Ruger American Gen II Predator
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2024
Also known as: Ruger American Predator Gen II, Ruger American Rifle Generation II Predator, Model 46930
Overview
The Ruger American Gen II Predator is a bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, part of Ruger's second-generation American Rifle line introduced in 2024. It features a 22-inch spiral-fluted, threaded barrel finished in Burnt Bronze Cerakote, a green splatter synthetic stock with adjustable length of pull, the Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger, Power Bedding integral bedding block, a three-position tang safety, and a factory-installed Picatinny scope base. It feeds from AI-style detachable box magazines and is aimed at varmint and predator hunters wanting long-range precision at a value price point.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3030 g (106.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1098 mm (43.23") |
| Barrel Length | 558 mm (21.97") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Adjustable |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3094 J (2282 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Barrel Material | Alloy Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Burnt Bronze Cerakote |
Calibers
- 6.5mm Creedmoor · primary — also known as 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 CM, 6.5 CR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Tang Safety
- Features: Spiral Fluted Barrel, Threaded Muzzle, Ruger Marksman Adjustable Trigger, Power Bedding Block, One Piece Cnc Bolt, Factory Picatinny Base, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Ai Style Magazine, Muzzle Brake Ready
Base model
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Gen II redesign added a spiral-fluted threaded barrel, tang safety, adjustable length-of-pull stock, and AI-pattern magazines over the original American Predator. Suggested retail around 769 USD.
Background
The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering paired with the Predator's long spiral-fluted barrel makes this configuration a popular budget long-range and precision-hunting rifle, frequently used as an entry platform for coyote and deer hunters moving into extended-range shooting.