The Ruger American Gen II Prairie is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch, cold hammer-forged bull-contour barrel. It has a Smoked Bronze Cerakote barreled action paired with a black stock finished in a gray and bronze splatter pattern, and the muzzle is threaded for a suppressor or muzzle device. The rifle holds 3 rounds in its magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Ruger 
• Model: American Gen II Prairie 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Finish: Smoked Bronze Cerakote 
• Stock Color: Black Splatter/Bronze 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch bull-contour, cold hammer-forged barrel for consistent handling 
• Adjustable Ruger Marksman trigger for a tunable pull 
• Threaded muzzle compatible with suppressors and aftermarket muzzle devices 
• Textured black stock with a gray and bronze splatter pattern 
• Manual safety with a scope-ready receiver 
• 3-round magazine capacity

Owners of the Ruger American Gen II generally describe the action as smooth and reliable out of the box, continuing the reputation Ruger built with the original American line. The Marksman trigger draws praise for breaking cleaner than earlier factory triggers Ruger shipped.

The lightweight synthetic stock makes the Prairie easy to carry on long hunts, though a few shooters wish the bull-contour barrel shifted less weight toward the muzzle. The Cerakote finish on the Smoked Bronze models holds up well to weather and handling.

Buyers tend to view the American Gen II as a strong value in the 6.5 Creedmoor bolt-action class, particularly with a threaded barrel included rather than sold separately. Aftermarket stocks and chassis options for the American pattern are common, so owners looking to upgrade later have choices.