RUGER AMERICAN PREDATOR - I LIKED IT, NOW I LOVE IT!
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- The Magpul American Hunter stock for short action Ruger American rifles is worth every penny. It's the singe best upgrade you can make to these rifles IMO.
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If you are only interested in seeing the gun shoot skip ahead to 10:00 Thank you and enjoy the video.
Happy New Year Tatonka!
She is a shooter Minute Of Hog and then some!
@Buffalo’s Outdoors I really set up for 308 do you think it’s really worth it to switch up to 6.5 ???? I can do it but I feel like if your already set up in 308 you will be served just fine. What is your thoughts on this subject Sir
I enjoy hearing what you have learned about the products you use in your videos.
good shooting buffalo. based on the shaking of the target camera, i'd say wind was a definite factor. nice to see the stock performs as good as it looks. think i have to get one of those.
also if you ever need good shooting excuses, watch Rustler's Rhapsody (great movie!).
Buffalo man don't fret over comments .We know you are a honest and give us your true opinion. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I love a man with good common sense such as yourself. The biggest channel and the most views doesn't always mean the best channel. This is definitely one of the best. For a shooter and consumer like myself anyway. Thank you.
Heck of a group Buffalo even with the wind and looked like the target was moving too. Nice rifle set up.
"Hello guys and gals". My favorite intro on YT. I tell you it's always like coming home. Good to see this follow up video. That's pretty darn accurate for the cost of the rifle and factory ammo. A guy with some reloading equipment and patience, and components, could shrink that group to half that size. Maybe even smaller. Happy New Year!
11:04 I thought that target was like 10 inch big but when u when to check it out it's a small tiny target. Very impress 👏👏👏
For factory ammo and a budget rifle that's one dam impressive group 👍👍👍🇦🇺.
Great video. That Ruger is a shooter. Please don’t apologize for giving fair, objective and honest reviews. You always deliver great videos. Please keep them coming! Oh, and happy New Year!
The music... during the group... 🤣 I just love this channel 😆
My main issue with the Magpul Hunter is weight. Holy cow, that thing adds almost 2lbs of additional weight to the Ruger American over the stock setup. Thanks for the video.
That's why so many people just bedded the stocks I think. I was fortunate that I waited until they made some minor improvement's and my barrel doesn't touch anywhere down the barrel like some guys I've seen at the range, but if for some reason I start having issues I'll likely just glass bed it. That's way cheaper than the Magpul stock.
It's funny that Magpul calls the stock "hunter" but it really isn't suited for hunting. At least not specialized for hunting. It's more of a tacti-cool/precision rifle stock. In that respect the extra weight is advantageous.
@@rowdybroomstick1216 Yeah I made some tweaks to my American stock and it works fine. Almost $300 bucks and more weight isn’t appealing to me for the Magpul stock when the whole point of the rifle is to be a light and inexpensive hunter.
@leonwilcox2737 Well, it's a budget rifle. You're aware of the shortfalls going into it. Adding a stock that costs the same as the rifle and adds 2 lbs sort of defeats the purpose of the rifle.
@Leon Wilcox agreed and I feel more comfortable shooting my rifle using the Magpul stock on top of my hunting pack then shooting the stock that came with the Ruger on my hunting pack.
Put mine in an Oryx chassis and took it to a sniper training course (they told us specifically not to bring a heavy rifle). It performed perfectly.
Don't even worry about those comments buddy. Your realism and truthfulness are definitely shown in all your videos. I reviewed the same rifle a years back and said the same thing. You hit the nail on the head as their a price point rifle. Corners have to be cut to meet that price. Ruger did the smart thing and skimped on the stock instead of the barreld action. Keep up the good work, look forward to your videos in 2021..
Howdy from Kansas again, Buffalo. glad to see you’re staying healthy and producing another great video with superb content. be safe, brother!
I understand what you’re saying Buffalo. I have the Ruger American in .223, I think it’s a great gun for the $$$. I understood going in it’s not a $2000 rifle.
I’ve got the exact same rifle in 6.5 but in a gray Magpul stock. This video reminded me I’ve never really sighted it in and tested it to see what it’ll do. Well dammit. Time for a new video. Great job, Buffalo! Awesome content. -OG
That's what I like about your channel Buffalo, the honesty, integrity and vast amounts of knowledge! I definitely value your opinion, btw I use Magpul myself and their quality is worth every penny! thanks for the video
I'm a big fan of all Ruger products I have probably owned more Ruger hand gun's and still do have about eight handguns and four rifles and one shotgun
Great point about the demand we put on manufacturers for cheap rifles. People demand it, then get upset about the quality-and have to customize it to suite their needs...which amounts to closer to the price of a nicer rifle.
Got the same stock for my Remington 700SPS TAC. Totally agree in your conclusions. The Remington original stock was also very poor quality and the barrel was not free floated, which meant that when shooting from a tripod the stock pressed against the barrel. I could see a huge difference in precision after I mounted the magpul. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Denmark ;-)
My buddy just gave me a Ruger American in.308. I am absolutely going to get a Magpul stock!
have a ruger american .204 ruger and i have zero complaints with out, action is pretty smooth and the gun shoots really good. with a little 2x7 scope it smacks steel at 200 yards every shot as long as its held right.
I am a fan of the compact factory stock. I added a piece of pic rail on the left forearm. I trimmed about an inch off the LOP put one of those ammo cuffs on the stock....screwed the omega on the end added Tulammo 7.62x39 and went to killing hogs. No complaints for me. mine is the little 16" model!
Oh yeah I put the 3-9x40 Bushnell Dawn to Dusk. People knock them as a cheap scope but, I don't care because I can out shoot those folks!
I've heard nothing but good about the 7.62x39 version. Hogs everywhere are shaking in their mudd wallows.
@@Tex_I_Can it is hard to beat Tex!
That is a cool shirt! Really nice group! That'll definitely ground check.👍
I am impressed with that grouping,..
You know, I never thought of a Magpul stock for my rifle(s) , but seeing that they are available here in Canada.
I am going to do some shopping right after everything settles back down, shopping wise, after New Years etc.
I just got this rifle for my birthday.. haven't gotten to get to the range to shoot it yet but cannot wait.. father got it for me with the magpul stock on it.. paired it up with a riton scope, bipod and stabilizer stand are on the way should be in before first shoot.. cannot wait
You're the man, Buffalo. You taking care of yourself?
Befor you pulled the trigger I said that set up should touch 3 shots at 100. And the first 3 did. 👍
Wow! I don't know what the definition of a "sniper rifle" is but this set up has to be very close. 17/32 group @ 100 yards is phenomenal! I think I know what Buffalo will be shopping for in the near future. Thanks brother and Happy New Year to the Buffalo Family and His Subs.
Thank you for an excellent video! I just bought a Ruger American Compact .308. Your video is much appreciated.
Just ordered 1 yesterday..can't wait ..now I'm gonna pick up the arken sh4 Gen 2 scope
It was a good honest review, I own a Ruger American chambered for 308. It also shot well with the same stock deficiencies. How ever I only stand 5' 2" and had to get a little more creative with balsa wood, resin to stiffen and shorten stock while keeping it light for hunting.
Another great "down home" video from Buffalo !
I have watched a few videos of this Ruger 6.5 and I am very impressed I know you guys make it look easy but everybody had very impressive shot groups with that rifle even out to 1000 yard's.
I actually bought the Ruger American "Hunter" in 6.5 CM, which comes with the Magpul stock you have there. And yes, it's a nice stock! That rifle is a tack driver. And you're right, Ruger has to compete, so they cut corners. But that Predator, for what it is, still does a pretty good job even in the current form. My Ruger Predator in 6mm CM shoots great. It was satisfactory enough that I never opted to change the stock out. Maybe that is an option for later. But for now, it does what I need it to do, at the ranges I use it. Great video, alway straight and honest the way we like it. Oh, and maybe folks should view your entire video before making scathing comments.
thank you for reviewing this rifle and following up with this video!! I've been on the fence of building a 6.5 with the Magpul frame or buying a budget rifle to start. That's how I found the Ruger Predator video first, then this video! Thank you! This is route I will take. Budget and safest to make sure everything fits.
If Magpul were to make these available in long action there will be a lot of American Gen 1 owners that would be very interested in them I believe.
Really nice shot group!
Guns are like trucks, "Fords, Chevys, Dodges they all will get you where you are going, and some will break now and then. Nice group by the way, those 6.5 cms are hard to beat. Tnks and Happy New Year!
That’s pretty cool gun. It’s like buying a base model car and hot riding it to your likes and needs.
Hornady figured out through extensive testing that projectile tips were eroding away under high velocity. Now everyone is making polymer tipped ammo! great video, BO!!!!
Nosler first
Just bought that rifle for my son to hunt with next year, I'll have to check out that stock as he can't get a cheek weld with the factory stock. Thanks for sharing! Nice group!
Last year I bought one in .243 just to play with (70 yrs old ) I bucked up and put on a magpul stock also for a scope I installed a vortex viper 6.5 - 20 after months of working up a load the best 5 shot group was .330 with 39 gr reloader 17, win 250 primer, Sierra 95gr match king with a .030 jump. I know the bullet is not for hunting just looking for tight groups.
One of the main reasons I'm a huge fan of your channel is (2:29) because you aren't afraid to criticize a company simply because they have been good to you in the past. I also love Ruger, they are a great American company BUT it doesn't mean I like everything about all their firearms. If you said how great the Ruger American was without addressing some of its obvious deficiencies, the same people would call you a sellout and say that you're afraid to criticize Ruger because they sponsor you or some other nonsense. Stand strong Buffalo, there are too many keyboard cowboys that would be afraid to commit one way or another if they had a YT channel. I watch channels and creators reviewing a firearm that just about everyone knows is definitely sub par but these reviewers minimize the weak points or actually praise a sub par firearm. I do not subscribe to those sellouts, no matter how popular their channel may be. Great video, as usual.
BTW, for people that are 2A enthusiasts and may have been affected by Covid or just want a change, Ruger is hiring right now.
Great video. Always love your content….truthful and professional.
Looks Nice, Happy New Year! Carry on
That is some good shooting off the sticks! Have a Happy New year.
I enjoy your videos, really think you should have more subscribers but you will get there. I own two of these Rugers, one in 243 and one in 308. For a hunter, I haven't had any complaints with the stock
I just bought one of these in 5.56, 18 in threaded barrell and threw a nikon p223 scope on it. I intend to hunt with it so I'll keep the lightweight stock on it and if need be firm it up with a carbon arrow and epoxy. It looks like a good gun and loosened up quickly with some dry fire drills. The fact it takes AR mags sealed the deal for me.
I have the same thing but set up with Magpul bipod. It is heavy but makes a great blind gun.
Good explanations as always.And the bright background is good original thinking.Always keeping the viewers interested.Happy New Year.
Ruger American shot by Buffalo American!! 👍👍 keep em’ comin’, brother and Happy New Year to you and yours
Thank you for this video,
I have a 6.5 creedmoor Ruger American Predator that I inherited from my father, who unfortunatly passed away from Lung cancer April 4th this year.
due to being exposed to Agent Orange defoliaging chemicals & Asbestos during his time in miltary service in Vietnam.
I really like ike this Stock, and you have me sold sir, i can certainly see how it would improve the functionality of this rifle,
I will be ordering one to install on mine as soon as possible.
Thanks again for the video 👍
My son bought a Ruger American in .308 and I shot it a couple times. It too was a package gun, with the scope, and it too has that flimsy stock. I also found its recoil to very uncomfortable. For my son's birthday I took that thing to my local, trusted gunsmith and had the muzzle threaded and a good muzzle brake installed. That toned that recoil down a lot. Now I am considering getting him a chassis for it.
I agree with you sir, for the price point ruger had to meet to stay competitive with Savage I think you get a lot for what you pay for on this rifle... yes the stock and magazine leaves a lot to be desired but I love my ruger American! I’m going to look into changing my stock out on my .270, I have the ugly navy digital camo
I like my Ruger American left handed in 6.5 Creedmore very much. Now if I could only get a custom stock for it. I know, Boyd's makes a lefty stock for the American Predator.
Nice shots . Just got the Ruger American Hunter has that stock and a thick .850" barrel with muzzle break shoots great.
Happy New Year Brother!
Yes another great video Buffalo for are enjoyment.Great shooting and a nice rifle.Happy New Year Buffalo.
Another great suggestion is the Hogue Overmolded stock with the full length aluminum chassis built in.
It looks like it functions better and looks like it shot just as good as it did the first time
You are honest and some do not like it. Too bad, you know what you are talking about. Keep being yourself. All will work out. No apology needed.
The Magpul stock really makes a difference and your shooting...spot on once again! Great Video!
Very well done video and great stock!!
I put one on my wife's .243 and she couldn't be happier! Her main requirements were LOP and LIGHT WEIGHT!
The cheek risers work perfectly, and though you have to sometimes buy extras to get a perfect fit, they are significantly lighter than a fully adjustable riser. My wife put a thin piece of it he's a foam on hers because it was a little cold and she had a hard time getting a good cheek weld.
As we all know, it's hard to hit light weight while at the same time not having some whippy noodle of a stock. I think MagPul nailed it here. The only very minor bugaboo on the Magpul is the inability to easily add a mono pod. It can certainly be done through a stud, but for such a well-thought out product, I think they missed this minor point.
Of course only the MagPul offers a Ruger version, but I also really like the similar offerings from MDT XRS and the KRG Bravo.
I shoot a KRG Whiskey-3 chassis, and to be entirely honest, I wouldn't think twice about using any these on my rifles--especially if I have to carry it in the field any type of distance.
Great video, very informational.
That was a REALLY excellent video. You've about got me sold on one in .223. I want to be able to shoot cheap factory ammo, and I figure a fire-formed hand load will really do well in it, even if the cartridge isn't as inherently accurate as 6.5 Creed.
I think maybe the factory stock would be preferable for hunting, as it's lighter. Just avoid the hasty hold so you don't bend the stock.
Great shooting! I'm at an inch high at 100 with my 243..The Ruger Americans a are great shooter!
Just picked up this exact rifle and caliber. I might have to look into that magpull stock! Looks great and still shoots tight! Thanks for the video!
I have to agree 100% about the cheek weld and the flimsy stock on the American series. I have a Ruger American Ranch and I’m currently looking for options. I want to keep it light weight but want something sturdy.
Hopefully Magpul will come out with a left handed version of that stock. Just ordered a .308 version of the Predator and can't wait to get busy with it!
Looks exactly like my rifle. I got the same stock, and I completely agree!!
I had a Ruger American about 4 or 5 years ago and yes the stocks are the weak link. And for people to gripe about the first video I bet anyone that has a Ruger 10-22 changes almost everything on the rifle except the receiver, yet they don't hate Ruger. Some just can't help being an ass. Sorry for that but your without a doubt a straight shooting honest man there is. Ok now I got that out of the way, that Ruger is awesome. Dang it I wish I had mine back so I could do that. And that group was smoking. Also love the shirt😄. Happy New Year🇺🇸🇺🇸
That thing looks amazing, looks like a $1000 gun now.
Minus a scope it cost about that to set it up.
@@larryalexander4833 $350 rifle/$300 stock = $650. Then sell your factory stock on ebay/armslist/gunbroker and make $50 back.
@@BuckeyeBallistics not trying to start an argument, but who in their right mind wants to buy the factory Tupperware piece of shit?
Thanks for the video and opinion, keep it up!
I could tell you were a bit excited, but thank goodness you didn't giggle like a school girl lol! Good stuff Buff. 👍😃✌️🇺🇸
Best music selection ever
Excellent review and nice shooting. I just looked at one today, but really wanted a Tikka. I just might give this a second thought. Nice job
Good stuff Buffalo, I love the various 6.5mm. Just about the best ballistic coefficients out there. I have my eyes on Ruger American Ranch rifle in 6.5 Grendel and 7.62x39mm, with an upgrade to that Magpul stock when they set it up for the short action rifles. God bless and Happy New Year! Rob
I have an American Predator in .223 and I shot it at 400 yds last week, with a $80 Simmons scope I had about a 12”x20” group. I’m happy enough with that. At 200 yds a had one 3 shot group in a 1” bullseye, and a couple other 2.5” groups. At 100yds I had .75” and 1” groups
I guess I’m just not that picky, I’ll have to pay more attention to mine and see if I think the comb is the wrong height
I do like the Magpul hunter stocks though...
Nice looking rifle and great shooting! Thanks Buffalo
I only own Rugers. I own 2 predators 1 in 223 and 1 in 6.5cm (and rprr in 22lr) and they all are sub moa guns out of the box with the right ammo. I cant put my 223 in the magpul stock with the Jard trigger i have because it doesn't fit in the stock so i run it on my creedmoor and its awesome now and well balanced
mod the rifle with magpul sling bipod and decent scope more than double the cost probably same price as great euro rifles, I have been pricing these bits for the predator add trigger and cheek adds plenty
Awesome grouping and love the looks of that weapon.
Heck of a group, didn't think a chassis could improve your accuracy at 100yds that much. (with everything else being the same).
I have had this same rifle for about 3 years and i like it just the way it is. I shoot half inch groups with it too. I use mine for hunting and the stock you put on it does not look like it would be good for hunting
Thank you for this review. I am contemplating this model in 22-250. I realize now without the better stock it’s a non starter. I may put a heavy barrel on my Husqvarna 270 instead.
I love my Rugar American. It has to be the best you can get for 350 bucks, plus a 30 dollar nico-sterling scope and it will perform better than most people can shoot.
At first I wondered about the placement of that first shot, then I remembered you said it's your friends rifle and it was set up by him. Thus, that was actually a good group as it maintained reasonable consistency across all five shots. I really hope people aren't saying otherwise, if so they obviously aren't thinking it through. Also, that looks like the exact setup I want for a bolt action .308, only thing is I may not want the bipod as it would largely be a hunting rifle, but I would enjoy getting into long range shooting. Awesome looking rifle and it seems to work well both ergonomically and in performance.
My Ruger American Predator .308 shoots groups like that. Great gun for the money. May have to get a magpul stock though.
I cant wait to get that stock on mine. If i wasnt married i would have bought it already haha!
Hahahahahaha!!! Dude it’s gonna take some real convincing for my fiancé to let me buy one of these!
Ive got mine to accept the fact that its happening.. just waiting for after christmas so i can do it haha
great stock now but the cost of upgrades will make other options more sense like european rifles like Bergara, Sauer and Tikka/ CVA
I love the 6.5 creedmoor round. Happy new year Buffalo
Great follow up video
Great video!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸
Great groupings. I wish there was a good option for a wood stock for my Ruger American.
Boyds Stocks
Wow, for a factory rifle with OTC ammo that is exceptional. Never, never sell an accurate factory rifle as they are more of an exception than the rule. I once had an old 12 twist .223 that shot really good and I sold it for what I paid for it (fast twists were in) . Years later I bought a couple more in sequence and I sold those too because they weren't that
accurate. Ten or more years ago I bought a Rem VTR and it is the most accurate .223 factory rifle I've shot to date. I would only let that go to family or friends.
Outstanding sir. Very good shooting and info
Nice rig! Thanks for the beloved 5 shot group instead of the less desired 3 shots lol..
Right on man love this one to keep them coming
Good Shooting ! Happy New Year from Canada !
Great review! Thanks for posting.