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RobHL

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Alright guys, my Savage is in gunsmith limbo for atleast a couple of months. I need some recommendations for a new rifle in the interim. I have 2 or 3 Rimfire PRS matches coming up and now that I'm out a rifle, the boss has given me permission to get a replacement.

Problem is, I have no idea where to start. I liked the look of the Ruger Precision, until I saw a substantial amount of negative accuracy reports. Other than that, I was maybe looking at a CZ?

The money I am allocating to this was intended for an MDT chassis for my Savage, but being that I don't know what will be happening with it, I want this next purchase to be a good quality rifle that will potentially become a replacement.

Any ideas? Recommendations for those who have shot PRS? Any Ruger Precision owners who have something positive to say?
 
Sakoman .308 said:
I have not shot PRS, but I love my CZ 452 varmint.
I'm curious what went wrong with your Savage.
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I started having Failure to Fires which were initially few and far between. Then they became more and more frequent, to the point where it was 8/10 rounds. I had stripped/cleaned the rifle and bolt but still had the problem. Found the bolt handle to be loose on the bolt and was told by Savage that the MKii headspaces off of that. So that may be the issue? I tried all their suggestions and didn't find a solution, so we will see what the gunsmith comes up with I suppose.

Only bright side is that I got the go ahead for a new addition.
 
RPR22 is pretty sweet. I just shot a 100m 0.38mil 10shot group with Eley Club tonight.

You're probably well aware, but most of the positional shooting induces way more inaccuracy than the 0.1mil of difference in group size between the RPR and some other rifle.

Not to mention, how many of those guys claiming better groups can achieve that while positioned in the awkward fore-end pressure or barrel pressure that a non-freefloated rifle will suffer from?

Edit, here's the photo of target:
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adamg said:
RPR22 is pretty sweet. I just shot a 100m 0.38mil 10shot group with Eley Club tonight.

You're probably well aware, but most of the positional shooting induces way more inaccuracy than the 0.1mil of difference in group size between the RPR and some other rifle.

Not to mention, how many of those guys claiming better groups can achieve that while positioned in the awkward fore-end pressure or barrel pressure that a non-freefloated rifle will suffer from?
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Wow. That's a nice group, no doubt about it. Most of the stuff I have read has people saying that they can barely get that at 50, let alone 100. Have you done anything to the rifle? Or is it stock? Like others, I suspect that comes down to finding the ammo it likes.

I completely agree. Group size goes somewhat out the window once you introduce unorthodox shooting positions. Hence another reason I was cautious on the RPRR (for some reason I still really want one), as I heard that the chassis flexes alot under pressure, attributing to inaccuracy. Personally I like to hug the rifle quite tightly when I pull it into my shoulder and was concerned that would affect the outcome.
 
shadowstang said:
Tikka T1X gets my vote. Love mine and even more so in the KRG Bravo stock!
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We were talking about this idea on the weekend at an Outlaw match to a guy who was not satisfied with the accuracy of his RPR 22

Problem is that he likes the RPR except for the accuracy

So here's where we ended up...

He can put a new barrel on his RPR and then have the accuracy he wants

Or he can put a KRG Bravo onto a Tikka to get a stock he likes

Either way, neither rifle out of the box are what we want

And both with cost another $400 to make them what we want.

Practical advantage goes to Tikka because at least its accurate until you save up for a nicer stock.
 
Maple57 said:
We were talking about this idea on the weekend at an Outlaw match to a guy who was not satisfied with the accuracy of his RPR 22

Problem is that he likes the RPR except for the accuracy

So here's where we ended up...

He can put a new barrel on his RPR and then have the accuracy he wants

Or he can put a KRG Bravo onto a Tikka to get a stock he likes

Either way, neither rifle out of the box are what we want

And both with cost another $400 to make them what we want.

Practical advantage goes to Tikka because at least its accurate until you save up for a nicer stock.
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That's exactly my conundrum. I assumed I'd have some accuracy issues out of the box with the RPR but somehow it still appeals to me. I figured I'd have to invest in a barrel upgrade or some tinkering to get it to where I felt happy with the results.

Once again, I had the same issue with the Tikka or similar. I'd want a better stock or chassis. Seems I can't win either way, but am now leaning in this direction purely for the out of the box accuracy.

I suppose there wouldn't be much of an aftermarket if all our firearms came perfect our of the box though!
 
RobHL said:
That's exactly my conundrum. I assumed I'd have some accuracy issues out of the box with the RPR but somehow it still appeals to me. I figured I'd have to invest in a barrel upgrade or some tinkering to get it to where I felt happy with the results.

Once again, I had the same issue with the Tikka or similar. I'd want a better stock or chassis. Seems I can't win either way, but am now leaning in this direction purely for the out of the box accuracy.

I suppose there wouldn't be much of an aftermarket if all our firearms came perfect our of the box though!
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You cant win, and by the time you get it how you want it you'll drop $1000

Or you can check out the new CZ457 models and one of the many models will probably do it for you, but you'll be into a G note there too.

Once you're in that deep you start squirming over an Anschutz Multi Purpose for about $1400.
 
RobHL said:
Wow. That's a nice group, no doubt about it. Most of the stuff I have read has people saying that they can barely get that at 50, let alone 100. Have you done anything to the rifle? Or is it stock? Like others, I suspect that comes down to finding the ammo it likes.

I completely agree. Group size goes somewhat out the window once you introduce unorthodox shooting positions. Hence another reason I was cautious on the RPRR (for some reason I still really want one), as I heard that the chassis flexes alot under pressure, attributing to inaccuracy. Personally I like to hug the rifle quite tightly when I pull it into my shoulder and was concerned that would affect the outcome.
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I updated my post above with photo of target.

I bought this RPR22 used. I took it apart when I received it, the previous owner seemed to have put foil tape on various parts of the receiver/action, and I used a Fatwrench to torque it during assembly to manufacturer spec. I haven't noticed the flex in the chassis, I'll have to pay attention for that and see if it manifests.
 
Maple57 said:
You cant win, and by the time you get it how you want it you'll drop $1000

Or you can check out the new CZ457 models and one of the many models will probably do it for you, but you'll be into a G note there too.

Once you're in that deep you start squirming over an Anschutz Multi Purpose for about $1400.
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And just like that you find yourself deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole haha. I was looking at almost $600 by the time I had the MDT chassis/prs stock and grip anyways. What's another $400? Lol.
 
Sakoman .308 said:
A CZ 452 Varmint is fun.
They come up used on the EE sometimes. I have seen them as low as $550.00, but usually around $650.00. It would make a fine replacement.
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I'd looked at this CZ specifically. A buddy of mine has one with a fluted barrel. It's stunning. I've never shot it, but I have heard some great things.
 
I've been loving my B22, it seems so much more reliable than my MKII's I've had. But If I was going to spend new money on a rifle it would be a Tikka T1X or a 455 Varmint trainer. The 457 I would say yes to as well, but I would want to give it a bit more time! Plus with the 455 MDT has launched the ACC, so there is that as well.
 
I bought the cz 457 mtr and the t1x, both same accuracy but the tikka is accurate with the cci sv which goes for 40 prer brick while the cz needs eley club. Cz has a far nicer stock and no need to upgrade there but was worth 200 more. Both will out shoot me and I don’t feel either one was a mistake
 
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