I had my $ down on one of these, pulled the plug on it a month in. Found a krg w3c on the ee for $1000, bought a stainless 700 and stripped it, after selling those parts I'm into the action for $250, barrel $500, smithing $275, bolt knob $45, rail $100, mag $85... $2270 for a guaranteed shooter built to my spec. I have had some wonderful dealings with one of the dealers offering a preorder on the rpr but the hype behind this thing is unreal, spend the cash and walk away from the range know it wasn't the rifle that didn't group well. It was you.
Ruger Precision Rifle.
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I had to say something after seeing pages and pages of whatever it is that the rpr presale threads are comprised of. It looks awesome, i would love to shoot one, would i put my long range eggs (get it?) In that basket? Not when the real deal is only a little more. Having been off work for 6 months now I cant help but reflect on the $ I've put into my gun addiction, what has worked and what hasnt and i guess i feel like sharing.
6mt got it right, probably nothing.
its off getting a nitron coating right now. I left that $250 touch out
Sightron s111.
6mt got it right, probably nothing.
its off getting a nitron coating right now. I left that $250 touch out
Sightron s111.
The one down side to custom builds...is resale. I know many people don't really consider this when buying anything new but the reality of today is many people do not hold on to things (guns, cars, electronics, partners) as long as we used to in the past. We have no problem buying used factory guns (even with a little accessorizing) and reselling them however custom guns are another matter completely even if the gun was done properly and well looked after (most would be taken in on consignment to protect everyone involved). Most customers are quite reluctant to buy somebody else custom and unique build. Obviously there are exceptions but often the original buyer often takes a big hit when it is latter sold. On the other hand if the gun is unlikely to ever be resold then this is not a concern. Phil.
I was in the same situation, had the RP on order and decide the wait was too long. So I purchased a rem 700 AAC-SD ($900) Cadex chassis ($1100)Tryed that for a week and sold the Rem for $700. Now I have a Stiller Tac 30 ordered ($1500). Timmy Calvin Elite ($250). Proof CFW 20 inch barrel ($1450). So $5000 and I still have to spend $650 at the smith. Probably should of stayed with the RP.
If we assume that the Ruger Precision Rifle does shoot well as many people are saying, then people like me will want to pay you about the same for your used custom rifle as a used Ruger. That's what they are saying about "game changer". For me I love to find great deals on custom precision rifles on the EE. In most cases, the seller has been trying to sell the gun for months and will take my low ball offer. Why, because most people wanting a custom gun want it build to their specification, not yours. It's hard to justify a high priced custom when an off the shelf can shoot just as well.
So the OP is probably praying that the Ruger Precision Rifle is a flop. I have picked up a Ruger Precision Rifle to test. It looks nice. It is going to find a home next to some expensive (to the original owner) custom guns and some expensive off the shelf guns. I just like good shooting guns and marvel at some of the great ideas on the Ruger Precision Rifle. The universal mag well is just awesome. Compare that to the $300 magazines for my TRG.
So the OP is probably praying that the Ruger Precision Rifle is a flop. I have picked up a Ruger Precision Rifle to test. It looks nice. It is going to find a home next to some expensive (to the original owner) custom guns and some expensive off the shelf guns. I just like good shooting guns and marvel at some of the great ideas on the Ruger Precision Rifle. The universal mag well is just awesome. Compare that to the $300 magazines for my TRG.
I'd liike to get one in 308 but I don't want the 20" barrel. I asked Ruger by way of "letter to the president" about the reason for the short barrel on the 308 as compared to 243 and 6.5 and basically it was a decision based on the tactical group current fad and not based on extracting the most performance from the cartridge.
Likely it won't, the same as the Remington 5R milspec hasn't. Plus as already posted for the second hand market there is practically no market for second hand custom rifles. Hard to have something that is already bottomed out, bottom out more.
If the Ruger lives up to expectations it's poised to be another gateway rifle like the 5R. These rifles get you hooked.
