Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion

[hdbull]

One of the cam arms on the cocking piece of my RPR broke during a class last weekend.

Is the AD Arms replacement the go to part or is there another brand that is better?

AD Arms is good to go and a lot stronger than stock piece.

 

[EzGoingKev]

One of the cam arms on the cocking piece of my RPR broke during a class last weekend.

Is the AD Arms replacement the go to part or is there another brand that is better?

I put one in my RPR a few years back. I have not shot it since I put it in but I can tell you it fit just like the factory part.

 

[Omni]

AD Arms is good to go and a lot stronger than stock piece.

Thank you!

 

[Didodadday]

Not sure what this is called, but the small piece that pulls the spent shell from the chamber on my .308RPR broke. I had fired 10 rounds of factory ammo and the 11th round was one that I had reloaded. When I tried to close the bolt I noticed some resistance but it did go in and fired, but that was the last round that would load. Did I break it with the reloaded round?

 

[straightshooter1]

Not sure what this is called, but the small piece that pulls the spent shell from the chamber on my .308RPR broke. I had fired 10 rounds of factory ammo and the 11th round was one that I had reloaded. When I tried to close the bolt I noticed some resistance but it did go in and fired, but that was the last round that would load. Did I break it with the reloaded round?

It's called an extractor.

No, it's not that it happened with a reloaded round. My .308 RPR's has over 10,000 rounds of reloads fired (a lot of that with pressures near the max) and everything on the bolt, include the extractor, is in good shape.

You should contact Ruger customer support and tell them what happed, that your extractor broke. More than likely, they're replace it for you. But, they'll probably ask you to send the whole rife in for them to do it. They'll first send you the packaging with a return label that you can package it and send it off at no costs to you.

 

[Didodadday]

It's called an extractor.

No, it's not that it happened with a reloaded round. My .308 RPR's has over 10,000 rounds of reloads fired (a lot of that with pressures near the max) and everything on the bolt, include the extractor, is in good shape.

You should contact Ruger customer support and tell them what happed, that your extractor broke. More than likely, they're replace it for you. But, they'll probably ask you to send the whole rife in for them to do it. They'll first send you the packaging with a return label that you can package it and send it off at no costs to you.

Thanks for the reply. I already have it apart so I just need the extractor. I sent them an email so hopefully the will just send the part.

 

[straightshooter1]

Thanks for the reply. I already have it apart so I just need the extractor. I sent them an email so hopefully the will just send the part.

I had an issues with the bolt on my newer RPR when I first got it and I also wanted just a firing pin spring for my older RPR and they said they wouldn't send parts having to do with the bolts, unless I was a certified gun smith,, and I had to send the whole gun to them. So, though you only need the extractor, more than likely you're going to have to send the whole gun in. If they've changed their protocol and willing to send you the extractor, lets us know.

 

[Didodadday]

I had an issues with the bolt on my newer RPR when I first got it and I also wanted just a firing pin spring for my older RPR and they said they wouldn't send parts having to do with the bolts, unless I was a certified gun smith,, and I had to send the whole gun to them. So, though you only need the extractor, more than likely you're going to have to send the whole gun in. If they've changed their protocol and willing to send you the extractor, lets us know.

I had an issues with the bolt on my newer RPR when I first got it and I also wanted just a firing pin spring for my older RPR and they said they wouldn't send parts having to do with the bolts, unless I was a certified gun smith,, and I had to send the whole gun to them. So, though you only need the extractor, more than likely you're going to have to send the whole gun in. If they've changed their protocol and willing to send you the extractor, lets us know.

Will do

 

[Didodadday]

It's called an extractor.

No, it's not that it happened with a reloaded round. My .308 RPR's has over 10,000 rounds of reloads fired (a lot of that with pressures near the max) and everything on the bolt, include the extractor, is in good shape.

You should contact Ruger customer support and tell them what happed, that your extractor broke. More than likely, they're replace it for you. But, they'll probably ask you to send the whole rife in for them to do it. They'll first send you the packaging with a return label that you can package it and send it off at no costs to you.

Ruger is sending me the part, so at least I don't have to send in my rifle and no cost.

 

[Carlos Danger]

Twisted on my new barrel chambered by Urban Rifleman in TX. One of the cleanest barrels I've ever received. Well see how she shoots in a month or so....

 

[EzGoingKev]

Twisted on my new barrel chambered by Urban Rifleman in TX. One of the cleanest barrels I've ever received. Well see how she shoots in a month or so....

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IDK if it is just the angle you took the pic from but that barrel looks like it is six feet long.

 

[Carlos Danger]

IDK if it is just the angle you took the pic from but that barrel looks like it is six feet long.

It is an odd angle......but it's still long.

 

[pell1203]

It is an odd angle......but it's still long.

Not having the front handguard installed also reinforces the illusion!

 

[Lazyfaire]

It is an odd angle......but it's still long.

What is it? 22"

 

[Larry Lambert]

I’m on the fence should I sale it or keep it? I’m more of a traditional bolt action guy, only thing better than a bolt action rifle is a safe full of em. Haha

 

[Didodadday]

I use a suppressor on my .308 RPR and the other day took it apart to clean. The suppressor has 2 sections; a long 7 inch section with 5 baffles and a shorter section with 2 baffles. Upon inspection I noticed the 2 baffles in the shorter section had been impacted by a round and the screw on cap at the end was deformed. The last few rounds that went through the barrel were rounds that I had reloaded, but I have no idea when the damage occurred. Anyone have any ideas about why this would happen? The suppressor was secure and not loose.

 

[Carlos Danger]

What is it? 22"

26"

 

[MetricMan]

I use a suppressor on my .308 RPR and the other day took it apart to clean. The suppressor has 2 sections; a long 7 inch section with 5 baffles and a shorter section with 2 baffles. Upon inspection I noticed the 2 baffles in the shorter section had been impacted by a round and the screw on cap at the end was deformed. The last few rounds that went through the barrel were rounds that I had reloaded, but I have no idea when the damage occurred. Anyone have any ideas about why this would happen? The suppressor was secure and not loose.

These things come to my mind:
> Bad threading on the barrel/suppressor mounting threads
> Cross threading at the barrel/suppressor joint
> Cross threading between one or more suppressor section joints
> Suppressor got bumped hard and knocked out of line
> Defective bullet that shattered during firing or a bullet tip spun off.
Some o’ these seem far fetched, but the situation you have is kinda far fetched, too.
An easy check for any of the threading or misalignment problems is to measure the runout of the end of the suppressor as you screw it onto the barrel. Runout should be no more than a few thousandths of an inch. If it’s straight and solid when mounted, then a bad bullet may be the reason.

 

[Didodadday]

These things come to my mind:
> Bad threading on the barrel/suppressor mounting threads
> Cross threading at the barrel/suppressor joint
> Cross threading between one or more suppressor section joints
> Suppressor got bumped hard and knocked out of line
> Defective bullet that shattered during firing or a bullet tip spun off.
Some o’ these seem far fetched, but the situation you have is kinda far fetched, too.

There doesn't appear to be anything wrong with the threading and I don't remember hitting or jarring it. Sending it back for a warranty repair. Maybe they can figure something.

 

[Dead Eye Dick]

From day to day, the newest modification of this well used RPR.

Original

Next with Target Tool Butt Stock

Then with Cerekoted Fore End, did not match, looked terrible

Back to black Fore End, but finish would not stick to the Cerekote that lay under it.

Finally TODAY!

May favorite look by far

 

[SmokeyJoe101]

Just getting back into shooting, retired military, hunting for many many years. I have the RPR gen3, put an Arca rail with a Accu-Tac bipod, changed grip for a vertical grip and still waiting on my MDT Send-It level and my Griffin Bushwacker36 suppressor. I am hung up on scope options. I originally was dead set on the Burris Eliminator6, but have now started to rethink this and actually canceled my order. The ArKen EP5 does have my interest, mainly because of what I have read, and some online reviews all sound favorable. All that hype on the other hand has me apprehensive. Because of limitation on range options, I will probably rarely get any range time beyond 500yds.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Just getting back into shooting, retired military, hunting for many many years. I have the RPR gen3, put an Arca rail with a Accu-Tac bipod, changed grip for a vertical grip and still waiting on my MDT Send-It level and my Griffin Bushwacker36 suppressor. I am hung up on scope options. I originally was dead set on the Burris Eliminator6, but have now started to rethink this and actually canceled my order. The ArKen EP5 does have my interest, mainly because of what I have read, and some online reviews all sound favorable. All that hype on the other hand has me apprehensive. Because of limitation on range options, I will probably rarely get any range time beyond 500yds.

Look into Tract Optics. They deal direct www.tractoptics.com

 

[Larry Lambert]

Just getting back into shooting, retired military, hunting for many many years. I have the RPR gen3, put an Arca rail with a Accu-Tac bipod, changed grip for a vertical grip and still waiting on my MDT Send-It level and my Griffin Bushwacker36 suppressor. I am hung up on scope options. I originally was dead set on the Burris Eliminator6, but have now started to rethink this and actually canceled my order. The ArKen EP5 does have my interest, mainly because of what I have read, and some online reviews all sound favorable. All that hype on the other hand has me apprehensive. Because of limitation on range options, I will probably rarely get any range time beyond

Just getting back into shooting, retired military, hunting for many many years. I have the RPR gen3, put an Arca rail with a Accu-Tac bipod, changed grip for a vertical grip and still waiting on my MDT Send-It level and my Griffin Bushwacker36 suppressor. I am hung up on scope options. I originally was dead set on the Burris Eliminator6, but have now started to rethink this and actually canceled my order. The ArKen EP5 does have my interest, mainly because of what I have read, and some online reviews all sound favorable. All that hype on the other hand has me apprehensive. Because of limitation on range options, I will probably rarely get any range time beyond 500yds.

There’s no down side to owning an Arken, I’ve owned and own several high end scopes. I can honestly say Arken is way under priced. Is there much difference between my ep-5 and my gen 3 razor. No, however the glass is better on the gen 3, you’ll notice a difference late in the afternoon the razor may add 15 min to a hunt. 2nd tracking is on par with gen 3 razor. Value is like this if you decide you want to sale the Arken you’ll get $400 all day the money you loose selling a razor will buy an Arken haha. My honest opinion buy the Arken there’s not $2500 difference between the two optics.

 

[SmokeyJoe101]

There’s no down side to owning an Arken, I’ve owned and own several high end scopes. I can honestly say Arken is way under priced. Is there much difference between my ep-5 and my gen 3 razor. No, however the glass is better on the gen 3, you’ll notice a difference late in the afternoon the razor may add 15 min to a hunt. 2nd tracking is on par with gen 3 razor. Value is like this if you decide you want to sale the Arken you’ll get $400 all day the money you loose selling a razor will buy an Arken haha. My honest opinion buy the Arken there’s not $2500 difference between the two optics.

I got a really good deal on a Athlon Cronus G2, now the waiting

 

[Didodadday]

Just getting back into shooting, retired military, hunting for many many years. I have the RPR gen3, put an Arca rail with a Accu-Tac bipod, changed grip for a vertical grip and still waiting on my MDT Send-It level and my Griffin Bushwacker36 suppressor. I am hung up on scope options. I originally was dead set on the Burris Eliminator6, but have now started to rethink this and actually canceled my order. The ArKen EP5 does have my interest, mainly because of what I have read, and some online reviews all sound favorable. All that hype on the other hand has me apprehensive. Because of limitation on range options, I will probably rarely get any range time beyond 500yds.

Leupold has some really good pricing for retired military with their VIP program

 

[MechanicGino]

Here is my setup and 200 yard spring day!

 

[UKMan]

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101400887

Buy a used RPR a good idea or stick with new? Thinking .308 might be the better option for used

 

[Dead Eye Dick]

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101400887

Buy a used RPR a good idea or stick with new? Thinking .308 might be the better option for used

Too much money for a used, plain Jane RPR in a standard caliber. The hammer forged barrels can shoot quite well but they don't last forever. Go, new. New or used, you're probably gonna make changes, the RPR just begs for changes even when you are banging steel at outrageous distances. So, while this seems to say, get used, save some bucks because you're gonna change it anyway. However, barrels are the most expensive change so, as I said, start fresh, change what you like, get a new barrel when you have to have it.

 

[straightshooter1]

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101400887

Buy a used RPR a good idea or stick with new? Thinking .308 might be the better option for used

Buying a use RPR is NOT a "bad" idea. If you are a wise shopper, you can probably get a really good deal. Just be aware of the different generations that Ruger has put out. There's been improvement with each generation. If you go with a 1st generation, it may have a lot of rounds fired and there are some minor issues with the bolt that you might want/need to avoid. Gen2 was a good improvement and Gen 3 has some good features (like a better handguard, a better bolt and a different firing pin). So, when shopping, be sure to ask which generation that's for sale as well as trying to find out how many rounds the action and/or has been fired. If it were me, I'd find a good deal for less than 1k and put a better barrel on it and in doing so you'll find it can shoot pretty well, especially if you also do a good job of reloading.

You can buy a .308, if you think you can get a good deal, then change the barrel to a quality barrel in a 6.5CR, if you have the inkling.

I have a Gen2 ,308 and a Gen3 6.5 PRC. Factory barrel shot just find, but plenty of room for improvement and when I shot the barrel out I replaced them with a Krieger barrel. With my precision reloading and that high end barrel, they shoot sub .5 MOA consistently, so I'm very satisfied with that at this point in time.

There are better guns out there, like a Tikka or a used custom. But it all depends on your budget and you're goal for shooting. I like the idea best for a used custom, where they typically come with a very good action and it's a good action and than make a different in a satisfying shooting experience.

 

[UKMan]

Buying a use RPR is NOT a "bad" idea. If you are a wise shopper, you can probably get a really good deal. Just be aware of the different generations that Ruger has put out. There's been improvement with each generation. If you go with a 1st generation, it may have a lot of rounds fired and there are some minor issues with the bolt that you might want/need to avoid. Gen2 was a good improvement and Gen 3 has some good features (like a better handguard, a better bolt and a different firing pin). So, when shopping, be sure to ask which generation that's for sale as well as trying to find out how many rounds the action and/or has been fired. If it were me, I'd find a good deal for less than 1k and put a better barrel on it and in doing so you'll find it can shoot pretty well, especially if you also do a good job of reloading.

You can buy a .308, if you think you can get a good deal, then change the barrel to a quality barrel in a 6.5CR, if you have the inkling.

I have a Gen2 ,308 and a Gen3 6.5 PRC. Factory barrel shot just find, but plenty of room for improvement and when I shot the barrel out I replaced them with a Krieger barrel. With my precision reloading and that high end barrel, they shoot sub .5 MOA consistently, so I'm very satisfied with that at this point in time.

There are better guns out there, like a Tikka or a used custom. But it all depends on your budget and you're goal for shooting. I like the idea best for a used custom, where they typically come with a very good action and it's a good action and than make a different in a satisfying shooting experience.

Thank you! Makes sense to me, the RPR just makes sense to me as hitting the "easy button" to get into long range and being good to go out of the box besides an optic. Used custom sounds great I just have no idea where to start or look when it comes to that. I am coming from the target archery world and also have a handle of Ruger's for hunting including the RPRR I use for pinking and taking out to 300+ (a world of fun!) so the RPR in .308 just seems to make sense being a little cheaper to shoot than 6.5.

 

[Dead Eye Dick]

Finally finished it, ready to shoot. 12 pounds 6 ounces, all up, unloaded. She tried it out at a bench in my shop and it seems to fit her just right (she bragged and bragged about how easily she acquired a sight picture). So, tomorrow, we go to shoot this new barrel.

Property of a Lady

After she shot it today, easily ringing steel, It is definitely NOT for sale. Said, its the best fitting rifle she’s ever sat behind (purely dumb luck on my side, since she has had issues with rifles that have been fitted for her by pros, but I’ll take lucky over being good.).

 

[MetricMan]

Thank you! Makes sense to me, the RPR just makes sense to me as hitting the "easy button" to get into long range and being good to go out of the box besides an optic. Used custom sounds great I just have no idea where to start or look when it comes to that. I am coming from the target archery world and also have a handle of Ruger's for hunting including the RPRR I use for pinking and taking out to 300+ (a world of fun!) so the RPR in .308 just seems to make sense being a little cheaper to shoot than 6.5.

As for buying a used RPR, the barrel life of a .308 is so long that you can be pretty well assured that it isn’t shot out. Unless you are planning on replacing the barrel, you should stay away from magnum chambered units.
And, you can’t beat a .308 for economy. A gen 3 is your best bet. One thing to check are the bolt lugs to make sure they aren’t galled. Other than the lugs, just the usual exam for corrosion in the barrel and signs of poor maintenance is required.

 

[Ed Compton]

Buying a use RPR is NOT a "bad" idea. If you are a wise shopper, you can probably get a really good deal. Just be aware of the different generations that Ruger has put out. There's been improvement with each generation. If you go with a 1st generation, it may have a lot of rounds fired and there are some minor issues with the bolt that you might want/need to avoid. Gen2 was a good improvement and Gen 3 has some good features (like a better handguard, a better bolt and a different firing pin). So, when shopping, be sure to ask which generation that's for sale as well as trying to find out how many rounds the action and/or has been fired. If it were me, I'd find a good deal for less than 1k and put a better barrel on it and in doing so you'll find it can shoot pretty well, especially if you also do a good job of reloading.

You can buy a .308, if you think you can get a good deal, then change the barrel to a quality barrel in a 6.5CR, if you have the inkling.

I have a Gen2 ,308 and a Gen3 6.5 PRC. Factory barrel shot just find, but plenty of room for improvement and when I shot the barrel out I replaced them with a Krieger barrel. With my precision reloading and that high end barrel, they shoot sub .5 MOA consistently, so I'm very satisfied with that at this point in time.

There are better guns out there, like a Tikka or a used custom. But it all depends on your budget and you're goal for shooting. I like the idea best for a used custom, where they typically come with a very good action and it's a good action and than make a different in a satisfying shooting experience.

Where can you buy used customs?

 

[straightshooter1]

Where can you buy used customs?

Beside keeping an eye out at local gun stores that have high end guns, this is the best place I know of:

The Shooters Corner | Lake Hopatcong, NJ

theshooterscorner.com

 

[anon]

Where can you buy used customs?

Buy - Sell - Trade

*Note* You must have Supporter/Commercial Member Status and a complete profile in order to post items for sale.

www.snipershide.com

 

[UKMan]

Pardon if this has been asked but has anyone had the chance to compare the Custom Shop 6.5 vs the Regular model. I see the upgrades the custom shop has (trigger, barrel, etc) but is it worth the extra $400ish?

Side note: wish Ruger made the custom shop RPR in .308 with a longer barrel as well!

 

[straightshooter1]

Pardon if this has been asked but has anyone had the chance to compare the Custom Shop 6.5 vs the Regular model. I see the upgrades the custom shop has (trigger, barrel, etc) but is it worth the extra $400ish?

Side note: wish Ruger made the custom shop RPR in .308 with a longer barrel as well!

I'd say the Trigger Tech trigger alone is well worth is. But, it really depends on the type of shooting you intend to do.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Geissele SSA-E triggers were just on sale over the holiday. Next big sales window will be our 4th of July week. No need to pay full price if you only need to wait. Think it was $149.99 + tax/shipping. Always the best price for that trigger. That's what I have in mine

 

[EzGoingKev]

Geissele SSA-E triggers were just on sale over the holiday. Next big sales window will be our 4th of July week. No need to pay full price if you only need to wait. Think it was $149.99 + tax/shipping. Always the best price for that trigger. That's what I have in mine

That would be awesome advise if Geissele made a trigger that fit the RPR.

 

[Lazyfaire]

That would be awesome advise if Geissele made a trigger that fit the RPR.

You are correct. It is a Timney Precision 2 stage.

 

[straightshooter1]

You are correct. It is a Timney Precision 2 stage.

This Timney trigger is a great trigger. It's what I have on my RPRs now. If I had the choice between Timney and TriggerTech, I'd choose the latter.

 

[Lazyfaire]

This Timney trigger is a great trigger. It's what I have on my RPRs now. If I had the choice between Timney and TriggerTech, I'd choose the latter.

Mine has been adjusted and sanded down to .9-1.0. Very used to it by now. (Think I still have about 200ft of 1000 grit paper now! ) LOL

 

[UKMan]

This Timney trigger is a great trigger. It's what I have on my RPRs now. If I had the choice between Timney and TriggerTech, I'd choose the latter.

Why so? I haven’t had experience with either.

 

[straightshooter1]

Why so? I haven’t had experience with either.

The TriggerTech has a better feel breaking more predictably than Timney, feels like a shorter lock-time. And, a TriggerTech trigger can be adjusted to a much lower pull weight.

 

[LuckyLuke80]

I’m on the fence should I sale it or keep it? I’m more of a traditional bolt action guy, only thing better than a bolt action rifle is a safe full of em. Haha
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Nice rifle! You should sell it to me!

 

[Larry Lambert]

Nice rifle! You should sell it to me!

Haha I actually sold that rifle, instantly had sellers regret. However I’m buying another in the morning. I’ll be doing the same cerakote on this one, I may change the color just a tad on the grip and cheek rest.

 

[LuckyLuke80]

Haha I actually sold that rifle, instantly had sellers regret. However I’m buying another in the morning. I’ll be doing the same cerakote on this one, I may change the color just a tad on the grip and cheek rest.

Man, that is a sweet looking rifle. I’m currently running a ruger American on magpul chassis. It’s not a precision, but it’s easily a sub moa gun if I do my part.

 

[Larry Lambert]

Man, that is a sweet looking rifle. I’m currently running a ruger American on magpul chassis. It’s not a precision, but it’s easily a sub moa gun if I do my part

Man, that is a sweet looking rifle. I’m currently running a ruger American on magpul chassis. It’s not a precision, but it’s easily a sub moa gun if I do my part.

that’s awesome I’ve heard good things about those rifles.

 

[UKMan]

Question to the group: why in the world when the RPR is brought up in other groups you always get “it’s not the value it once was..look else where”, when in fact the RPR is flat out shooter? You always get the generic buy tikka/bergara or go the custom route…why the hate on the RPR?

 

[straightshooter1]

Question to the group: why in the world when the RPR is brought up in other groups you always get “it’s not the value it once was..look else where”, when in fact the RPR is flat out shooter? You always get the generic buy tikka/bergara or go the custom route…why the hate on the RPR?

Good question; most probably because it's simply cheaper than the others, which can drive perceptions.

I guess I'm a bit of a Ruger fanboy, mostly because they fit my budget range. For the RPR, I like to do all I can to see just how well I can get them to do because of this perception by so many shooters. With a quality barrels, like the Kriegers I've had on them, they indeed do shoot really well.

One major gripe I have about the two center fire RPR's I have is the bolt action is the bolt timing and its stiffness on cocking when lifting the bolt. It could use a LOT of improvement there. The other somewhat minor issue is the unique drop in barrel design that presents option limitations for customizing.