Ruger has a new rifle

[Jhayesvw]

$899 is a smoking deal. Most places have them at $999.
Some in between.
Others, like cabelas have them at $1149.
I got mine for $1019. I found that reasonable.

I shot it yesterday and it shoots well. Better than I do. If my local shop had more am more in stock I would have shot more than 1 box to get it sighted then groups. But that's life.
I'll be reloading for it soon.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

...I shot it yesterday and it shoots well. Better than I do...

My favorite quote when describing a rifle's level of a accuracy. ;D ;D ;D


Translation: it didn't shoot as good as i thought it would and i dont know how to make it shoot better.

Just messin round ;D

 

[Jhayesvw]

Or it could mean my buddy shot it better than I did

 

[Link]

The RPR is pretty innovative and it is the first action to my knowledge to be built around a chassis. It will be interesting to see what the boys do with it in the future. It is adaptable to other venues and custom barrels will be no problem. My bet is that custom triggers won't be either.

Where else can you get a competitive rifle for long range precision for around $1k?

kudos for Ruger..

Joe

When will the other Major gun manufacturers jump on the bandwagon ?

Soon I hope.

;D

 

[Barlow]

Some barrel makers are going to make a lot of money making cut rifled barrels for them. Barlow

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Some barrel makers are going to make a lot of money making cut rifled barrels for them. Barlow

I agree. I think these rifles are gonna be a big hit for not only Ruger, but also barrel makers who take the plunge and anyone making aftermarket parts and upgrades for them.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

so....does anyone know if they just copied the dimensions of a regular barrel extension from an AR for the RPR barrels?

If they did...it'd make their production easier...and barrels could be had a LOOOOT easier.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Id like to look at one to see if its got some kind of cheezy ruger only fisher price trigger molded in and barrel too or if can even be changed.

 

[LRPV]

http://www.rugertalk.com/Ruger-unveils-new-Precision-Rifle-capable-of-1000-yard-shots-Ruger-Talk.html

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2015/07/new-ruger-precision-rifle-is-a-game-changer/

There are a couple of links to exploded views. Looks like it uses some sort of jam nut with a standard AR barrel nut.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

so....does anyone know if they just copied the dimensions of a regular barrel extension from an AR for the RPR barrels?

If they did...it'd make their production easier...and barrels could be had a LOOOOT easier.

Go back and read the thread. That was already covered :

 

[GSRswapandslow]

so....does anyone know if they just copied the dimensions of a regular barrel extension from an AR for the RPR barrels?

If they did...it'd make their production easier...and barrels could be had a LOOOOT easier.

Go back and read the thread. That was already covered :

tl:dr
got a post number?

 

[GSRswapandslow]

so....does anyone know if they just copied the dimensions of a regular barrel extension from an AR for the RPR barrels?

If they did...it'd make their production easier...and barrels could be had a LOOOOT easier.

Go back and read the thread. That was already covered :

welllllllllllll i did, and it's not. good job.

what i'm saying is, IF re-barreling would facilitate the use of a barrel extension to add in that additional shoulder to alleviate the entire barrel from being contoured.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

quote author=Steve Blair link=topic=3878634.msg36606410#msg36606410 date=1437411248]

If the barrel is as easy to change out as a normal AR (or savage) then I'd seriously consider this one.

Copied and pasted this off the Ruger website:

BARRELS CAN BE EASILY REPLACED by a competent gunsmith using AR-style wrenches and headspace gauges.

So it appears they can be swapped out easily. Though if wanting a custom barrel, I'm not sure if a gunsmith would have the tooling to create the 3 lug recess for the bolt if that part is contained within the barrel like a normal AR style rifle. Might be limited to factory barrels at this point...

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It doesn't incorporate a barrel extension, the bolt locks in the receiver. It does have a shoulder larger than the main barrel diameter that would require turning the full barrel length.
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Wellllllll...you dont read so good ;D

You asked if they copied the AR extension. No they did not. If you would have read the post above, you would know this. You can scrutinize the design all you want but its not gonna change anything. In case you havent noticed, the rifle is already in production.

Ruger's new barrel design is superior to AR styles in my opinion yet yields the same ease of changing one out.

Dont see where your getting at with avoiding contouring an entire barrel? If you buy a blank and take it to a gunsmith it has to be contoured anyhow so whats the difference? Unless of course you're running a straight pipe. My gumsmith doesnt offer a half contoured barrel for half price. Contouring the barrel is contouring the barrel and it all costs me the same amount no matter what I choose.

 

[Frankinthelaurels]

Looks like ruger has stepped up to the plate to say the least, someone's using their head and is in tune with what's going on for sure....my only question is why not offer them in .223, 6 BR, and 300 WM... They would destroy the rest of the manufacturers with those chamberings without question...their selling for around 900.00 onmost sites I've looked at and I think they I'll sell out as fast as they can make them, especially the 6.5 CM. Wonder how long it will take before all the other their versions..

 

[GSRswapandslow]

Wellllllll...you dont read so good ;D

You asked if they copied the AR extension. No they did not. If you would have read the post above, you would know this. You can scrutinize the design all you want but its not gonna change anything. In case you havent noticed, the rifle is already in production.

Ruger's new barrel design is superior to AR styles in my opinion yet yields the same ease of changing one out.

Dont see where your getting at with avoiding contouring an entire barrel? If you buy a blank and take it to a gunsmith it has to be contoured anyhow so whats the difference? Unless of course you're running a straight pipe. My gumsmith doesnt offer a half contoured barrel for half price. Contouring the barrel is contouring the barrel and it all costs me the same amount no matter what I choose.

you seem to be the one lacking understand...

if the shoulder of the barrel matches the diameter of the shoulder on a barrel extension................
and the shank length matches that of an ar barrel.................................................
then you take a barrel...thread it the same as an ar barrel, then install the barrel extension...and bam, you have a barrel for the ruger.

follow yet?

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I see what you're saying now. But none of my AR barrels are threaded??? Thats where youve really lost me...Do you own an AR???

Thats not possible with this rifle anyhow because the Ruger barrel "threads" into the receiver. An AR barrel "plugs" into the receiver, aligns with a pin, and is ONLY held on by the barrel locking nut. So your idea would not work. Plus the bolt lugs of the Ruger rest against a recess in the receiver. AR bolt lugs make contact within the barrel extension, not on the receiver. Ruger also did a nice job of crafting the upper bolt raceway portion of the receiver from Chrome Moly to handle the force. The lower part of the receiver is aluminum like an AR. Basically the Ruger looks like an AR receiver, buy internally it is a completely different design. A far superior design for precision accuracy IMO.

There is a picture of the barrel design on the first page in the post I copied and pasted for you. Youll see what im talking about.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

ar barrels are threaded...........
here's an AR barrel contour

 

[wooger]

https://www.google.com/search?q=m16+barrel+extension&sa=X&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS600US600&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=775&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCL_luJGqlccCFQg2iAodxCYJdw

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I see. I did not know that was a separate piece. My fault. Now im back on track. I apologize for arguing while being ignorant.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

happens all the time man...no big deal.


but, like i said......if this theory works out.....popping out barrels for this would be VERY VERY easy