Ruger American Predator (6 mm Creedmoor)

The Ruger American Predator is a bolt-action hunting and sport rifle made by Sturm, Ruger & Co., an American firearms manufacturer. It’s part of the broader Ruger American Rifle family, a line of affordable, user-friendly centerfire rifles intended for hunting, target shooting, and general field use.

• Action: Bolt-action rifle — a manually operated action known for reliability and consistent feeding/patterns.

• Caliber: Chambered for the 6 mm Creedmoor cartridge — a popular long-range round with relatively flat trajectory and moderate recoil, suitable for varmint and deer-class hunting or longer-range precision shooting.

• Barrel: Typically features a free-floated, tapered barrel (≈22 inches) with threaded muzzle for accessories like brakes or suppressors.

• Stock: Synthetic (often in moss green or similar), lightweight and weather-resistant design.

• Magazine: Detachable box magazine (usually around 4-round capacity in this chambering).

• Trigger: Uses Ruger’s Marksman Adjustable™ trigger — externally adjustable to suit shooter preference.

• Optics Interface: Receiver typically drilled and tapped or fitted with an integrated rail for mounting scopes and other optics.

 Key Specs

• Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22LR)

• Barrel Length: 20 inches (cold hammer-forged)

• Stock: Black synthetic (weather-resistant, lightweight)

• Action: Bolt-action

• Magazine: 5-round detachable (10-round mags available)

• Safety: 2-position, push-to-fire

• Trigger: Adjustable

• Weight: ±2.5–2.7 kg (depending on configuration)