Ruger Precision Rifle Explained

Ruger Precision Rifle
Origin:United States
Type:Bolt-action rifle
Is Ranged:yes
Wars:Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Russo-Ukrainian War
Manufacturer:Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Unit Cost:US$1599–2099 MSRP
Production Date:2015–present
Action:Bolt-action
Range:1600 yards
Max Range:~2000 yards
Feed: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:

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:

A model chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO was announced on 27 March 2017.[6] It has a 1:7 RH twist, 20inches barrel, weighing 9.8lb[7]

Models chambered in the magnum cartridges .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC went on sale in 2018. [8]

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 only needs an AR-15 barrel wrench and proper headspace gauges to fit a new barrel.[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.[13]

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.[14]

Users

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ruger.com/news/2015-07-17.html "Introducing the Ruger Precision Rifle: Purpose Built to Distance Itself from the Typical Long-Range Rifle"
  2. Web site: Ruger Announces New Ruger Precision Rifle Models . Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc . 23 August 2017. .
  3. Web site: Model 18004 . Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc . 24 August 2017. .
  4. Web site: Model 18016 . Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc . 24 August 2017. .
  5. Web site: Model 18008 . Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc . 24 August 2017. .
  6. Web site: Ruger Precision Rifle Available in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem.. Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc . 23 August 2017.
  7. Web site: Model 18019 . Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc . 24 August 2017.
  8. Web site: Ruger Precision® Rifle.
  9. Web site: Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18080. www.ruger.com. 2019-05-10.
  10. Web site: Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18081. www.ruger.com. 2019-05-10.
  11. Web site: Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18083. www.ruger.com. 2019-05-10.
  12. http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2017/11/new-krieger-pre-fit-barrels-for-ruger-precision-rifle/ New Krieger Pre-Fit Barrels for Ruger Precision Rifle « Daily Bulletin
  13. Web site: Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle Review. www.tactec.com. 2023-04-24.
  14. Web site: Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin . Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc . 24 August 2017.
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