The Ruger American Rifle Predator series paired with the Vortex Crossfire II scope is a bolt-action rifle built for hunting and shooting sports. The cold hammer-forged barrel and familiar Ruger controls give it a solid foundation for field use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Ruger 
• Model: American Rifle 
• Series: Predator w/ Vortex Crossfire II 
• Caliber: .204 Ruger 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Weight: 7.6 lbs (121.6 oz) 
• Total Length: 42 inches 
• Action Type: Bolt 
• Finish: Matte Black Receiver, Moss Green Stock/Handguard 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
• Safety Feature: Top Tang Safety 
   

Features 

 
The 22-inch barrel uses cold hammer-forging, which helps maintain accuracy across a lot of rounds without barrel degradation. The Vortex Crossfire II scope comes mounted and offers decent clarity and straightforward windage/elevation adjustments. The moss green synthetic stock holds up well in wet conditions and gives a good grip without being bulky. Top tang safety placement lets you work it without breaking cheek weld. A Picatinny rail runs the length of the receiver for adding other optics or accessories.

Owners of the Ruger Predator Gen II in .204 generally have good things to say, particularly about accuracy and light recoil. The .204 caliber's flat trajectory makes it well-suited to varmint hunting and longer-range work, and most users report solid groups out of the box.

Build quality comes up often. The rifle is sturdy and handles varied conditions without complaint. The adjustable trigger gets consistent praise for letting shooters dial in a pull weight that works for them.

The Vortex Crossfire II scope is generally well-regarded. Clarity and brightness hold up in low-light conditions, and the adjustments track reliably. A few users note that getting the most out of the rifle requires some load testing to find what ammunition it prefers, which is true of most bolt guns in this caliber. Weight balance with certain accessories occasionally draws comment, but it's not a recurring complaint.

Overall the combination offers good value, accurate, reliable, and competitive at its price point.