Why no love for RPR in 308??

I think it's an attractive rifle. Maybe because as a target built rifle it is no more precise than a custom budget built bag rider with a bipod for the same price.

Even in 308 you're unlikely to take it hunting. And it's not offered in the more recent popular big booming calibres and short magnums.

No offence meant to those people with its poster on the wall. And if It was in a raffle I'd buy a ticket.
 
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Probably because 6.5 is a much better long distance round. I have one in 308 and will be working on some 175g smk loads for it. If it proves to not be accurate enough i will swap a prefit 6.5 barrel. I am new to bolt guns so for now the 308s limitations will be less apparent to me. I like the availability of reloading components, abundant factory ammo options and good barrel life. I like the styling and idea of the rpr so unless it hroups like my m14 i expect to enjoy it.
 
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They're both good.

Depends what you want to do and what your desires are.

As I've said before, .308 is a well rounded calibre that easy to reload for and teaches you a lot.
 
Since the 6.5CM bullet shoots flatter and keeps it's velocity out to longer distances, it seems to be more popular in the RPR given people expect to shoot his rifle out to 1000 yards +. I bought a 6.5CM RPR but I have a couple other very capable .308 rifles also. I must say that since I started shooting more 6.5CM that I really like it. My RPR was purchased primarily to build my skills and confidence at 1000 yards and up so for that reason, I chose the 6.5 CM but finding factory ammo in Canada is more difficult. I have been reloading so it's not been as much of an issue.

The 6.5 CM is also very popular in the US which has helped the hype around the RPR in 6.5CM. It boils down mainly to personal preference.
 
I can see the appeal of the 6.5 Creedmore, but honestly I don't think it is a good buy. Ammo is hard to find and generally more expensive than 308. 308 is extremely versatile, very easy to find ammo ranging from inexpensive bulk (PMC bronze for $0.72/round) all the way up to high end match ammo and everything in between. Selection of hunting ammo is amazing. Reloading components are available anywhere. If you reload there are some really cool possibilities - like 208gr AMAX bullets with crazy high BC, people are able to stay supersonic out past 1200 yards. Match barrels are widely available. 308 just makes a lot of sense.

RPR in 6.5 Creedmore is a safe queen gun. Yes, the ballistics are better, but if you actually want to shoot, 308 is the way to go IMO.
 
The 308 would be a better gun if it had a longer barrel, IMHO the extra 80-100 ft/sec that would be gained with a 24 or 26 inch barrel (like the RPR 6.5, and 243 have) would make a difference at the longer distances when bucking the elements.
 
IN my eyes there are no reasons to shoot 308 unless you have too.

It's not really that good. Compared to the 6/6.5's
 
Interestingly enough, I was out shooting my RPR last weekend in .308 and it is a very good shooter. I am working up two loads 155 Scenars and 168 Hdy BTHP. Velocities were actually quite good and surprisingly fast. The 155 grain loads didn't show any sort of pressure signs and started at ~2700 FPS and approached 2800 FPS. I was still seeing high numbers in the standard deviation so I think I can still go a little bit faster with the 155s. I am predicting that the most accurate load being somewhere in the 2825-2850 FPS range. The 168 grains were more accurate than the 155s but only marginally so. I am predicting that the most accurate load will likely be in the 2725 FPS range. Given that the temp was about 3 C, I am being cautious as I don't want to have overpressure rounds for the summer. The nice thing was that I was able to seat the bullets just off the lands and still use the magazines. I think once I have worked up a good load I will put up a range report on this rifle. As for needing a longer barrel, I am not so certain. If I can get the 155s to shoot well at 2800 FPS, I think that this will be a decent 1000 meter loading.
 
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I don't know why they went with a short barrel on the .308
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Cause you don't need it to get up to speed with it with the right powder ( imr 4895) got me 2600 with a 175 smk out of my 22" barrel
 
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IN my eyes there are no reasons to shoot 308 unless you have too.

It's not really that good. Compared to the 6/6.5's
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Can't argue the ballistic advantages of the 6/6.5 but .308 Win is still a decent round if you are not competing. High end components are readily available and it is still a capable cartridge. I have considered a 6.5 project gun but components are really scarce right now in my neck of the woods. With dollar tanked, mail ordering everything is not looking as fun as it once was...
 
I don't think I've ever seen 6.5 creedmor ammo on the shelf at the local shops I buy from, I've seen them advertised online for about $45 a box of 20. 308 is the way to go if you plan on shooting inside 800yards
 
If I could snag a used RPR factory barrel in 6.5 for cheap, I'd probably go for it. It would be fun to try. But as my main caliber I just don't see it being practical compared to 308 (for reasons already discussed).
 
I could not find any 6.5 , so i bought a 243 and a 308 :)
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I like the 308 is short and compact. but a small issue with the safety. a lot of play and wobbles safety lever.

243 is perfect. I have a vortex pst ffp dedicate for this 2 rifle,

I think these are very good for an amateur shooter like me .
 
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