Looking at purchasing my first long range rifle. Looking at recommendations between the Ruger precision rifle and Savabe 10BA stealth. Both guns fit my budget and don't want to spend more than what any of those guns are worth on a different rifle. Also want something that is somewhat on an AR type platform lime the above mentioned rifles.
Ruger Precision Rifle or Savage 10BA Stealth
- Thread starter Viper989
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I haven't shot the Savage, but I can say that the RPR is an amazing rifle. Mine is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and even a hack like me can reliably hit a 8" plate at 500m. A friend (a better shot than I) hits consistently at 1000m. The creedmoor cartdridge is an important part of the accuracy at longer distances. I shoot factory Hornady 143gn Precision Hunter; hard to find but excellent. If you reload you could probably improve on it with your own recipe. Strongly recommended.
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I forget who it was but someone not long ago posted a pretty in depth review of the RPR. They really praised the rifle, said that it shot better than they (as the shooter) did, etc... In the end though, the best rifle is that one that you're most comfortable behind. At the very least, try to get into a store that has both in stock and see which one feels better to you. Ideally though, I'd say hit your local range if possible and try to find someone who has one of these rifles. Get in at least a few shots behind each gun, again to see which one you feel most comfortable with. In the end, a gun can shoot like a laser and look ###y as hell, but if you're not comfortable behind it, the best gun in the world won't be worth a damned thing.
I have an RPR and have grabbed the 10 ba stealth in store and the stealth is way lighter. The RPR has some weight behind it so bench shooting is great. The stealth has some quicker adjustments to the butt stock but if you are just shooting it then once you set it then quick change doesn't matter. The gen 2 RPR has the muzzle brake which the stealth doesn't. I like how savage takes care when making rifles and my RPR in .308 is considered acceptable at 1 moa at 100 yards.
freedomintheskies
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- On a sand bar in the Atlantic Ocean.
With tuned handloads in each my results have seen best groups of .5-.6 MOA from the Ruger in .308 and the Savage .308 Is capable of .3-.4 MOA.
-Test load for both have been worked up with the as best a combination of match bullets, benchrest primers, Lapua brass and match bullets.
- Glass, bipods and rear bag.
-Weather conditions would have been different as testing was done at different dates.
-The only appreciable difference was that there is a top quality muzzle brake on the Ruger.
Each rifle has a decent stock, with adjustability going to the Ruger's butt stock, although the shooter has to keep an eye on the quick release lift tabs on the Ruger . They can be easily be lock wired for security with .020" copper lock wire once the stock has been set for the shooter. -Copper because it can be broken with relative ease if an unplanned adjustment is required.
These are my observations. Yours may vary.
-Test load for both have been worked up with the as best a combination of match bullets, benchrest primers, Lapua brass and match bullets.
- Glass, bipods and rear bag.
-Weather conditions would have been different as testing was done at different dates.
-The only appreciable difference was that there is a top quality muzzle brake on the Ruger.
Each rifle has a decent stock, with adjustability going to the Ruger's butt stock, although the shooter has to keep an eye on the quick release lift tabs on the Ruger . They can be easily be lock wired for security with .020" copper lock wire once the stock has been set for the shooter. -Copper because it can be broken with relative ease if an unplanned adjustment is required.
These are my observations. Yours may vary.
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- Victoria BC
I will entertain the idea that you buy a Savage..... I have shot the RPR in 6.5CM but only shot the 10BA stealth in .308 ( because that's what my rifle is chambered in ) I personally like the idea that I can take my Savage against any game in north America + use it to ring steel Way WAY out there...
I know that the 6.5 CM beats the G7 ballistics vs .308 all day long... but I went with .308 for what I consider a more versatile overall round --- taking in factors like availability of ammo for plinking 300-500 meters and reloading costs for shooting 400-1100 meters...
@ 200 meters , doing a small ladder test from 40 through 41.25 grains varget below 208 grain ELD-M in once fired hornady brass vs 6 inch shoot and see targets , center being 1/2 inch you can easily get an idea that this rifle will sling lead into a decent enough group.
Typically I am shooting 168g Bthp but I enjoy trying various rounds , so far it seems to shoot 150g FMJ surplus at around 1-1.5 inch groups @ 100 meters -- although that grain bullet rises after 4-5 shots quite dramatically vs heavier rounds...
168 and 178 grain BTHP from hornady shoot very well , 178 grain ELD-X for hunting shoot just as good as the 178 BTHP but cost $10 more per 100 rounds , the 208 grain ELD Match shoot amazing and $60 per 100 are not bank breaking and at 2450 fps they stay supersonic from 20 inch barrel out to 1100 meters....
My experience has been very good with the Savage 10BA stealth , it has a nicer feel to it then the RPR did... I like the trigger on the savage more ( you can always get an after marker trigger for the RPR but I just wish it came with better right out of box )
800 rounds down range with the Savage and its never failed to fire , failed to eject , its never let me down / very reliable even in cold weather shooting during ice / snow....
I know that the 6.5 CM beats the G7 ballistics vs .308 all day long... but I went with .308 for what I consider a more versatile overall round --- taking in factors like availability of ammo for plinking 300-500 meters and reloading costs for shooting 400-1100 meters...
@ 200 meters , doing a small ladder test from 40 through 41.25 grains varget below 208 grain ELD-M in once fired hornady brass vs 6 inch shoot and see targets , center being 1/2 inch you can easily get an idea that this rifle will sling lead into a decent enough group.
Typically I am shooting 168g Bthp but I enjoy trying various rounds , so far it seems to shoot 150g FMJ surplus at around 1-1.5 inch groups @ 100 meters -- although that grain bullet rises after 4-5 shots quite dramatically vs heavier rounds...
168 and 178 grain BTHP from hornady shoot very well , 178 grain ELD-X for hunting shoot just as good as the 178 BTHP but cost $10 more per 100 rounds , the 208 grain ELD Match shoot amazing and $60 per 100 are not bank breaking and at 2450 fps they stay supersonic from 20 inch barrel out to 1100 meters....
My experience has been very good with the Savage 10BA stealth , it has a nicer feel to it then the RPR did... I like the trigger on the savage more ( you can always get an after marker trigger for the RPR but I just wish it came with better right out of box )
800 rounds down range with the Savage and its never failed to fire , failed to eject , its never let me down / very reliable even in cold weather shooting during ice / snow....
I also have my eyes on these rifles. I noticed 10ba is lighter. Has anyone taken it out for hunting? I am not a hunter but may go out with friends from time to time. I don't plan to purchase a hunting rifle and hope the 10ba can kill two birds with one stone.
In my opinion it can do both
I handled both the Ruger Precision and Savage Stealth and the weight was the most striking difference
I could see myself lugging the Savage around over a distance but not the Ruger
In the end I bought a Ruger cos I got a great deal on one but I could see myself owning a Savage Stealth in the future
sparkiei1981
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- Toronto ontario
Its funny how the ruger is Based on a ruger American at 400 bucks and the saveage is a blue printed modle 10 thats worth more but the savage is like over 400 cheaper put it to glass i looking for one 6.5 since i have a 10tr in 308 a full mdt hs3 front to back with hand loads its .3 moa all day sometimes better and love the trigger from savage
lucsergerie
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- Laurentide,Qc
- just got my Ruger Precision in .308 for the first time very very happy , great gun for quality and the price point is unbeatable , a bad shoot like me can ring a 5 inch Gong all day 
at my surprise the new version is coming with 2 x ruger 10 RDS mags . one of my best riffle buy in 20 yrs. one negative point ( easy to correct) the trigger come at a setting of around 2.5 pound that i way to light and dangerous in my opinion !
at my surprise the new version is coming with 2 x ruger 10 RDS mags . one of my best riffle buy in 20 yrs. one negative point ( easy to correct) the trigger come at a setting of around 2.5 pound that i way to light and dangerous in my opinion ! Attachments
I am very happy with my generation 1 RPR. I made a number of upgrades, then noticed that the Gen 2 rifles now have them as stock. My trigger is 1 lb 13 oz out of the box and just the way I like it. Shooting 308 Hornady 168 grain handloads.
I had the Ruger. I sold it pretty quickly. I have quite a few savage actions that I turned into customs. You come.to matches in long range precision. You will see lots of customs built on savage and Remiington actions. Zero Ruger precisions rifles.
My biggest complaint was the action felt like I was grinding steel. No offence but you get what you pay for. I suppose if you have never shot a custom you would love it. But I would go with the savage. Because after you get addicted to the sport. The savage will allow you to save up and custom the rifle later. My two cents.
My biggest complaint was the action felt like I was grinding steel. No offence but you get what you pay for. I suppose if you have never shot a custom you would love it. But I would go with the savage. Because after you get addicted to the sport. The savage will allow you to save up and custom the rifle later. My two cents.
sparkiei1981
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- Toronto ontario
Lead its based on mdt chassis get the folding adapter fits in any case
