Hey guys I’m currently in the market for shooting long range , I kinda have my sights set on the Ruger in .308 if anyone has any thoughts on this gun please comment and also is there a preferred place one would purchase from, new is great but I’m ok with used.
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Depends a bit on what you want to do with it. If just some longer range target shooting it will do you well. I would recommend getting it in the 6.5 Creedmore instead of the .308 unless you are set on the .308
Many dealers have them but they do sell out so you may just want to start searching. They also come up used some what frequently
Have fun
Many dealers have them but they do sell out so you may just want to start searching. They also come up used some what frequently
Have fun
Hollow Point
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I purchased the gen 1 in 308 and really like it. It shoots beyond my ability at the moment with federal GMM 168 gr. and i've shot out to 600 meters. I have taken a deer and a moose with it. I swapped out the pistol grip with one that is more vertical and replaced the buttstock with a mag pul prs gen 3. I plan to switch the handguard as soon as I can find someone who can get me a DV8 handguard. the ability to swap parts easily to get a better fit or just to try something new was a big plus when i bought it. Hirsch had a new gen 1 in .308 on their web site for 1450.00.
To answer a couple questions, I’m not set on . 308 I am open minded to the 6.5 as for what I want to do with it is to up grade from shooting my .223 to a larger caliber and go it to 400 yards plus, either caliber is fine as I do my own reloading .
I would not recommend the RPR in 308 but I would recommend the RPR in 223 if you handload.
Jam the lands with VLD 75 or 80 grainiers and it will outperform the RPR in 308 out to at least 600 yards, more like 800.
Lots of guys claim the RPR is smooth cycling... and seems like these RPR fans also like smoking crack. Smooth is the last thing an RPR is, and smooth is an under rated factor.
If cycling the action requires such manhandling that it drives the rifle all over the range, getting follow up shots off in a practical time frame is easier done with a Tiikka for example.
Jam the lands with VLD 75 or 80 grainiers and it will outperform the RPR in 308 out to at least 600 yards, more like 800.
Lots of guys claim the RPR is smooth cycling... and seems like these RPR fans also like smoking crack. Smooth is the last thing an RPR is, and smooth is an under rated factor.
If cycling the action requires such manhandling that it drives the rifle all over the range, getting follow up shots off in a practical time frame is easier done with a Tiikka for example.
Forest1488
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I have the Gen 1 in 243 and enjoy shooting it very much. Mine shoots sub MOA with factory loads. Still very much a novice in the handloading department and hope to find a place this spring to shoot out past 500 yards and experiment with various homemade loads. I have been told a 243 can also outperform a 308 in the distance/accuracy category if the right load can be found for the gun you are using.
When the time comes to replace the barrel, I may go to 6.5 or 308 or may just stick to the 243. The joys of choice.
When the time comes to replace the barrel, I may go to 6.5 or 308 or may just stick to the 243. The joys of choice.
The only reason I’m upgrading is because I’ve handed my .223 down to the girlfriend she enjoys shooting 100 yards sometimes 200 yards as she is very very new to the sport with that .....it gives me an excuse to purchase my replacement ��
RPR in 6.5C is a clock. Once you get the right commerical load, there is very little variable that will move you off target until you reach 300-400+. I have found better fun with the 308 version as the ballistic is certainly less flat and consistent until you really gets it. There is also far more bullet types options for the 308 and ammo (commercial or reload components) and bulk are really cheaper. 308 is also your choice to go if you intend to hunt. If you are new to the sport, you are going to shoot a lot... and once you will be good at it 6.5 or 308... you'll move to 300W or 338L.
All in all, you choice, in both cases you'll have a tone of fun with this platform.
PS: also remember that the RPR is modular... you can switch barrels (better quality) and/or even caliber if you want.
All in all, you choice, in both cases you'll have a tone of fun with this platform.
PS: also remember that the RPR is modular... you can switch barrels (better quality) and/or even caliber if you want.
I have 3 rpr's, a 223, 243, and a 6.5. I love them all, but found my 6.5 to be the easiest to tune. I enjoyed the 243 the most, and the 223 I'm still working on a load it is happy with.
I would recommend getting the 6.5 as you have the most options for off the shelf match ammo. The 147 Hornady Match always ran reliably.
I would recommend getting the 6.5 as you have the most options for off the shelf match ammo. The 147 Hornady Match always ran reliably.
Im of the opion of, if you want to start reaching out there more. Stay with 223 as it will teach your drop and youll learn the wind alot faster, plus its cheaper to shoot which in turn lets you shoot more. So when your ready to step up and really reach out even further, all youll pretty much have to do is spin you turrets a little more for the longer ranges.
Thanks for the thread. I've been looking at a RPR as well. But then I discovered the Stag10, and now I'm torn.
One of you guys said that the RPR is modular? You can switch out barrels for different calibres? That works between .308 and 6.5 right?
Forgive me I'm still learning what there is to calibres. Would one have to buy the .308 and then a barrel for 6.5? Or vice versa?
I would be target shooting and hunting with mine.
One of you guys said that the RPR is modular? You can switch out barrels for different calibres? That works between .308 and 6.5 right?
Forgive me I'm still learning what there is to calibres. Would one have to buy the .308 and then a barrel for 6.5? Or vice versa?
I would be target shooting and hunting with mine.
Stag 10 or RPR is really up to you. They are different beasts in a different catagory. The bolt gun is generally going to be more accurate than the semi auto. The bolt gun will be more reliable too and easier to maintain.
You can buy an RPR in 6.5 from the factory. Switching barrels on the RPR is easy too with some common AR tools.
The RPR is modular in the way that it takes AR buffer tube but stocks, AR hand guards, AR hand grips, safety selectors I think too. Maybe I'm missing some other things...
