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"I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!"
--- Kid Rock 2022
Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?
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I bought one because it was available in the .450 Bushmaster and in Ohio, a better option than a slug gun or muzzle loader. Bolt handle lift was a little stiff for my liking, the L.O.P. a little long, the comb way too low, trigger a skosh too heavy, and blueing is too prone to rust. It was darned accurate, and I'm not thrilled about the brake, but I fixed everything except the brake. Factory rotary magazine has never given me a problem, but then it's a 3 shot for the .450 ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/qq3cqPkC/IMG-2449.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/44Dbqx5v/IMG-2452.jpg) I've considered picking one up in the 450 when they go on sale at the local sports shop. How does it shoot?
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Into about 1" to 1.5" at 100 yards with pretty much anything I try in it.
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I’m a snob too, but have one that is a Polaris and loaner gun that I don’t worry about getting beat up.
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Campfire Ranger
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I have a 6.5cm in the Ruger American Predator and it's extremely accurate with handloads. It hasn't shot anything that was larger than an inch group with factory loads. I replaced the rotary mag with the 450 bushmaster mag and it works great. I would think the .450 mag is too short for 6.5 creedmoor?
...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....
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Campfire Ranger
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The ultimate pragmatist could do a hell of a lot worse than have Americans in 223, 6.5 & 30. Add an American in 22LR, a Hawkeye 22, an 870 & a Glock. Call it quits. Then take the rest of your money & pay off the house sooner than usual, or bulk up the 401K. Sounds gun boring, but it would work as a battery & could serve WELL. I do not practice what I preach.  american in 22lr and 10,000 rds american in 223 and 1000 rds american in 308 and 1000 rds glock in 9mm and 1000rds very strategic use of money and could cover most needs in NA.
...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....
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I have one in 30-06. To me, a gun's a tool, not something to be cuddled. If it shoots well and can stand some abuse, that's what I want. I don't care about the looks. The RAR does all of that. My only gripe is that it doesn't have a bolt lock. When carried on a sling, the bolt will sometimes work it's way open. This has happened to me.
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this chit is only as hard as you make it.....
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I have a 6.5cm in the Ruger American Predator and it's extremely accurate with handloads. It hasn't shot anything that was larger than an inch group with factory loads. I replaced the rotary mag with the 450 bushmaster mag and it works great. I would think the .450 mag is too short for 6.5 creedmoor? It is a perfect fit. My buddy got one for his 7mm08 American and it works in his. It should work with any of the short action cartridges.
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I wish someone could talk Rick into giving us a rifle forum.
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I have a 6.5cm in the Ruger American Predator and it's extremely accurate with handloads. It hasn't shot anything that was larger than an inch group with factory loads. I replaced the rotary mag with the 450 bushmaster mag and it works great. I would think the .450 mag is too short for 6.5 creedmoor? It is a perfect fit. My buddy got one for his 7mm08 American and it works in his. It should work with any of the short action cartridges. thanks
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yep. AI's.... ![[Linked Image]](https://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/guns/IMG_8636_zps4bue7xzn.jpg) Not my style at all.....you can have them.
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I've had a RAR Predator in 5.56 for 4 years... I have much nicer rifles... I have none that shoot as well as this. It is not attractive to me, but it is a workhorse with the can on it... deer and hogs do not like it...
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yep. AI's.... Not my style at all.....you can have them. Thanks!, I will. Chitty stocks and mags aren't MY style, but I can adapt real fast to ugly that functions.
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I wish someone could talk Rick into giving us a rifle forum. Laughing, hard...
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I have three now. The first was a .308 that I bought when they first came out. Mounted a new Redfield scope. Zero complaints. Second was a 7.62x39, and it's my go to swamp and heavy thicket rifle now here in north central FL. The most recent was a .223 that I picked up used at a pawn shop for $220. Shoots lights out.
I could care less about walnut stocks and fancy brands. These are just working tools for a retired gent.
Sam......
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Have noticed that many people on this thread mention MOA or inch when discussing RAR accuracy. In my experience they usually shoot much better than that. This is the very first handload I shot out of an RA Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor at 100 yards. That's 5 shots, not three: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/medium/103334.jpg) This one, a special run of 1-8 twist .22-250 sporters from Whittaker Guns, doesn't shoot quite that well with 70-grain Hornady GMX's, but it's more accurate than any other .22-250 sporter I've ever owned. This buck was easily taken at 350 yards: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/medium/103335.jpg)
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Boomer, did you do the mods on the stock? I like it! Particulars/details please?
Mark
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Campfire 'Bwana
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just listed in classifieds......... 223 Compact ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/9d0SSvp.jpg)
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Boomer, did you do the mods on the stock? I like it! Particulars/details please? Yes. Thanks. Fixed it up with stuff and things... Hate the forearms. Just not enough material to simply remove the gayness. So, I roughed the hell out of it and gooped some Devcon (Home, standard cure) in there to fill the low spots to allow rounding. I tried JB Quick first and it peeled right off... I don't think I had to build up the grip, just grind. I suppose I should have specked it but ODG was GTG.
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