Ruger PR in 6.5CM

[bug_eyedmonster]

It seems like every other gun in the marketplace (long gun section) is a RPR in 6.5, and I can't help but wonder why. Buyer's remorse? They not living up to expectations? What's going on?

Jerry

[NorCalFocus]

It seems like every other gun in the marketplace (long gun section) is a RPR in 6.5, and I can't help but wonder why. Buyer's remorse? They not living up to expectations? What's going on?

Jerry

More of they jumped on the bandwagon. Thought it be cool to be a sniper and then found out it takes a lot of time and money to practice long range shooting.

I drive 1 1/2 hours to get to my BLM spot here in AZ for long range shooting. Most guys that shoot regularly do the same. Your casual go to the range and shoot some paper guys, don't want to put in that type of time or can't because of other commitments in their lives.

[bug_eyedmonster]

More of they jumped on the bandwagon. Thought it be cool to be a sniper and then found out it takes a lot of time and money to practice long range shooting.

I drive 1 1/2 hours to get to my BLM spot here in AZ for long range shooting. Most guys that shoot regularly do the same. Your casual go to the range and shoot some paper guys, don't want to put in that type of time or can't because of other commitments in their lives.

I can understand that, but I'd imagine people would already know where they'd be shooting if they went out and bought a precision rifle. Guess not.

[Rusty_Shackleferd]

More of they jumped on the bandwagon. Thought it be cool to be a sniper and then found out it takes a lot of time and money to practice long range shooting.

I drive 1 1/2 hours to get to my BLM spot here in AZ for long range shooting. Most guys that shoot regularly do the same. Your casual go to the range and shoot some paper guys, don't want to put in that type of time or can't because of other commitments in their lives.

I agree. I think a lot of people look at long range shooting as something they can just pick up because they bought the rifle that is capable of hitting 1000 yard targets. I'm just getting into long range shooting myself, and I can personally attest to the large amount of time and practice it takes to be consistently good, let alone the cost of auxiliary gear that seems to update as frequently as iphones.

Maybe the large and growing gun control for semi autos and ammo restrictions in this state will shift general shooting habits to long range shooting.

[JTROKS]

Having a friend with same interest in shooting helps. That buddy can also be your spotter, as you would be for him. It’s not easy accessing BLM areas for folks living in certain populated areas of California.