Ruger Precision Rifle vs. Remington 700 for Beginner .308?

[JeffersonKim]

I was thinking the standard answer is to simply purchase the Remington 700 for about $800 or so, but then I discovered the Ruger Precision Rifle for a couple hundred more.

There seem to be some extra "upgrades" that the Ruger has over the Remington 700 that would seem to make the Ruger worth paying $999.99 for.

Some "features" that are included with the Ruger are:

- Detachable 10-round magazine
- AR-15 Part interchangeability
- Adjustable trigger
- Adjustable stock

I'm sure there are more things too.

Can anyone shed some light on where the Remington 700 would outshine the Ruger Precision Rifle?

One thing I'm also wary on, is that with the Ruger Precision Rifle being so new, it hasn't been as time tested as a Remington 700. I'm not sure if that should be a concern or not.

[ZRen]

I'd say rem 700. Because of the nearly unlimited upgrade potential, barrels, triggers, stocks, all kinds of action work, etc, etc, etc.

The RPR is a better deal IMO out of the box.

I'm never happy with stock rifles. I have to upgrade. From what I hear there's not a lot of barrel options for the RPR yet.

[mixicus]

You may want to compare apples to apples. The Ruger PR is a chassis system whereas I bet for $800 you are looking at a traditional stock 700. You can get a chassis system 700 from Remington or buy a 700 SPS for about $600 (Bud's Guns) and put it into your choice of the dozen chassis stocks out there.

You can certainly build up a Ruger or shoot it out-of-the-box. Or you can do what the overwhelming majority of competitive shooters do and get a 700 (or customized action). The availability of aftermarket parts and gunsmithing for the 700 is much greater.

[ASD1]

Get the Remington 700 5r


or a clone of the 700 like a Bergara. You will be much happier latter

[MarkG35]

Get the Remington 700 5r


or a clone of the 700 like a Bergara. You will be much happier latter

How much are the Bergara's?

[Dano3467]

I guess first off, what use will this rifle get ? it's a good start for good answers here.

[snowdog650]

How much are the Bergara's?

They are $3000 - $5000.

Clearly listening to the customer's budget.

[ASD1]

They are $3000 - $5000.

Clearly listening to the customer's budget.

LOL Clearly someone that has NO CLUE what they cost

The Bagara in pic is 6.5 Creedmoor and in stock $1,925 the 308 will be here next week same price

5R's can be had from $1,100 to $1,700 depending on model

The ruger's cost more then $999 in the real world. So for a little more get a time tested Model that will out shoot it

[bombadillo]

2 grand is still double what the OP was going to spend.

[JeffersonKim]

I guess first off, what use will this rifle get ? it's a good start for good answers here.

I don't even know what I don't know!!!

Just shooting at the range, I suppose, and good enough for SHTF in case I need to pull it out of storage.

Suppose I'm not a big fan of shooting at the range, it'll just go into storage for SHTF, or maybe my kids will enjoy it.

[E92335i]

R700 OP.

[JeffersonKim]

You may want to compare apples to apples. The Ruger PR is a chassis system whereas I bet for $800 you are looking at a traditional stock 700. You can get a chassis system 700 from Remington or buy a 700 SPS for about $600 (Bud's Guns) and put it into your choice of the dozen chassis stocks out there.

You can certainly build up a Ruger or shoot it out-of-the-box. Or you can do what the overwhelming majority of competitive shooters do and get a 700 (or customized action). The availability of aftermarket parts and gunsmithing for the 700 is much greater.

Thanks! I didn't see that the 700SPS for $564:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/97359/Remington+700+SPS+308

I will DEFINITELY need to reconsider then.

Do you think I could get a "feel" for the "precision shooting" sport shooting out of the box? Or do you think the "stock" experience of the Remington 700 SPS 308 may actually cause be to NOT be interested in the sport?

So for example, if I don't enjoy the sport shooting a stock Remington 700 SPS 308, then should I determine the sport isn't for me? Or should I believe that if I had better equipment, that I'll suddenly change my opinion of the sport?

[ASD1]

The sps you linked is not a "precision" rifle its a hunting rifle.

the sps acc-sd is a little more of a Tactical rifle.

"precision shooting" is all about accuracy.

kind of like buying a Moped VS a Sport bike if you wanted to try racing

[Hairball]

Just my opinion here; however, from the tone of your thread, I feel that you are not totally committed to this purchase. I would recommend you link up with some folks that are close to you and go to the range and shoot a few rifles and see for yourself before you buy one. If you did buy one, the 5R, 700P, or the RPR are going to give you the best "out of the box" function because if you go the SPS route, you will need to change out the stock first. As you have no idea what you might like, you have a high probability of purchasing a stock you may not like. One word of advise, don't shoot anything that is out of your price range. In other words, don't be thinking of a starter rifle and then try someone's Accuracy International at the range.

[milotrain]

I don't even know what I don't know!!!

Just shooting at the range, I suppose, and good enough for SHTF in case I need to pull it out of storage.

Suppose I'm not a big fan of shooting at the range, it'll just go into storage for SHTF, or maybe my kids will enjoy it.

If it's going to be a safe queen then it doesn't matter does it? I don't mean any offense but there isn't any reason for one over the other with a limited budget and it going "into storage".

Do you think I could get a "feel" for the "precision shooting" sport shooting out of the box?
Or should I believe that if I had better equipment, that I'll suddenly change my opinion of the sport?

If you are not sure what game you want to play (precision shooting, midrange, longrange, Fclass, XTC) or if you will want to play any game then I'd get an RPR. I like the 700 better but with the RPR you can play almost any of the organized shooting matches and be in a legitimate classification. It may not be as upgradable as the 700 but with it being pretty hard to get right now you'll be able to sell it if you don't like it. The RPR in 308 is nearly the perfect all around competition rifle. It will be within the rules of almost all organized rifle shooting events.