I had a chance to change the scope mount and add a muzzle brake and those really helped. At 100, I had a 3 shot group (used the first two to sight in) with Hornady Amax 140s that measured .337" and a 5 shot group with Winchester Match (SMK 140s) that measured .526". I had one other group with Amax 140s that had a cold bore shot about 1/2" off, then 4 within .394". At 200 with the Amax, I had a 5 shot group measuring 1.54", but only shot that one group. I will be taking it out again this week and will post more results including a test of some 139 Scenar hand loads.
There are also lots of impressive results on Ruger's page called the RPR Challenge or something like that. Use a Ruger target, shoot the group pix with the RPR in the photo then submit for ranking. Sent from my JayPad...like you care. |
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The 1.25s I used worked with my 50mm, but just barely. I may switch to some NF X-high (1.375) to accommodate flip up caps. Good luck with the hunt for 35mm stuff. Like JMP, I mentioned about 400 posts ago that it would have been nice to have a removeable rail on the Sampson for this exact reason (or the POF style front with the recess). Of course, it can be easily swapped to a tube and might even be net positive dollars after selling the Sampson. Sent from my JayPad...like you care. |
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Jaytil, I notice that your vertical is about a third of your overall. Sure looks like wind stringing to me, and it has been windy the past few days.
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I also forsee many very cheap 12" Sampson tubes on ebay and gunbroker! Nothing wrong with them but I do not like it for the Ruger at all. The spacers that are sandwiched between the tube and the military AR barrel nut just have never appealed to me for a precision setup. Just seems cheapo. Some articles even market this feature as "splined thermal bushings", lol. https://media.mycustomevent.com/em_A...5422f9d7f3.jpg |
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Here are some extra high you can purchase from Badger. I think this will be perfect. |
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Thanks! Not sure why the first (3 shot) pic isn't showing up. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...10f64eb99d.jpg
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I don't know what the heaviest 6.5mm bullet made is. |
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You are correct that the 6.5 does not have near the recoil that the 300 mag does. It's better to just make the point all at once. |
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That makes it much easier to spot where the bullet went. |
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I pre ordered one and am looking forward to messing with it. I get my reloading dies in a couple of days so will start making some 6.5 ammo while I am waiting for the shop to let me know my "budget" rifle is in. |
Within its range, 6.5 absolutely does have the versatility. Look at the sierra rifle bullet chart, and you will see bullets starting at 85 gr, and running up to 142 gr. I prefer shooting the lightest bullets at the highest velocities from which gilt edge accuracy can be achieved.
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Shooting a 300 win mag, you don't see very many of them land either. |
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If you are going for shear distance, I am also not a fan of the 300WM as the 338 Lapua is a much easier route for distance and the cost differences are minimal. With the 338, you suddenly get a major boost in the bullets that you can shoot as the monolithic bullets really take over (selection of 30 cal bullets are rather sparse). If you like the larger stuff, personally, I'd go 338 Lapua for your middle sized cartridge, then down to 300 WSM for a smaller accuracy cartridge. On a 300WM action, you should be able to do both as the Lapua just needs a 0.59" boltface. Personally, I am not a fan of the 300WM. While it is versatile like you say, there's not a whole lot of situations where the 300WM is the best choice in cartridges. They RPR design doesn't really lend to the accommodation of large magnum rounds as it is fit with the AR-15 barrel nut, thus, I'd not anticipate an RPR with a magnum or larger action anytime soon, but I am sure something may come out in the future for this given the popularity that the RPR seems to have. |
Shopping around for 6.5 ammo, seems like this rifle has got people buying ammo! I did find one seller on-line who had some 140gr amax… but supply looks thin… Grabbed 5 boxes.
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Back to some discussion on the rifle.
I've got a 30mm tube, 50mm objective scope that's ready to mount when the rifle shows up. I had previously used some Leupold PRW mid height rings on a Sadlak mount/M1A. I think I may need some more height for this setup, and want a beefier look. Who has one mounted up and can recommend something? Maybe some pics? |
I'm waiting on the same info for a Burris xtr. I've read conflicting info and want to be sure
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You have been shooting the 300WM for 35 years, you own 3 of them and you can shoot 80 - 100 rounds of 300WM a day. What does this have to do with the 6.5Creedmoor Ruger RPR? Are you trying to convince people that are excited about and entry level precision rifle to ditch the Ruger for a 300WM? There are many reasons why just about EVERY gun forum you visit has a running thread about the Ruger RPR that has 15+/- pages of replies. In just a couple weeks. Here is one thing that the 300WM can't do that the 6.5Creedmoor can. A person that re-loads can load 170+/- rounds of 6.5Creedmoor out of one pound of powder, you can only get 100+/- rounds of 300WM out of a pound of powder. To some that have choosen the Ruger RPR 65.C that makes a difference. That is just one reason to go 6.5Creedmoor. I know, I know that there are many reasons to choose the 300WM. People that have their minds set on a car will not buy a truck. My thoughts..... |
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I have zero problem with recoil during long shooting sessions with my .300's. My stocks all fit properly, and I utilize good shooting posture from benches and stools that are the correct height. For me, as well as several others, the .300 Winchester Magnum is the better choice of caliber over the 6.5. You may disagree, as you are entitled. I never said or suggested otherwise. And yes, I think Ruger made a mistake in not offering this rifle in either .300, and or .338 Lapua. They would sell a lot more rifles if they did. My guess is they most likely will. |
I bet they'd sell a lot if they shrink it a little and make it in 223, 6x45 and 300blk:shrug:
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I have been shooting for 30+ years and I have noticed that when you find a bullet weight that brand X rifle likes you usually stick to the bullet weight. The fact that the 300WM has bullet weights from 110grain to 220grain has very little appeal to me. You may be able to shoot a 100 rounds of 300WM in one shooting session but their are many that can't nor want to. I think that Ruger knows that they have a winner and will look in to make the RPR in many more calibers. I like you would like to see this rifle in perhaps .223, 300WM, .204Ruger and 7mm. The cost of manufacturing would be very close to that of the .243, .308 and 6.5C that they offer now. |
Guns are no different than trucks. People have their preferences to calibers and brands. The difference is that guns are cheap enough so that one individual can own many different brands and types. Over the years I've bought, and currently own so many, being a "fan boy" would be impossible.
That, and the fact I don't invest my ego in my guns, like so many do. I own many Glock's. Others prefer XD's, M&P's, or something else. I've never understood why so many arguments ensue over one trying to desperately to convince the other one way or the other. Life is too short. Buy what you like, and shoot what you prefer. We criticize people who live in cookie cutter houses, but then turn around and bash people who don't own the same guns we do. It's called choices. And thank God we have the means and ability to make them. And not have others make them for us. |
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If anything, they will probably come out with a .223 bolt face to make the .223 type cartridges work. The action is too small to go with a magnum or bigger cartridge, which is why I doubt we'll see a 300WM or 338 Lapua on this platform as it would need to have the action scaled up. Also, most people do not like the AR type pistol grip with large cases. What is popular right now is to get a big fat pistol grip so it looks like a pistol grip, but it is ergonomically similar to a thumbhole or conventional stock. |
If they come out with a 223 version. I wonder if they'll make it work with AR, Mini 14, etc... magazines?
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The reason the rifle takes multiple mags is that it has a 3-lug design with a lug that goes down the raceway at 6 o'clock so that the bolt has a wide catch area for feeding. It's harder to envision that system working with things like AR-15 mags. That's not to say that it wouldn't. |
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