First Look: Rock River Arms BT3 Predator

An AR-10 pattern rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.

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posted on July 16, 2023
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Rock River Arms BT3 Predator

Rock River Arms has just introduced their new RRA BT3 Predator HP 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, an AR-308 pattern precision-oriented rifle with a free-float 24-inch barrel, built on a machined billet aluminum upper and lower receiver set. This set was designed to be sleek and ergonomic and to increase the rifle’ performance beyond what is available when using standard forged lower or upper receivers. The Rock River Arms BT3 Predator HP takes advantage of the 6.5 Creedmoor’s ballistics to provide precision rifle shooters with an accurate and easy-to-shoot rifle system for shooters in search of an AR-pattern rifle that’s capable of making the long range shot, be it at the range or in the field. Besides including a Rock River Arms 2-stage, match-grade trigger, the BT3 Predator HP employs a cryogenically treated 24-inch barrel with a 1:8-inch rifling twist and a six-position stock for an improved cheek weld, this rifle has what it takes to take full advantage of the velocities and stability that’s built into 6.5 mm projectiles.

RRA BT3 Predator HP 6.5 Creedmoor Specifications:

  • Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
  • Lower Receiver: RRA LAR-BT3 billet lower
  • Upper Receiver: RRA LAR-BT3 billet upper
  • Barrel: 24-Inch fluted stainless steel, cryo treated
  • Twist Rate: 1:8-inch
  • Muzzle Device: RRA operator brake 5/8-24 thread
  • Gas Block: Low profile gas block
  • Trigger: RRA two stage trigger
  • Trigger Guard: Integral winter trigger guard
  • Handguard: RRA lightweight free float rail, 17 inch extended, M-Lok compatible
  • Buttstock: RRA 6-position operator stock
  • Pistol Grip: Hogue rubber grip
  • Weight: 9 pounds, 10 ounces
  • Length: 43 inches
  • Accuracy: 1 MOA
  • Includes: 1 magazine, case, manual, warranty

MSRP for the new BT3 Predator HP 6.5mm Creedmoor rifle is $2,095, and for more information on this rifle or other products from Rock River Arms at rockriverarms.com.   

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