First I want to thank all those that responded to my post in my search for my 308 rifle. after reviewing many rifle brands. I decided to purchase a Ruger American Predator in .308 with a vortex crossfire ii 4-12x44 scope today. I will be taking it to the range soon and will try different ammo to see which one it likes the best. I will post the result with pictures. I have also purchased a cheek riser and muzzle brake. will post picture of rifle once it has very thing I want on it.
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finally made a choice on a 308 rifle
- Thread starter jcolon95
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I think that depends on what the definition of accuracy is.
If its 1.5 MOA then its good enough for hunting out to 400 yards.
From what I am seeing, most modern rifles are more 1.25" to 1.5".
That's real shots vs picking the shots.
If it will do that with 3 shot group you are good (fine even with a good one shot and a drift off from there - 95% of the time that is the one and only shot (one way or the other)
Target shooting? Different story. There the under 5/8 MOA is the marker. That's a tough one to achieve.
Its a shame that the gun has such a thin barrel.
If its 1.5 MOA then its good enough for hunting out to 400 yards.
From what I am seeing, most modern rifles are more 1.25" to 1.5".
That's real shots vs picking the shots.
If it will do that with 3 shot group you are good (fine even with a good one shot and a drift off from there - 95% of the time that is the one and only shot (one way or the other)
Target shooting? Different story. There the under 5/8 MOA is the marker. That's a tough one to achieve.
Its a shame that the gun has such a thin barrel.
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As other's said, I think you'll be impressed with the accuracy.
As the caliber gets large the barrel becomes thinner.
6.5 might be the limit and still maintain an adequate profile.
Sure Shot Mc Gee
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So long as your happy "It's a dandy rifle."
Today I went to the range and shot my Ruger predator in 308. I was very pleased we the result. I started at 50 yards. My first 8 shots I was not even on paper. I used my bdc to get on paper just trial and error. But within 10 shot I was on paper. After I zeroed at 50 yards. I shot about another 10 shot to make sure j could place the shot. I was very happy with the result. I started with monarch 150 gr. To zero. Then I moved to the 100 yard line. And I was not disappointed.
I shot my first group of 4 shots they were a little low and to the right. I made some adjustment and I was within a 1" moa in the bullseye with the 150 gr. I also shot winchester and Remington ammo 150 gr. Then I shot federal 180 gr. But by that time I had shot 70 rounds so the barrel was hot. Altogether I shot 80 rounds. Then action was smooth and I had no feeding or ejection problems. I will try some other ammo to see what it likes. But I have to say I am very happy with my purchase.
I shot my first group of 4 shots they were a little low and to the right. I made some adjustment and I was within a 1" moa in the bullseye with the 150 gr. I also shot winchester and Remington ammo 150 gr. Then I shot federal 180 gr. But by that time I had shot 70 rounds so the barrel was hot. Altogether I shot 80 rounds. Then action was smooth and I had no feeding or ejection problems. I will try some other ammo to see what it likes. But I have to say I am very happy with my purchase.
jcolon95
Nice choice , just remember different brands of loaded rounds foul the barrel differently. takes at least 5 rounds if you don't clean the barrel with each change. Better to give a quick cleaning giving each change a fair start.
Next is getting into rolling your own , that's when your really hooked in the sport. Welcome to the club. Get as much trigger time with your new rifle as possible , have fun & Be Safe out there.
Chris
Nice choice , just remember different brands of loaded rounds foul the barrel differently. takes at least 5 rounds if you don't clean the barrel with each change. Better to give a quick cleaning giving each change a fair start.
Next is getting into rolling your own , that's when your really hooked in the sport. Welcome to the club. Get as much trigger time with your new rifle as possible , have fun & Be Safe out there.
Chris