Upgrading Ruger American 6.5 creedmoor

[OG-danimal]

Looking to make a couple of upgrades to my Ruger American predator 6.5 creedmoor. I want to try to reach out to 1000 yards at the range. Thoughts?

 

[orelkaddict]

Not knowing what you have now makes it hard to suggest improvements? Depending on what glass you have most people could stand to upgrade there first. I changed out the stock on mine so I could shoot off a bipod without it affecting my POI. The factory stock has tons of flex in it!! Find a load it likes and really work with your data at various ranges within say 500 yards. Once those become second nature and routinely repeatable then start stretching your shots out further and see if your charts are still on.

 

[khel]

I don't think it's worth investing more than a new stock in RA. (I put magpul on mine) By the time you add more upgrades - you are better off buying higher end rifle.

 

[yycyak]

Here's a rokslider who did exactly what you're looking at doing.

Thirty Days to One Thousand Yards

Howard Mee sets out to extend his effective rifle range. His goal is a 12" gong at 1000 yards with factory ammo and a reasonable budget.

www.rokslide.com

Stock rifle worked just fine. Go buy some ammo, and start shooting.

 

[General RE LEE]

Start hand loading if you don’t already before you do anything else.