I received an email regarding the new precision rifle. Looks like an interesting out of the box long rifle. Does anyone have any comments or thoughts. http://www.ruger.com/micros/rpr/index.html
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I received an email regarding the new precision rifle. Looks like an interesting out of the box long rifle. Does anyone have any comments or thoughts. http://www.ruger.com/micros/rpr/index.html
It's very intriguing to me, great set of features at an amazingly low cost for the package. If I didn't already have my bases covered for this niche, I'd definitely be looking hard at picking one up.
Yes. If i was to get back in to a .308 bolt action. This rifle looks like it would be in the running. Threaded bbl, adj stock & trigger, uses most of the 308 AR style mags already on the market. The MSRP while not bad, will probably be lower in stores.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevensje
6.5 Creedmoor is a nice, light cartridge for you Jim. Especially with the 120gr. bullets.
After shooting one of Rays (TBAC) 308's at the wcfw benefit last week, with their new Ultra 7 . I became addicted to a caliber & suppressor that's neither affordable or usable at this time. BUT that's never stopped me before. I think the Savage Hog Hunter is a nice entry for the wallet.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmg8550
Looks like a well researched entry into the market. Turner's has them listed at $999.
Looks like a solid feature set with toolless adjusting stock, folding stock, keymod rail, adjustable trigger, and an easy barrel change. Wait and see on reports of accuracy and ability/availability to change out barrels.
If their barrels shoot they are going to sell a ton of those. If not, it's just another Ruger paperweight.
Ok. Where's that darn "like" button?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim K
I honestly think they are a little late to the party . However seems like a nice entry to the sport for a decent price .
It's still a Ruger, so I'm out. Love their pistols, have never been able to get along with any of there rifles. Maybe they got it together on this one, but im not holding my breath.
Sniper Hide Review including accuracy test at 825yards: http://www.scout.com/military/sniper...n-rifle-6-5-cm
Thinking about picking one up in .243 for my daughter. Looks like a lot of gun for the $$.
The 7.7 twist of the 243 is interesting. I wonder if you could run 115gr DTACs.
The review was interesting. If they are all this good, I may have to try a .243.
Also kinda hate ruger, but this is kinda tempting to try out. Was originally going to get one of the either basic savage/weatherby vanguards, then had moved up to the Savage FCP-K or whatever alpha bet soup is the .308 threaded barrel kinda tactical looking thing. Similiar price on that mid range savage, and I imagine at it's core better barrel/gun, though I like a lot of the AR-ness in this. (Though strangely I after deciding to get the MDR, had no interest in a .308 ar as it'd really only serve for benched and I dont do that much.) Guess I'm .308 bipolar/undecided.
With a 26" tube you should be able to get them moving fast enough to stabilize them. But if not, I'm sure the 105 hybrids would do pretty well in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by zimagold
Never too late. Precision/Tactical rifle matches are the fastest growing segment in shooting sports. If it allows more people to get into the sport, I'm all for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spdu4ia
The more competition between manufacturers, the better.
I shoot the 115s in an 8 twist. Problems have been reported from spinning them too fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by XC700116
I'm interested in it for the mag compatibility, among other things.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmg8550
Since it's cheaper to buy this than upgrade my Savage I'm interested. I've had better luck with new Ruger rifles than with their new revolvers. The good news is if it doesn't shoot right, they'll take care of you.
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Ruger has previously had pretty solid deals for NRA instructors. Be very interested to see if this shows up on the sheet..
Im tempted to jump on a 6.5 CM model. Seems to have a lot of nice features and a nice entry level distance shooter.
Now you did it. I'm looking to dump my 308 stuff to get one of these in 243.
I know a guy that has one of these. Got it in late last week. His first impressions were extremely positive. Said the Acton was smooth and the AICS and PMags fit nicely in the mag well with the M1A mags being slightly more stubborn. Said the stock locks up very tight.
Shooting hornady 6.5 factory he was getting about .75 Moa out of it.
For the money it looks to be a real contender and a great bargain at a street price less than $1k.
http://www.realguns.com/articles/726.htm
Here's a pretty well written detailed article.
Thanks for posting the link. Nice break down of the parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zach O
Quite a few YouTube videos too. The more I see/read about this rifle, the more I want one in 6.5 Creedmore. An appropriate optic will probably cost more than the rifle.
For entry level, there are a few I would consider that would be similar in cost to the rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by KS63
But, yes, most would be at least double the cost of the rifle.
I'm in the same boat as you, I really want to add one to the safe, chambered in 6.5 Creedmore.
No discussions that I have seen on the 308...seems odd. Like to hear more if 308 is getting same accuracy as 6.5
With my age (51) and failing eyesight, I would just like to have a sub MOA Rifle that can consistently hit at 2-500 yards. I was not able to consistently get that accuracy with my 2 pervious Springfield MIA rifles. I do love the .308 Winchester, and do not need to hit a target at 1,300 yards. From the 3-4 articles I have read, the .308 could be a reasonably priced answer. The 20" barrel concerned me, but I would still bite. I have spent more money for less.
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Originally Posted by KS63
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Originally Posted by Grant H.
There's probably 1 or 2 pieces of glass in my parts room that might be within your range.
Burris XTR II is an excellent optic in the right price range. I just ordered one for another application, but in the back of my mind I see it going on one of theses one day when my kids are older.
I do not yet have a precision rifle in the stable yet and am worried that if someone finds out, my man-card could be revoked. A precision rifle is next on the list (followed by an AR-10) and this could be a strong contender for me. I'm hoping that by the time I can scrape together the cash, enough people will have put it through its paces to highlight any deficiency.
As I would probably take it out to a PR match a few times a year, I think I would just go with a .308 version just due to availability/cost of the ammo. (Actually, truth be told, my wife wants a nice precision rifle as much, if not more, than me. I think she would probably do a few matches a year too.)
Question for the knowledgeable crowd-
Why the different barrel lengths for the different calibers? Can anybody throw me a quick lesson on that out of curiosity.
Generally speaking, the 3 listed calibers all have similar 308ish case capacity, as the bore size is reduced you generally need a longer barrel to achieve a similar level of powder burn / gas expansion.
Edit: I used generally twice as this is impacted by multiple factors including powder burn profile and projectile resistance in the bore.
Fundamentally the rifle is an expansion chamber with the volume being set based on bore diameter and length.
ahh..thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by zimagold
secondary reason I think I would go with the 20"/.308 is because I haven't collected any stamps lately an I think this would be begging for something. The shorter barrel I think would complement a suppressor nicely.
6.5 Creed factory match ammo is typically cheaper than comparable 308 .
Interdasting....Quote:
Originally Posted by C Ward
I hear some people getting them allegedly, but are these actually really available or is it going to be the m&p shield and be a ghost for a while or 2x msrp
Yeah, I've seen the article in the American Rifleman magazine. I've never used a Ruger rifle so I don't know what the "problems" there used to be. However, out of the 7 or so articles I've read, the reception seems to be very positive. I have no need for specialty calibers so I'm very interested in the .308 version... but it'll have to wait like everything else in my life, lol.
If someone purchases one, I'd love to read your writeup.
There are some available on gun broker and dealers that knew the deal ahead of time seem to have gotten their hands on them through pre-orders so it seems to be in full production as of release dates, once the hoopla dies down a bit I'm sure availability won't be an issue. As there seems to be quite a few in the pipeline already. Honestly I'd look at stores like sportsman's for now and or get an order in with your local shop and wait for it to come in, or just wait out the storm for now.