Ruger Precision Rifles

BioPace said:
10 round mag probably not acceptable for hunting. Or alternatively some folks prefer flusher fitting mags when I'm the bush.
Just guessing.

Seems like a burly rifle to get out there with.
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No mag limits for bolt actions here in Alberta. I've never had problems with any of my 10 rounds mags in the bush either, other than them being heavier I guess.
 
I think it is kind of a neat Modular-type rifle concept. I also think it is a bit on the heavy side. My Dad bought one (he wanted the 6.5 but settled for the 308 since that was what he could get) and reports that accuracy is promising (sub-moa with his own bullets and first load tried). He likes the trigger, is getting used to using the bipod, and isn't wild about the buttstock but thinks it will be fine once he is used to it. I'm going to make up a brake for it to make it easier on his mature shoulder (90 in August). All in all, he's pleased with it. For myself, I think I'll buy a Ruger American and make my own.
 
I purchased mine in .243 from The Outdoorsman back in November and with the recent warm weather, I've been able to get out and work up some loads with some aid from fellow shooters at the local gun club.
I found that the 87gr Vmax with 30.9grains of IMR4320 gave awesome results. the 105gr BTHP Match likes the H1000 at 43.0 -44.5 grains. that being all out to the 100yard. next now is to check the 200 and 300 yard grouping. we found rancher with some land that is wide open to test the trajectories out to...., well...... pick a number. LoL
I would like to upgrade the hand guard to a Seekins product, but the cost limits me a bit right now.

The Outdoorsman I just heard has a RPR in .243 on the wall.
 
Leeper said:
I think it is kind of a neat Modular-type rifle concept. I also think it is a bit on the heavy side. My Dad bought one (he wanted the 6.5 but settled for the 308 since that was what he could get) and reports that accuracy is promising (sub-moa with his own bullets and first load tried). He likes the trigger, is getting used to using the bipod, and isn't wild about the buttstock but thinks it will be fine once he is used to it. I'm going to make up a brake for it to make it easier on his mature shoulder (90 in August). All in all, he's pleased with it. For myself, I think I'll buy a Ruger American and make my own.
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The stock is ####, I'd throw it away and get something much comfier. I shot about 20 rounds through a 6.5 cm RPR, the rifle is a kitten with a muzzle break. I was self spotting at 300 yards nailing rocks and watching the 140gr amax disintegrate on impact. Pretty awesome, the rifle is really really really accurate for the price.
 
So far my 243 groups well with 95grain Hornady sst with 35 grain varget. Being a 7.7 twist it will like 105-115 grain Berger vld I have a bunch made up in different loads just have to find time to go test it
 
So I can complete this muzzle brake project, could someone be so kind as to tell me the length of the threads on their RPR?
 
CreamySmooth said:
See here's where I disagree. Ruger is known for a strong action and quality parts in a reliable hunting rifle. But they've never been known particularly for accurate rifles. Currently if you talk to shooters, without going to a AI or a TRG or a R93, they go to Remington 700's and Savages. I've owned several Rugers and while they are fine for hunting, no one uses them for target work. I say owned because I sold them. Ruger never has been known for good barrels, and while you point out some issues some guys have had with Savage rifles, most have very accurate experiences. I don't know a single guy that didn't trade his Ruger for something else once at the line beside Rems and Savages. And looking around, 1.5 or so seems to be the regular group size for these new rifles. Which personally I believe to be just another poor Ruger barrel on a gimmick chassis. Buy a Savage or Rem, buy a chassis, be at the same price range and shoot better.

Also, having put an MDT chassis on my Savage, which I recently removed, you will eventually find these rifles are heavy, ungainly and too tall for most gun cases. I took off my MDT. Now my rifle fits in things....
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I have owned a number of Rugers - 10-22 to M77 Hawkeye. My first centerfire was a .220 Swift M77V which, once glass bedded and trigger cleaned up would put three shots into one very slightly elongated hole at 50 yards (indoor range load testing with no wind) with a maximum eccentricity of .05". I bought this rifle because they consistently shot better than the other .22 centerfires at that time (1980). It was easy to call head shots on gophers to 200+ yards. I'm sorry I sold that rifle - I have never owned a more accurate rifle including Savage, Remington, Tikka, etc. My current big game rifle is an old Model 77 that reliably puts three shots into 3/4" at 100 yards with Speer or Hornady hunting bullets. I have a Creedmoor in the Hawkeye Predator that puts 3 - 95 grain Vmax into about 5/8" at 100 yards with regularity. I have had reasonable luck even with the 10/22 of which I have owned two - one I gave to my son, and one I tuned with new trigger parts and a Lilja drop that shoots as well as my Anschutz. A fellow I work with owns a .375 Ruger M77 Hawkeye that will do 1.5" groups at 100 yards with open sights. The biggest issue I have heard about with local Ruger owners is the trigger quality, especially in the updated M77 lacking the adjustable trigger, but the adjustable target triggers work well for me - the two stage on my Creedmoor is very clean and light.

I have had reasonable luck with Savages in terms of accuracy. I have had good luck with Tikkas, and a CZ. I have had somewhat inconsistent accuracy from 3 Remingtons ranging from XR-100 to an SPS.

I guess I would say that the Rugers I have owned have been consistent to date, at least with a bit of tuning with individual rifles ranging from acceptable to WOW!. Two of my rifles shot much better when I floated the barrels (.220 Swift and .30-06). Based on my limited personal experience, I cannot say I have had better luck with Savage or Remington. I am looking forward to the RPR in 6.5 Creedmoor I have on order.
 
Thank you. I'm retired and just making things for myself and friends nowadays. For this one, I'll make an indexed brake with and expansion chamber and three gills. I generally bias the slots slightly to the top but recoil should be pretty straight back on these so I may vent straight sideways. Thanks again for the measurement.
 
Looking to by a river precision rifle 308 win, looking to mostly use it as a moose hunting rifle but would like to use it for long distance shooting as well. Just wondering if It is overkill for moose hunting?
 
Newfiegunnut said:
Looking to by a river precision rifle 308 win, looking to mostly use it as a moose hunting rifle but would like to use it for long distance shooting as well. Just wondering if It is overkill for moose hunting?
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I have a RPR for long range target purposes. It a great rifle, but not for hunting - too heavy and not the easiest thing to carry.
 
MikeinCalgary said:
I have a RPR for long range target purposes. It a great rifle, but not for hunting - too heavy and not the easiest thing to carry.
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Hmm thank you, that's what I had another member tell me as well. Was also thinking about a norinco M14 or a FAMAE SG 542 (both semi-auto which left handed me loves) would these guns fall under those setbacks as well? I believe the FAMAE is a lighter gun?
 
Newfiegunnut said:
Hmm thank you, that's what I had another member tell me as well. Was also thinking about a norinco M14 or a FAMAE SG 542 (both semi-auto which left handed me loves) would these guns fall under those setbacks as well? I believe the FAMAE is a lighter gun?
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I would have to let someone who owns one of those weigh in, but if it's mostly for hunting, my preference would be to buy a well cared for, used hunting rifle, they would be lighter and the stock doesn't have all the hard edges of a tactical style rifle. Nicer to carry on the shoulder and won't catch on the brush as much as a tactical design.
 
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