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Ruger Precision Rifle

{{Infobox weapon

|name=Ruger Precision Rifle

|image=File:Ruger Precision Rifle 308 Gen 1.jpg

|caption=Ruger Precision Rifle, .308 Winchester, 1st generation

|origin=United States

|type=Bolt-action rifle

|is_ranged=yes

|service=

|used_by=

|wars= Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Russo-Ukrainian War

|designer=

|design_date=

|manufacturer=Sturm, Ruger & Co.

|unit_cost=US$1599–2099 MSRP

|production_date=2015–present

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|cartridge={{indented plainlist|

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|action=Bolt-action

|rate=

|velocity=

|range=1600 yards

|max_range=~2000 yards

|feed=10-round detachable box magazine

|sights=none

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|weight= {{indented plainlist|

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|length= {{indented plainlist|

  • .308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem {{convert|31.60|in|cm|abbr=on}} Folded Stock / {{convert|39.25-42.75|in|cm|abbr=on}} Overall Length
  • 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm Creedmoor {{convert|35.60|in|cm|abbr=on}} Folded Stock / {{convert|43.25-46.75|in|cm|abbr=on}} Overall Length
  • 6.5 PRC {{convert|35.6|in|cm|abbr=on}} Folded Stock / {{convert|45.25-48.75|in|cm|abbr=on}} Overall Length
  • .338 Lapua Magnum and .300 Win Mag and .300 PRC {{convert|40.35|in|cm|abbr=on}} Folded Stock / {{convert|49-52.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} Overall Length

|width=.308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem and 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC{{convert|3.3|in|cm|abbr=on}}

|height=.308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem and 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC{{convert|7.3|in|cm|abbr=on}}

|barrel_length=.308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}}

}}

}}

The Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) is a bolt-action rifle introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. on 17 July 2015.[http://www.ruger.com/news/2015-07-17.html "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, {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} barrel, weighing {{convert|9.7|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
  • 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist, {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} barrel, weighing {{convert|10.6|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
  • .243 Winchester with a 1:7.7 twist, {{convert|26|in|cm|abbr=on}} barrel, weighing {{convert|11|lb|kg|abbr=on}}

A newer Ruger Precision Rifle "Gen 2" was announced on 6 May 2016 with several enhancements over the original.{{cite web | title=Ruger Announces New Ruger Precision Rifle Models | publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=http://www.ruger.com/news/2016-05-06.html | accessdate=23 August 2017}}. The new version includes a new handguard, [http://shopruger.com/Ruger-Precision-Rifle-Hybrid-Muzzle-Brake/productinfo/90590/ 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, {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} barrel, weighing {{convert|9.8|lb|kg|abbr=on}}{{cite web | title=Model 18004 | publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18004.html | accessdate=24 August 2017}}.
  • 6mm Creedmoor with a 1:7.7 RH twist, {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} barrel, weighing {{convert|10.8|lb|kg|abbr=on}}{{cite web | title=Model 18016 | publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18016.html | accessdate=24 August 2017}}.
  • 6.5mm Creedmoor with 1:8 RH twist, {{convert|24|in|cm|abbr=on}} barrel, weighing {{convert|10.7|lb|kg|abbr=on}}{{cite web | title=Model 18008 | publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18008.html | accessdate=24 August 2017}}.

A model chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO was announced on 27 March 2017.{{cite web | title=Ruger Precision Rifle Available in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem.| publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=http://www.ruger.com/news/2017-03-27.html | accessdate=23 August 2017}} It has a 1:7 RH twist, {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} barrel, weighing {{convert|9.8|lb|kg|abbr=on}}{{cite web | title=Model 18019 | publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18019.html | accessdate=24 August 2017}}

Models chambered in the magnum cartridges .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC went on sale in 2018. {{Cite web|url=https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html|title=Ruger Precision® Rifle}}

  • .338 Lapua Magnum with 1:9.375 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg){{Cite web|url=https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18080.html|title=Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18080|website=www.ruger.com|access-date=2019-05-10}}
  • .300 Winchester Magnum with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg){{Cite web|url=https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18081.html|title=Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18081|website=www.ruger.com|access-date=2019-05-10}}
  • .300 PRC with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg){{Cite web|url=https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18083.html|title=Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18083|website=www.ruger.com|access-date=2019-05-10}}

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.[http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2017/11/new-krieger-pre-fit-barrels-for-ruger-precision-rifle/ 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.{{Cn|date=February 2022}}

The RPR is compatible with AR-style handgrips, buttstocks and some types of handguards. The trigger is proprietary, but aftermarket triggers are available.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tactec.com/the-ruger-precision-rifle-review-is-it-worth-the-hype/|title=Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle Review|website=www.tactec.com|access-date=2023-04-24}}

Precision Rimfire

{{Infobox weapon

| name = Ruger Precision Rimfire

| image =

| caption = Ruger Precision Rimfire .22 LR

| type = Bolt-action rifle

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| length = {{cvt|38.63|in|cm|abbr=on}}

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| image_size = 300

| origin = United States

| is_ranged = yes

| used_by =

| design_date = 2017

| manufacturer = Sturm, Ruger & Co.

| unit_cost = $619 MSRP{{cite web | title=Ruger Precision Rimfire| publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=https://ruger.com/products/precisionRimfire/models.html | accessdate=17 December 2017}}

| production_date = 2017–Present

| variants =

| weight = {{cvt|6.8|lb|kg|abbr=on}}

| part_length = {{cvt|18|in|cm|abbr=on}}

| crew =

| cartridge = .17 HMR (9 rd. cap.)
.22 Long Rifle (10 rd. cap.)
.22 WMR/.22 WMRF (9 rd. cap.)

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| feed = 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.

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.{{cite web | title=Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin | publisher=Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc | url=https://ruger.com/dataProcess/rprSafety/ | accessdate=24 August 2017}}

Users

  • 20px People's Defence Forces{{cite web |last1=Noir |first1=War |title=x.com |url=https://x.com/war_noir/status/1492152820811943936 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |access-date=21 May 2024}}
  • {{UKR}}: Used by Ukrainian military during Russian invasion of Ukraine.{{cite web |title=x.com |url=https://x.com/CalibreObscura/status/1574725275610451969 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}{{cite web |title=x.com |url=https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1752652998474437097 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}

References

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External links

  • [http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html Product page]

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Ruger Precision Rifle

Category:Bolt-action rifles of the United States

Category:5.56 mm firearms