223 Bolt gun - Ruger Amer. Predator or TC Compass II or ..?

RangerX · Feb 5, 2020

I'm looking for a budget 223 bolt gun, threaded barrel required, and both of the rifles above are in my price range.

If anyone has experience with accuracy of these two platforms, or suggestions for any other that are in the $350 - $450 range with a 22"+ threaded barrel, I'd appreciate the feedback.

Captcurt · Feb 5, 2020

I have shot both. The Ruger had the better trigger of the ones that I had. I like the Mossbergs too, but the Patriot doesn't come in 223. CVA has a new rifle out called the Cascade that I haven't tested yet. Looks on par with Compass.

RangerX · Feb 5, 2020

Captcurt said:
I have shot both. The Ruger had the better trigger of the ones that I had. I like the Mossbergs too, but the Patriot doesn't come in 223. CVA has a new rifle out called the Cascade that I haven't tested yet. Looks on par with Compass.

Thanks for the info. Accuracy-wise are the Compass and Ruger equal?

sparkyv · Feb 5, 2020

My 223 Rem RARP is easily my most accurate rifle. It shoots an average sub-MOA in over 291 rounds using various projectiles and powders and loadings at 100 and 300 yds. Not very picky at all. It's a keeper. I've not shot the Compass, but have heard good things about it.

BlueHeelerFl · Feb 5, 2020

What are the differences between the RAR and the Predator?

0ne3 · Feb 6, 2020

I have a T/C Venture that I bought about 7 years ago, in .223. I paid about 400.00 for it NIB. I, like it, it really shoots well.

FL-NC · Feb 6, 2020

I have a RAR predator in 6.5 CM and a ranch model suppressed in 300 blk. They are both amazing rifles. In 223, I have a suppressed Mossberg MVP thunder ranch model. Another very accurate and amazing rifle that uses AR mags.

jmr40 · Feb 6, 2020

My Ruger Predator at 200 yards

What are the differences between the RAR and the Predator?

The Predator has a little heavier barrel, comes with a rail for optics and has a threaded barrel. It is also offered with a version that takes AR magazines. That is the one I have.

https://ruger.com/products/americanRiflePredator/specSheets/26944.html

RangerX · Feb 6, 2020

jmr40 said:
My Ruger Predator at 200 yards

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The Predator has a little heavier barrel, comes with a rail for optics and has a threaded barrel. It is also offered with a version that takes AR magazines. That is the one I have.

https://ruger.com/products/americanRiflePredator/specSheets/26944.html

Nice group at 200! What is the load you are using?

Captcurt · Feb 6, 2020

RangerX said:
Thanks for the info. Accuracy-wise are the Compass and Ruger equal?

The Ruger was more accurate of the two. The Mossberg MVP mention in another post is another decent choice but it wholesales over $400 as does the RAR and or the Venture. We need to compare apples to apples.

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