6.5 Creedmoor @ 1400 Yards Ruger American Predator

This is the longest shot I have taken to date. After having good luck at 1200 yards on a windy day, I decided to try for 1400 yards.
If you want to see just impact shots CLICK HERE---7:20
To anyone that doesn't believe the distance, I offer proof in this video.
To range the target in the scope 36" divided by 2.56 MOA X 100 = 1406.25 yards.
It takes me 6 shot's to get on target. I use my windage from earlier that day and was WAY OFF. The wind had shifted from my 7-8 O'clock to more of a 6-7 O'clock. I get 4 shot's on target in a row. So I didn't just get lucky.
The best I can tell my Dial was 57 3/4 elevation and 2 1/2 Left.
My scope Max's out at 62 MOA. This is as far as this gun will shoot with out a holdover or more MOA adjustment. I can do up to a 20MOA holdover with this scope.
One issue I may be having is the fence row at about 780 yards out. My bullet is dropping around 800 inches or about 67 feet. The bullet may be impacting the tops of the trees. I don't know for sure, but its possible.
If you want to skip ahead to the impact shots click HERE--- 7:20
Shots 6, 7, 8, and 9 were on target.
Gun: Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor
Sightron Siii 6-24x50 Scope
Burris Xtreme Tactical Medium Height Rings
EGW 20MOA Base
TacFire .308 Muzzle brake
Matthew's Fabrication Cheek Rest
I shoot 140g ELD Factory and Handloads using H4350
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[@mzm1011]

I love my 6.5 creedmore...mine is a weatherby vanguard. Great video and great shooting!!!

[@davehutchens2143]

Well done!! forget that idiot who said you're only shooting 100! Great shooting

[@243Outdoors]

Thanks!!!

[@Harvey-eb7wi]

Nice! Seems very consistent.I just bought one myself excited to see what it will do!

[@smokepole7525]

Awesome job shooting! This is the same gun im thinking of buying myself. Long range shooting looks like a whole new dimension of the word "FUN"! I cant wait to take the plunge. Take Care and Keep them in the "10" ring!

[@77dragraceRT]

Really enjoyed your video! I recently bought a 6.5 creed more in a Tikka T3x and love the gun. Have only been able to shoot 200 yds at the range so far but with a 1" group I'm happy

[@texaswader]

Good shooting. 1000 yards is as far as I've shot and you're pushing it 400 yards further, way to go.

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

This was awesome, I look forward to getting one.

[@nicholasst5752]

I've been wanting this rifle, this and many other videos just makes it easy. thanks

[@patriotcustombaits614]

Awesome Job! Haters are going to hate, just ignore them. Wish I was there with you shooting mine.

[@243Outdoors]

Thanks!!!!

[@USAinPhillipineProvince]

I just bought the same rifle and if I can duplicate your results it will be the best $389 I ever spent. I am going to stick with the inexpensive theme for a scope by going SWFA. Not easy getting on target at all in the wind at 1400 yards. Anyone talking smack about this is an armchair theorist and has never done any substantial shooting past 1000 as I have witnessed very experience guys never getting on target at all in the wind at similar ranges. Mine was an impulse buy as I had no rifle to take on an upcoming antelope hunt. I was going to buy a Tikka T3 Lite in 25-06 as I had one before which I lost in a divorce. I saw this in stock at a LGS and scoffed a little at it while the salesman talked it up. After researching it further, I realized that it would at very least be easy to sell if I didn't like it. Judging from several reports it should be a better than expected setup.

[@MrLupold]

ha! what a joke 100 yards, Thank you for all your time and help in making all this video's happen I love it. some people? you just keep kick ass with the Ruger American.

[@darinb4794]

WOW. GREAT SHOT!

[@archer4922]

Good vid. The rifle definitely has the capability. I watched another vid with a guy with a Ruger American 6.5 hit targets at 1800 yards. Right a lot a mile. Did not know the 6.5 could go that far.

[@243Outdoors]

It's not the most practical round for a mile, but it will do the job.

[@robbiemiller2334]

I watched a guy who never shot over 400 yards buy a Ruger precision 6.5, pull it out of the box with factory match ammo, zero then preceded to smoke a 2200 and 2400 yard gong within his first 7 shots.

[@doubleclutchinjammingears3391]

robbie miller I mean... link the vid or I call bullshit 😂

[@jodycornelison7653]

Man I wouldn't give two squirts of duck crap what the haters are saying.. Good shooting! At least you have the nuts to do it and post it for learning purposes and also getting the information out there for the rest of us shooters. I'm really considering the 6.5 Creedmoor as my next bolt gun build. Thanks for the great video!

[@243Outdoors]

Thanks!!! They don't bother me, I just like to call them out and prove them wrong. The 6.5 is great. You won't be disappointed.

[@ADudeAndSomeGuns]

nice work man, its a great rifle

[@243Outdoors]

Thanks. You basically sold the rifle for me. I'm working on that mile shot, but it's not easy with out a spotter.

[@ADudeAndSomeGuns]

No it's not. Good spotters are key for those longer shots. Glad you're liking the rifle man! You're doing well, keep pushing her!

[@lonz73]

That rifle is doing better than I thought it would at 1400 with the 22" barrel :) I paint my LR targets blaze orange with a white centre circle of 12" to help line up on it and view hits through the scope :)

[@243Outdoors]

I have painted them white in the past and it seemed I could see the hits better on the flat black. The amount of sun shine makes a difference also. This was shot in late afternoon. I may give white another try.

[@nosyarg1997]

haters gonna hate. good shooting

[@edfliction1348]

That's awesome. Nice shooting sir. Someday I'll be able to hit the ground. haha.

[@iangordon2812]

Great shooting! You picked an awful windy day to set you personal record. When I was a kid in the sixties 5-600 yards was a long shot. We could of used guys like you and the 6.5 Creedmore in Viet Nam!

[@243Outdoors]

I remember 5 or 6 years ago making a 450 yard shot. That was unheard of around my area. Now hitting 1000 yards with a 223 isn't a big deal.

[@MrLupold]

Good shooting in a windy ass day!

[@243Outdoors]

I remember that day very well. The 1200yd video was filmed the same day. I thought I was wasting my time, but ended up having good luck.

[@jamespeacock8355]

Awesome job

[@OutdoorsAdventures69]

Nice watched your 1000 yard this is nuts you are a sniper my man

[@243Outdoors]

Nope, just a long range enthusiast.

[@trashyturboguy1517]

good shooting

[@243Outdoors]

Thank you

[@sethrich5998]

These days forget spending big money on the rifle. Spend $400 on the rifle and $1200 on a scope and you'll be shooting up to a mile. All for less than a $1 a yard. Of course as long as you do your part, which is no small task. Great shooting by the way.

[@243Outdoors]

I was shooting with a guy late last spring and he was having a custom 6mm Creedmoor built, Nightforce Optic, lots of good stuff. and he told me if his would shoot half as good as mine he would be happy. Now I think he wishes he would of got one like mine.

[@sethrich5998]

243 Outdoors Well there really isn't much to complain about. For me the only complaint would be the magazine but that's because I'd like to use it as an entry to PRS competition. Being 4 rounds is the only problem I see with this being a very competitive rifle for a small initial investment. And of course that leaves plenty of room for quality glass.

[@sethrich5998]

Also speaking of 6mm I do find it interesting how 6.5 Creedmoor was the hot new thing, then someone decided to wildcat it to 6mm... which is basically back to being a 243 which has been around forever. Although my understanding is the advantage is mostly in barrel life not performance over 243 as the shoulder and neck are supposed to have better geometry to limit throat erosion in the 6mm Creedmoor.

[@candelariosanchez273]

Agree I’m i already have a nice Leopold Vari x3 4.5-14x50 waiting to be mounted on that rifle with same brand rings

[@TelePlayerDJB]

OK, subscribed. Good shooting, especially with no help in that wind. I found your videos because I am looking at buying a 6.5cm but not really familiar with the cartridge. Wondering what your muzzle velocity is and where you are located (or elevation)? 1400 is a pretty dang long ways, good job.

[@243Outdoors]

I usually describe the 6.5 between a .243 and a .308. It's a little pricey to buy factory ammo, but if you reload, it about the same as anything else. Factory muzzle velocity is 2710. I estimated mine about 2725. I am in So. Illinois, elevation is 457ft. I shoot the Hornady 140g ELD bullets and love them. I made a mile shot today and will have the video up hopefully in the next 24 hours.

[@Sshooter444]

Good job

[@thecalderon714]

Great video really good job

[@1rukie]

Awesome videos thanks

[@austinlaporte4664]

Good shooting. I look forward to getting my RAR 6.5 creedmoor out to the range once I get an optic. Did you break your barrel in before working on load development?

[@243Outdoors]

As far as a break in procedure, no. I just shot it. I got 100 rounds of factory ammo, and shot it in about 20 rounds sessions over a couple weeks. Once I got 50-60 rounds of brass, I started the load development. It really stared shooting good around the 75 round mark. I have never cleaned the bore ever.

[@jakewayrewa5201]

That's great news...I have 76 rounds through my 6.5 RAP as of last weekend. Hunting season is finally over (I used Hornady factory rounds with 129 gr to kill two deer and one coyote)) and I have 50 cases run through my die. I'll load up some trial loading this week and hit the range as soon as the weather is decent. (I want a very calm day when testing loads.)

[@1BlackHammer]

awsome! you should have painted your target white.

[@stevenwg2360]

Hey, thanks for the video! How's the stability of that polymer stock?

[@243Outdoors]

It's not bad but could be better. I have the stock part weighted down with some lead and the forearm is full of fiberglass to stiffen it up. I've got a video on the stocks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH-9dauDlq6mmpo

[@hunterlinker6013]

Hey in your ruger American predator part 2 video you said you "slicked up" your bolt a little bit. I'm curious what you did to do that. Great videos keep up the good work

[@243Outdoors]

I have a polishing bit for my Dremel, I used it with a little compound to get some of the machining marks off of it.

[@nextzipcode]

Good Job! Stretching it out there is sure fun! Wait for a calm day and run it out to 1 mile!

[@243Outdoors]

That's the plan. I'm just about out of adjustment. It max's out at 62 MOA, I can do a 20 holdover, but I'm going to need about 84-90 MOA for 1 mile. I may get some Burris Signature Rings that you can adjust up to another 40 MOA.

[@keithmartin6751]

243 Outdoors on my .243 I run a 20 moa base and the Burris rings, depending on the spacing between the rings you can get ~50 moa. I was able to get it dialed in to where I'm 3 moa from bottom and have 104 moa up, which easily does a mile. Your an awesome shot btw.

[@243Outdoors]

Thanks!!! I got the Burris rings ordered. I should have them on Tuesday. I hope to get my setup close to yours.

[@Liemciemdk89]

would painting the target white help see hits. Good shooting that wind becomes a huge factor further out. Higher BC will help that out

[@243Outdoors]

I have tried white in the past and it seems like I can see the hits on the black better. I may have to try it again. I can't wait to try it on a calmer day.

[@bearskies]

Wow! nice and consistent!

[@243Outdoors]

Yes, it was shooting very nicely that day.

[@amlee7]

You provide all that proof and there will STILL be nay sayers.....mostly ones who spent WAAAAAY more money on their rifles and feel mad.

[@godswatcher]

This is not a DTA for 5000 bucks, it is a 300+ dollar Ruger. Good shooting buddyro. might look for a little comer day.

[@243Outdoors]

Thanks, I generally don't shoot in that windy of conditions, but glad I did that day. This rifle will shoot. No doubt about it.

[@Plainsimple67]

NOW THE ONLY THING LEFT, IS TO HIT THE MILK JUG AND YOU ARE SET.👍

[@243Outdoors]

If you look around on the channel, you might find a 1500 yard milk jug video.

[@Backertothegrave]

I bought one, I have not had the chance to really get out there, but I was stacking shots at 200 yards. My only question is what are the life span of these barrels?

[@243Outdoors]

6.5 should do around 2500-3000 rounds.

[@jamessammann9183]

U still alive 243 have not seen y videos in 2021

[@243Outdoors]

I’ve put up 19 this year. I’d say KZbin is not notifying subscribers. My view counts are very low.

[@jamessammann9183]

@@243Outdoors you are the reason I went out and bought a 6.5prc rifle and started shooting 1000 yards. When you shot at lrsu show. Milg jug ..just wanted to say thanks

[@markm.3101]

What optic is that?

[@tlatkins6501]

that's great does it ever get warm were ur at

[@243Outdoors]

It has been a very warm winter. The day this video was shot was our only snow so far this year. The 1200 yard video was also filmed the same day, in the morning. We have had several days in the past few weeks in the 70's.

[@zeekerekes9563]

Excellent shooting! Would you share the load data?

[@243Outdoors]

This load was 140g ELD on a charge of 42g of H4350 Loaded to 2.840" overall length. CCi LR Primer. Hornady Brass.

[@zeekerekes9563]

Thank you! I have the same rifle, I'll try this load.

[@dylanellis4269]

Where did you get your ballistics information?

[@243Outdoors]

Hornady's web sight has a ballistic calculator on it. www.hornady.com/ballistics-resource/ballistics-calculator And I also use JBM www.jbmballistics.com/

[@tomlsx8316]

What scope you using

[@243Outdoors]

Sightron Siii 6-24x50

[@hawk270leadflinger9]

Way to shut down a clown!

[@admarincali]

What are your thoughts on the new 6mm predator release?

[@243Outdoors]

It sounds great. Like a perfected .243. It has a good twist rate and with the 108 ELD bullet velocities should be 3000+ fps. Sounds like a great platform out to 1000-1200 yards. The only downfall will be barrel life.

[@admarincali]

243 Outdoors in sure it's plenty accurate. Is it a comfortable cartridge to hunt deer or maybe even elk with?

[@243Outdoors]

Absolutely. The 6mm/.243 is a great deer caliber, and with good shot placement you should have no problem taking an elk or larger game.

[@tjarmand]

did u say 15 rounds? a lot of ppl could hit it with 15 shots. I will give u the wind though that makes it a entirely diff shot. good shooting...

[@robbiemiller2334]

Once he said 8 minutes left I knew it was way too windy

[@dustyman0789]

How do u like ur scope what was it again ?

[@243Outdoors]

Sightron Siii 6-24x50, I love it. Lots of adjustment, super clear. a bit pricey though.

[@dustyman0789]

243 Outdoors good shooting by the way !! Me and my friends been using the excuse its to cold

[@keithmartin6751]

dustyman0789 I use the same scope and the ONLY complaint I have is I wish the reticle had small 1 moa hash marks between the big 2 moa marks the reticle has. But it's hard to beat the quality at its price point.

[@243Outdoors]

I don't mind the cold. I don't want to rut up the fields, so I usually shoot when its frozen.

[@dustyman0789]

Keith Martin what gun are u running. I was really saving up for a nightforce but these look to be next best thing

[@briangulseth4564]

which scope it that

[@243Outdoors]

Sightron Siii 6-24x50

[@candelariosanchez273]

I’m about to purchase this rifle and came to see it’s accuracy and I’m more than stoked about it I’m buying it this weekend and hope to kill some deer and pigs this coming deer season with it thanks for sharing it’s capabilities all I’m lookup kill will be at 200 yards or less but am happy if I can hit targets at a 1000 with it !

[@APlife764]

In the future don’t waste your time money and ammo on nay sayers

[@mzm1011]

I love my 6.5 creedmore...mine is a weatherby vanguard. Great video and great shooting!!!