Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion

[Cardboard Assassin]

well this is mine. ibi barrel, timney 2 stage trigger, magpul stock and grip, burris mount, vortix strike eagle. scope

Nice gun, the fluting looks awesome.

The barrel on my RPR is pretty much shot out so I'm gonna be picking up an IBI - is that the heavier contour?

How does it shoot?

 

[sifer0425]

Nice gun, the fluting looks awesome.

The barrel on my RPR is pretty much shot out so I'm gonna be picking up an IBI - is that the heavier contour?

How does it shoot?

yes it is. shoots good still having a bit of trouble with load development. have been using 140gr eld match with h4350. but ran into trouble today with pressure issuses. so had to stop. was at 41gr of h4350 but now will have to start less and work up again

 

[Carlos Danger]

Went to the range after reassembly and ran some ladder loads at 100 and 250 yards. Let's just say I found one that should fit the bill quite nicely.

 

[HAZWASTE]

Morning everyone,

I have a RPR 300wm, since not much is heard of the RPR in this caliber I have a few questions regarding scoper rings and mounts. What is everyone with a magnum RPR is using fir scope ring height?
I running on the ruger vortex razor gen 2 , I tried vortex 1.1 rings but they seemed to low and just to get it sighted in I bought temporary all.i could fine locally at the time a leupold mark AR 177095 mount. It's a nice mount but thinking we can do better especially if I'm looking to take it to the max possible. ( not many ranges in s florida but I think I found one in Immokalee!)Top rail already gas a 30Moa can't.
Anyone tried the warne 34mm scope mount, 7821M ?


Thanks.

 

[SIDS01]

The RPR has AR ergonomics, so AR height mounts and rings are a good place to start.

I used the Burris PEPR mount to dial more of the available elevation from the scope on my last one. I've used Vortex and Nightforce 20 moa 1 piece mounts on 2 others, but that Gen 2 Razor might not zero at 100. I don't have one, but I've read the actual travel above the zero stop is less than the advertised travel range.

 

[HAZWASTE]

Thanks for replying, I have go back and check but it did take a few MOAs of travel from the bottom to get it to zero @100 yards. I may end up having to get a scope with more travel such a NF 7x35. We tried vortex PMr rings 1.1 in height but the scope bell was about 1/4 or less from the hand guard/barrel. Originally bought a NF 7x35 but it came with stripped sun shade threads on the scope body. I attempted to contact NF for about 5 days and no dice. So I ended up returning it and getting the vortex.

 

[BobbyDucati]

.338 RPR 2yrs over 1000rounds no issues other than feeding from few mags could be mag issue. Get two cruched together. Dirty barrel ELDm 285s mostly. Last Saturday 8” plates at 900yrds all day well 60rds lol.

 

[Fx51LP308]

All - i have considered much, but I'm ready to make a decision on my introductory rifle. It will be the Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 Win. I'm hoping to make the main purchase within the next month or two, and then the optic for it a month thereafter (I'm looking at both a Leupold and/or Vortex scope in the $900.00 range).

The greater question for me, now, is "what accessories/options?" Just how much should I "pimp my RPR?" I definitely want the Timiney 2 stage trigger group and, maybe, one of the Catalyst Arms Enhanced Bolt Knob (something with a little more grip on it). What other accessories are worth pursuing, including:

1. Anarchy Outdoors Titanium bolt shroud;
2. MAGPUL MOE+ PRS Stock
3. MAGPUL Pistol Grip (I that on my home built AR-15;
4. Catalyst Arms Mag release Extension;
5. Anarchy Heat Treated firing pin;
6. Catalyst Arms Fast track Handguard Allows me to slide the bipod back and forth/
7. Anarchy Scope base with bubble level;

Do these things make an actual difference or are they just "window dressing?" Which options would you select?

Thanks much!

 

[Expert684]

I have three RPR’s. I would put the trigger and PRS stock. Spend the rest on good optics. Shoot then decide what you want.Just my two cents.

 

[Leadslinger5]

All - i have considered much, but I'm ready to make a decision on my introductory rifle. It will be the Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 Win. I'm hoping to make the main purchase within the next month or two, and then the optic for it a month thereafter (I'm looking at both a Leupold and/or Vortex scope in the $900.00 range).

The greater question for me, now, is "what accessories/options?" Just how much should I "pimp my RPR?" I definitely want the Timiney 2 stage trigger group and, maybe, one of the Catalyst Arms Enhanced Bolt Knob (something with a little more grip on it). What other accessories are worth pursuing, including:

1. Anarchy Outdoors Titanium bolt shroud;
2. MAGPUL MOE+ PRS Stock
3. MAGPUL Pistol Grip (I that on my home built AR-15;
4. Catalyst Arms Mag release Extension;
5. Anarchy Heat Treated firing pin;
6. Catalyst Arms Fast track Handguard Allows me to slide the bipod back and forth/
7. Anarchy Scope base with bubble level;

Do these things make an actual difference or are they just "window dressing?" Which options would you select?

Thanks much!

My RPR in 6.5 creedmoor has just shy of 100 rds down the tube. I’m shooting .350” groups at 100 yds and I’m not an expert shooter. I would first off do a couple easy things. 1st- clean the barrel, 2nd- ditch the stock pistol grip and get something a little more grippy, I used the larue apeg grip and love it. 3rd- I would recommend, but take no responsibility on this recommendation: remove the trigger spring and see how you like it before just dropping a timney in. 4th -remove your base and all of your screws and degrease, Loc tite and torque everything.5th- Do the cheap pvc pipe mod to single load in the mag. I’m running a vortex PST (FFP) I picked up for $500 from euro optics and the vortex precision high rings(all loc tited and torqued). Then I would just shoot the crap out of it until you decide what will make the biggest difference, best bang for your buck if you will. A lot of guys like swapping out the stock to the PRS also. Im just over $2000 invested and wouldn’t be surprised to see the rifle competitive at 1000 yds + with the right shooter.

 

[Dead Eye Dick]

Me, I like the Target Tool Stock. Very comfortable to shoot from, adjustable, and stays adjusted, stiff and also can be colorful. Target Tool Stock on the bottom

 

[ilaybrk]

The .308 is a great cartridge 600 yards or less and some people say 800 or less but 6.5 is same price and will shoot flatter out to 1000 yards and beyond and smaller holes in target to show off those tight groups. I still run the stock butstock because I am only person running the gun so once it is set I dont ever have to change it again. If I was sharing the gun I would probably would change it to the Magpul butstock.

 

[straightshooter1]

The .308 is a great cartridge 600 yards or less and some people say 800 or less but 6.5 is same price and will shoot flatter out to 1000 yards and beyond and smaller holes in target to show off those tight groups. I still run the stock butstock because I am only person running the gun so once it is set I dont ever have to change it again. If I was sharing the gun I would probably would change it to the Magpul butstock.

There's a lot of good reasons to choose a 6.5 over .308 as the ballistics are simply better beyond 600 yds. And I feel 6.5's are much easier to reload cartridges that produce lower ES's and SD's too.

I chose to go with .308 and I'm glad I did these days given how hard it is to find supplies for 6.5's as opposed to .308's. And, my .308 with a Krieger barrel (my second barrel) currently has over 5,300 rounds though it and I'm still getting bugholes and I have fun shooting out to 1000 yds when I can. Had I gone with a 6.5, I'd probably be getting ready to put a 5th barrel on. A buddy of my that I shoot with has a 6.5 and as much as he loves shooting that gun, he limits the amount of shooting he does with using mild to moderate load to save barrel life.

So, which to choose really depends on what's important to you and just what kind of shooting one is doing and don't mind changing out barrels more often if one is doing a lot of shooting.

 

[flyfisher117]

There's a lot of good reasons to choose a 6.5 over .308 as the ballistics are simply better beyond 600 yds. And I feel 6.5's are much easier to reload cartridges that produce lower ES's and SD's too.

I chose to go with .308 and I'm glad I did these days given how hard it is to find supplies for 6.5's as opposed to .308's. And, my .308 with a Krieger barrel (my second barrel) currently has over 5,300 rounds though it and I'm still getting bugholes and I have fun shooting out to 1000 yds when I can. Had I gone with a 6.5, I'd probably be getting ready to put a 5th barrel on. A buddy of my that I shoot with has a 6.5 and as much as he loves shooting that gun, he limits the amount of shooting he does with using mild to moderate load to save barrel life.

So, which to choose really depends on what's important to you and just what kind of shooting one is doing and don't mind changing out barrels more often if one is doing a lot of shooting.

Where are you finding .308 supplies? 6.5 has been just as available over the last year.

You must also really roast your barrels to think you'd be ready for the fifth one at 5k rounds.

 

[drcook]

The .308 is a great cartridge 600 yards or less and some people say 800 or less but 6.5 is same price and will shoot flatter out to 1000 yards and beyond and smaller holes in target to show off those tight groups. I still run the stock butstock because I am only person running the gun so once it is set I dont ever have to change it again. If I was sharing the gun I would probably would change it to the Magpul butstock.

Probably want to rethink that statement. New knowledge, new bullets are stretching it out. You could also tell that the the Marines who use it to 1000.
Here is the text for the new Sierra Matchking

This Sierra MatchKing bullet was designed with one thing in mind, and that was to shoot 1000 yards in a 308 Winchester. To accomplish that, Sierra added length to the boattail and engineered a forgiving tangent ogive with a closed nose. Doing this gave it a .527 BC which keeps it super sonic past 1000 yards in a 308 chamber. This bullet is basically a redesign of the legendary 168MK. Anyone that enjoys shooting medium to long range with a 308 or even the big magnums will love this bullet.

A 6.5 does have the advantage of being a newer design and other advantages, but a .308 has lots of advantages also. Such as the 1500 once shot Lake City brass cases I bought for what a few hundred 6.5 cases cost. Plus in a pinch, just like the venerable 30-06, you can walk into most places and they would have a box of .308's.

A 6.5 recoils less, yes I have shot both. Once you get past 1000 is where the 6.5 will really outrun the .308. My buddy regularly hits a 18"x18" target at a mile with his 6.5. That would be really more difficult with a .308, I wouldn't even seriously try it with my .308. May as well throw rocks.

However, I have a RPR in 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC for those shots.

 

[straightshooter1]

Where are you finding .308 supplies? 6.5 has been just as available over the last year.

Powder and Primers I stocked up in Jan 2020 before the things got crazy. And before things got really crazy I resupplied about midyear. Bullets have not been too hard to find, even at a decent price. Typically, I look to my local store, Bruno Shooters Supply where I'll walk in and see what's available, otherwise I often keep an eye on Midway, Brownells and Powder Valley and the like.

You must also really roast your barrels to think you'd be ready for the fifth one at 5k rounds.

No . . . this is my second barrel with 5300 rounds and the first, the factory barrel, I had nearly 4000 rounds before replacing it (though it didn't really need replacing). So, for a 6.5, yes . . . I'd expect to be just about ready for a 5th barrel as I approach 10,000 rounds fired since I got my RPR as I seldom shoot mild loads. And here in Arizona, the heat does tend to help "roast" the barrels.

 

[flyfisher117]

Powder and Primers I stocked up in Jan 2020 before the things got crazy. And before things got really crazy I resupplied about midyear. Bullets have not been too hard to find, even at a decent price. Typically, I look to my local store, Bruno Shooters Supply where I'll walk in and see what's available, otherwise I often keep an eye on Midway, Brownells and Powder Valley and the like.


No . . . this is my second barrel with 5300 rounds and the first, the factory barrel, I had nearly 4000 rounds before replacing it (though it didn't really need replacing). So, for a 6.5, yes . . . I'd expect to be just about ready for a 5th barrel as I approach 10,000 rounds fired since I got my RPR as I seldom shoot mild loads. And here in Arizona, the heat does tend to help "roast" the barrels.

so you stocked up pre panic but feel the .308 has been easier to get?

Considering its the same primer moot point

Powder is about equal as far as availability, when comparing the popular choices.

Only thing the .308 may lead in is bullet selection. But looking at 168 SMKs and equivalent ELDms and 142 smks and equivalent eldms in the 6 5 they have been about equally abundant. My restock notifications for all 4 have been about the same.

 

[straightshooter1]

so you stocked up pre panic but feel the .308 has been easier to get?

Considering its the same primer moot point

Powder is about equal as far as availability, when comparing the popular choices.

Only thing the .308 may lead in is bullet selection. But looking at 168 SMKs and equivalent ELDms and 142 smks and equivalent eldms in the 6 5 they have been about equally abundant. My restock notifications for all 4 have been about the same.

My shooting buddy fires a 6.5 and found the one bullet that really works well is the Berger 140 Hybrids with Lapua SR primers and doesn't care to shoot anything else. So I keep an eye out for him and let him know when I see anything he will use. So, in doing so I've kinda had my finger on the pulse of what's available for his 6.5 compared to .308.

Considering its the same primer moot point

Powder is about equal as far as availability, when comparing the popular choices.

Only thing the .308 may lead in is bullet selection. But looking at 168 SMKs and equivalent ELDms and 142 smks and equivalent eldms in the 6 5 they have been about equally abundant. My restock notifications for all 4 have been about the same.

In terms of primers and even powder availability, it's been about the same. . . especially if one is willing to pay inflated prices.

It's not so much finding a bullet that can be fired, but finding the bullet you want.

When Sierra came out with their new 169 SMK I managed to get a few hundred and on first testing I got really good results and would like to shoot a lot of them in place of 175's. But they're not available any more. Sierra even to them off their website.

 

[Dead Eye Dick]

I just installed a Penguin Vertical grip from Anarchy Outdoors. Installs easily, is well made/solid and feels nice in the hand. However, there is one worrisome detail. The thumb rest places the thumb directly on the safety stop (which is opposite the stop used for a right handed shooter)

Has anyone installed this grip and noted any issues?

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I also purchased a rail data card holder from Anarchy. A fine piece of equipment that works much better than the previously used card holder from another manufacturer that kept falling off. Also, the people at Anarchy are nice folks that are easy to work with. NDIH.

 

[Leadslinger5]

May not be the best but for someone who is only about 2 months into “precision shooting” and “hand loading” I’m feeling pretty happy!

 

[dzander]

My RPR in .223 has a 3 stage trigger, ie a bit of creep after the first stage. Anyone have a source for fixing this or do I have get a aftermarket replacment ?

 

[Carlos Danger]

May not be the best but for someone who is only about 2 months into “precision shooting” and “hand loading” I’m feeling pretty happy!

See you downloaded the app.

 

[Leadslinger5]

See you downloaded the app.

Pretty neat tool! Still figuring it out.

 

[DTF370]

My RPR in .223 has a 3 stage trigger, ie a bit of creep after the first stage. Anyone have a source for fixing this or do I have get a aftermarket replacment ?

Best fix is a Timney 2 stage and they’re incredibly easy to install.

 

[johnnyvw]

See you downloaded the app.

Which app is this?

 

[Leadslinger5]

Which app is this?

Range buddy pro on android and SubMOA on iPhone.

 

[johnnyvw]

Awesome, thanks!

 

[ak4seven]

Wanted to ask the forum a few questions about magazines.

First to see if anyone knew where to buy ARC 10 mags for the RPR (6.5 CM)? All out of stock, where I've searched.
Second, could I get away with using PMAGS AICS (MAG579 item#) 10 round magazines to feed reliably (top loading and cycling)?

Did a search but so many discrepancies between posts. Wanted to get a new/fresh response, if possible.

PS. New member/new to PRS. If this information is already posted, my apologies.

 

[Expert684]

Wanted to ask the forum a few questions about magazines.

First to see if anyone knew where to buy ARC 10 mags for the RPR? All out of stock, where I've searched.
Second, could I get away with using PMAGS AICS (MAG579 item#) 10 round magazines to feed reliably (top loading and cycling)?

Did a search but so many discrepancies between posts. Wanted to get a new/fresh response, if possible.

PS. New member/new to PRS. If this information is already posted, my apologies.

You can find Ruger steel mags on EBay, they are AICS mags with the binder plate. They work well for me until I load something too long.
Hope this helps?

 

[pell1203]

ak4seven, Magpul PMAG5 and PMAG10 AICS magazines work fine on 6.5 CM RPR as long as your cartridge overall length stays below the PMAG max mag length of 2.86"

 

[ak4seven]

Thanks you guys! I'll check those out... Ruger steel mags and PMAG10 AICS. Both are better for the price... ARC 10 mags are up there in cost.

 

[Cardboard Assassin]

May not be the best but for someone who is only about 2 months into “precision shooting” and “hand loading” I’m feeling pretty happy!

Not too shabby at all!

Looks like you are getting into the groove pretty good.

 

[Leadslinger5]

Not too shabby at all!

Looks like you are getting into the groove pretty good.

Thanks, I have some great mentors at the local gun club!

 

[flyfisher117]

Thanks you guys! I'll check those out... Ruger steel mags and PMAG10 AICS. Both are better for the price... ARC 10 mags are up there in cost.

YMMV i could not get reliable feeding from my Pmag AICS pattern mags. Nothing but issues in the 2 I had.

My ARC and MDT mag have been perfect.

 

[Shamrock1123]

All - i have considered much, but I'm ready to make a decision on my introductory rifle. It will be the Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 Win. I'm hoping to make the main purchase within the next month or two, and then the optic for it a month thereafter (I'm looking at both a Leupold and/or Vortex scope in the $900.00 range).

The greater question for me, now, is "what accessories/options?" Just how much should I "pimp my RPR?" I definitely want the Timiney 2 stage trigger group and, maybe, one of the Catalyst Arms Enhanced Bolt Knob (something with a little more grip on it). What other accessories are worth pursuing, including:

1. Anarchy Outdoors Titanium bolt shroud;
2. MAGPUL MOE+ PRS Stock
3. MAGPUL Pistol Grip (I that on my home built AR-15;
4. Catalyst Arms Mag release Extension;
5. Anarchy Heat Treated firing pin;
6. Catalyst Arms Fast track Handguard Allows me to slide the bipod back and forth/
7. Anarchy Scope base with bubble level;

Do these things make an actual difference or are they just "window dressing?" Which options would you select?

Thanks much!

I think the weak point on the RPR is the hand guard. Mine was off center and had some deflection in it. I replaced it with a Seekins and works perfect.

 

[AXMC]

I think the weak point on the RPR is the hand guard. Mine was off center and had some deflection in it. I replaced it with a Seekins and works perfect.

What gen was yours?

 

[Shamrock1123]

What gen was yours?

Gen 2

 

[Dead Eye Dick]

Just added an Anarchy Outdoors vertical grip. finding the right tool to break the bolt loose on the original grip was an issue. Ruger apparently did not want it to come loose and unlike the barrel nut, I felt this is a good thing. Seems to fit my hand nicely and the issue with the safety stop meeting and cutting the thumb is a total non-issue. Highly recommended.

Tried the magazines used for the MPA Pro. Loded rounds from the magazine just fine but locked fully before getting to the rear when extracting a round. The bolt appeared to be catching the front of the magazine. dropped the magazine, empty case extracted and ejected just fine. This is not a problem using MDT AICS mags as they work fine. The MPA mags work flawlessly in the MPA so I suppose this is really a non issue. Do prefer the MDT mags over the plastic mags Ruger supplied but it is strictly an aesthetics issue as the Ruger mags worked without any problems.

This pertains to a Gen 2 RPR. As usual, for all these products, NDIH.

 

[Wade Fargo]

Just picked up this Ruger a few weeks ago, 6mm Creedmoor, Installed MDT rings, Vortex 15X60x52 scope, Titanium bolt shroud, MPA grip.

I'm really liking it, it way less expensive than my previous MPA or CA MPR but its shooting pretty good considering the owner.

 

[Shamrock1123]

What gen was yours?

Gen2

 

[AXMC]

Gen2

Thanks

 

[straightshooter1]

I've really enjoyed my .308 Gen2 RPR having fired over 9,000 rounds with it (though it currently has a Krieger barrel which is responsible for over 5400 of those rounds). I've got another Krieger barrel waiting in the closet for when I decide it time to do another swap.

I've thought about mounting a 6.5 CM barrel instead of the .308. But I'm seriously considering getting a new RPR in a 6.5 PRC. Given the current shortages on supplies, I'm hesitant to to anything like this anytime soon.

 

[SingleSeat]

So who is jumping on the new 6mm RPR?

Ruger Precision® Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18085

www.ruger.com

 

[straightshooter1]

So who is jumping on the new 6mm RPR?

Ruger Precision® Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18085

www.ruger.com

I've just picked up a 6.5 PRC RPR. Now I just have to find some place where I can get the brass for it and other supplies.

 

[rlramirez]

So who is jumping on the new 6mm RPR?

Ruger Precision® Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18085

www.ruger.com

I am, just have to find one. My current 6mm Creedmoor is a Ruger American Predator in a Oryx chassis + PST Gen II.

 

[gigamortis]

So who is jumping on the new 6mm RPR?

Ruger Precision® Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18085

www.ruger.com

Interesting indeed. Trigger Tech trigger and a stainless 26" barrel. All the other RPRs have regular chrome moly steel barrels.

 

[AmmoBae334]

22 inch proof research carbon fiber barrel
Smoke composites carbon fiber handguard
Smoke composites carbon fiber grip
Smoke composites carbon fiber adjustable stock
Tier one evolution carbon fiber bipod
Black collar arms carbon fiber rings
Timmney trigger
Leupold lrp 8.5-25x50 scope
Area 419 Hellfire muzzle break
Anarchy outdoors gold fluted bolt shroud
Anarchy outdoors handle
Anarchy outdoors gold nob

 

[DRAGON64]

22 inch proof research carbon fiber barrel
Smoke composites carbon fiber handguard
Smoke composites carbon fiber grip
Smoke composites carbon fiber adjustable stock
Tier one evolution carbon fiber bipod
Black collar arms carbon fiber rings
Timmney trigger
Leupold lrp 8.5-25x50 scope
Area 419 Hellfire muzzle break
Anarchy outdoors gold fluted bolt shroud
Anarchy outdoors handle
Anarchy outdoors gold nob

Nice build; what caliber?

 

[AmmoBae334]

Nice build; what caliber?

6. 5 creedmoor

 

[Fx51LP308]

All - i have considered much, but I'm ready to make a decision on my introductory rifle. It will be the Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 Win. I'm hoping to make the main purchase within the next month or two, and then the optic for it a month thereafter (I'm looking at both a Leupold and/or Vortex scope in the $900.00 range).

The greater question for me, now, is "what accessories/options?" Just how much should I "pimp my RPR?" I definitely want the Timiney 2 stage trigger group and, maybe, one of the Catalyst Arms Enhanced Bolt Knob (something with a little more grip on it). What other accessories are worth pursuing, including:

1. Anarchy Outdoors Titanium bolt shroud;
2. MAGPUL MOE+ PRS Stock
3. MAGPUL Pistol Grip (I that on my home built AR-15;
4. Catalyst Arms Mag release Extension;
5. Anarchy Heat Treated firing pin;
6. Catalyst Arms Fast track Handguard Allows me to slide the bipod back and forth/
7. Anarchy Scope base with bubble level;

Do these things make an actual difference or are they just "window dressing?" Which options would you select?

Thanks much!

RPR in .308 win acquired today via Gunbroker auction. Awaiting Delivery. Shortly threafter, I'll acquire the scope and we'll be on our way.