The local chapter of Ducks Unlimited was offered a variety of goods at jobber cost so that they could sell them to the members under MSRP and still make a profit for the organization. One of Ruger's major distributors was one of these participating in the program. I took advantage of the deal and bought this Predator model in 6.5 Creedmoor. The usual criticisms apply: The stock seems flimsy and the finish is unrefined, but the trigger is surprisingly good and these American series rifles have the reputation for being exceedingly accurate, shooting far above their price tag. I already have the 300 AAC Blackout but a friend has the Predator in .223, 260 Remington (a rare and uncatalogued item) and 6.5 Creedmoor. The 260 is virginal, but the .223 and 6.5 Creedmoor are tack drivers. Even fire forming loads using reformed PPU 22-250 in the 6.5 CM shot bug holes. When I get some dies i will be going the same route for brass and I'm hoping for the same kind of success. I will use his 'running in' process: One pass with a bore snake. Fire 40 rounds. Put it up dirty. ~Muir