The Ruger American Hunter rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor with a black and grey finish (brand part no. 26983) pairs a 20-inch matte black barrel with a versatile hunting platform built around one of the most popular long-range cartridges available today. Ruger builds the barrel with a 1:8-inch twist to stabilize a wide range of 6.5mm Creedmoor bullet weights, and the rifle ships with an installed scope rail for quick optic mounting. A detachable 5-round magazine and an overall length of 48 inches keep the rifle balanced for field carry. Among long-range bolt action rifles, this American Hunter configuration favors hunters who want a proven 6.5 Creedmoor platform ready for glass.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5mm Creedmoor, a flat-shooting, low-recoil long-range round.
• The barrel measures 20 inches.
• The rifling twist rate is 1-in-8-inch twist.
• The barrel finish is matte black finish.
• The receiver ships with a scope rail installed for quick optic mounting.
• The magazine is a detachable 5-round box magazine.
• The overall length is 48 inches, balanced for field carry.
• Ships with 1 5 rd. Magpul PMAG5 7.62 AC magazine.
• Shipping weight of approximately 11.35 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle come ready for an optic? Yes, it ships with a scope rail already installed for quick mounting.

What is the magazine capacity? A detachable 5-round box magazine.

Buy the Ruger American Hunter, 6.5mm Creedmoor

A 20-inch matte black barrel with a 1:8-inch twist built for one of today’s most popular long-range cartridges is exactly what this Ruger American Hunter delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.