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That is a very interesting Ruger. Too bad I don't shoot targets far enough away to make use of a gun like that.
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Detritus
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it's a bit of a nitpick, and maybe I missed something but to me it looks like the safety lever is mounted on the wrong side...
If you're going to use AR furniture and have your safety externally mimic the AR type, then the lever needs to be on the left side where it will be easily reachable by the shooter's thumb (well at least the majority of us) , or preferably reversible to accommodate southpaws as well.
other than that it looks very good and I might have an interest in it in a year or two when I get back around to dabbling with rifles again.
If you're going to use AR furniture and have your safety externally mimic the AR type, then the lever needs to be on the left side where it will be easily reachable by the shooter's thumb (well at least the majority of us) , or preferably reversible to accommodate southpaws as well.
other than that it looks very good and I might have an interest in it in a year or two when I get back around to dabbling with rifles again.
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Usually I'm pretty good about keeping up with the new guns coming out, but I have to say this rifle caught me by complete surprise yesterday when I saw it on the cover of the latest American Rifleman magazine. I have to say, it looks to me like Ruger really knocked it out of the park on this one. Just from reading some articles on it, especially the Realguns article, the forethought and engineering (Mag compatibility with SR25, AICS, M1A, M14!) that was put into this rifle is very impressive.
I've really been impressed with the new Ruger's (under Michael Fifer) commitment to researching what customers really want in a firearm, and giving them exactly that at a fair price. It seems like a basic idea, but a lot of companies come out with really promising rifles, and then drop the ball on a few key factors that kill the enthusiasm for it, e.g. wrong barrel length, twist, lack of barrel threading, not priced for the market, etc. This rifle seems to check all the boxes that you could realistically ask for at the $1k - $1100 street price.
Detritus,
I believe that the pictures on Realguns show that the safety lever for RPR is on the left side, and appears to be reversible.
I've really been impressed with the new Ruger's (under Michael Fifer) commitment to researching what customers really want in a firearm, and giving them exactly that at a fair price. It seems like a basic idea, but a lot of companies come out with really promising rifles, and then drop the ball on a few key factors that kill the enthusiasm for it, e.g. wrong barrel length, twist, lack of barrel threading, not priced for the market, etc. This rifle seems to check all the boxes that you could realistically ask for at the $1k - $1100 street price.
Detritus,
I believe that the pictures on Realguns show that the safety lever for RPR is on the left side, and appears to be reversible.
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Detritus
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ok that clears that up
like I said, I knew that I could have missed it somewhere, only went to one of the review links and Ruger's page on it, and all of the pics at those locations had the lever on the right.
as long as it can be put in the correct position for the shooter looks great to me.
Detritus
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if the gun can be set-up both ways, or better yet with an ambi safety (which I think would be the best factory setup), then it's all equal.
looking back with a few hours thought, a better way to have voiced my concern would have been to say: with Ruger choosing to model the gun's ergonomics around the AR platform esp. the use of the AR pistol grip, that marketability wise it would make the most sense to place the safety lever in the same place as an AR. and let's face it the majority of the market is right handed.
and it isn't always cut and dry right or Left handed, My step-daughter is right handed about everything BUT shooting long guns, THAT she does left handed.
Zaydok Allen
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I've been looking for a long range bolt gun. This one seems to fill my needs. May be bighting on this one.
ironworkerwill
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Hey Ruger- shut up and take my money!
Caliper_Mi
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It's a bolt action, does the bolt reverse sides as well?
I'm a right hander who is strongly left eye dominant, but this rifle really hits some design ideas I've wanted to see for a while. I'll have to ask Ruger if they are making a LH version.
Tophernj
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I just spoke to the guy who runs my LGS of choice. None are currently available to him. He has the 308 and 6.5C on order.
I am waiting for someone else to be the guinea pig on this one. If it plays out well, one could be in my future.
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I am waiting for someone else to be the guinea pig on this one. If it plays out well, one could be in my future.
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Ran into the same thing. One of the local shops told me they haven't SKUed it out yet. I've been making a decent dent in selling enough to afford it. As soon as I have enough for a .243 and a Viper PST it'll only be a waiting game.
dakota1911
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I like the looks of it a lot. Have to read reviews and keep my eyes open for one.
Panzerschwein
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Kind of a weird gun.
What is it's purpose? Is it a sniper rifle, or just for target shooting, or is it a hunting rifle?
What is it's purpose? Is it a sniper rifle, or just for target shooting, or is it a hunting rifle?
Tophernj
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It's a precision rifle. It's for shooting little targets from far away. It could definitely be used for hunting as well. Why not? Might be a bit heavy but get it up in a stand and the weight won't matter much.
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Yes to all of the above.
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ironworkerwill
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Me too! But I'm a righty.
Caliper_Mi
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Well, Ruger just replied that they aren't intending to make a LH Precision Rifle. Oh well, guess I'm sticking with my Savage. I think one could build a tube gun style sleeve/stock very similar to the Ruger Precision Rifle on most any bolt action rifle though.
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So many rifles, so little funds
Howard Roark
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It's interesting to see what a stir that this new offering from Ruger has caused. It's also good to see that a major firearm company has finally took to production a design that has served the competition community for many years.
Tube style rifles have been around for many years. MAK, Eliseo and McMillian paved the way. The price point on this one sets it apart from the afore mentioned. Hopefully someone will provide feedback on it's performance as soon as they hit the shelves.
Tube style rifles have been around for many years. MAK, Eliseo and McMillian paved the way. The price point on this one sets it apart from the afore mentioned. Hopefully someone will provide feedback on it's performance as soon as they hit the shelves.
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Not really. It's claimed to be an economical "precision" rifle, styled in a mil spec way. What would be weird is someone wanting this for an HD rifle.
Not really. It's claimed to be an economical "precision" rifle, styled in a mil spec way. What would be weird is someone wanting this for an HD rifle.
Detritus
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Pretty much, and here's one of the more readily available ones for Savage though that stock is almost as much all on it's lonesome, as the complete Ruger rifle
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