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High value predator rifle?

Cut324

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I'd like to assemble a new thermal predator rifle and I'm leaning towards the Gen2 American Ranch in 5.56… or possibly American Standard in 223

For the money, I don't think their accuracy reputation and aftermarket support can be beat. I like the Ranch a lot because even with a suppressor, I'll only be looking at a ~23" overall barrel length

The point of my post is to exhaust all search efforts and see if there's any other rifle that I'm missing in that $550 pricing tier. I have no issue with a used rifle either.

If you have a Gen2 Standard or Ranch, post some photos of your accuracy results and the ammo it likes
 
I've got a RAR ranch .223 that I bought for the exact purpose you mentioned. It's suitably accurate (sub-MOA) with factory Fiocci 40 grain Vmax and Hornady Black Box 75 grainers, and works well with both the iRay Rico and the DNT Thermnight units. I added a tall cheek rest to accomodste the added sight height of the thermal optics.
 
I'm running a Savage Axis II with a 24" sporter barrel in 250 Savage.
No thermal yet.
Still dealing with lights.

The 25-45 Sharps is doing well in the hog/predator dept.
 
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