Hey, in it to make money. They want 223, give them 223.
RPR in .223
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Hey, in it to make money. They want 223, give them 223.
Thanks for your reply Hawk-I.
Personally I wouldn't mind the 20" barrel. For one a lot of .223 ammo. is designed for use with this barrel length (I know re-loading is likely the norm of a RPR owner, however not all of us have the time, knowledge or funds for it; at first anyways.) and if I understand correctly some optics too.
Also I wouldn't be shooting past 1000Yds. often or ever and in reality would most likely be using it for accurate groups at the 100Yd. to 800Yd. distances.
I would like it to be less heavy then it's 9.8Lbs. and somewhat maneuverable too, two things a longer barrel won't accomplish, but hey that's me; a rookie Long Distance shooter trying to learn this sport/hobby...
I do understand more barrel length offers greater velocities (to a point). However is there not a trade off regarding accuracy since barrel whip increases as barrel length grows because the longer barrel is less stiff (all things being equal).
(There of course is some assumption made here that the longer barrel has not been designed in such a way as to counter the effects of barrel whip compared to the shorter barrel, there by making a more effective shooter.)
Ultimately Ruger's claim of "1,600Yds., enough said" may be pushing the limits of their .223 RPR, it's still likely quite doable with all things working towards that goal (shooter, ammunition, conditions and rifle set-up etc.); although please don't forget the fact I said I'm a rookie Long Distance shooter regarding this last statement.
Cheers D
.22LR boxes used to say dangerous to 1.5miles as well but hey we all know how to take that. I would have liked to see a 24" barrel but 20" is doable out to 1000y and keep the rounds super sonic. A 20" barrel reduces muzzle velocity slightly, maybe by 80-100fps, not a huge deal.
I am in for one of these I was looking to give myself a present and was thinking about the MVP LC 223 because of its AR mag usage but now I think ill be getting one of these instead just need somebody from Canada to get these in
I am in for one of these I was looking to give myself a present and was thinking about the MVP LC 223 because of its AR mag usage but now I think ill be getting one of these instead just need somebody from Canada to get these in
While I'm no expert it appears from my research that the RPR is superior to the MVP LC. I do recognize that the MVP will offer more options with regard to magazine usage, however it comes at a price of lesser reliability with many of those mag. choices and a much sloppier action among other things. The RPR does have #10Rd. mag.'s available for it, but no polymer mag.'s at this time?
I haven't tried a RPR .223 action yet, however from working both a RPR in .308 and a MVP LC in .223 & .308 (just in my LGS) the MVP is very sloppy compared to the nice and smooth Ruger bolt movement.
Another point that is turning me off the MDT LSS chassis (which is the one used for the MVP LC) is that the available placement of the shooters trigger finger is lower then what is ideal for many shooters.
The MDT-LC chassis otherwise offers many good attributes in that the customization is endless.
The RPR seems a little more thought out with respect to some of the smaller details, however MDT has now come out with the ESS chassis which covers many of the issues related to the LSS chassis. Perhaps MVP will offer that chassis on their rifles on the future?
I'd patiently wait for a RPR if the choice was between that and a MVP LC rifle, just my .02.
Cheers D
