Hunting season is about to get a whole lot more interesting. For October, Bleecker Street Publications is taking its Free Gun Friday giveaway and turning it into something considerably bigger than a rifle giveaway. This month, one lucky winner will take home a complete hunting package featuring premium optics, a titanium suppressor, 500 rounds of precision hunting ammunition, an EDC flashlight, a Ruger American Rifle Generation II Predator, and a one-year membership to CCW Safe's Ultimate Plan. The total package carries an MSRP value of $6,230.99. That is not a typo.
The centerpiece of the package may be the Ruger American Rifle Generation II Predator, but the real story is everything bolted, screwed, loaded and carried around it. This is a hunting setup assembled with the kind of gear that can turn a capable rifle into a serious field system.
At the top of the rifle sits a Meprolight MVO 3-18x44 FFP M3 MRAD riflescope, valued at $2,069.99. And this isn't some bargain-bin glass thrown into the box to make the giveaway look bigger. The MVO brings German SCHOTT glass, more than 92-percent light transmission, first-focal-plane functionality, illuminated red and green reticle options, a zero stop, locking/resettable turrets and a magnification range that makes sense for everything from practical field hunting to extended-range work. It is also rated for .338 Lapua Magnum and built for demanding environmental conditions. For hunters who take their optics seriously, that's a substantial piece of the package.
Then there is the Precision Armament TiTrex 300Ti suppressor, valued at $1,199. Built around titanium construction and Precision Armament's NURBS suppressor technology, the TiTrex is designed specifically for precision shooting, backcountry hunting and range use. Its modular architecture, HUB-compatible mounting system, Bravo-pattern front-cap compatibility and X-CORE design give the winner a suppressor platform built with flexibility and long-term serviceability in mind. This isn't just something to screw onto the end of a barrel and forget about. It's a serious piece of hunting equipment designed around sound performance, weight, durability and adaptability.
And then Bleecker Street Publications turns the whole thing up another notch with 500 rounds of Black Hills 6.5 PRC 143-grain Hornady ELD-X ammunition, valued at $1,500. That's enough ammunition to do more than sight in the rifle. It's enough to spend serious time behind the gun, develop a load-specific zero, practice from field positions and head into hunting season with ammunition already in the safe.
The package also includes a Streamlight Wedge XT, valued at $174. The compact, USB-C rechargeable EDC light produces up to 500 lumens on high with a two-hour runtime, while its low setting provides 50 lumens for up to 11 hours. Its rugged construction, IPX7 waterproof rating, pocket-friendly profile and programmable controls make it exactly the kind of small piece of gear that earns its place in a hunting pack.
There is the rifle itself: the Ruger American Rifle Generation II Predator, valued at $769. The Gen II Predator features a Burnt Bronze Cerakote barreled action, green stock with textured grip surfaces, a cold hammer-forged barrel and a threaded muzzle with factory-installed radial muzzle brake.
But we aren't stopping at the equipment. The winner also receives a one-year CCW Safe Ultimate Plan membership, currently valued at $519. The Ultimate Plan is CCW Safe's top-tier permit-based membership and includes coverage for a primary member and spouse, subject to eligibility and the plan's terms. Benefits include up to $1.5 million in bond coverage for the primary member and spouse, $1.5 million in civil liability coverage for the primary member, upfront coverage of covered criminal and civil defense costs, multi-state coverage, access to a 24-hour emergency hotline, and additional post-incident support.
Put it all together and the result is something Free Gun Friday rarely gets the opportunity to deliver: a legitimate hunting system instead of simply another prize. "The coolest part of this giveaway is that every piece actually makes sense together," said Linas Cernauskas, Content Director of Bleecker Street Publications. "This isn't a collection of random gear with a rifle in the middle. It's an optic you can hunt with, a suppressor built for the backcountry, ammunition you can actually practice and hunt with, and the tools that belong in your pack. It's the kind of package that makes you start planning your next hunt before you've even won it."
That is precisely what makes October's Free Gun Friday different. The $2,069.99 Meprolight optic alone is serious hardware. Add a $1,199 TiTrex suppressor, $1,500 worth of Black Hills ammunition, a $174 Streamlight Wedge XT, $519 CCW Safe Ultimate membership, and a $769 Ruger American Rifle Generation II Predator, and you've got a $6,230.99 hunting package that doesn't need much explaining. You just need a place to hunt.
Athlon Outdoors' October Free Gun Friday Hunting Giveaway is now open. Enter for your chance to win the complete package and head into hunting season with a setup that means business.
About Bleecker Street Publications: Bleecker Street Publications is a media company specializing in digital content across firearms, survival, tactical gear, and outdoor living. Since acquiring Athlon Outdoors in 2023, Bleecker Street Publications has expanded its portfolio, producing engaging, expert-driven content for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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