The Ruger American Gen II Prairie chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor (Ruger part no. 46973) from Ruger pairs a bronze Cerakote barrel with a black splatter-finished stock for a distinct, open-country hunting profile. The 20-inch barrel is rifled at a 1:8-inch twist to stabilize the heavier bullets 6.5 Creedmoor shooters favor at distance, and it ships with a Picatinny scope base already installed, saving a trip to the gunsmith before mounting an optic. It feeds from an AI-style detachable 3-round magazine and runs a 3-position safety for straightforward field use. This is a rifle built for open prairie and plains hunting where distance and a flat-shooting cartridge matter most.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, a flat-shooting cartridge suited to open-country hunting.
• Fitted with a 20-inch bronze Cerakote barrel for a durable, distinct field finish.
• Rifled at a 1:8-inch twist, matched to stabilize heavier 6.5 Creedmoor bullet weights.
• Ships with a Picatinny scope base installed, ready for an optic without gunsmithing.
• Feeds from an AI-style 3-round detachable magazine for fast, simple reloads.
• Runs a 3-position safety, letting the shooter lock the bolt closed for safer carry.
• Overall length of 47.05 inches keeps the rifle quick to maneuver in open terrain.
• Built on a true bolt-action platform engineered for reduced weight and improved accuracy.
• Shipping weight of approximately 8.5 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a scope base already installed? Yes, it ships with a Picatinny scope base installed, so an optic can be mounted right away.

How many rounds does the magazine hold? It ships with an AI-style detachable magazine holding 3 rounds.

What is this rifle best suited for? The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering and open-profile design suit it well to prairie and plains hunting at distance.

Buy the Ruger American Gen II Prairie 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle

A bronze-finished, scope-base-ready 6.5 Creedmoor like this is built for wide-open country. Order it from our bolt-action rifle lineup as soon as it’s ready to ship, insured, to your FFL.