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Hahahaha that box of Federal is huge!! Looks funny. Is it still a 20 round box??

I bought this Ruger last year with a kit to shorten the stock for my 12-year old grandson. He took his first deer and I like the gun. One minor idiosyncrasy is that the magazine will fall out even when you think it's all the way in. You have push up on the rear until you hear the click. Hasn't been a problem since we did that.

I have that same setup great little rifle I also have the same scope but I have the freedom 6-18-40 great backpack setup for hunting the rifle has a removable bolt knob and mine comes in right at 8.5 pounds the 18 3/4 inch barrel is set great to go right into a pack or a frame . Mine shoot factory ammo 175 eldx right at 1/2 moa at 100 yards the 160 grain offering would be a great option for that rifle to get a little more velocity .

.50 express in a Japanese Browning has better steel than the Belgian made and can handle higher chamber pressures and routinely has muzzle energies of 6000 foot pounds to 7,000 ft pounds there isn't a single professional Hunter an Africa that wouldn't be opposed to have a client have that and go after Cape Buffalo or leopard or any other Dangerous Game

Being 74 years old I was introduced to the Ithaca Md 37 16ga when I was 14 years old. I have to say while I was in California you could use lead shot on everything except waterfowl. The Ithaca 37 had a 2 3/4 inch chamber which was no problem until the current Governor of California ruined the State. I fell in love with the Winchester Md 12 with the 3 inch chamber and bought quite a few of them when I had a Curio and Relics FFL- personally I feel that as far as pump actions go the Ithaca 37 and the Winchester Model 12s were the Finest Pumps ever made. My love for the Double Barrel 20 gauge I bought from a Hardware store was my first shotgun I even owned and has taken many rabbits , quail and chucker in California. Being born, raised and went to school in California and working in California my whole life when I retired I moved to Carson City,Nevada in 2017 and spend the summers in Homer Alaska were my 2nd Home is .

I like it but I have no use for it.

There are no lightweight aftermarket stocks for this rifle. I have a gen 1 and still waiting for a carbon fiber stock.

I run the Talley rings on my Mesa in 6.5PRC and constantly recommend them to the hunting party. Does anything beat them in the balance of weight, price and reliability? Great video.

Thank you for this video. We need more instruction on basic equipment care. These types of skills are very useful and help us be more successful and self-reliant.

Thank you! This is a very compelling case for this rifle. I admit I’ve overlooked the Ruger’s control feed rifles for some time now because of the relatively poor accuracy reports. However, if the cartridge of choice is a .375 Ruger and the quarry of choice has a vital area 12+ inches in diameter then 1.5 MOA is just fine. The rest of the rifle does seem well thought out for thumping big mammals at short to medium range in harsh climates. The price isn’t bad and it’s a handsome rifle to boot.

I like the idea but would like to see it applied to a small case. Imagine a 6.5 Grendel size cartridge performing like a 6.5 RPM from a 16 inch barrel. 😮

Love it. Revolutionary tech

Respectfully BS on 270 3006 not meeting the needed want to there. 😉 CAN you shade light on a ? for the Same rifle in 06.. 20 or 22" barrel..?? The standard is listed as 20" while the pure Ugly stocked color ,Predator model is listed as 22" Wondering if thats a mistake on there website.. Something havent took up with them yet.

This is a really good video and I can tell that you shopped being a fair man for the people. You didn't buy a Tika, or Bargara rifle. You went with most every podcast has been going with for tge price, quality and accuracy and also a Ruger will be here for years. You really did an awesome job on this video for your followers. Thanks Podnah .

This 7mm backcountry may actually do what the 7prc promised but couldn’t surpass the old 7mm rem mag Backcountry may actually be that cartridge but the jury is still out

They released it too early. Should have included all the handloading information which will answer many questions or concerns. Too much hype with this one. Doesn't pass the smell test. Also, a move to replace brass cases will hurt the handloading market and obsolete many older chamberings currently still viable. If this technology really is an advancement, Federal would make much greater income releasing cases for all cartridges with appropriate handloading data for each.

JvB...I really need a Backcountry Hunting Podcast hat! Do you sell them?

Spend the extra money for the Tikka, then a scope like Arken. I haven't shot the Ruger Gen 2, but I have a Gen 1 and it is accurate junk (won't feed, cheezy stock, bolt that sounds like a zipper and scratchy trigger

Hi here in New Zealand, 99% of suppressors are over barrel but in the USA you don't seem to have any. It decreases your OAL of your rifle. Is there any reason or is law preventing it

Appreciate this project, Joseph, looking forward to the next installment.

22-24" 6.5 PRC or 6.5 CM (7 PRC is not needed by most western hunters plus increased recoil) Ruger American Gen II swap out that trigger with a Timney or JARD. Get rid of the radial brake for a directional brake or a supressor. Shoot with Hornady ELDX. Top with Warne Rings and Leupold VX5 3-15 (heck find one used) or a VX3 4.5-14. Bob's your uncle and practice lots. I'm going outside your price range with all that but I dont care lol, save up the pennies or use your tax return etc. Big fan of the Ruger American Gen II as perhaps the best current bang for the buck rifle on the market right now. Tikka is too costly, poor stock, poor dbm vs the Ruger, decent action but overrated by many and you cannot adjust the comb like you can the Ruger American II plus as you mentioned stainless, threading etc. Bipod not needed shoot off your pack. Cheers.

Great project, & one that will be fun to watch unfold. I was one of the “sticks in the mud” who voted for a classic cartridge on Patreon. However, you probably made the right call for the reasons you listed…& I’m just as excited to watch this one develop

Whats the thing your sitting the rifle on?

Looking forward to this build

I need to see reloading possibility timevwill tell.

I’m building a 7prc right now for whitetail hunting, my biggest concern is how the Hornady precision hunters will do if a shot presented itself 100 yards or less? I’ve used them in 6.5cm and it was less than satisfactory, I haven’t had to track one with no blood trail from a creedmoor before that as I normally use Norma whitetail 140s and if they run they they leave leave a heck of a trail. The precision hunters did not do that.

I’d go with a Howa barreled action and MDT Field Stock. I’ll wait for the 7 BC Howa or Bergara action.

Great video and looking forward to the next in this series. Some crude person mentioned they don't like your voice or "talking style". Some people have no class and don't recognize class! We are fortunate to see and hear class from 60 to 80 years ago. Thanks for bringing that back!

I have the gen 1 go wild 7prc and I’ve shot a .44 group! Everything is sub moa if I do my part. I put a timney in it my trigger was creepy. My dad’s older gen1 has a fantastic trigger. Guess it’s luck of the draw. Anyways love my rifle. Put a vx5 on it.

i think with the name alone you have to get a 7 BC when available

Looking forward to the next episodes Josef! I’m working on setting up a 7mm-08 Rem build based on the Ruger American Gen 1. I just got the rifle and am getting the scope and rings next. 7mm-08 is more suited for my hunting area a game. I don’t get the chance at Elk here in Texas.

PS - I'd like to see a similar project with a Browning X-Bolt 2. (Speed SPR?)

Well Ron, now you have to add an additional chapter to your 7mm book lol

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Great video as always Joseph! My only change would be to use the Gen 2 Predator with a 22” barrel to get a little more juice from the 7PRC. My 2 cents.

Congrats, keep them coming. Really enjoy your work

Great video!

I'm excited to see this! I've been itching to build my first rifle before I come out there next year. A 338 RCM would be soooooo sweet 🙂

Ready for part two

Dear Ruger, please fire up that old equipment and make me a Gen 1 Ruger American in 7mm BC. Let me customize it. No need for twisty barrel, fancy coatings, and silly new stock. I'm good with the sub - $400 bare basic rifle, like the Gen-1 Ruger American Rifles used to be. Thanks.

Excited to follow along.. Unfortunately I have struggled to find any Ruger gen 2 in stock...

A pretty good idea, which I am going to follow, but you kinda lost me when you got to the choice of caliber. The 7 PRC already has some questions about factory ammo velocity, and the new 7 BC is already casting a shadow on it. The 6.5 PRC might have been a better choice. (Just my opinion.)

Definitely a great choice for this project. Many folks out there love their Ruger American 🇺🇸 Gen 1 and Gen 2s even despite their shortcomings pointed out by gun reviewers. I am looking forward to seeing this come together. I’m also looking forward to Ruger releasing their left hand versions at Shot Show this year.

Love this rifle! Yes, being in this price range, it has a few short comings. But with federals loading in 175 eldx I am getting 3/4 moa. And with hand loads I'm getting 1/2" 5 shot groups. I was able to harvest a Blacktail and Black bear this season. Both shots were right on the money. My only regret is not getting the Ruger American Gen 2 Predator in 7mm Prc to get that extra 2 inches of barrel length.

Great video.

Congratulations!

Arken optics are a viable choice for optics.

Excellent presentation as always, Joseph. Now, if this _Ruger American Gen 2_ is the go-to budget rifle option. Then what are the mid and top tier equivalent rifles, if I may? Second, have you ever hunted the infamous *Kaibab* here in Arizona? I am sure the viewers/listeners would enjoy hearing any stories out of that remarkable strip of land. Many of us will never get the opportunity to caress the Kaibab regardless of our lifelong residential status here in the great state of Arizona. When one hears about "The Hunt Of A Lifetime" as we so often do; the Kaibab Plateau is the first and only place that comes to my mind. Perhaps this is a topic worth discussing in a future episode. Lastly, we welcome any and all content you wish to provide on the _6.8 Western._ Please and thank you. It has quickly become my new infatuation. In fact, I even went out and bought several boxes of ammo for myself and some reloading items for my Father. This is my incentive to continue the pursuit of this project. Nevertheless, there just seems to be something about the cartridge that sparked a renewed interest. Perhaps it is the name or the fact that is seems to be the silent underdog - so to speak. Although, the name _6.8 Western_ certainly has a nice ring to it. You just have to say it in a Clint Eastwood voice to really convey the point. Stay classy my friend.