First-generation Ruger American Rifle Predator bolt-action rifle in .308 Winchester with an 18-inch threaded barrel, four-round detachable rotary magazine and Marksman adjustable trigger.
WHAT MATTERS
Threaded Predator Barrel
First-generation Predator configuration pairs an 18-inch .308 barrel with a 5/8-24 threaded muzzle and adjustable Marksman trigger.
Marksman Adjustable Trigger
User-adjustable Ruger Marksman trigger supports a crisp, personalized pull.
Power Bedding System
Integral bedding blocks positively locate the receiver and free-float the barrel.
Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel
Cold hammer-forged construction is designed for precise rifling and durability.
Tang-Mounted Safety
The safety is positioned on the tang for visible, accessible operation.
GTW TAKE
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A WORKING RIFLE THAT DOES THE IMPORTANT THINGS WELL
A very good example of how little you actually need to spend to get a hunting rifle that does the important stuff well. It isn’t refined or beautiful, but it shoots and hunts. GTW should never confuse price with field effectiveness. This is a working rifle.
Good practical accuracy for the money.
Simple and dependable.
.308 gives it enormous ammunition availability and versatility.
Tradeoff: Budget-stock feel and overall refinement are nowhere near premium rifles.
