Ruger Precision Rifle (new long-range rifle - beautiful and inexpensive)

American Rifleman ^ | Kelly Young

[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.

[onona]

I was thinking that too when I read that. I thought, well I can do that with my old savage 30.06.

[RoosterRedux]

Ruger is first rate in terms of quality and price.

[Captain Rhino]

Ah, yes. The black scary looking assault bolt action rifle. Let’s hyperventilate heavily and try to ban the evil looking thing immediately!!

[MileHi]

According to the link at post 23 they were getting 1/2 MOA at 800 yards with factory ammo. Not bad.

[43north]

Damned Ruger! Just about the time I think I don’t need any more guns they come out with something (AGAIN!) that makes me question that decision. And this one has 5R rifling too. It’s going to be a tack driver.

[Lurker]

I’ve got a Savage Model 110 that holds minute of angle at 300 right out of the box. It came with a Nikon BDC mounted at the factory, chambered in .308. It cost me about $450 or so out the door at Cabelas IIRC.

Haven’t had a chance to shoot it at longer ranges but I’ll bet I could hit a man sized target at 500 with some time to dope it in correctly.

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[smokingfrog]

Snipers Hide says it shoots about 1/2 MOA @ 850 yds.

[762X51]

Go to Ruger’s site and open the exploded drawings of this rifle. It is essentially their American Rifle in a factory Chassis/stock, albeit a very adaptable and adjustable stock. Appears that the trigger assembly and the bolt and receiver are straight out of the American Rifle. This is basically a $350 rifle in a $1000 stock. The regular American is MUCH cheaper and shoots just as well in my experience.

[meyer]

What’s that little stubby thing where the magazine goes? ;)

[dila813]

Thank you

[Real Cynic No More]

I want one of these in .308!

[Mariner]

I have a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 30.06.

Circa 2000 model year.

Out of the box it shoots .76 inches at 100yds with 180gr Noslers.

Can't beat that with a stick.

$799 new.

Yeah, it's a Featherweight. That light barrel allows it to like ONLY ONE bullet weight. I guess I got lucky:)

[navyguy]

That’s an awesome rifle! I own many Ruger handguns... need to get a nice rifle and tis may be it.

Thanks for the info!

[doorgunner69]

The tested rifle in 6.5 Creedmore says 10.6 lbs in the specs window. They hung 5 lbs of crap on it, only the scop being needed.

Bipods and monopods, meh!

[Axenolith]

LIKE!

[chrisinoc]

My local gun store has a sale at $1000, regular price $1100. I imagine you local store is similarly priced for now.

http://www.turners.com/guns-rifles/browse/brand/ruger

[DoodleDawg]

My local gun store has a sale at $1000, regular price $1100. I imagine you local store is similarly priced for now.

My Sporter cost me around $200 and meets my needs very nicely taking care of the rare snake and annoying my sister no end. She hates it when I let my nieces and nephew target practice.

[StoneWall Brigade]

Ping

[MasterGunner01]

Start with a Savage Model 10FP or 110FP (tactical) rifle and build it from there. I bought a Model 10FP in .308 at a gun show for a great price. I installed a Choate sniper stock, an adjustable set trigger from Shapshooter Supply, and a Versa Pod bipod. I topped off the optics with a Tasco Super Sniper 10x42M mil-dot scope and A.R.M.S. No. 22M throw lever quick attach-detach 30mm rings. Boy could that rifle shoot! Savage makes one outstanding rifle in its Model 10 or 110 line. I'd put my Savage up against a similar Winchester, Remington, or Ruger product any day.

[antidisestablishment]

Here is my favorite Ruger 44 Carbine:

It is always fun to go out with the 10-22 and then start shooting this one when no one is looking. That first 44 always wakes everyone up. It is a sweet brush-gun. One of my first loves.