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    Default RPR in 5.56

    Looks like Ruger is now offering the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) in 5.56.
    As anyone seen or heard anything on these rifle?


    Caliber: 5.56 NATO / 223 Rem
    StockFolding, Adjustable Length of Pull and Comb Height
    Barrel Length20"
    BarrelCold Hammer-Forged, 5R Rifling
    HandguardRuger Precision Rifle™ Short-Action
    Twist1:7" RH
    Grooves5
    Weight9.8 lb.
    Capacity10
    Height7.30"
    Overall Length39.25"-42.75"
    Length of Pull12" - 15.50"
    Folded Length31.60"
    Width3.30"
    Suggested Retail$1599.00

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    This will not sell well. Why buy a $1600 bolt gun when a nicely tuned $1000 AR will perform the same in the same effective range, at less weight, higher capacity, faster followups, same barrel length?

    I understand 6.5 CM or .308...not 5.56.
    I'm only here for the wood c-rings.

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    Tanner''s has 5 of them coming in Friday for $1175.

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    If they hadn't legalized semi autos for hunting I would be considering picking one up for coyotes. My brother has one in 6.5 and it shoots lights out with Hornady Precision Hunter ammo.

    From what I understand they designed this rifle around the heavy for caliber .22 caliber bullets such as the Hornady 75 & 80gr ELD-M and the Berger 80 & 90gr. That is why it has the 1-7 twist and uses the AICS mags to allow for a longer COAL. This allows one to practice with trajectories closer to that of the .308 out to 1000 but at a much lower cost.

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    Quote Originally Posted by SteveO666 View Post
    Looks like Ruger is now offering the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) in 5.56.
    As anyone seen or heard anything on these rifle?


    Caliber: 5.56 NATO / 223 Rem
    StockFolding, Adjustable Length of Pull and Comb Height
    Barrel Length20"
    BarrelCold Hammer-Forged, 5R Rifling
    HandguardRuger Precision Rifle™ Short-Action
    Twist1:7" RH
    Grooves5
    Weight9.8 lb.
    Capacity10
    Height7.30"
    Overall Length39.25"-42.75"
    Length of Pull12" - 15.50"
    Folded Length31.60"
    Width3.30"
    Suggested Retail$1599.00

    For roughly the same price, you could get the same platform in 6.5 Creedmoor - most definitely a 1,000 yard rifle with correct optics and a little help on your part:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.5mm_Creedmoor
    - bamboomaster

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    If the RPR's 1-7 twist turns out to be enough to keep one stable, it's still going to be difficult to keep a 90gr Berger bullet supersonic at 1k with a 20" barrel. And if somehow you can, it will have nearly 50% more reaction to wind (and drop) than the 200gr 308. I don't think it would make a good practice rifle for a 308, the cost savings on ammo notwithstanding. To me, it's still a 600yd rifle that can be reasonably pushed to 800yds.

    Having said that, the street price seems to be quite close to comparably featured, quality AR15s . . . at least before their price drops some more lol. Since the previous RPRs got pretty good OOB accuracy reviews, I'd bet these will sell OK . . . at least to start . . . but not as much as they would have with HRC as president

    JMO.

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    Thanks for the replies.. I would like to get into 'Semi' LRS and prefer the 6.5Creedmor but I dont currently reload so was looking at the Ammo price. Leaning the Basic of LRS can be done with any caliber.

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    Kind of seems like a waste for Ruger to offer one in 5.56, but if one is dedicated to that caliber and/or crazy enough to try and push it to 1000 yards then I suppose more power to them.

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    Your biggest issue is once you are ready to step up to a better caliber for BC...you won't be able to do that if you buy the RPR in 233 due to the bolt face being smaller. If you buy a 243/308 RPR...the bolt face is the same, so if you want to take advantage of better BC such as 6.5CM...you can do so with just a barrel swap. Some serious food to think about.

    Quote Originally Posted by SteveO666 View Post
    Thanks for the replies.. I would like to get into 'Semi' LRS and prefer the 6.5Creedmor but I dont currently reload so was looking at the Ammo price. Leaning the Basic of LRS can be done with any caliber.

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    Default Re: RPR in 5.56

    I think it's more of a trainer rifle. With cheaper ammo but 223 match ain't exactly that cheap either

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