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Ruger precision rifle
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04/20/16 02:16 AM
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Has anyone had a chance to play with one of these yet?
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6267774
04/20/16 04:22 AM
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J.G.
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Had a customer out for the class shooting one in 6.5 Creedmoor. It did a great job all day long. I would own one, without hesitation. He ended the day shooting 1 MOA steel 500-800 yards. So a 5" square at 500, 6" square at 600, and so on.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6267823
04/20/16 07:19 AM
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Aquaman
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I'm interested in a 308 one. Wonder how far it'll take you
"Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Teddy Roosevelt
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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04/20/16 12:05 PM
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J.G.
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You'll learn to read wind and have a great barrel life. But the 6.5 Creedmoor can maintain supersonic farther than the .308. If what you're wanting is to go outside 1000 yards.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6267895
04/20/16 12:08 PM
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I didn't care for the over all feel but they is handling it at the store
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6267929
04/20/16 12:49 PM
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The new Savage Stealth looks pretty nice . It's a smaller version of the 110 BA . I would still rather have a CTR .
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6268145
04/20/16 03:04 PM
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jeepercreeper
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They have pretty rave reviews. Had I not gone the custom route I may have considered one.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6268779
04/20/16 09:26 PM
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Don't really like the AR look, but they shoot dang good!!!
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6268833
04/20/16 09:56 PM
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The new Savage Stealth looks pretty nice . It's a smaller version of the 110 BA . I would still rather have a CTR . Anyone know what the MSRP on the stealth is supposed to be.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6268881
04/20/16 10:32 PM
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We had one brought in to change the barrel, was 308, left as a Creedmoor. It was well made, everything fit well, descent trigger ( on a Ruger!). However the barrel lock nut was extremely tight, it did not come off like the videos. Was tight enough we sprung one AR wrench. The replacement barrel manufacture said, "Yea, a lot of them are like that." After getting it loose the swap was a 10 minute job, mostly putting the fore end parts together.
So be forewarned!
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6268946
04/20/16 11:19 PM
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The new Savage Stealth looks pretty nice . It's a smaller version of the 110 BA . I would still rather have a CTR . Anyone know what the MSRP on the stealth is supposed to be. $1207.00
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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04/20/16 11:21 PM
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We had one brought in to change the barrel, was 308, left as a Creedmoor. It was well made, everything fit well, descent trigger ( on a Ruger!). However the barrel lock nut was extremely tight, it did not come off like the videos. Was tight enough we sprung one AR wrench. The replacement barrel manufacture said, "Yea, a lot of them are like that." After getting it loose the swap was a 10 minute job, mostly putting the fore end parts together.
So be forewarned!
M
Will a large frame AR barrel drop in or does it use a special barrel.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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04/21/16 12:15 AM
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We had one brought in to change the barrel, was 308, left as a Creedmoor. It was well made, everything fit well, descent trigger ( on a Ruger!). However the barrel lock nut was extremely tight, it did not come off like the videos. Was tight enough we sprung one AR wrench. The replacement barrel manufacture said, "Yea, a lot of them are like that." After getting it loose the swap was a 10 minute job, mostly putting the fore end parts together.
So be forewarned!
M
Will a large frame AR barrel drop in or does it use a special barrel. The threads are real long to accommodate the lock nut. So an AR 10 size barrel is no good. I do not know the diameter and thread pitch off the top of my head. M
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6269113
04/21/16 01:06 AM
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My brother has been working with his newly acquired 6.5 'Creed'. We have worked up several loads for it, but it really likes the Hornady 143 gr. ELD-X on top of RE-17. 8" gong at 1,000 yds. is very doable depending upon the wind.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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04/21/16 09:06 AM
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I've been reading up on them and been wanting one. Seems most dealers are charging a lot when they get them in stock. I have seen several people change the stock, change the rails, change the barrel, and then hope someone comes out with a trigger for it. At that point, they've spent a lot of money on the rifle and there's not much original left. They could have just gone with a custom rifle for a little more money and gotten a more accurate gun.
It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.
� Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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04/21/16 02:40 PM
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I've been reading up on them and been wanting one. Seems most dealers are charging a lot when they get them in stock. I have seen several people change the stock, change the rails, change the barrel, and then hope someone comes out with a trigger for it. At that point, they've spent a lot of money on the rifle and there's not much original left. They could have just gone with a custom rifle for a little more money and gotten a more accurate gun. I find the factory stock to be 'serviceable', plenty of adjustment in it. Some folks swap out for a Magpul PRS. The trigger is good, but not great. The rest of the rifle...I wouldn't change. If my Brother's rifle is representative of the potential accuracy, then I would say the rifle is a pretty good value. You'll quickly discover the rifle is a deceptively heavy piece. To look at it...you wouldn't expect the 'heft' you feel...once in hand. Of course, its not a rifle designed to be toted around, but I was quite surprised the first time I picked it up. Add a NightForce and Suppressor to it...and it weighs more than my heavy barreled .458 SOCOM. But, that is an advantage on the bench. It is very pleasant to shoot.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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04/22/16 05:04 AM
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I'm interested in trying the Vanguard Modular Chassis rifle.
Don’t roll those bloodshot eyes at me.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6272661
04/23/16 08:52 PM
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Well I picked one up in 308 this morning. Just got to get the rings and get my vortex viper mounted. I figured if I ever wanted I can switch out the barrel for a 6.5.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6272676
04/23/16 09:06 PM
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I'm interested in trying the Vanguard Modular Chassis rifle. Only .308 or .223, one forward stud, not threaded? Who does their marketing research? Bet it shoots, though.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6272873
04/24/16 12:54 AM
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J.G.
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Who does their marketing research? I wonder that about many companies.
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Re: Ruger precision rifle
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#6273090
04/24/16 08:33 AM
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I'm interested in trying the Vanguard Modular Chassis rifle. Only .308 or .223, one forward stud, not threaded? Who does their marketing research? Bet it shoots, though. I just like the Vanguard platform better than the Ruger. You are right in your observation though.
Don’t roll those bloodshot eyes at me.
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