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:

• .308 Win. with 1:10 twist, 20inches barrel, weighing 9.7lb
• 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist, 24inches barrel, weighing 10.6lb
• .243 Winchester with a 1:7.7 twist, 26inches barrel, weighing 11lb

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:

• .308 Win with 1:10 RH twist, 20inches barrel, weighing 9.8lb^[3]
• 6mm Creedmoor with a 1:7.7 RH twist, 24inches barrel, weighing 10.8lb^[4]
• 6.5mm Creedmoor with 1:8 RH twist, 24inches barrel, weighing 10.7lb^[5]

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]

• .338 Lapua Magnum with 1:9.375 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)^[9]
• .300 Winchester Magnum with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)^[10]
• .300 PRC with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)^[11]

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

• People's Defence Forces^[15]
• : Used by Ukrainian military during Russian invasion of Ukraine.^{[16] [17]}

External links

• Product page

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.
15. Web site: Noir . War . x.com . X (formerly Twitter) . 21 May 2024.
16. Web site: x.com . X (formerly Twitter).
17. Web site: x.com . X (formerly Twitter).