The Ruger has great features and is pretty cheap. Unless someone can show me a rifle in the same price range that fits my needs as well or better, I’m strongly leaning towards the Ruger.
And I wouldn't criticize that choice at all! The Ruger American Predators are GREAT guns! I've talked them up where I work to the point the LGS has sold 3 in addition to the ones I have bought.
Now... If Ruger would make the Predator in 7mm-08, with all the features the new model has, I would probably buy at least 2, if not 6 or 7!