It’s been quite a while since I tested any rifle—much less one priced so affordably at just $629—that shot with such stunningly consistent accuracy. Sorry, Ruger, but this one’s not coming back to you.
See it at your firearms retailer, or for more information, contact Ruger Firearms; Tel.: 336-949-5200; Web: www.ruger.com
Ruger American Go Wild rifle 6.5 Creedmoor
| Load | Avg. Velocity (feet per second | Avg. Group 100 yards | Best Group 100 yards |
| Barnes Vor-TX 120 gr. TTSX BT | 2,777 | 1.0 | 0.81 |
| Black Hills Black Gold 143 gr. ELD-X | 2,495 | 0.67 | 0.24 |
| Federal Fusion 140 gr. SP | 2,597 | 0.78 | 0.54 |
| Federal Non Typical Whitetail 140 gr. SP | 2,634 | 0.77 | 0.39 |
| Hornady Precision Hunter 143 gr. ELD-X | 2,515 | 0.91 | 0.56 |
Note: Velocity was an average of 3 shots, measured with a Competitive Edge Dynamics M2 chronograph. Accuracy is taken from three 3-shot groups at 100 yards in wind varying 10-14 mph.
SPECIFICATIONS
Ruger American Go Wild Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor as tested
- Action: Push-feed bolt action
- Magazine: AI style detachable
- Capacity: 3+1
- Barrel: 22 in.
- Finish: Bronze Cerakote
- Rate of twist: 1:8 RH
- Stock: Synthetic Go Wild Camo
- Trigger: Marksman adjustable
- Weight: 6.6 lb.
- Length: 42 in.
- MSRP: $629
