The Ruger American Compact is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, 4-round capacity, and matte black synthetic stock. It weighs 6 lbs. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 736676169801 
• Manufacturer: Ruger 
• Manufacturer Part #: 16980 
• Model: American Compact 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 4 Rounds 
• Weight: 6 lbs (96 ounces) 
• Finish Color: Matte Black 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
   

Detailed Features 

1. Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel: The forged construction gives consistent bore dimensions and good long-term durability. 
    
2. Marksman Adjustable Trigger: Pull weight is adjustable between 3 and 5 lbs without tools, which is a useful feature for dialing in the feel without paying for a custom trigger job. 
    
3. Integral Bedding Block System: The action sits in a rigid block within the stock, which helps keep the point of impact consistent across shooting sessions and temperature changes. 
    
4. Lightweight Synthetic Stock: The compact stock is shorter than the full-size American, which helps smaller-framed shooters or anyone packing into tight terrain. 
    
5. Scope Base Included: The rifle ships with a scope base installed, so you can mount rings and optics without a separate trip to the gunsmith. 
    

Usage Scenarios 

1. Hunting: At 6 lbs and chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, the rifle is a solid choice for deer and similar game where you're covering terrain on foot. 
2. Competitive Shooting: The adjustable trigger and 6.5 Creedmoor caliber's flat trajectory work well for NRL or precision rifle formats. 
3. Home Defense: The bolt action and 4-round magazine make this a secondary option at best for that role, but the rifle is reliable.

Reviews of the Ruger American Compact in 6.5 Creedmoor cluster around a few themes:

Positive:
The compact dimensions and 6-lb weight come up constantly as the rifle's main selling points. Hunters who cover a lot of ground and shooters who prefer a shorter LOP find it easier to handle than the full-size American. Accuracy out of the box is well-regarded -- most owners report solid groups without needing to do anything to the rifle before using it at hunting distances. The price is frequently mentioned as a strength; buyers consistently describe it as good value for what you get.

The bolt action cycles smoothly in most owners' experience, and the matte finish reduces glare in the field.

Constructive:
The factory trigger pull is the most common complaint. Some shooters find it heavier than preferred for precision work, and a few have moved to aftermarket options. Felt recoil is occasionally noted as more noticeable than on longer, heavier rifles in the same caliber -- a predictable trade-off of the compact format. The 4-round magazine capacity comes up in discussions about competitive shooting, where more rounds before a reload can matter.