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Originally Posted By EzGoingKev:
I am seeing more people installing the MPA EVG grip. I had read it has to be modified to work with the RPR. For you guys that have installed it, what has to be modified? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By lonewolfgun:
10% off RPR parts at Brownells use coupon MDW View Quote I wonder who's blanks they use. |
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Originally Posted By EzGoingKev:
Less than $250 for a Brownells brand 26" barrel. I wonder who's blanks they use. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By EzGoingKev:
Originally Posted By lonewolfgun:
10% off RPR parts at Brownells use coupon MDW I wonder who's blanks they use. |
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"Peace has cost you your strength and victory has defeated you!"
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You guys think the brownell barrels are root to go?
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So your saying the Mpa Evg will not work on the new models with the ambi safety and what would have to be modified I was looking to order one for my new M lock model version
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Originally Posted By ziarifleman:
Something about it makes me think Faxon, for some reason. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ziarifleman:
Originally Posted By EzGoingKev:
Originally Posted By lonewolfgun:
10% off RPR parts at Brownells use coupon MDW I wonder who's blanks they use. |
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No one wants to eat right and exercise, and lower their stress levels, all of which will come in a lot more handy than a home defense carbine and chest rig ANIMUS Rude pricks need a serious traumatic life experience |
So I bought the 6mm CM RPR. What would you say are necessary upgrades? Already have glass, rings, and bipod. What else?
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Do any of you guys have a part number for a bore guide for RPR 308 I can only find universal ones except this one that is way expensive http://www.pmatool.com/pma-rod-guide-ruger-precision-rifle-308/ I have this one in my cart but would like to see what other guys are useing
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http://www.pmatool.com/pma-rod-guide-ruger-precision-rifle-308/ sorry link should work now
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I use a Possom Hollow guide for my 6.5.
Call them to order as the RPR ones are specific to the RPR. |
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Dies and reloading equipment, if you're not already set up. Oh steel targets at distance are fun. So start scrounging up plate steel as cheap as possible. Then build or have someone build stands.
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Chicken Farmer by choice hunter of shade tree's and hiding spots by nature.
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Originally Posted By sparkyD:
Dies and reloading equipment, if you're not already set up. Oh steel targets at distance are fun. So start scrounging up plate steel as cheap as possible. Then build or have someone build stands. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By sparkyD:
Originally Posted By 59chevy:
Originally Posted By tinytim54:
So I bought the 6mm CM RPR. What would you say are necessary upgrades? Already have glass, rings, and bipod. What else? I just ordered steel targets off amazon prime (6,8,12” gongs) Next weekend I’m heading off to find looonnngggg range spots. I’ll build the A-frames this weekend. |
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PSN: Dikler
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Originally Posted By ilaybrk:
Do any of you guys have a part number for a bore guide for RPR 308 I can only find universal ones except this one that is way expensive http://www.pmatool.com/pma-rod-guide-ruger-precision-rifle-308/ I have this one in my cart but would like to see what other guys are useing View Quote |
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I 2nd the Timney Trigger, I put it off for a while but when I got it and shot I was like... why did I wait so long lol... went front stringing groups out a bit to nickel sized holes right away, consistently, and that's with American Gunner off the shelf ammo. I also bought Forster dies and components, etc but to be honest AG is shooting so well I haven't even unboxed them yet. I also have a PRS stock, but that is just personal preference. I added a Accu shot Mono Pod but to be honest I think I prefer shooting with a rear bag. No changes to bolt or aftermarket shroud or anything like that though.
Unfortunately my Viper 6-24 PST reticle was shifting, I sent it back to Vortex this week for repair, so am down for a few weeks it appears. |
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Timney trigger it is! The straight trigger is interesting. Never shot with one before. Anyone have any experience with it? Or should I stay with the curved?
Steel targets are a must. Just dropped a bunch of coin on steel targets, flappers and the like. Reloading is in the works. Thanks for the info guys! |
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Originally Posted By tinytim54:
Timney trigger it is! The straight trigger is interesting. Never shot with one before. Anyone have any experience with it? Or should I stay with the curved? Steel targets are a must. Just dropped a bunch of coin on steel targets, flappers and the like. Reloading is in the works. Thanks for the info guys! View Quote |
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Because you'd be in jail. -- DJT
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FFP vs SFP - since my PST 6-24 is back at Vortex for Warranty Service, I tossed a spare NF NXS 3-15x50 on the 6.5 RPR this past weekend. I know I'm stating the obvious, but the difference in glass/clarity is huge, so much that I'm thinking of leaving the NXS on it. I can only reach out to 800 max around here and rarely turn the mag higher than 12x or so...
The NXS is SPF, and I thought I recalled a post here talking about the benefits of FFP on the RPR (which or course now I can't find, but iirc it was basically saying always use FFP for Long Range, which i get) - but for punching paper at known distances, would it really matter? I'm not using the FFP reticle to estimate range, so why not just use a SFP? Of course, just to muddy the waters, I also have the same 3-15x50 NXS in FFP as well, but I have it on a clone rifle which it is correct for. So I do have a FFP NXS available, technically... but need convincing on why I need FFP on the RPR :). And will I miss that 24x top end at 1000 or less? |
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Originally Posted By 78Staff:
FFP vs SFP - since my PST 6-24 is back at Vortex for Warranty Service, I tossed a spare NF NXS 3-15x50 on the 6.5 RPR this past weekend. I know I'm stating the obvious, but the difference in glass/clarity is huge, so much that I'm thinking of leaving the NXS on it. I can only reach out to 800 max around here and rarely turn the mag higher than 12x or so... The NXS is SPF, and I thought I recalled a post here talking about the benefits of FFP on the RPR (which or course now I can't find, but iirc it was basically saying always use FFP for Long Range, which i get) - but for punching paper at known distances, would it really matter? I'm not using the FFP reticle to estimate range, so why not just use a SFP? Of course, just to muddy the waters, I also have the same 3-15x50 NXS in FFP as well, but I have it on a clone rifle which it is correct for. So I do have a FFP NXS available, technically... but need convincing on why I need FFP on the RPR :). And will I miss that 24x top end at 1000 or less? View Quote |
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Chicken Farmer by choice hunter of shade tree's and hiding spots by nature.
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Originally Posted By 78Staff:
The NXS is SPF, and I thought I recalled a post here talking about the benefits of FFP on the RPR (which or course now I can't find, but iirc it was basically saying always use FFP for Long Range, which i get) - but for punching paper at known distances, would it really matter? I'm not using the FFP reticle to estimate range, so why not just use a SFP? And will I miss that 24x top end at 1000 or less? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 78Staff:
The NXS is SPF, and I thought I recalled a post here talking about the benefits of FFP on the RPR (which or course now I can't find, but iirc it was basically saying always use FFP for Long Range, which i get) - but for punching paper at known distances, would it really matter? I'm not using the FFP reticle to estimate range, so why not just use a SFP? And will I miss that 24x top end at 1000 or less? 15x will be fine for hitting steel/paper at a thousand. If you're shooting F-class targets (5" x-ring) you will probably want more power Originally Posted By sparkyD:
I use a Gen II 5-25 SFP on mine in conjunction with Strelok. It's alright if I'm not in a hurry. I can see the benefits of FFP but my wife bought the optic and she meant well. Maybe some people better educated than I will weight in. My thinking being wind calls is where the FFP would really shine. |
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Originally Posted By Hamiltbl2:
The main advantage of FFP is that you can range at any magnification power, if you're not ranging with it or using it in a LPV then it's not a really a "need" 15x will be fine for hitting steel/paper at a thousand. If you're shooting F-class targets (5" x-ring) you will probably want more power How would a FFP help with wind calls? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Hamiltbl2:
Originally Posted By 78Staff:
The NXS is SPF, and I thought I recalled a post here talking about the benefits of FFP on the RPR (which or course now I can't find, but iirc it was basically saying always use FFP for Long Range, which i get) - but for punching paper at known distances, would it really matter? I'm not using the FFP reticle to estimate range, so why not just use a SFP? And will I miss that 24x top end at 1000 or less? 15x will be fine for hitting steel/paper at a thousand. If you're shooting F-class targets (5" x-ring) you will probably want more power Originally Posted By sparkyD:
I use a Gen II 5-25 SFP on mine in conjunction with Strelok. It's alright if I'm not in a hurry. I can see the benefits of FFP but my wife bought the optic and she meant well. Maybe some people better educated than I will weight in. My thinking being wind calls is where the FFP would really shine. |
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Chicken Farmer by choice hunter of shade tree's and hiding spots by nature.
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Originally Posted By sparkyD:
Hold off will be the same no matter the power setting. So if you have a two moa hold off it will be the same on 5 power as 25 power. With the SFP the hold off grows as you decrease power. Or that's my train of thought. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By gettingstarted:
Picked up my RPR 6.5c today Upgrades ordered so far ( already went over my budget) Replace stock grip with a Magpul moe+ DONE Install a UTG heavy duty recon 360 bipod DONE On my to do list when I get more funds Possibly replace the butt stock with a Magpul PRS Purchase more magazines ( any one have links to deals ?) DONE Swap out the barrel for a Monolithic Integral Suppressed Barrel View Quote I installed a = Magpul Industries Tripod Adapter Fits Metal M-LOK Hand Guards & Forends, Black Anodized Aluminum . I will say that the rifle is so damn heavy ( unloaded and no scope) that I do not think that quick release base will handle the weight when its all set up .... so I ordered a =Hammers Soft Bean Bag V Mount Gun Rest Attachment with 1/4-20 and 3/8 Camera Thread for Positional Precision Tripod Shooting Sticks to go on my tripod. ( it also makes the tripod usable for other platforms ) Does anyone have any feed back on this rubber bumper from Midway the hot link seems to be not working .. copy and paste this link https://www.midwayusa.com/product/775705/ctk-precision-stock-bumper-ruger-precision-rifle-aluminum-black Any other good upgrades that people have found ? I Plan on using this silencer system once I financially can afford all the costs. Once I get it all set up with scope etc I will do the custom fit into the hard case ( have the rubber plasti spray/dip ) |
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Originally Posted By Hamiltbl2:
Wasn't thinking about holdovers. That would be another advantage to FFP. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Hamiltbl2:
Originally Posted By sparkyD:
Hold off will be the same no matter the power setting. So if you have a two moa hold off it will be the same on 5 power as 25 power. With the SFP the hold off grows as you decrease power. Or that's my train of thought. |
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Took a couple buddies out shooting this weekend.
They fell in love with the RPR 6.5, one of them is looking to sell his 700 sps? .308 now and get a RPR. |
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Chicken Farmer by choice hunter of shade tree's and hiding spots by nature.
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Originally Posted By Talyn:
Is anyone running a Seekins ambi safety selector in their RPR? Does it fit better than the orginal safety on the Gen 1s? View Quote Nice quality but the selector barrel wouldn't line up properly to fit into the trigger unit slot. Tried every possible way to do it but no cigar. Disappointed |
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.223 Remington. I was popping primers and the throat was too shallow on my original rifle. Ruger paid for it to go back and they sent me a new one. They even paid the FFL xfer fee.
Now, I'm not popping primes. This was the "larger" of the two groups I shot with it. I'm really not that great of a marksmen, either. Really. 21 gr XBR Lapua new brass (not even fire formed yet) 75 Gr Hornady OTM projectile credit card individual 400 primer 100 yards IMG_20180516_135148 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/152204522@N02/] Here is the smaller one. IMG_20180516_125218 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/152204522@N02/] |
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Damn that thing looks like your driving tacks!
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Used to all that eyeball shooting.
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Had a guy show up to a private LR course last weekend with a 6.5CM RPR topped with Vortex Razor HD 5-25x50 MRAD, fed Prime 130gr Berger ammo.
He had no rifle shooting experience other than maybe some plinking. Found out he was Left eye dominant and wouldn't be shooting Right handed at all. Started with fundamentals, grouping exercises, dot drills, timed drills, then worked over the steel from 200-1000yds all day on Day 1. All his hits were center-punches like I rarely see people center-punch. The dope I generated for the Prime 130 Berger load was literally dead-on without any vertical deviation from what the program kicked out, using the box-printed mv of 2851fps. The rifle printed consistent sub-3/4 100yd groups for sport. |
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I see the 5.56, 6mm and the .308 RPRs on sale for $899 right now. I really had my heart set on a 6.5C but for $899 a .308 sure is looking pretty good. the 6mm just doesn't have enough ammo availability yet for me to get onboard i think
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Originally Posted By splogan:
I see the 5.56, 6mm and the .308 RPRs on sale for $899 right now. I really had my heart set on a 6.5C but for $899 a .308 sure is looking pretty good. the 6mm just doesn't have enough ammo availability yet for me to get onboard i think View Quote |
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Originally Posted By EzGoingKev:
Buy the .308 and shoot it some. See if you like the rifle. If so then swap out the barrel for a 6.5CM. View Quote |
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I like the idea of having the .308 barrel on hand so if something happened you should always be able to find a NATO round.
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ARFcom has spent my money again!
RPR mod 18029 in 6.5 Creedmoor with a Vortex PST Gen2 5-25x50 FFP in Seekins extra high rings. Attached File Rounds 5, 6 and 7 after getting the scope dialed in with the first four. Hornady American Gunner 140gr. BTHP at aprox. 100 yds. prone, no rear bag. Attached File Better groups should obviously be possible if I do a better job but I'm happy with this as a baseline. |
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Originally Posted By NotUrLawyer:
ARFcom has spent my money again! RPR mod 18029 in 6.5 Creedmoor with a Vortex PST Gen2 5-25x50 FFP in Seekins extra high rings. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/407188/20180606_110737_RPR_65CM-567522.JPG Rounds 5, 6 and 7 after getting the scope dialed in with the first four. Hornady American Gunner 140gr. BTHP at aprox. 100 yds. prone, no rear bag. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/407188/20180606_110305_target-567523.JPG Better groups should obviously be possible if I do a better job but I'm happy with this as a baseline. View Quote |
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PSN: Dikler
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Originally Posted By EzGoingKev:
Originally Posted By M4-AR:
It took mine a bit to settle in I'm sure it's probably been discussed in this 80+ page thread but I'm late to the party and haven't found the page with the table of contents. |
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