Ruger American Predator 6mm Creedmoor | 22-inch | 26948

The Ruger American Predator is a purpose-built bolt-action rifle chambered in 6mm Creedmoor with a 22-inch cold hammer-forged threaded barrel and a Moss Green fixed synthetic stock. It ships with a factory-installed one-piece Picatinny scope rail and an AI-style 3-round magazine, and it features Ruger’s Marksman Adjustable trigger and a tang safety for intuitive operation. For optics under $1000, consider pairing this rifle with a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 or a similar precision scope that provides sufficient magnification and elevation travel for long-range work.

Typical applications for this rifle include precision target/paper shooting and predator or varmint hunting where flat trajectories and long-range accuracy are priorities.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Ruger / Sturm, Ruger & Co..
• The model number is 26948.
• The caliber is 6mm Creedmoor.
• The barrel measures 22 inches and is threaded with a 5/8″-24 pattern.
• The barrel finish is Matte Black.
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The overall length is 42 inches.
• The weight is 6.6 pounds.
• The magazine capacity is 3 rounds and it uses an AI-style magazine.
• The stock is a Moss Green synthetic fixed stock with a soft rubber buttpad.
• The trigger is a Ruger Marksman Adjustable adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds.
• The rifle includes a factory-installed one-piece Picatinny scope rail.
• The muzzle is threaded and the barrel is described as heavy tapered.
• The safety is a tang safety.
• The UPC is 736676269488.

Well-equipped out of the box, this Ruger American Predator balances controllability and precision for shooters who expect repeatable long-range performance. The synthetic stock and soft buttpad help manage recoil for follow-up shots, while the factory scope rail and threaded muzzle make it straightforward to mount optics and accessories suited to precision work. If you value a modern, ready-to-setup bolt rifle in 6mm Creedmoor for target work or varmint/predator duties, this configuration delivers a pragmatic mix of features and proven Ruger engineering.