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Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 12:33 AM
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I am looking for a range gun. Primarily would be used to take some classes and hang out on the range.
My preference is 7mm-08 but I would take 6.5 creedmoor.
I like Remington's, but do not care for any of the packages at that level.
I am considering a 6.5 Grendel, but I think I would prefer a bolt action
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:00 AM
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Sneaky
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I want a gun for the same purposes. I'm thinking about a RPR in 6.5 Creedmoor.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:06 AM
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KRoyal
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I'm liking mine it's the 308 Gen 1 version.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:11 AM
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Bee'z
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Why talk you out of one? That is a hell of a platform right there and they will shoot. I think there was an RPR in in 6.5 creed in the classifieds for around 1100-1300 late last year.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:16 AM
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ImTheReasonDovesMourn
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Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:17 AM
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Why talk you out of one? That is a hell of a platform right there and they will shoot. I think there was an RPR in in 6.5 creed in the classifieds for around 1100-1300 late last year. Didn't know if there is anything I am missing on them No
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:18 AM
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J.G.
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No need to talk you out of it. Lots of rifle for the money. Very capable of precise shooting in the right hands, with the right scope, and with good ammo.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:35 AM
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Bee'z
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Why talk you out of one? That is a hell of a platform right there and they will shoot. I think there was an RPR in in 6.5 creed in the classifieds for around 1100-1300 late last year. Didn't know if there is anything I am missing on them I have been behind Kyle's RPR and those are very nice rifles. I do not think there is anything your missing on that platform. It is good to go
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:40 AM
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Tim9880
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Get it. Or build a Howa mini action in Grendel with a chasis if you really want a Grendel.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:49 AM
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What's your budget Cleric?
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:57 AM
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Rpr would be pushing it...
I am going to use the bushnell scope
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:59 AM
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ImTheReasonDovesMourn
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I will NEVER build another Grendel until someone makes a dedicated line of powders. It's the most tedious load to develop with the powders and bullets currently available. Don't get me wrong, I love the ability to put a 6.5mm round with a small case in either an AR or bolt rifle, but it will never perform to its potential with the current handloads, or factory ammo for that matter. I'll keep the upper I have now, but there are better options.
Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 02:11 AM
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RPR is a great rifle, it is also easily modified , so you can make it better as you see fit. you could look at the new guns from Mossberg, savage, etc. They are all riding the coattail of the RPR's success.
You could even look at the Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor
I had a Grendel Bolt gun that was really accurate, it was Built by Dakota Arms. Their predator model. Not sure if they still offer them. But I agree with ITRDM above. stick with the Creedmoor, very user friendly.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 02:12 AM
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One thing to remember with a Remington, Savage or Tikka, you will always have a good action on which you could build a "custom" someday.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 02:28 AM
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I think I might be able to depending on budget and availability. http://www.tikka.fi/rifles/tikka-t3x/t3x-tac-a1Seems pretty awesome to me. Fully adjustable and the stock folds. Plus u get all the cool points for being the first kid on the block with one.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 04:03 AM
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Judd
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They are a little on the heavy side but for your use I'm not sure that matters. Great guns.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 04:21 AM
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Lighter than two of mine, that I built.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 04:32 AM
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Judd
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Lighter than two of mine, that I built. Then they are too heavy
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 04:33 AM
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You want this crew to talk you out of buying a gun, GOOD LUCK
Like others have said it is a good gun.
As far as the Grendel and powder selection, CFE223 has been working very well for me with 123 Hornady and 130gr Berger Hybrids even though Hodgdon says it is too slow burning for the Grendel. The highest velocity in the Grendel is generally with Leverevolution powder with the 130s. It is a small case though so little changes can make a bigger difference.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 04:35 AM
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chital_shikari
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Why talk you out of one? That is a hell of a platform right there and they will shoot. I think there was an RPR in in 6.5 creed in the classifieds for around 1100-1300 late last year. Didn't know if there is anything I am missing on them I have been behind Kyle's RPR and those are very nice rifles. I do not think there is anything your missing on that platform. It is good to go X2. KRoyal got a nice setup on his. The Tikka T3x TAC A1 is pricey-er than the RPR, but check this out. There was a gentleman at the match running a T3x CTR with a Razor Gen I on it; also a very sweet set up, though I don't recall if in .308 or 6.5. If you want to explore options further, Weatherby's Vanguard S2 is now in the Adaptive Composite and Modular Chassis trims. The sporter/normal version of this rifle is on par with a sporter/normal T3, from personal experience.
Last edited by chital_shikari; 03/06/17 04:41 AM. Reason: Forgot my Weatherbys!
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/06/17 01:29 PM
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I advise taking a serious look at the Tikka CTR. If it fits you well after shouldering the rifle it would give you a much better option for hunting with as well. I have one in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 4-20x50 Burris XTR II.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/07/17 03:52 AM
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Think I just need to find one now
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/07/17 04:11 AM
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Guy in the bay next to me had one last week. He couldn't keep it on his paper. Had a couple rounds on my target. I had to give him a hard time since they were literally an inch away from my best group of the day, about .25".
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/07/17 04:15 AM
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That wasn't the rifle's fault.
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Re: Talk me out of a rpr
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03/07/17 04:21 AM
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That wasn't the rifle's fault. I was kidding. The worst RPR ever made can stay on paper at 100. He was shooting reloads with a nice vortex scope. It was curious seeing him struggle that much.
Last edited by patriot07; 03/07/17 04:22 AM.
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