That bolt looks sweet, I'm looking for an at home solution though. I'll try flitz on the bolt/ receiver, thanks for the rec on strelok, I just plugged in some factory numbers on jbm's calculator... Saturday seems like an eternity away.
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That bolt looks sweet, I'm looking for an at home solution though. I'll try flitz on the bolt/ receiver, thanks for the rec on strelok, I just plugged in some factory numbers on jbm's calculator... Saturday seems like an eternity away.
I ran the numbers a while back for curiosity. When you push the lighter rounds into the 3000-3100 range, the wind drift is VERY comparable to the 140 class projectiles moving in the 2700-2800 range.
6mm Creedmoor RPR. 3-shot group - 105gr berger with 41.8 H4350 and CCI BR-2. Factory hornady 108gr eld shot 0.69" 5-shot group. Surprising accuracy. Just 30 rounds through so far.
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^ Nice to see a sweet group from the 6mm. I'm not positive but I don't think we've seen one posted from that new RPR caliber
100 yards off a sinclair light front rest and a protektor rear bag. My local range only opens the 200 yard lanes once a month on the weekends so I haven't had a chance to try that yet. The Sacramento 1000 yard range is about a 2.5 hour drive so I'll have to try that eventually.
I have another 1000 yard day on Monday. I'm hoping to try out my new 190gr SMK load that has been stellar at 600 but I think it's gonna get rained out
Anyone have experience with the pre fit aftermarket barrels? I haven't even shot my RPR but it's in 308 and I'm way heavy on the 30 calibers right now. Looking at the LRI 6.5 barrel cut for amax/eld My model 12 lrp has kind of lost its luster to me but I'm still loving the 6.5 not to mention I'm setup reloading wise for the round.
Bad picture of my RPR with my Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50 and Vortex rings
RPR with Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr
RPR with Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr
Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr
RPR with Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50 by John Hermesmeyer, on FlickrRPR with Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50 by John Hermesmeyer, on FlickrVortex Razor HD 5-20x50 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr
Kool. I have been thinking of going heavier on my .308 (not an RPR but a printed and trued 700) What's the twist on your barrel? The McMillian says I can go to 190 with a 1:12 twist.
Where do you go shoot Lefty? What state are you in?
I would love to spend a day shooting with you, I might learn something!
Careful jarhead, when your scope gets longer than your barrel, you MIGHT be a redneck!!!
Sweet looking rig,
I'm in upstate NY. I go to Forbes Rifle and Pistol Club which is in Colonie NY. It's about 20 minutes from me. Bench goes out to 200, 300 is every Tuesday, 600 every Thursday, and 1000 is once a month. Where are you Griz?
That would be a LONG trip to the range then.. I'm in Manor, a little town in Texas, near Austin. Our local gun club goes to 200, have to drive about 55 minutes to get to the only 1,000 yard range in the area, near Liberty Hill, Texas. Back in the late 70's, I made a trip to upstate NY to install a custom controller I had built for a die kitchen. While there, I got a bit of hunting in on a private reserve near Nunn, a sleepy little place with a couple of B an B;s and a lot of history.. Had a great time. The lake there (Tupper i Think was the name) area is absolutely beautiful!!!
^ Yeah that would be a drive man lol. It's cool you got to see the Tupper Lake area though. There's some gorgeous country in NY. Still I'd love to get out west to the deserts you guys have. Would love to take some shots at a mile. Even if it was just a one time thing. Although I doubt it would remain a one time thing
Missed this post. Mine is 1:10 on the 20" .308. The 190 SMK's seemed to be a favorite of those shooting at 1000 that I talked to
Taking my new Gen 1 RPR in 6.5mm Creedmoor out to 600 yrds at the weekend. Can't wait!
Which can is that?
Just got my gen 2 baby yesterday, mounted the rail, scope, and qd sling cup. I was using an ms3 magpul sling and the qd cup failed and my rifle fell off my back and slammed the muzzle break on a Larue lt104 mount :.( luckily I didn't have the scope in the mount or it would've been a disaster. I replaced the grip with a Larue APEG, and angled the butt pad to the left. Can't wait to shoot it.
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This past weekend, I shot quite a few boxes of 140 Grain ELD's out of my PVA barreled, RPR. I had velocity swings as high as 200 FPS out of one of the boxes of ammo. I discarded it shortly after. Mind you all of these were from the same lot. Also shot some 147 Grain ELD's. They also has pretty serious ES and SD numbers. I was so irritated, I contacted Hornady to complain. All of the ammo averaged about 3/4MOA with a few groups hovering around, .5-.6. So far, not super impressed with the factory ammo I've tried. I am waiting on a shipment from prime. That will be the next ammo I test. Anyone else out there running a PVA barrel on the RPR? What factory ammo have you found that works well?
I did not want to start a new topic in Gunsmithing and did not find the answer despite several attempts of search inquiries....
Has anyone the head space / chamber protrusion for the RPR at hand? Ideally from the thread shoulder. Don't have a rifle at hand to take apart and measure it myself, so your help is much appreciated!
Cheers
SP
Has anyone the head space / chamber protrusion for the RPR at hand? Ideally from the thread shoulder. Don't have a rifle at hand to take apart and measure it myself, so your help is much appreciated!
Cheers
SP
I actually thought about putting one on mine, BCM makes a rail free keymod direct tooless grip. I considered it just to make it easier to carry...
I like BCM's gunfighter grip better myself, I have a Larue APEG grip on my RPR at the moment.
Here's a PRB article that has a couple interesting vertical grips..
http://precisionrifleblog.com/2017/03/15/precision-rifle-chassis-stocks-pros-use/
Started the break in process today, had to cut it short unfortunately but got 25 rounds in and 8 cleanings. Boresighted at about 30ish yards, just had to drop the sight down 20moa and I let if fly. Hit was 3.5 inches to the left. My reticle showed 10 moa so I moved point of impact 10 moa to the right, next shot was dead center about a half inch low, I was satisfied with poi. First five landed in the same hole, mind you this was with a cleaning in between every shot (I know 30ish yards, but still) I then decided to go for a 600 yard shot just for fun, wind was blowing from right to left, first attempt at 600 landed 12 minutes low and 2 minutes left, I held over using the reticle and WHAM impact! Again, same hold, impact! After hitting 10-15 shots at 600, for fun I decided to go back to my 30ish yard target, I put 7 rounds in the middle and 3 on the very first hole, cleaning after every 5 rounds. Rifle recoils like a pussycat, muzzle break isn't very blasty either, loving this rifle so far.
In the picture the left hole is .183" (3 shots) middle hole is .301" (7 shots) top right holes were from my son shooting a marlin 795 .22. I was shooting the 129gr interlock hornady's.
In the picture the left hole is .183" (3 shots) middle hole is .301" (7 shots) top right holes were from my son shooting a marlin 795 .22. I was shooting the 129gr interlock hornady's.
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^ Glad to hear you're enjoying it. Long range is great. Having to defeat the weather in order to still shoot accurately is a challenge that is incredibly fun
Took my RPR put today with my new Vortex RAZOR HD 5-20x50 mil/mil and shot these groups
top 10 where factory ammo and the 30 below where my reloads
6.5 RPR and Vortex 6-11-17 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr
6.5 RPR and Vortex 6-11-17 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr
6.5 RPR and Vortex 6-11-17 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr
each square is 1/4 inch with 4 being an inch
top 10 where factory ammo and the 30 below where my reloads
6.5 RPR and Vortex 6-11-17 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr6.5 RPR and Vortex 6-11-17 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickr6.5 RPR and Vortex 6-11-17 by John Hermesmeyer, on Flickreach square is 1/4 inch with 4 being an inch
Took my RPR put today with my new Vortex RAZOR HD 5-20x50 mil/mil and shot these groups
top 10 where factory ammo and the 30 below where my reloads
each square is 1/4 inch with 4 being an inch
Very nice. Looks like you have a tie between the 140 ELD and the Superformance with 43gr. I load SMK's now but back when I was shooting factory ammo the Superformance BTHP did best at 1000 yards. I liked those a lot.
Yeah these were just out of the book reloads using new Hornandy brass and bullets ...... when I move to Texas and get setup ill start a proper load workup, use different bullets etc. this was mostly just to test out my scope anyway ....BTW the Vortex rocks
The MPA chassis uses a standard AR style grip. Their vertical with trigger finger rest and same side thumb may fit any AR, I haven't tried it yet. I am going to order one for my MPA chassis.
http://masterpiecearms.com/shop/mpa-enhanced-vertical-grip/
Looks like it's shooting pretty good for you. Doing load workups for me is the most interesting part of getting a new rifle!
If you are loading for hunting try the Sierra 130gr GameKings. They produce some excellent groups for me out of the 6.5 loads.
Usually tighter than the MatchKings... Go figure...
What part of Texas are you coming to? If you are going to be anywhere near Austin, holler at me. I would love to take you out to the ARC. (Austin Rifle Club)
https://youtu.be/shmgl0S1igM
https://youtu.be/j6Ej6JDAuBI
Finished break in today, zeroed at 100. It got dark on me but I was able to hit the 600 yard target. First vid is 100, 200, 300, second is at 600. Hopefully by this weekend I'll be able to get up on the 1000 yard pad.
https://youtu.be/j6Ej6JDAuBI
Finished break in today, zeroed at 100. It got dark on me but I was able to hit the 600 yard target. First vid is 100, 200, 300, second is at 600. Hopefully by this weekend I'll be able to get up on the 1000 yard pad.
