Ruger Precision Rifle 300WM

[Will3212]

I'm looking to buy a bolt action sniper rifle for my next firearm and been looking at this one. I see them for about $1500-$1600, plus a descent scope and bipod will put it way above $2000. The rifle is about 15lbs without scope and some people complain about that. What do you think of this rifle?

[85MikeTPI]

I think it's the best bang for the buck, with the Savage 110 close behind. I'm saving for a Ruger Precision Rifle in 338 Lapua, hoping availability increases after all this 'rona hoax plays out..

[DukeConnor]

your pricing estimate may be a bit low. a atlas bipod and good rings will be 500.

that being said, my kid has one in 308 and it is a pleasure too shoot. 3 holes touching at a hundred and 6" gong at 300 gets boring.

[Xringshooter]

Hate to pick nits but do you want a sniper rifle or a precision long range rifle? Like the left calling all modern sporting rifles that resemble the M-16/M-4 assault rifles, we need to keep the perceived negative connotations (sniper rifle, assault rifle, etc.) to a minimum.

That said, I have a RPR in .308 and it is fantastic. Definitely put money into good solid rings and a good scope set up, you won't be sorry. As my long distance shooting coach said when I was first starting out, "Buy once, Cry once". Many people get the RPR and immediately start modifying it. I worked up loads to see what would be best for my particular rifle and then started shooting. Haven't really wanted to change anything yet. I run the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25 scope with Vortex rings and have the bubble level ring added. I'm using a UTG bipod (8") and it works find, rock steady. I am quite happy with everything.

[Qtrborecrazy]

Just picked one up in 6.5 PRC. 1250 for rifle, 750 for glass, 110 for Seekins rings, 220 for Atlas bipod, ammo 350. You can do the math. I*ll be out towards Lewistown on the 21, 22 to see how it does at 1k.

[Delkal]

The 300 WM is a fine cartridge but do you intend to shoot paper or grizzly bears? If its mostly for target and deer there are better choices than a 300WM.

Your shoulder and ears will thank me.

[NathanB]

My only knock on the rpr is that the fit and finish isn’t the greatest for a rifle in that price range. It’s a bit gritty and doesn’t scream I cost 1500 bucks. Does it shoot? Absolutely so. Some are .5 Moa rigs. The number of them in circulation attests to how well they shoot

[Will3212]

Im thinking of using the Vortex Viper scope with 20x zoom with the rifle. How tall should the 30mm rings be? I was thinking of the Burris 1 inch height fixed 30mm rings. Will that work?

[Will3212]

Some people are saying you often need to change the barrel for the RPR 300WM, is it true these barrels last shorter than say a 4150 AR barrel?

[Gunplummer]

If I remember correctly, 4150 just has more nickel in it. For years 4140 @28-30 RC was the standard for barrel material. I doubt you will torture that bolt action like a semi-auto enough to need a tougher steel. Anybody know what Ruger is using for steel now?