I picked up this Ruger American Predator .308 Win last weekend.
I installed the Vortex 6.5 X 20 for accuracy testing. 12X setting used for range visit. I'll likely install a much smaller 1" tube in Talley lightweight mounts down the road.
I used a modified Wilson 13# J Frame trigger return spring to get the trigger breaking consistently at just under 2lbs. I have the adjustment screw at about mid, so I can go up or down as desired.
I put together some loads consisting in Winchester brass, CCI primers, 45.5 grains of Varget and 165 grain Speer BTSP @ 2.795" to accommodate the rather short box magazine.
No previous experience (dope) with this load, just pulled it from the air. It shows real potential though. The target below was shot from an Uncle Buds sand bag after a few break-in shoot and clean rounds during a cold windy range visit Friday afternoon.
This is my first experience with this utility grade offering from Ruger and it has so far out shot any 77 that I recall owning. I hope the newer 77's shoot this well.
