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6.5 CM Ruger American Predator accuracy
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<blockquote data-quote="Litehiker" data-source="post: 1224381" data-attributes="member: 54178"><p>Last week I took my Ruger American Predator out for its first sight-in. It is topped with a SWFA 5 -15 X 42 scope. This scope has mil/mil turrets and reticle in First Focal Plane and has side focus.</p><p></p><p>I had a lot of 6.5 CM 140 gr. Hornady EDL-M (Match) ammo for PRS and other competitions so I used it to get on paper since my 143 gr. ELD-X hunting ammo consisted of only two boxes. It's kinda rare ammo right now,being relatively new.</p><p></p><p>After getting grouping 1 1/4" high of center at 100 yards I felt it was properly sighted in for 200 yards based on Hornady's ballistic charts for that specific ammo. Later I'll actually shoot it at 200 yards to confirm this. I was shooting fairly rapidly B/C the wind was perfect at 6 o'clock and I was worried it would shift. When I finished the RAP's heavier barrel was too hot to hold but still there was no "walking" of impacts.</p><p></p><p>My group was a ragged hole of 1/2" with 5 shots. The 6th and last shot opened it up to 3/4". I'm very satisfied with that. Hornady says their ELD-X (eXpanding) hunting ammo is match quality and I'm now a believer.</p><p></p><p>This comes very close to the accuracy I'm getting with the 140 gr. ELD-M ammo through my Ruger Precision Rifle that I use for competition so I'm VERY happy with the RAP.</p><p>So far, other than to adjust the trigger to its lowest setting, I have made no mods to this rifle but will soon. </p><p></p><p><strong>Upcoming Ruger Amer. Predator MODS:</strong></p><p></p><p>1.-> Timney trigger (before taking it deer and elk hunting in October)</p><p></p><p>2.-> BOYD'S Classic laminated stock W/ metal Savage 110 trigger guard (fits perfectly, BTW). </p><p></p><p>3.-> flush cup sling mounts (to go with my MAGPUL Modular Sling)</p><p></p><p>Eric B.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Litehiker, post: 1224381, member: 54178"] Last week I took my Ruger American Predator out for its first sight-in. It is topped with a SWFA 5 -15 X 42 scope. This scope has mil/mil turrets and reticle in First Focal Plane and has side focus. I had a lot of 6.5 CM 140 gr. Hornady EDL-M (Match) ammo for PRS and other competitions so I used it to get on paper since my 143 gr. ELD-X hunting ammo consisted of only two boxes. It's kinda rare ammo right now,being relatively new. After getting grouping 1 1/4" high of center at 100 yards I felt it was properly sighted in for 200 yards based on Hornady's ballistic charts for that specific ammo. Later I'll actually shoot it at 200 yards to confirm this. I was shooting fairly rapidly B/C the wind was perfect at 6 o'clock and I was worried it would shift. When I finished the RAP's heavier barrel was too hot to hold but still there was no "walking" of impacts. My group was a ragged hole of 1/2" with 5 shots. The 6th and last shot opened it up to 3/4". I'm very satisfied with that. Hornady says their ELD-X (eXpanding) hunting ammo is match quality and I'm now a believer. This comes very close to the accuracy I'm getting with the 140 gr. ELD-M ammo through my Ruger Precision Rifle that I use for competition so I'm VERY happy with the RAP. So far, other than to adjust the trigger to its lowest setting, I have made no mods to this rifle but will soon. [B]Upcoming Ruger Amer. Predator MODS:[/B] 1.-> Timney trigger (before taking it deer and elk hunting in October) 2.-> BOYD'S Classic laminated stock W/ metal Savage 110 trigger guard (fits perfectly, BTW). 3.-> flush cup sling mounts (to go with my MAGPUL Modular Sling) Eric B. [/QUOTE]
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