I have a 25-06 and it’s a fantastic open range rifle for deer. Last weekend I was in deep woods with it since my only other option was one of my ARs (sold my other bolt guns last year and hadn’t found suitable replacements). Had a beautiful, big-bodied 8 pointer (much bigger than The last one I posted in the deer down thread) walk out at 50y and took a shot, but didn’t realize how much brush and limbs were between me and the deer through the scope. He walked off without a scratch, and Sunday I walked off with an 18” Ruger American Predator 308 and 2 boxes of Superformance 165gr (I’ll work up some hand loads after the season). Won’t make that mistake again. That 25 is just too light and fast for the woods, and a 24” barrel has been combersome as hell to drag that deep.
Thanks for the heads up on Magpul stock. Didn’t realize they had one out for it.That predator in 308 is a nice gun. Mine loves 165 gr accubonds over 4064 powder. I too think the 25 and 308 will deflect off of brush like the poster above. But the shorter barrel will be handy. Check out the magpul American hunter stock. The stock stock is flimsy on the forend and needs to be relived around the barrel so it’s not touching.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks for the heads up on Magpul stock. Didn’t realize they had one out for it.
Yeah, I don’t expect 308 to beat through brush like I what I shot through, but I do think it won’t deflect as critically as the 90gr soft point that I hunt with in the 25.
It was a really bad scenario and I’m lucky and happy that I didn’t wound that buck. He came in on my right, and I had to wait for the right time to stand and turn around in my climber. He went behind some trees and I picked a spot where he would likely walk out and I had a clear shot. He came out further than I thought he would, and I couldn’t see all the crap in the way of my shot through the scope. He’s my target buck for my last tag this year now.
I have one in my cart on Optics Planet right now. $265 plus another 10% off. Can’t decide if I want to pull the trigger.https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...-magazine-ruger-american-short-action-polymer
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have one in my cart on Optics Planet right now. $265 plus another 10% off. Can’t decide if I want to pull the trigger.
That’s a good price. I effed up and didn’t pre order one for $199. What’s that 10% code I might order one for that price
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
CNTDWN
GUILTY!!!My wife would charge you with contributing to the delinquency of a firearms enthusiast lol
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
GUILTY!!!
So you have a stock on the Ruger platform? How do you like it compared to the original? This short 308 packs a punch in such a light rifle. A little more weight and a more solid platform would make this little Ruger a much better range gun in addition to being a great hunter, me thinks.
Just ordered mine in OD green!No mines still wearing the stock one with a cheek riser and a bigger bolt knob by glade tactical. I’ll be ordering a magpul today though. Really like it
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
While I'm spending your $$ and mine lol check this out. I didn't care for the stock bolt handle so I got one of these last year. Was easy to change and now much easier to manipulateJust ordered mine in OD green!
Almost put one of those on the 223 Ranch I had last year.While I'm spending your $$ and mine lol check this out. I didn't care for the stock bolt handle so I got one of these last year. Was easy to change and now much easier to manipulate
http://gladesarmory.com/18/ruger-american-centerfire-right-hand
I really like it. Mid has the knurling and 3 rubber orings makes it very positive grip even with gloves.Almost put one of those on the 223 Ranch I had last year.