the features of the original Ruger American Rifle®, plus a moss green stock, a heavier tapered, threaded barrel and a factory installed one-piece aluminum scope rail. It is available in six calibers – .223 Rem (featuring a 1:8 Twist), .204 Ruger, .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win.
“The Ruger American Rifle® is a proven performer, delivering outstanding accuracy right out of the box. This new Predator model offers a slightly heavier barrel and other features that our Ruger customers requested,” said Ruger President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Killoy.
The 6-1/2 pound Ruger American Rifle® Predator model offers no-compromise engineering innovation, proving that a world-class rifle can still be affordable. The Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user-adjustable between three and five pounds. Ruger’s patented Power Bedding® system utilizes stainless-steel bedding blocks that are insert-molded into the stock to positively locate the receiver and free-float the barrel.
The Predator retains the Ruger American Rifle’s three-lug, 70° bolt that provides ample scope clearance. The bolt also utilizes a full diameter body and dual cocking cams for smooth, easy cycling from the shoulder. The reliable four-round (five-round for .223 Rem. and .204 Ruger) rotary magazine fits flush with the stock and offers the smooth feed that has become the hallmark of Ruger® rotary magazines.
The threaded barrels (1/2-28 threads on .223 Rem, .204 Ruger and .22-250 Rem. models, and 5/8-24 on all other calibers) allow fitment of a variety of muzzle accessories, including sound suppressors. This makes the new Predator model an ideal choice in the thirty-two states that allow hunting with suppressors and in the many more states that allow suppressed target shooting.*
For more information on the new Ruger American Rifle® Predator model, or to learn more about the extensive line of award winning Ruger® firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the Ruger American Rifle® or other Ruger® firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.
* Prior to purchasing, please check your state and local regulations to verify that you may legally possess such firearms.
About Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. The only full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®, echoes the importance of these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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RUGER USA is truly our friend now. I never would have thought, 10 or even 20 years ago I would have owned as many Ruger products as I do. Especially Lipsey's custom Rugers. The 10 round mag statement Bill Ruger made "No honest man needs more than 10 rounds in any gun." If true or not, was the most foolish thing an American producer of firearms could ever say. They NOW have turned into a go to company for me, for variations on their revolvers and bolt guns. I'm very glad they went into the AR market (let alone piston AR 5.56 and 7.62 NATO). To make this post relevant I have two Ruger American youth models in .308 and .223. I like short LOP and barreled bolts for hunting hogs. The .223 is a god sent with a 1in8 twist. Only other bolt I could get in that twist would be a Tikka or a custom job ( I know Rem and Savage >had
6.5 Creedmore? They had me at 6.5. I was just about to settle for a .243 for my new coyote rifle, but the Creedmore will do ever so much more nicely. (6.5x55 Sweed would also have been an acceptable alternative). How much heavier is this version with the heavier barrel?