Ruger American Predator Gen 2 6.5 Grendel 100 yard group test.

[@merlinnorris817]

Love that little 6.5 Grendel round

[@randywall6678]

Mee too!

[@PooreBoy74]

Clean that new barrel and try it again, I bet it will shoot tighter, I wasn’t impressed with my PSA 6.5 Grendel upper but I’m nearly getting same hole groups at 100 yards with hornady custom 123 gr SST after I have shot a few boxes through it , I’ve went back and watched all of your Grendel videos, That gen 2 Ruger set up is sharp looking.

[@Spidermonkey2a]

I'll give that a try for sure

[@coreystock5361]

Nice video. Simple and to the point. My kinda style. No need to dive deep in the weeds on everything. It either shoots or it doesn’t. 👍

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@Off-target-xy6bx]

Nice setup. It’s a lot easier for me to get better groups while sitting with sand bags. That’s just me. You done well for standing. I like the grendel and even thought about getting a bolt gun in one of those. The msr is working on the bacon. Thx for the video 👍👍

[@theproudamerican1967]

Check the torque on your action screws. Cleared up the flyers I was having

[@bruce6099]

Dis you torque to a specific setting or just hand tight?

[@cw2a]

Fav lil deer caliber!!

[@benjaminbrown1179]

Hornady custom 123 grain sst needs a little more velocity. Loading rhe 123 for myself and they print good. I use them and the eld-m for pigs, and they both are devastating. Couple yotes have fallen to them as well. The 129 sst are great on whitetail and pigs as well. If you ever get a chance to run some 120 gtain speer gold dots id recommend them over them all. Excellent performance and salvage the most meat. Fused round so very little, if any, fragmentation. Good vid!

[@Spidermonkey2a]

I'll definitely keep my eye out for those. Much appreciated 🙏

[@juanthelawnmowerthief1641]

This seems to be consistent with what everyone is getting with their Gen 1 Grendel rifles. Really wanted them to do better!

[@Spidermonkey2a]

They don't seem to be any worse at least

[@merlinnorris817]

Enjoy the video from my experience most rifles shoot their best groups after they break in a little bit have had a couple that surprised me and shot great right out of the box but generally 150 to 200 rounds they generally tighten up

[@bobcatforever3485]

Spidermonkey2A. Good video. Nice gun. Several really nice groups. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Very much appreciated 🙏

[@matthewnewton5962]

Love the gun, looks great! Still can’t get one here in GA

[@jsummers-uk6gk]

I just got one Midway USA!!

[@jimrasnick9326]

Hey spider monkey, Jim over on the Backfire channel was having the same trouble as you are. He checked out a video by Ron Spomer Outdoors. Ron was saying that it’s very difficult to get good consistent groups shooting both copper and lead based bullets during the same range time without cleaning the barrel completely. It has something to do with the copper bullets fouling the barrel differently and leaving copper deposit in the riflings. You should check it out. This might help you to solve your problem. Great video by the way!!

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Definitely! Thanks for the information and much appreciated

[@Wheat777]

Nothing to stop bipod jump on the flat surface brings POI inconsistency, it cannot purchase the smooth surface for preloading.

[@michaellewis5624]

I have had 3 Grendel's. 2 bolt and an AR. I tried a dozen factory loads and hand loads. I never did get good accuracy. I really wanted a grendel but I want it accurate. I'm done with the grendel.

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Understandable

[@chadklaren9537]

I own 5 Grendels 3 AR's 2 bolt guns about to get the Ruger gen 2 all mine shoot great they really like 95gr Hornady VMAX and 100gr Hornady V match with CFE223

[@ridgerunner6211]

SpiderM. Now that you have had the 6.5 Grendel in the Howa mini and both Rugers gen one and gen two witch would you recommend if someone was going to buy a new one as far as fit , finish and actual accuracy?

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Thats a tough question. I always preferred my ruger gen 1 over the howa but the howa is an amazing rifle. I haven't spent enough time with the gen 2 yet to give a fair shake. So far it resembles the gen 1 to me.

[@randishadden526]

What color is that? I want to purchase one soon, I love the one.

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Stock is a camo ish color

[@scottdeline]

Great vid! Hope your keeping that brass 😂

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Much appreciated. And definitely!

[@scotthyde-t9w]

Just getting started with my Gen 2 Preditor in 6 mm ARC !! Its shooting 1/4th inch groups at 50 yds ?? Its a good start But I have not really started to learn to shoot this unit !! I put on a bipod and got my pinch bag out of the closet !! So we will see what happens !! I did clean the barrel before I started shooting and it had lots of crap in there !! Remarkable !! It is fun to shoot either 103 or 105 Hornady bullets ( I don’t remember, 103 i’m pretty sure ) Box says 2750 ft per second so I’m guessing around 2700 ft/sec ! I’m really happy with the new stock ruger put on these, much better, much stronger fore end and is adjustable !! My only change will be a trigger spring by Mcarbo ! I have used their springs in several rifles and its a game changer !! Got two Win Model 70’s right down to 3 lbs from about 8 lbs, which is perfect for hunting IMO !!

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Mcarbo is definitely the way to go with spring kits

[@chadperry4021]

That does not look like a budget rifle. Ruger has been knocking it out of the park for a while now.

[@Spidermonkey2a]

Definitely has alot better appearance now

[@chadperry4021]

@@Spidermonkey2a yeah I’ve been a howa fan since 2017 but I’m loving the look of your ruger.

[@Spidermonkey2a]

I love howa as well!

[@williamgaines9784]

Your shooting position seems very uncomfortable. I think you AND than rifle could do better from a better position. However, you are definitely minute of deer as is.

[@Spidermonkey2a]

It's new for me doing a group test from that spot. I definitely have some work to do for sure.

[@Deuceblank]

My gen2 grendel shoots like trash, 1.5 to 2 inch groups. I have several other rifles that can do under 1 inch that are comparable. Even my grendel AR build shoots better.

[@Spidermonkey2a]

😔

[@flynnryder7798]

How many different loads have you tried?