Ruger Precision Rifle
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henschman
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Because there is way more demand than supply at this point. All the gun shops are requesting all they can get, and already have them sold.
that I understand but have not even heard of anyone getting them in to shops fo the people on the waiting list it is almost like they have stopped production or are just holding onto them until they have a certain amount and then dump them on the market
matrem
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I know of one that was purchased a few weeks ago from a rather small shop in my neck of the woods.
Does seem to be a bit of luck involved as far as who gets them when.
Does seem to be a bit of luck involved as far as who gets them when.
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I was attending a Hi-power clinic at CMP Talladega last Saturday. Over the course of the day I saw several different shooters shooting Ruger PR's. I was otherwise occupied so wasn't able to observe or interact with them.
So, there are some getting out through the pipeline.
Doesn't look like my kind of rifle. I was elated at the way my inherited M1 Garand match rifle was holding the black on the 600yd targets. I'll be too preoccupied with my two Garands for the near future to play with any more "black" rifles.
So, there are some getting out through the pipeline.
Doesn't look like my kind of rifle. I was elated at the way my inherited M1 Garand match rifle was holding the black on the 600yd targets. I'll be too preoccupied with my two Garands for the near future to play with any more "black" rifles.
henschman
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I know more of them are getting allocated to the larger, higher volume dealers, so small shops sometimes have to wait a long time. I bought one the week they came out from one of the big shops here in OKC. I paid a little more than most ($1050), but hey, there is something to be said for instant gratification!
The good news is that the rifle is completely worth the wait! Have patience!
The good news is that the rifle is completely worth the wait! Have patience!
Well that's interesting. Can you list the differences you found between the rifles? Have you already sold off your RPR or are you about to sell it?
I'm guessing yours has a real low round count, so definitely pass on where it's listed, I'll take a look at it.
Is this statement from experience or are you just being internet commando?
I feel the RPR is getting the same internet hype as the Remington 5R, but that's just me. I finally got my hands on the RPR and it's a solid rig. There are some really nice features that Ruger is offering in the RMR that you don't see in factory rifles.
While I'm a huge Tikka fan due to the fact that I feel Tikka offers the very best action in a factory action. The CTR mags are very expensive compared to the many SR25 mags. CTR uses TRG mags which can run you $160-180 per mag vs a Magpul PMag that would run you around $20 a mag for the RPR.
Tikka stock isn't nearly as nice as the RPR chassis system, so you will dump a good chunk of change to upgrade the CTR stock. At that point, the CTR would cost more than the RPR.
I feel the RPR balances much better than the CTR. CTR to me is front heavy due to the "cheap" feel of the CTR stock.
Both rifles come threaded and ready for suppressor, so that's a wash.
Tikka wins hands down in the action department. The RPR is ok, but it's no where near what Tikka is offering.
I'd have to disagree. Don't personally have a CTR but I do have the very similar Tactical. I do however have the RPR. I was lucky enough to pick one up the week they came out for $960. That extra $90 buys alot of features. Fully adjustable stock, keymod rail, and pistol grip that are fully compatible with AR furniture and the ability to accept a plethora of .308 mags.
True the Tikka have a better action but for my money the Ruger is a much better VALUE. Don't get me wrong, before the RPR the CTR in .260 is the exact rifle I had my heart set on.
Sorry OP for aiding the thread derailment.
ZGunner said:
Can you comment yet on the RPR's accuracy? I've not yet read anything on their actual downrange performance. How's it stack up relative to the Tikka?
The RPR looks like an excellent design and great value, and I'd strongly consider one if I didn't already have a .260 CTR; but, man, the action and accuracy of my CTR's got me spoiled. Anything less would be tough to live with, despite the extra features and cheaper mags.
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What's the advantage to the Ruger Precision Rifle over a standard bolt action (ie: Winchester, Weatherby, etc.)?
About all I see here is an AR-looking bolt gun that can take AR-type accessories. Black plastic. Matte finished metal.
About all I see here is an AR-looking bolt gun that can take AR-type accessories. Black plastic. Matte finished metal.
That's where the 6.5 Creedmoor wins in my eyes. Love the .260, its much easier to find quality brass, but the Creed has solid factory backing.
Unfortunately, no. Not the way I'd like to anyway. I put a temporary scope on and shot a box of 120 gr A-Max. It shot great out to 350. Waiting alot longer than I anticipated for my scope.
I personally like the straight recoil path and the AR styling. Every gun isn't for everyone. True.
henschman
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The advantages of the Ruger are that it is a unified chassis instead of a traditional action+stock which doesn't require any kind of bedding for accuracy, it takes cheap detachable mags in pretty much any capacity you want, it has a fully adjustable stock where every dimension can be adjusted to fit the shooter AND can be folded for compact transportation/storage, it has a good trigger out of the box, it has a 20 MOA picatinny scope mount out of the box, it comes with QD flush cup sling sockets out of the box, it has a free floated Keymod railed handguard that makes it easy to attach any accessory you want... basically it came with everything I wanted right out of the box, that I would have had to spend hundreds (if not thousands) more on any other rifle to have.
I don't know how accurate a Tikka or whatever is, but I don't see ever needing to hit anything smaller than 1/2 MOA, so I guess I'm good with the Ruger's accuracy. It's kind of cool that the Ruger can do it with off-the-shelf ammo too.
I don't know how accurate a Tikka or whatever is, but I don't see ever needing to hit anything smaller than 1/2 MOA, so I guess I'm good with the Ruger's accuracy. It's kind of cool that the Ruger can do it with off-the-shelf ammo too.
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Ruger Precision Rifle 6.5
Ruger Precision Rifle http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/7/17/ruger-precision-rifle/
Ruger Precision Rifle http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/7/17/ruger-precision-rifle/
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I didn't read all of the response, and maybe someone has already shared what I am about to share.
I was at a local gun store and the Ruger rep happened to be there. This was about July 24th. I asked him about the RPR because I am still investigating the 6.5 Creedmoor. He told me that Ruger released teh RPR early because Ruger was offered a cover spot on some magazine and they decided it was worth it. Ruger at the time was at about 25% production and would be at 100% production around years end.
Ruger PRS Billet Bolt Shrouds.
LRI has prefit barrels in 6 and 6.5mm calibers (8 twist) in inventory. These are custom ordered and ship in 4 days from the day the order is received.
We also make a billet aluminum direct drop in replacement bolt shroud for those not warm and fuzzy with the plastic one. 2.48oz. It does not have a provision for the allen wrench. IMO that's something that belongs in your kit. A bolt shroud is not a Swiss Army knife. (don't quite get Ruger's thought process on that. . .:banghead: )
LRI has prefit barrels in 6 and 6.5mm calibers (8 twist) in inventory. These are custom ordered and ship in 4 days from the day the order is received.
We also make a billet aluminum direct drop in replacement bolt shroud for those not warm and fuzzy with the plastic one. 2.48oz. It does not have a provision for the allen wrench. IMO that's something that belongs in your kit. A bolt shroud is not a Swiss Army knife. (don't quite get Ruger's thought process on that. . .:banghead: )
I see the Rifleman article say the Ruger PR averaged .83" over five 5-shot groups. That means they all were probably between about .57" to about 1.26". It's a 1.26 MOA rifle if all groups' centers were atop each other; maybe a 1.50 MOA rifle if not.
Groups open up about 10% for each hundred yards past the first one. At 1000 yards, it's at least a 2.97 MOA rifle with the ammo used.
Groups open up about 10% for each hundred yards past the first one. At 1000 yards, it's at least a 2.97 MOA rifle with the ammo used.
They stated the largest group was 0.90 inches
The average group with Hornady 140 grain A-Max was 0.67 inches..largest 0.78 inches
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We're all groups' centers on the point of aim?
It's highly unusual that the biggest group of 5 shots was .90" and the average was .83".
If the biggest 140 AMax was .67", 1000 yard accuracy will be at least 1.58 MOA but more likely 2 MOA or bigger.
Looking at the table above, the biggest group with AMax 140's was .78".
I've yet to see anything that'll shoot under 2 MOA 3600 feet away. Each loads 25-shot composite of five groups is probably over an inch. But shooting article wordsmiths don't like to say what accuracy is that one can count on all the time.
It's highly unusual that the biggest group of 5 shots was .90" and the average was .83".
If the biggest 140 AMax was .67", 1000 yard accuracy will be at least 1.58 MOA but more likely 2 MOA or bigger.
Looking at the table above, the biggest group with AMax 140's was .78".
I've yet to see anything that'll shoot under 2 MOA 3600 feet away. Each loads 25-shot composite of five groups is probably over an inch. But shooting article wordsmiths don't like to say what accuracy is that one can count on all the time.
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That's what the chart says. I'm inclined to go with their data obtained by actually shooting the gun.
Meant to say average for 140 grain.
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