Ruger American Rifle Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor — 20-inch Heavy-Contour Threaded Barrel, Magpul Hunter Stock, AICS Magazine, 5+1
This 2023 Ruger American Rifle Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor pairs a 20-inch cold hammer-forged, heavy-contour barrel with a Magpul Hunter American stock and an AICS-pattern detachable magazine system. It comes ready for glass with a factory one-piece Picatinny scope base and features Ruger’s Marksman Adjustable trigger, a three-lug bolt with a 70° throw, and a Ruger Precision Rifle Hybrid Muzzle Brake installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 5-round AICS-pattern Magpul PMAG 7.62 AC polymer magazine
- Fore-end mounted bipod (installed)
- One-piece Picatinny scope base (installed)
- Ruger Precision Rifle Hybrid Muzzle Brake (installed)
The 20-inch alloy-steel barrel is cold hammer-forged with 5-groove rifling for consistent bore geometry, and it is threaded 5/8x24 with the Ruger Precision Rifle Hybrid Muzzle Brake installed. The heavy-contour profile adds stability, and the matte black finish provides a low-glare exterior.
The action uses a three-lug bolt with a 70° throw and dual cocking cams for smooth cycling. Feeding is through an AICS-pattern detachable magazine system with a 5+1 capacity. A user-adjustable Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger and a tang safety round out the core controls.
Its Magpul Hunter American stock features an aluminum bedding block, M-LOK fore-end, textured grip panels, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is adjustable via spacers (approximately 13–15 inches) with a listed LOP of 13.25 inches, and the comb is riser-compatible for repeatable cheek weld. The stock is molded with the markings "HUNTER AMERICAN" and "MAGPUL."
A factory one-piece Picatinny scope base is installed, and the rifle ships without iron sights for a clean optic setup. The receiver is marked "RUGER AMERICAN," and the barrel is marked "6.5 CM." Overall length is approximately 41.25–43.25 inches, and weight is about 9.2 lb. Made in the USA, this configuration is identified by Ruger part number 26983.