Earlier this year, I tested the new Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 scope with a Ruger American Predator 18″ .308 rifle and premium ammunition, including...

Earlier this year, I tested the new Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 scope with a Ruger American Predator 18″ .308 rifle and premium ammunition, including the Barnes 130 grain TTSX. This past deer season put that setup to the test, and it delivered admirably. What started as careful preparation and range work culminated in a successful harvest of a mature 8-point buck, proving just how well modern solid-copper bullet technology performs when it matters most. A Quick Recap of the Rifle Setup For those who might have missed the initial review, here’s the rifle setup I was testing: Ruger American Predator 18″ .308 Winchester Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15×44 HTMR-MIL scope Barnes 130-grain TTSX and the new Harvest Collection ammunition After...