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Not a great pic but .22 and .22mag predators.. 17 HMR predator is en route to complete the trifecta ![[Linked Image]](http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q655/certifiable1/9C6C5898-4856-49D0-A1B8-AD5C25306707_zpsac67jlir.jpg) For those who dont know, these are a distributor special. It sold out fast and more have been built and they are back out there now. That green stock is how they come. I can take it or leave it. The key points are medium weight 18" barrel as opposed to a light barrel in the standard model. Not a heavy barrel a medium. Also a big bolt handle, nice one piece scope base and threaded bbl. If I did not have a std model already, I would think about one of these while they were available. Next year probably be something else. I like the idea of a little shorter stiffer barrel. I dont know that is translates into shooting better (on average) or just adds a few ounces for nothing. I suspect it should shoot a bit better and still carry ok at 18". The .17 predator is a brand new option, not yet on the website. Ruger catalog 8336. Here is a link to Ruger 8334 & 8335. I think this is going the way of 10/22 with variations every year. http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRimfireDE/models.html
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The shorter stiffer barrel probably has a tendency to shoot better. Especially if shooting more than 10 shots per string, like when varmint hunting..
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The shorter stiffer barrel probably has a tendency to shoot better. Especially if shooting more than 10 shots per string, like when varmint hunting.. That makes a lot of sense. Also consider these barrel all free float and tinkering with bedding or pressure points is not an option. My gut feeling is same as yours. I really like that it is not a full blown gut busting 'varmint' barrel. This seems like somebody gave the Predator a lot of thought. I feel the same way about the two standard offerings with lighter 18" or 22". Somebody or bodies got it right with the American. There is a lot of years ahead for this. Maybe a nice wood stock. Or a 17 WSM. I never had a 17 anything. For 3000 fps, I might take the plunge. Not interested in a 77/17. I could almost splurge on a 77/22 if that gun got the American type trigger. As it is, not interested. They still need to do a lefty for that neglected 5%.
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Here is my 22 Mag Predator in a Boyds stock. I too have a 17 HMR on the way that will probly get the same handle. ![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/passport3006/IMG_1377_zpsprgcqaev.jpg)
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![[Linked Image]](http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss238/bruinruin/20150513_191447_zpsdd6uvy8w.jpg) I'm enjoying mine so far. For now it wears a Nikon Prostaff3-9x40 in quick release UTG rings. Certain loads have shown to be well under an inch at 50 yards with some approaching 1/2". I think it would do even better with a scope with a 50 yd parallax setting.
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Not a great pic but .22 and .22mag predators.. 17 HMR predator is en route to complete the trifecta What ya got on there for glass?
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They still need to do a lefty for that neglected 5%. It sure seems like they would. They came out with the centerfire Americans in left hand pretty quick and they'd sell a crapload more of the rimfires. C'mon Ruger, throw us a bone!!
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Not a great pic but .22 and .22mag predators.. 17 HMR predator is en route to complete the trifecta For those who dont know, these are a distributor special. It sold out fast and more have been built and they are back out there now. That green stock is how they come. I can take it or leave it. The key points are medium weight 18" barrel as opposed to a light barrel in the standard model. Not a heavy barrel a medium. Also a big bolt handle, nice one piece scope base and threaded bbl. If I did not have a std model already, I would think about one of these while they were available. Next year probably be something else. I like the idea of a little shorter stiffer barrel. I dont know that is translates into shooting better (on average) or just adds a few ounces for nothing. I suspect it should shoot a bit better and still carry ok at 18". The .17 predator is a brand new option, not yet on the website. Ruger catalog 8336. Here is a link to Ruger 8334 & 8335. I think this is going the way of 10/22 with variations every year. http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRimfireDE/models.html Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know they were making this model again. I found one on GB for a fair Buy Now and hit the button.
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Not a great pic but .22 and .22mag predators.. 17 HMR predator is en route to complete the trifecta What ya got on there for glass? Passport those are both 16X Swfa's in leupold PRW's
She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...?
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Not a great pic but .22 and .22mag predators.. 17 HMR predator is en route to complete the trifecta Looks like mine, only I put a Mueller on the .22 WMR and a Bushnell on the .22LR. Both scopes serve the purpose, but both rifles are getting 6X Mil-Quads very soon...
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Tide, the swfa 16 is staying on the .22LR but I have two Nikon 3x9's that will go on the Mag ad the HMR..
She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...?
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Tide, the swfa 16 is staying on the .22LR but I have two Nikon 3x9's that will go on the Mag ad the HMR.. I'll be running a gloss Burris FFII 3-9x40 with ballistic plex reticle in talley lightweights on my 22 mag. I'm hoping everything fits like it was made for it.. We'll see tomorrow..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Tide, the swfa 16 is staying on the .22LR but I have two Nikon 3x9's that will go on the Mag ad the HMR.. I'll be running a gloss Burris FFII 3-9x40 with ballistic plex reticle in talley lightweights on my 22 mag. I'm hoping everything fits like it was made for it.. We'll see tomorrow.. Sounds like that will work just fine...Post it up when you get it all slapped together!
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How many round do you guys fire before you throw these things in the trash?
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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How many round do you guys fire before you throw these things in the trash?
Dave I pulled mine out of one...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Dave, I've only fiddled with one rimfire RAR (buddy has a 22lr), but it shoots really well even though its ugly and feels cheap. We pitched the trigger spring and the pull is really, really good w/o creep. I offered to remove the blade but he wanted to keep it. With Mini-mags he holds his own out to 100+ yards with a Simmons 3-9x scope of all things. I'm impressed for the cost and amazed by how well it shoots given its light weight compared to my 54. Also, my 223 RAR is freaking lights out with the 75gr AMAX. Its scary accurate, especially for its light weight, so the only problem is when the shooter misses. Ain't the rifle, ammo, or scope  Pic below from the 22lr with Wolf. Bud's target on the left, mine on the right. I'm going to blame the Simmons for my crappy group as I'm not accustomed to such poor optics For reference, my 54 shoots the same ammo 0.2". Only a couple of targets, but I've seen enough ammo shot to know its not a fluke. That rifle flat out rocks. He just needs a rail and Super Bird on it. I'm hoping he doesn't put a Timney in that dang RAR or else he'll give me a run for my money... Jason ![[Linked Image]](http://s23.postimg.org/5g14wys23/002.jpg)
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How many round do you guys fire before you throw these things in the trash?
Dave Disney has turned you to the dark side and filled you with hatred!
She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...?
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Dave, I've only fiddled with one rimfire RAR (buddy has a 22lr), but it shoots really well even though its ugly and feels cheap. We pitched the trigger spring and the pull is really, really good w/o creep. I offered to remove the blade but he wanted to keep it. With Mini-mags he holds his own out to 100+ yards with a Simmons 3-9x scope of all things. I'm impressed for the cost and amazed by how well it shoots given its light weight compared to my 54. Also, my 223 RAR is freaking lights out with the 75gr AMAX. Its scary accurate, especially for its light weight, so the only problem is when the shooter misses. Ain't the rifle, ammo, or scope Pic below from the 22lr with Wolf. Bud's target on the left, mine on the right. I'm going to blame the Simmons for my crappy group as I'm not accustomed to such poor optics For reference, my 54 shoots the same ammo 0.2". Only a couple of targets, but I've seen enough ammo shot to know its not a fluke. That rifle flat out rocks. He just needs a rail and Super Bird on it. I'm hoping he doesn't put a Timney in that dang RAR or else he'll give me a run for my money... Jason Looks like a damn nice shooting rifle.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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non-traditional paint job....neon green ![[Linked Image]](http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h276/mistem/P6010605.jpg)
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Mitch, those do stand out in a crowd I bet...  The rifle looks like the magnum. How does she shoot??
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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