The Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) is a bolt-action rifle introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. on 17 July 2015."Introducing the Ruger Precision Rifle: Purpose Built to Distance Itself from the Typical Long-Range Rifle"
Models The RPR was originally announced in the following calibers and configurations:
.308 Win. with 1:10 twist, barrel, weighing 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist, barrel, weighing .243 Winchester with a 1:7.7 twist, barrel, weighing
A newer Ruger Precision Rifle "Gen 2" was announced on 6 May 2016 with several enhancements over the original.. 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, barrel, weighing . 6mm Creedmoor with a 1:7.7 RH twist, barrel, weighing . 6.5mm Creedmoor with 1:8 RH twist, barrel, weighing .
A model chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO was announced on 27 March 2017. It has a 1:7 RH twist, barrel, weighing
Models chambered in the magnum cartridges .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC went on sale in 2018.
.338 Lapua Magnum with 1:9.375 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg) .300 Winchester Magnum with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg) .300 PRC with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)
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.New Krieger Pre-Fit Barrels for Ruger Precision Rifle « Daily Bulletin 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.
The RPR uses 10-round detachable Magpul PMAG polymer magazines.
Precision Rimfire
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.
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.
Users People's Defence Forces : Used by Ukrainian military during Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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External links Product page