Ruger Precision Rifle
| Ruger Precision Rifle | |
|---|---|
 Ruger Precision Rifle, .308 Winchester, 1st generation | |
| Type | Bolt-action rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Unit cost | $1599 - $2099 MSRP USD |
| Produced | 2015-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | .308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem 9.8 lb (4.4 kg) 6mm Creedmoor 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 6.5mm Creedmoor 10.7 lb (4.9 kg) 6.5mm PRC 11 lb (5.0 kg) 338 Lapua Magnum 15.2 lb (6.9 kg) 300 Win Mag 15.2 lb (6.9 kg) 6mm Creedmoor 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 300 PRC 15.2 lb (6.9 kg) |
| Length | .308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem 31.60 in (80.3 cm) Folded Stock / 39.25–42.75 in (99.7–108.6 cm) Overall Length 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm Creedmoor 35.60 in (90.4 cm) Folded Stock / 43.25–46.75 in (109.9–118.7 cm) Overall Length 6.5 PRC 35.6 in (90 cm) Folded Stock / 45.25–48.75 in (114.9–123.8 cm) Overall Length 338 Lapua Magnum and 300 Win Mag and 300 PRC 40.35 in (102.5 cm) Folded Stock / 49–52.5 in (124–133 cm) Overall Length |
| Width | .308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem and 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC3.3 in (8.4 cm) 338 Lapua Magnum and 300 Win Mag and 300 PRC 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Height | .308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem and 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC7.3 in (19 cm) 338 Lapua Magnum and 300 Win Mag and 300 PRC 7.5 in (19 cm) |
| Cartridge | .243 Winchester .308 Win 5.56/.223 Rem 6mm Creedmoor 6.5mm Creedmoor .338 Lapua Magnum 300 Win Mag 300 PRC |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective firing range | 1600 Yards |
| Maximum firing range | ~2000 Yards |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | none |
The Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) is a bolt-action rifle introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. on 17 July 2015.[1]
Models
The RPR was originally announced in the following calibers and configurations:
- .308 Win. with 1:10 twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) lbs.
- 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) lbs.
- .243 Winchester with a 1:7.7 twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 11 lb (5.0 kg) lbs.
A newer Ruger Precision Rifle "Gen 2" was announced on 6 May 2016 with several enhancements over the original.[2] The new version includes a new handguard, a hybrid muzzle brake (5/8-24 threaded), and a billet aluminum bolt shroud. The announced models were:
- .308 Win with 1:10 RH twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.8 lb (4.4 kg) lbs.[3]
- 6mm Creedmoor with a 1:7.7 RH twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) lbs.[4]
- 6.5mm Creedmoor with 1:8 RH twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.7 lb (4.9 kg) lbs.[5]
A model chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO was announced on 27 March 2017.[6] It has a 1:7 RH twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.8 lb (4.4 kg) lbs.[7]
Models chambered in the magnum cartridges .338 Lapua Magnum, 300 Win Mag, and 300 PRC went on sale in 2018. [8]
- .338 Lapua Magnum with 1:9.375 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 (6.8 kg) lbs.[9]
- .300 Winchester Magnum with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 (6.8kg) lbs.[10]
- 300 PRC with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 (6.8kg) lbs.[11]
Technical features
The Ruger Precision Rifle has a proprietary Pre-Fit barrel system. Pre-chambered "Drop-In Ready" barrels can be purchased, and the correct headspace is set using a proprietary barrel nut design. The barrel is threaded to fit the Ruger action threads. This way, a competent gunsmith can fit a new barrel exchange a worn barrel with a new one by only using an AR-15 barrel wrench and proper headspace gauges.[12] This eliminates the need for machining by the gunsmith as with traditional barrel mounting solutions.
The RPR is compatible with AR-style handgrips, buttstocks and some types of handguards. The trigger is proprietary, but aftermarket triggers are available.
Recalls
Ruger issued a safety bulletin for certain RPRs on 10 Aug 2017. The following serial number ranges are potentially affected: 1800-26274 to 1800-78345 or 1801-00506 to 1801-30461.[13]
References
- ^ "Introducing the Ruger Precision Rifle: Purpose Built to Distance Itself from the Typical Long-Range Rifle"
- ^ "Ruger Announces New Ruger Precision Rifle Models". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 23 August 2017..
- ^ "Model 18004". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017..
- ^ "Model 18016". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017..
- ^ "Model 18008". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017..
- ^ "Ruger Precision Rifle Available in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Model 18019". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html
- ^ "Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18080". www.ruger.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18081". www.ruger.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18083". www.ruger.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ New Krieger Pre-Fit Barrels for Ruger Precision Rifle « Daily Bulletin
- ^ "Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017.