Ruger Precision Rifle | |
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![]() Ruger Precision Rifle, .308 Winchester, 1st generation | |
Type | Bolt-action rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Wars | Myanmar civil war (2021–present) [1] Russo-Ukrainian War [2] |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
Unit cost | US$1599–2099 MSRP |
Produced | 2015–present |
Specifications | |
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Cartridge | |
Action | Bolt-action |
Effective firing range | 1600 yards |
Maximum firing range | ~2000 yards |
Feed system | 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. [3]
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. [4] 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. [8] It has a 1:7 RH twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.8 lb (4.4 kg) [9]
Models chambered in the magnum cartridges .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC went on sale in 2018. [10]
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. [14] This eliminates the need for machining by the gunsmith as with traditional barrel mounting solutions.[ citation needed ]
The RPR is compatible with AR-style handgrips, buttstocks and some types of handguards. The trigger is proprietary, but aftermarket triggers are available. [15]
Ruger Precision Rimfire | |
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Type | Bolt-action rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designed | 2017 |
Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
Unit cost | $619 MSRP [16] |
Produced | 2017–Present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) [16] |
Length | 38.63 in (98.1 cm) [16] |
Barrel length | 18 in (46 cm) [16] |
Cartridge | .17 HMR (9 rd. cap.) .22 Long Rifle (10 rd. cap.) .22 WMR/.22 WMRF (9 rd. cap.) |
Feed system | Rotary magazine 4 round capacity (unless otherwise noted above) |
Sights | None |
The Ruger Precision Rimfire is a rimfire bolt-action rifle manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in the United States. The firearm has some visual similarities with the larger centerfire Ruger Precision Rifle, and both are marketed as budget precision rifles.
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. [17]