Posted on 07/18/2015 7:14:36 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
As Townsend Whelen, former U.S. Army colonel and American Rifleman contributor, was once famously quoted as saying, “Only accurate rifles are interesting.” Employing that rubric alone, the Ruger Precision Rifle is a supremely interesting firearm. And, to the company’s credit, the introduction of additional evaluation criteria such as versatility, reliability and value only make its newest bolt-action repeater all the more intriguing. Featuring sub-minute-of-angle accuracy, the dependability of a bolt gun built on the gunmaker’s proven American action, all the modularity of the über-customizable AR-15 platform, the ability to accept a multitude of magazine types and a price tag that is a literal fraction of many of the guns it will compete against on the market, Ruger’s latest foray into the long-range precision shooting field should pique the interest of a broad range of gun aficionados.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. believes that within the gun world there exists a sizeable segment of shooters who are interested in long-range precision shooting—they just have never been able to justify taking the plunge due to the typically astronomical cost of purchasing a gun designed expressly for that purpose. With an MSRP of $1,399—and a likely eventual selling price closer to $1,100—the Precision Rifle represents Ruger’s invitation for these cost-conscious gun buyers to finally enter the world of long-range shooting.
(Excerpt) Read more at americanrifleman.org ...
BTW, when I say inexpensive...I mean comparatively. It’s still out of my price range, but I may start saving for one.
Has the ammunition been banned or all purchased by the regime yet?
If you reload, no.
The 6.5 Creedmoore would be a good choice. Kind of heavy though. Might want to put a muzzle brake on it.
Any info on which calibers are available?
It comes in .308 Win. with a 20" barrel, 6.5 mm Creedmoor with a 24" barrel and .243 Win. with a 26" barrel. Not sure which would be my fave.
Caliber ???
If I know Ruger ,it’s All calibers.
.308 Win. with a 20” barrel, 6.5 mm Creedmoor with a 24” barrel and .243 Win. with a 26” barrel.
Claim!
Wonder how you remove the bolt for cleaning.
Wow! Another evil looking black gun! Ohhh Noooes!!!
I like it!
VERY pretty.
Now that’ll give you a Tingle up your leg , LOL
Good observation.
Check out this video...Ruger Precision Rifle. It goes over the rifle in detail...pretty interesting.
“Wonder how you remove the bolt for cleaning.”
The stock folds/locks to the side so the bolt slides out the rear.
I wonder if I can get it in a wood stock
With the weight you won’t need a brake.
That will be labeled as evil, extraordinarily deadly, and is something no one, except military snipers have any business possessing. Anti gunners will wet their pants.
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