The Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) is a bolt-action rifle introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. on 17 July 2015.[3]
The RPR was originally announced in the following calibers and configurations:
A newer Ruger Precision Rifle "Gen 2" was announced on 6 May 2016 with several enhancements over the original.[4] The new version includes a new handguard, a hybrid muzzle brake (5/8-24 threaded), and a billet aluminum bolt shroud. The announced models were:
A model chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO was announced on 27 March 2017.[8] It has a 1:7 RH twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.8 lb (4.4 kg)[9]
Models chambered in the magnum cartridges .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC went on sale in 2018. [10]
The Ruger Precision Rifle has a proprietary Pre-Fit barrel system. Pre-chambered "Drop-In Ready" barrels can be purchased, and the correct headspace is set using a proprietary barrel nut design. The barrel is threaded to fit the Ruger action threads. This way, a competent gunsmith only needs an AR-15 barrel wrench and proper headspace gauges to fit a new barrel.[14] This eliminates the need for machining by the gunsmith as with traditional barrel mounting solutions.[citation needed]
The RPR is compatible with AR-style handgrips, buttstocks and some types of handguards. The trigger is proprietary, but aftermarket triggers are available.[15]
| Ruger Precision Rimfire | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bolt-action rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Unit cost | $619 MSRP[16] |
| Produced | 2017–Present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.8 lb (3.1 kg)[16] |
| Length | 38.63 in (98.1 cm)[16] |
| Barrel length | 18 in (46 cm)[16] |
| Cartridge | .17 HMR (9 rd. cap.) .22 Long Rifle (10 rd. cap.) .22 WMR/.22 WMRF (9 rd. cap.) |
| Feed system | Rotary magazine 4 round capacity (unless otherwise noted above) |
| Sights | None |
The Ruger Precision Rimfire is a rimfire bolt-action rifle manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in the United States. The firearm has some visual similarities with the larger centerfire Ruger Precision Rifle, and both are marketed as budget precision rifles.
Ruger issued a safety bulletin for certain RPRs on 10 Aug 2017. The following serial number ranges are potentially affected: 1800-26274 to 1800-78345 or 1801-00506 to 1801-30461.[17]
