The Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) is a bolt-action rifle introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. on 17 July 2015.[3]
| Ruger Precision Rifle | |
|---|---|
 Ruger Precision Rifle, .308 Winchester, 1st generation | |
| Type | Bolt-action rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Myanmar civil war (2021–present)[1] Russo-Ukrainian War[2] |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Unit cost | US$1599–2099 MSRP |
| Produced | 2015–present |
| Specifications | |
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| Cartridge | |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective firing range | 1600 yards |
| Maximum firing range | ~2000 yards |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | none |
Models
editThe 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)
- 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.6 lb (4.8 kg)
- .243 Winchester with a 1:7.7 twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 11 lb (5.0 kg)
A newer Ruger Precision Rifle "Gen 2" was announced on 6 May 2016 with several enhancements over the original.[4] 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)[5]
- 6mm Creedmoor with a 1:7.7 RH twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.8 lb (4.9 kg)[6]
- 6.5mm Creedmoor with 1:8 RH twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.7 lb (4.9 kg)[7]
A model chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO was announced on 27 March 2017.[8] It has a 1:7 RH twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.8 lb (4.4 kg)[9]
Models chambered in the magnum cartridges .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC went on sale in 2018. [10]
- .338 Lapua Magnum with 1:9.375 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)[11]
- .300 Winchester Magnum with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)[12]
- .300 PRC with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)[13]
Technical features
editThe 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 only needs an AR-15 barrel wrench and proper headspace gauges to fit a new barrel.[14] This eliminates the need for machining by the gunsmith as with traditional barrel mounting solutions.[citation needed]
The RPR is compatible with AR-style handgrips, buttstocks and some types of handguards. The trigger is proprietary, but aftermarket triggers are available.[15]
Precision Rimfire
editRecalls
editRuger 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.[16]
Users
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References
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ruger Precision® Rifle".
- ^ "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® Ruger Precision® Rifle Review". www.tactec.com. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin". Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
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