Ruger American Head-to-Head: Gen 2 vs Predator Range Results

I took the Ruger American Gen 2 and the Ruger American Predator to the range for a real head-to-head accuracy test, and one of these rifles genuinely surprised me. In this video, we compare the Ruger American Gen 2 vs Ruger American Predator to see which rifle feels better, shoots better, and offers the better value for hunters, range shooters, and anyone looking for a solid budget bolt-action rifle. I’ll walk through the features, handling, trigger feel, accuracy results, and what stood out after putting rounds downrange. The big question: Is the newer Ruger American Gen 2 really an upgrade, or does the Predator still hold its ground? Whether you’re considering a Ruger American Gen 2, a Ruger American Predator, or just trying to find the best budget bolt-action rifle, this range test should help you decide which one deserves a spot in your safe. Watch until the end to see which rifle surprised me the most. In this video: Ruger American Gen 2 review Ruger American Predator review Gen 2 vs Predator accuracy test Budget hunting rifle comparison Ruger American rifle range test Best Ruger American rifle for the money Drop a comment below: Which one would you choose — Gen 2 or Predator? GEAR Arken Optics SH4J 6-24X50 Rifle Scope FFP: https://amzn.to/47MY5VK Arken Optics EP5 5-25X56 Rifle Scope FFP: https://amzn.to/47rNX50 Curaplex Stop The Bleed Basic Kit with CAT Tourniquet https://amzn.to/3i6jEqj The Survival Medicine Handbook https://amzn.to/33YWTPS 2 Pack Genuine NAR CAT Tourniquet Gen 7 https://amzn.to/2W39FbK Recon Medical Pack -Includes Recon Medical GEN 3 Black Tourniquet https://amzn.to/2pHWReL Linktree: https://linktr.ee/boomsticktactical MY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA My Backup Channel:    / beyondtheboom   Visit my website: https://boomsticktactical.com/ Facebook:   / boomsticktacticaldotcom   Instagram:   / boomstick_tactical   Follow me on X:   / boomsticktact   Support us on Utreon: https://utreon.com/c/BoomStickTactical Follow me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/BoomStickTactical Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/boomstick... T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/boomstic... KNIVES Benchmade - 945BK-1 mini Osborne https://amzn.to/3OLOIvC Benchmade - Turret 980, EDC Folding Knife https://amzn.to/3zneyjS Benchmade - Barrage 580, https://amzn.to/3oF6Fl5 Benchmade - Bugout 535 Knife https://amzn.to/3PXDSUq Benchmade - Mini Emissary 470-1 https://amzn.to/3ziYC23 CIVIVI Praxis https://amzn.to/3cSSqWW SOG Flash at MK3 Urban Grey https://amzn.to/3JjQmDI SOG Terminus XR G10 Folding Pocket Knife https://amzn.to/3zlhKN1 Kershaw Glassbreaker Blur Pocketknife https://amzn.to/3bgoOTh Kershaw Payout Folding Pocket Knife https://amzn.to/3cUUM7K CAMERA GEAR Canon EOS M50 Mark II https://amzn.to/3znlhdO GoPro HERO9 Black https://amzn.to/3Sc9zeD SAMSUNG Galaxy S22 Ultra Cell Phone https://amzn.to/3PMiYry Help support the channel by becoming a Patreon:   / boomsticktactical   Join the NRA and get a discount here: https://membership.nrahq.org/forms/si... OUR PARTNERS 1791 Gunleather FREE SHIPPING https://classic.avantlink.com/click.p... Crimson Trace https://classic.avantlink.com/click.p... Axeon Optics https://classic.avantlink.com/click.p... TARGETS Silhouette Reactive Splatter Shooting Target: https://amzn.to/2KZSJhP TITAN GREAT OUTDOORS AR500 Silhouette Steel Plate https://amzn.to/2SnCPSj Splatterburst Targets https://amzn.to/2yhnfAT Sink the Boat target: http://amzn.to/2uRIIff Correcting shooting errors target: http://amzn.to/2w1pbaF Shooting game targets: http://amzn.to/2veAZZz Zombie targets: http://amzn.to/2uUucli Hostage targets: http://amzn.to/2hkhGbM Pistol Poker targets: http://amzn.to/2hjXHKh Police training target: http://amzn.to/2hjkWDX