Questions for Ruger GSR owners
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I've never held a GSR rifle,only saw these pictures.I have a Ruger "youth model" .243,stainless,scoped,161/2 inch barrel.I bought it new from Cabelas as a package in 2005.Very accurate,I've taken two deer with it.Its my wet weather rifle.It appears identical to these GSR's without the rails, forward mounted sights,and detachable mag.
3212: Was it the following rifle by any chance?
http://www.ruger.com/products/m77HawkeyeLaminateCompact/models.html
If it came in a left hand action with a threaded bbl, I would be interested.
http://www.ruger.com/products/m77HawkeyeLaminateCompact/models.html
If it came in a left hand action with a threaded bbl, I would be interested.
Update:
My buddy ended up buying a Ruger GSR after showing him this thread with all the detailed posts as well as pics. Thanks again to all who contributed here.
His version = a lefty 16in bbl, and we are currently putting it to the test, and will directly be comparing it alongside the M1A-A1, M14S "Tanker, and Ruger SR762.
I couldn't resist the SR, but after handling his and shooting a few rds thru it, I'm gonna yet again put off my LRB M25 build and pick up a GSR for myself. (It will be awhile, as I'm putting the SR762 thru the paces for now.
Now for a hypothetical question(s) so to speak.
Ruger's SR762 sports a 16.12 inch chrome lined bbl. I wonder if they might come out with a GSR that sports a chrome lined bbl?
What do you all think? Would it be worth it for Ruger to offer a chrome lined tube for their GSR?
What about a 16in bbl stainless steel version?
My buddy ended up buying a Ruger GSR after showing him this thread with all the detailed posts as well as pics. Thanks again to all who contributed here.
His version = a lefty 16in bbl, and we are currently putting it to the test, and will directly be comparing it alongside the M1A-A1, M14S "Tanker, and Ruger SR762.
I couldn't resist the SR, but after handling his and shooting a few rds thru it, I'm gonna yet again put off my LRB M25 build and pick up a GSR for myself. (It will be awhile, as I'm putting the SR762 thru the paces for now.
Now for a hypothetical question(s) so to speak.
Ruger's SR762 sports a 16.12 inch chrome lined bbl. I wonder if they might come out with a GSR that sports a chrome lined bbl?
What do you all think? Would it be worth it for Ruger to offer a chrome lined tube for their GSR?
What about a 16in bbl stainless steel version?
chicharrones
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I don't know why Ruger would offer that in a non-military rifle. I understand it in a commercial AR, but not in a modern day commercial bolt gun.
WNC Seabee
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I don't have much to add other than I absolutely love my LH Ruger GSR! To me, it's perfect for climbing tree stands, sitting in a cramped blind or riding under the seat of the truck.
The scope is a Leupold VX-R 1.25-4x24mm w/Firedot Duplex reticle. Mounts are the factory Ruger rings.
I found the 1.25 power scope, with the firedot reticle, mounted in the traditional location to be very fast. The small doe in this pic was taken on the move at ~90 yards a few minutes before last light.
Best accuracy with factory loads has been the 180gr Remington Core-Lokt. Surprisingly good accuracy with Prvi Partizan 150gr FMJ. I'll work up a hand load if I can source any powder.
The scope is a Leupold VX-R 1.25-4x24mm w/Firedot Duplex reticle. Mounts are the factory Ruger rings.
I found the 1.25 power scope, with the firedot reticle, mounted in the traditional location to be very fast. The small doe in this pic was taken on the move at ~90 yards a few minutes before last light.
Best accuracy with factory loads has been the 180gr Remington Core-Lokt. Surprisingly good accuracy with Prvi Partizan 150gr FMJ. I'll work up a hand load if I can source any powder.
chicharrones
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Nice rifles, y'all. 
I wish that Ruger would have made it from stainless from the beginning. I like the shortest barrel possible, and do not understand why the stainless has to be longer; if it is due to some export regulation, fine, otherwise it is popular enough to offer it both ways.
Good point splithoof.
I'm after the shorter bbl as I intend to use it as a host for a can sooner or later.
I would rather have the rifle in stainless steel, so as it sits now, I will have to go with one or the other. I'm not in a hurry, so I might wait them out until they spit out a left hand stainless steel 16in bbl version.
I would rather not spend the $$ on hiring someone to cut/re-thread an 18in bbl to 16.12 inches......lol
I'm after the shorter bbl as I intend to use it as a host for a can sooner or later.
I would rather have the rifle in stainless steel, so as it sits now, I will have to go with one or the other. I'm not in a hurry, so I might wait them out until they spit out a left hand stainless steel 16in bbl version.
I would rather not spend the $$ on hiring someone to cut/re-thread an 18in bbl to 16.12 inches......lol
Corn-Picker
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My next hunting rifle will wear a suppressor. The Ruger GSR looks like it might be a good host. I had a few questions about this rifle:
1) Is this built on a short or long action?
I know that some manufacturers (e.g. Tikka) use a single action length. The OAL on the GSR seems a little long. My Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 (youth model) with 12.5" LOP and 20" barrel is 39" long, while the GSR with 12.5" LOP and 16.5" barrel is 38" long. Does the flash suppressor add 2.5"?
2) What is the diameter of the shoulder behind the threads on the end of the barrel?
I'm trying to determine if the shoulder and threads meet the specifications for a Thunder Beast Arms suppressor: https://thunderbeastarms.com/pdf/TBAC_Centerfire_Rifle_Thread_Guide.pdf
According to them the shoulder should be at least 0.75" in diameter and the distance from the end of the barrel to the shoulder should be 0.600". Strangely I couldn't find much about a Ruger GSR wearing a Thunder Beast suppressor using Google, which is strange since both seem to be popular.
I can't believe I'm even looking at a Ruger. My least favorite rifle ever was a first gen stainless/synthetic "canoe paddle" Ruger in 7mm mag. The thing kicked like a mule, had a horrible trigger, and couldn't do better than 3" at 100 yards. It looks like Ruger has came a long way since then, so I'm willing to give them another shot (pun intended) since they have a rifle that fits my needs.
1) Is this built on a short or long action?
I know that some manufacturers (e.g. Tikka) use a single action length. The OAL on the GSR seems a little long. My Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 (youth model) with 12.5" LOP and 20" barrel is 39" long, while the GSR with 12.5" LOP and 16.5" barrel is 38" long. Does the flash suppressor add 2.5"?
2) What is the diameter of the shoulder behind the threads on the end of the barrel?
I'm trying to determine if the shoulder and threads meet the specifications for a Thunder Beast Arms suppressor: https://thunderbeastarms.com/pdf/TBAC_Centerfire_Rifle_Thread_Guide.pdf
According to them the shoulder should be at least 0.75" in diameter and the distance from the end of the barrel to the shoulder should be 0.600". Strangely I couldn't find much about a Ruger GSR wearing a Thunder Beast suppressor using Google, which is strange since both seem to be popular.
I can't believe I'm even looking at a Ruger. My least favorite rifle ever was a first gen stainless/synthetic "canoe paddle" Ruger in 7mm mag. The thing kicked like a mule, had a horrible trigger, and couldn't do better than 3" at 100 yards. It looks like Ruger has came a long way since then, so I'm willing to give them another shot (pun intended) since they have a rifle that fits my needs.
^^I had the opportunity to actually shoot a GRS with a can, next to mine which did not. The rifle with a can needed no special modification, other than removal of the factory flash cage. Exactly which can it was I don't remember, except that it got very hot after not that many rounds.
The GSR was my first Ruger bolt gun; I have owned numerous other Ruger products before that with complete satisfaction, but as a Remington 40X & 700 user I was not that impressed by what I actually saw and experienced in the original 77 as far as accuracy was concerned. However, after now owning two GSR's, I can honestly say that both have given very good accuracy, often under one minute when of course using good ammunition.
When I took the Scout Rifle class at Gunsite last year, the other students and industry reps had all experienced the same thing. On top of that, the platform seems very robust and reliable. They have become my go-to bolt gun for just about anything at this point, and I am sold as far as the applications I use it for.
While the GSR is not a true Scout Rifle as defined by Cooper and the others who convened on that project, it suits me very well. If I wanted to have a true Scout Rifle, I might start with a Remingtom Model 7 and see what I could do with that.
The GSR was my first Ruger bolt gun; I have owned numerous other Ruger products before that with complete satisfaction, but as a Remington 40X & 700 user I was not that impressed by what I actually saw and experienced in the original 77 as far as accuracy was concerned. However, after now owning two GSR's, I can honestly say that both have given very good accuracy, often under one minute when of course using good ammunition.
When I took the Scout Rifle class at Gunsite last year, the other students and industry reps had all experienced the same thing. On top of that, the platform seems very robust and reliable. They have become my go-to bolt gun for just about anything at this point, and I am sold as far as the applications I use it for.
While the GSR is not a true Scout Rifle as defined by Cooper and the others who convened on that project, it suits me very well. If I wanted to have a true Scout Rifle, I might start with a Remingtom Model 7 and see what I could do with that.
chicharrones
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It's a short action receiver on the GSR.
My GSR with the flash suppressor and all the butt spacers removed is right at 36.25" long. The flash suppressor off of the gun is 2.25" not including the crush washer, but about 3/4" of that length is taken up by the threaded part of the barrel. OAL with the flash suppressor installed is 1/8" short of 38", not enough to really matter.
So, the flash suppressor adds about 1.625" to the gun. The threads on the barrel are 5/8"-24.
The barrel shoulder is just over 0.700" behind the threads, however the front sight base which is only a few thousandths behind the barrel shoulder is 0.820". These measurements are approximate with my dial caliper wedged under the crush washer since I really don't want to take off my thread protector.
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chicharrones
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May I add that the Ruger 16.5" barrel is not truly 16.5" from the muzzle to closed breech face. If my memory is correct it measures approximately 17-3/8" using a cleaning rod to check. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=723813
Captains1911
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Shot my GSR with YHM Phantom Ti yesterday, it really does make a great suppressor host.
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