Ruger American Predator - 2 Different Custom Builds
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- In this video, we show you how 2 Ruger American Predators can be so uniquely customized from the stock base. Customizing your rifle is key to getting exactly what you want, what you like, and how you want it to function. With most rifles, the amount of accessories and upgrade options are plentiful so take advantage of it.
Ruger American Predator .308 - Hunting Stock
Magpul Hunters Stock
Magpul Picatinny Bipod
Primary Arms 4-14x44 FFP Scope
Hybrid Muzzle Brake
Glades Armory Bolt Handle and Knob
M-Carbo Trigger Spring Kit
Ruger American Predator .308 - Chassis
MDT LSS Chassis
Luth-AR MBA-3 Stock
Magpul MLok Bipod
Primary Arms 4-14x44 FFP Scope w/low rings
VG6 762 Gamma Muzzle Brake
Anarchy Outdoors Penguin Grip, Billet Cocking Piece, Aluminum Shroud, Bolt Handle, and Knob
Timney 641 Trigger
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Yes that $12.00 spring works great right around 2 lbs. Yes that little split retainer will fly around the room BEWARE and be fore warned ! Great video thanks.
I use a slug gun for part of our season. After a few (several) off the shelf versions I made my ideal with budget parts that needed refinishing. I found a slightly rusted Hastings barrel, a non functioning Wingmaster, an updated trigger and some parkerizing supplies. I pinned the barrel and did all the things with everything.I built up a stylin comb with laminate till my eye was just right on a very nice scope. It's an absolute machine. I call it "Old Game Hog". it flattens everything from ten to a hundred yards. I can tell stories about not being able to miss. It self corrects. I could have bought one from Tar Hunt or another outfit but I made it myself. No compromise. DIY for the win.
Sounds like a win for sure. Plus DIY ends with a sense of pride. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Great video guys.
Thanks Sam. Appreciate it.
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Last week I dropped my Bergara B14 Ridge SP 6.5 Creedmoor into the same LSS Chassis you guys are showing. With the MDT SCS stock and folding adapter. Nice setup. Haven’t shot it yet but I’m sure it’ll work great for coyotes to deer. Also if anyone else gets the LSS chassis wants to do an arca rail Area419 6” arca lock works well since it has the 3 m lok slots like the forend of the LSS. Only thing is you’ll have to grind about 1/16” off the rail so it sits flat on the forend. The chassis begins to curve towards the built in barricade stop on the chassis and the rail is a pinch too long to seat flat. But it works great if you don’t mind doing a minor modification and voiding the warranty on a $70 piece of aluminum lol.
Nice builds, I have a few Ruger Americans and like them. One is the Hunter version in .308, I like the Magpul stock it came with.
It's a great gun. Very accurate and very reliable. Good luck this season and thanks for watching and for the comment
Nothing budget about that chasy
I just put an MDT field stock on my Ruger American 308. What a difference on the feel.
I am curious how the MDT field stock compares to the Magpul stock.
It fits well and doesn't have the hook on the grip like the Magpul. The hook or protrusion on the grip didn't fit my hand. The build quality is outstanding. The barrel has a lot of room around it. The MDT fit like a glove to the action. The price was also reasonable. You can adjust the cheek riser and remove the bolt without turning it over to get it out. @@readyme
I have the same Ruger American but I put a Boyd’s heritage stock on it and man it shoots lights out now.
A spring out of an ink pen works like a charm. Kentucky
LOL - awesome. Thanks for watching.
Good video.Thanx fellows 😅
@@mwmaggives you about 2 lb trigger. Kentucky
Good video guys, Thank you.. I prefer the 7mm-08 Remington for my hunting rifle, because the ballistics are a little better than the .308 Winchester.
Nice! Use what feels best right? Since I'm not 100% familiar with 7mm-08, what makes the ballistics better? Isn't the .308 case just necked down to take a 7mm bullet? Looking at the bullet performance, I see comparing the 150gr in each, that the .308 has 170 more fps in velocity and 309 more ft lbf in energy. Since I've never shot a 7mm-08, just interested in your thoughts on what makes it better. Or is it simply your preference which i csn appreciate. Thanks Texas Tom. Thanks for watching our video and for the comment.
@@mwmag I BELIEVE 7MM-08 SHINES WITH 130 TO 140 GRAIN BULLETS IN TERMS OF BALLISTICS GO, IN COMPARISON TO 308. THE OTHER I BELIEVE IS FELT RECOIL BETWEEN THE TWO.
@@Plainsimple67 That's interesting. We haven't tried a 7MM yet but am sure it will be on our plate in the future. Thanks for the insight and for watching our video.
My Ruger American is stock with a basic vortex crossfire SFP. I’ve taken elk with it. I’m thinking on getting a vortex LHT 4.5x22, a spring for the trigger and a new stock. I would like to get a supressor for it as well but don’t want to oh the tax stamp. I do hike when I hunt so a frame would be a good idea.
I wanted a bolt gun in 308/7.62x51, but I didn't want a Ruger rifle because changed the stock, so I got a Savage 110 Tactical 20” barrel now the stock is good to go plus it comes with a 20 MOA scope base cost $785.00.
Update - I replaced the factory barrel; the rifle’s bore was crappie below my standard for a rifle’s barrel. Criterion barrel.
Additional: what I have learned is a great barrel cleans up fast buy a quality barrel satisfaction.
Sounds like an awesome setup. Thanks for the info and for watching the video.
Good weapon my brother I like this 🤙
Awesome rifle, definitely! Thanks for watching.
@@mwmag ok my bro u'r welcome 🙏🙏🙏 go to my chanel
I GOT TWO IN A MAGPUL STOCK, HOWEVER, THE FACTORY FLIMSY STOCK, I REALLY LIKE IT FOR HIW LIGHT IT IS AND I CAN CARRY IT AROUND WITHOUT HAVING YOIR SHOULDER AND ARMS BEING TIRED WALKING AROUND.
I DID ONE WITH THE BARREL CHANNEL FILLED WITH EPOXY, THE SCREWS I FOUND THE PERFECT TORQUE LEVEL IT'S INSANILY ACCURATE IN THAT FLIMSY FACTORY STOCK.
I HAVE 5 OF THEM SO THAT'S HOW I KNOW THE FACTORY STOCK ISN'T AS BAD AS PEOPLE SAY TO BE.
Definitely something to be said for the weight on this and your epoxy solution is a great one to keep it stable. Thanks for the info and for watching our video.
I just bought my 5th, YES 5th Ruger American, I was a Remboy in the 90's, then a Savage, DIY builds from reciever up, and now I am firmly in the Ruger American camp.
3 Ranch Rifles, 223, 300bo, X39, and 2 Predators, the first in 6.5Creed, and was modded with a GO Wild Stock for ACIS mags, and wears a Nightforce scope
Why put a $2000 NightForce on a $449 Rifle? Because it shoots 1/4MOA out to 600yds, and less then 1MOA after, all day long with 140grn handload.
2nd RAP is a 308 that was a mispick at the local Gun store so I got a Go Wild 308 for $219! It's wearing a Vortex 6-24X50 Viper. Groups are in the .33" and 1/3MOA out to 500yds at the moment with a simple 42.5grns Varget under a 175grn SMK Blem.
General mods overall to all 5 -
NUMBER 1! - Filled in the forends with ROCKITE, to stiffen and maintain freefloat, very simple, very cheap, hardest part is putting the mag catch back together on reassembly. This was an old Savage Model 10 trick I learned.
NUMBER 2 - Ebay 1.5lb trigger springs in all. Changes the feel immensely without dropping $200 on a Aftermarket spring.
Out of the Box with even a cheap match ammo PPU@$19/box the 308 was doing sub MOA. Infact all of the Rugers were at MOA with decent storebought ammo.
Looks like one of you bought a Ruger American Hunter and one bought a predator. I have both and both are well sub MOA with handloads. These are an AMAZING value especially the hunter. It only needs a scope, bipod and trigger spring
Couldn't agree more. Great guns for sure! Thanks for watching.
Consider sending the barreled action off to 300below for cryo treatment.
Interesting. Will consider. Thank you for the suggestion.
Got a Ruger American 308 and a Vortex Crossfire 6-24x50 AO. I was looking to get medium high scope rings. Any other suggestions on rings?
I’ve seen the AICS bottom metal for these builds but what’s the STANAG option? What’s an advantage of the AICS over the STANAG?
Does MTD make a chassis for this rifle
Im building a Vanguard in a Stockys Carbon stock, BTG bottom metal, not sure on the scope yet
Do you guys have any idea when Magpul will come out with a lefty ? Or if they will ?
I like the magpul stock for 280 not as much for th preditor 1,200 hundred dollar scope for a 4 hundred dollar gun.
Great. Video. I just picked a 308 today and want to a build just like the first build you showed. I know y’all can’t put links to anything. But any way I could give you a email perhaps you can direct me to the right parts and where to get them for my build? Thanks guys. Keep up the great work.
Hi Garry. You can contact us through our website and we will provide as much info as we can. www.mwmagnum.com/ Thanks for watching.
can you get the Magpul in left handed, I can't. seen to get a straight answer from Magpul , Thanks
It appears so. Left Handed Rifle Club has an artilce stating Magpul adss Savage Hunter 110 stock with left handed action. Not sure it's 100 the same but it looks really close,
Check out lefthandedrifle.club/magpul-adds-savage-hunter-110-stock-with-left-handed-action/
Nice video, but mostly unspecific. What is the weight difference? What groupings did you get?....
I have the Ruger American hunter 308. Your saying it's not a walk through the woods rifle? I've walked many many miles with that rifle and have never had an issue. I'm not sure what your talking about. I've definitely trucked around heavier rifles then that. Definitely not true. I'm not even that big of a person either. I'm 41 and been doing carpentry for 20 years. Guess I'm in good shape because I have no problem trucking that beast though the woods. 😂😂😂. Great rifle if u ask me.
The RUGER AMERICAN in the chassis, has a long barrel. RUGER only makes the PREDATOR model 308 in 18" for right hand action, but 22" in left hand, so what's up? is that really a 308 or 6.5?
Wondering what the pistol grip is called or what brand it is that you have on the one gun?
It is a Penguin grip. Awesome grip from Anarchy Outdoors. Absolutely love the thumb shelf too. Thanks for watching.
Where did you get the muzzle breaker for the gun
Found it on ebay. Look for some on Midway or even anarchy outdoor. They have some good ones. Good luck.
Beginner here, what does that spring do performance wise
Great question. The spring upgrade lowers the trigger weight. And lower trigger weights equate to less user movement potentially offsetting the shot. For example, 2 lb trigger means very little pulled need to fire the gun and less movement. A 5 lb trigger requires more effort and that effort could cause you to move the gun slightly as you pull the trigger. Even a small offset can mean the difference of a bullseye or being off by 4 inches. Hope that helps.
I have a Ruger American 6.5 creedmore and I bought a vortex diamondback 6-24x50 and I would like to know which scope rings did you use hight. thanks
I believe it was 0.92. Hope that helps
@@mwmag thanks
does the magpul stock accept the flush magazines
It accepts AICS style magazines.
My be I missed something, but what and where did the spring go . What did it do ?
It was the trigger spring. it made the trigger pull very light and helped in accuracy. Hope that clarifies it. Thanks for watching.
I had bought a Boyd stock about a year and a half ago for my Ruger 243 the stock delaminated down where the action screws attached to the rifle groups went from quarter inch MOA to three to four inch moa being that the crack is on the laminate warranty is only good for 90 days very disappointed but not much I can do about it I was thinking about going with Magpul or orxy chassis
And does the Magpul need to be pillar bedded any information would be great my wife wants to kick my ass for spending $500 on a stock that is broken and I guess useless
Magpul is definitely a great solution but then again so would the orxy chassis. I'm sure you'd be pleased with either one. Good luck.
@@genefarnham5363
Compatible with the Ruger American Family of short action centerfire rifles, this stock requires no bedding and is your true “drop-in” solution.
www.amazon.com/Magpul-Industries-Hunter-American-Polymer/dp/B074S5SHQ5#:~:text=Compatible%20with%20the%20Ruger%20American,%E2%80%9Cdrop%2Din%E2%80%9D%20solution.
I gave up on Boyds. Not a great weather stock.
Love my American predator in 6.5 creed. The only thing that annoys me is the bolt isn’t locked while on safe so while walking with it the bolt can open while bumping around while hunting.
And that can be a pain if your trudging through thick woods where it can easily snag. I know a few buddies that use stretch cord and locks to "wrap" around the bolt to the stock while they move. Something like this: www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z36GCVW
Seems odd but they say it works 100%. Just passing along potential solutions. Thanks for the comment.
Definitely, with it attached to the side of the pack I always knock the bolt open with my elbow
The Magpul build, is the barrel factory? What length is it?
Yes factory barrel at 18" . Thanks for watching.
I would love to know how much it costs!
Out of curiosity what do the finished guns weigh?
The chasis weighs 10 lbs 6 oz. Tge magpul is 12 lbs 12 oz.
Can you share what ammo or reload recipe you used to get that tight group? I have Ruger american Hunter and still trying to find best ammo for it. Thanks
Hi Ric. The ammo we used surprisingly enough was 150g Tulammo which is on the lower spectrum of ammo but the guns seem to like it. We have tried more expensive ammo and it works very well in 150g. Thanks for watching.
@@mwmag thanks
Federal Fusion, .308 Winchester, SPTZ BT, 180gr work really well for hunting and they’re affordable
Hi Guys, since you have played with the magpul stock, do you think it is possible to modify the stock to go from rh to lh? I’am a Left shooter and i have the ruger american Predator in lh and sure i can buy an MDT chassis, but i really like the magpul stock❤
It could be modified. On the right there is a notch cut out for the bolt to drop. You would need to dremel out a similar notch on the left hand side. Can't see any reason it wouldn't work if you have the right tools.
@@mwmag I thougth as much👍🏻 Thanks a thousand for the reply👍🏻👌🏻
What bolt are in those guns, where’d you buy from?
They are the standard ruger bolts just highly hand polished. We changed the bolt handle, bolt knob, cocking piece and shroud. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Where can you get stocks for ruger american 30-06 ???
I would start at Brownells. Good luck and hope this helps.
www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=Long+action+stocks&ksubmit=y
Where did you get the spring? I am planning to upgrade my Ruger Predator 6.5 with a Magpul Stock. Thanks
Check out this link, under accessories:
www.mwmagnum.com/links
Thanks for watching.
Use the spring out of a ball point pen, see details in my post above.
@@gregpace4676 Nope
You wasted $12 on that trigger spring, just take a ball point pen apart and install the spring from the pen. I cut 1/4" off my spring and it is slightly under 2 pounds (it was slightly over 2 pounds full length). As a bonus, you can slide the spring in after installing the trigger through the set screw hole, and remove the spring easily if you want to shorten the spring. I polished all the surfaces of the trigger with a Dremel and cotton bob and diamond compound, came out really nice (I am a Timney guy usually) I wish you guys had weighed both rifles. I got a Trinity 6.5 muzzle break off EBay for $37 (made in USA and very fast delivery) and it is really nice, highly recommend.
Do the make the hunter stock in 30.06 ruger American?
No. The hunter comes in 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor. The 30-06 option closest would be the Ruger Hawkeye hunter. Thanks for watching.
Get it in long action Remington 700 for 30 06. Makes them remington
I'm sorry, but the magpul build looks like a ruger american hunter. If he had used the predator it would be a slimmer barrel. His rifle looks exactly like mine. You can tell the two different barrel profiles.
It does Scott. Our strategy was we had the stock already and getting the Predator was cheaper than the hunter. After we pieced together the upgrade, it came out extremely similar to the Hunter but because we a friend gave me the stock for dirt cheap, I saved a few hundred dollars doing it this way. Also had some fun making the upgrades. But I can definitely see what you are saying. Thanks for watching.
I don't know why you guys are so overwhelmed by the Ruger American..I just got one in a 22-250 and I wouldn't trade any of my 3 Tikkas over it.Not even close!!!
Which is lighter?
Chassis is 10 lbs 6 oz. Hunter stock is 12 lbs 12 oz. Thanks for watching.
Can you give me a build list of the Magpul / Ruger please? Total $ into the build?
I just bought a 16” barreled Ruger American in 308 paid 500$ out the door. The magpul stock I paid 230$ for on Amazon. I have a 100$ hawke mildot scope. And about 25$ for scope rings factory trigger. About 850$ at this point into my rifle.
What was the dead gum spring for you never said
Sorry Gary, not sure what you mean. Do you have a time stamp to reference?
The spring was for the trigger to make it a lighter trigger. They never said and dont want to apparently
The big guy is way smarter then the small little man issue guy
Your three comments prove beyond all doubt that Idiocracy was indeed a documentary.
Dont toss the stock! Paint a wood dowl and mount it to the stock for a kid to play and practice with!
The guy on the left has a stock Ruger American Hunter, not a modified predator.
Lol glad you all didn’t call the video the tale of 2 predators
So the Chassis is lighter than the magpul ???
Surprisingly yes. The magpul is super solid. Better as a deer blind hunting rifle but solid and awesome. Thanks for watching
@@mwmag great video! Would you be able to give the total weight of each rifle as you have them set up? I have the same rifle, scope n bipod.
@@kiddelirious6380 the chassis is 10 lbs 6 oz and the magpul is 12 lbs 12 oz.
@@mwmag Thanks!
Sorry it took awhile. Thanks for the patience.
What’s up with the gloves? 😅
Barrel length?!
22 inches. Thanks for watching.
@@mwmag would with of them take an AR 10 mag? and For sure thanks for the videos it gives us a lot of knowledge !
Getting used to the trigger means, you don't have proper trigger "pull". Might want to practice with a 3lb here and there just to keep the skill/habit up.
Trigger systems are different though and take time to adjust. Especially with different weights. That's all we're saying. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Kind of nice to see you do so much with a rifle to make it your own, but honestly what is that rifle worth after your upgrades? That rifle with a good shooter would shoot good groups right out of the box. The stock upgrades make them your personal builds but for hunting neither is all that great especially the chassis with a long mag to get in the way. I can understand a trigger upgrade or a muzzle device on that rifle. But sinking a bunch of money in it for a stock or chassis one would have been better to buy a different rifle in the first place. That is why you only got 278 likes out of all those views you had. Have fun. interesting to watch people trip over themselves for their silly investments.
Ok. Thanks for watching
That guy must be really fun at parties 😂 good video guys
Americans are uniquely able among all nations to buy inexpensive, accurate rifles & customize them to our liking & physical fit.
Optics, stocks, triggers/springs, bipods & more. If you want to buy inexpensive rifles & keep them bone stock, go right ahead. Please keep your criticism of other men's choices to yourself. Freedom of choice and a healthy marketplace stand alongside the 🇺🇲 right to keep and bear arms.
No other society has either - much less both.
@@mwmagwhat's the guns worth now honestly? How much do u have in them now??? Budget???? Not the preditor one with the pistol grip and all the other bells and whistles
why not just buy the ruger american hunter that already has the stock?
We couldn't find it with a different stock. At the time it was only available with the standard stock and had we found it, if would have likely been more expensive then doing it ourselves. Thanks for the question and for watching the video.
Really would have been cheaper lol
They posted the video 1 year ago should have been able to find the preditor gun
The magpul stock is NOT that heavy lmao
Why would you buy another trigger spring when you have a lifetime factory spring that can be shortened with wire cutters ? Why buy economy $ 5 or 6 hundred then drop another grand to make a $1000 gun. ? I know I do the same thing because it's fun. Give a man a piece of meat and feed him for a day. Teach a man how to hunt and he'll spend all his money on guns
Lol guy soend 1,200 dollars on a chasie for a 400 dollar gun
where are the scopes made or where do they source the parts? hope not from china they are our enemy now and the future.
30+ years of politicians regulating and creating business tax schemes that force manufacturers to move production off-shore, and now suddenly everyone cares. ::eye roll::
Many of the components, and sometimes the entire production is from China or the Philippines. This seems to be the case for a good share of the optics on the market in order to keep them from tripling in price. Votex, Holosuns....list goes on are all in the same boat unfortunately.
Funny thing is you could pick up 10 items in your home and 9 of them will say made in China. The 10th is like Vietnam or Taiwan. I get the consideration in today's world but it's hard to find most things that are made in America but aren't 3x price. When thst day comes I'll buy 100% American. Until then I go with best option for best price. Thanks for the comment and I see the eye roll lol.