Ruger American Predator | 6.5 Creedmoor | 22″ 26973

The Ruger American Predator is a bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22″ threaded, cold hammer-forged barrel and a Moss Green fixed synthetic stock. It features Ruger’s Marksman Adjustable trigger, a one-piece Picatinny scope rail, an ergonomic forend and a soft rubber buttpad to reduce perceived recoil. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well for hunting and precision work, consider the Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16×44 for its magnification range and reticle options.

Applications: precision hunting at extended ranges and long-range target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Ruger / Sturm, Ruger & Co..
• The model number is 26973.
• The caliber is 6.5 Creedmoor.
• The barrel length is 22 inches.
• The barrel is threaded (5/8″-24).
• The stock is a Moss Green synthetic fixed composite.
• The finish is matte black.
• The rifle weight is approximately 6.6 lb.
• The overall length is 42 inches.
• The rate of twist is 1:8″ RH.
• The action type is bolt action.
• The rifle includes a factory-installed one-piece Picatinny scope rail.
• The trigger is a Ruger Marksman Adjustable with a user-adjustable 3–5 lb pull range.
• The barrel material/process is cold hammer-forged alloy steel.
• The UPC is 736676269730.

This American Predator brings Ruger’s bedding system and a three-lug bolt design together with a tapered threaded barrel to provide a stable platform for accurate shooting. The stock geometry and soft buttpad make follow-up shots more manageable while the factory scope rail simplifies optic mounting.

Owners and reviewers commonly note the rifle’s accurate performance at distance and praise the comfortable synthetic stock and effective recoil mitigation. These attributes make the American Predator a practical option for hunters and precision shooters who want factory features that support consistent shot placement.

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