The RPR is the cover story in the new August 2015 issue of the American Rifleman.

The article offers more details on the design, and intent of Ruger in making this rifle.

 
Just saw that.  I snagged a 243 off gun broker today.

I've got my LGS trying to get a 6.5 Creedmoor from their distributor.

I was thinking along those lines too, a folding MOE Rifle stock and a 16" barrel would be tits.

Here's some details in one Gunbroker ad:
Up for auction is the Ruger Precision Rifle. This amazingly well built bolt action AR platform rifle is chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor. The platform is engineered for pin point accuracy. The super smooth bolt throw, quickly chambers round after round. The 24 inch cold hammer forged barrel has a 1-8 right hand twist rate to help ensure accuracy. The stock is completely customizable to fit each individual shooter and maximize comfort. Two (10)round Magpul Pmags are included.

Model Number 18005 Capacity 10 Stock Folding, Adjustable Length of Pull and Comb Height Barrel Cold Hammer- Forged, 5R Rifling Barrel Length 24.00" Folded Length 34.60" Overall Length 42.25'' - 45.75'' Height 7.30" Width 3.30" Weight 10.60lbs. Length of Pull 12.00''- 15.50'' Twist 1:8'' Medium contour (.75'' at the muzzle) barrel features 5/8''-24 threads. Thread protector installed. •Barrels can be easily replaced by a competent gunsmith using AR-style wrenches and headspace gauges. •Highly accurate Ruger cold hammer-forged 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel with 5R Rifling at minimum bore and groove dimensions, minimum headspace and centralized chamber. •Equipped with a Samson Evolution Keymod Handguard. May be configured with any AR-style handguard. •Magazine well front is contoured for a positive grip for bracing against shooting supports. •20 MOA Picatinny rail secured with four, #8-40 screws for increased long-range elevation capabilities. •'Lower' magazine well halves are precision machined from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum forging and are Type III hard coat anodized for maximum durability. •'Upper' receiver and one-piece bolt are precision CNC-machined from pre-hardened 4140 chrome-moly steel to minimize distortion. •Multi-Magazine Interface functions interchangeably with M110, SR25, DPMS and Magpul®-style magazines and AICS magazines (works with some M-14 magazines); two 10-round Magpul® PMAG® magazines included. •Three-lug bolt with 70° throw features dual cocking cams and a smooth-running, full diameter bolt body. •Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger is externally adjustable with a pull weight range of 2.25 to 5.0 lbs.; wrench is stored in the bolt shroud. •Oversized bolt handle for positive bolt manipulation, with 5/16''-24 thread for easy replacement. Bolt disassembly tool is stored in the bolt shroud for easy striker channel cleaning. • In-line recoil path manages recoil directly from the rear of the receiver to the buttstock, not through a traditional bedding system, providing maximum accuracy potential. •Extended trigger-reach AR-style grip and 45° reversible safety selector. May be configured with any AR-style grip and selector. •Ruger® Precision MSR stock with QD sling attachment points features a bottom Picatinny rail and soft rubber buttpad. The left-folding stock hinge is attached to an AR-style buffer tube and accepts any AR-style stock.

I'm curious to see if it will work with my AW mags.  I don't see why it wouldn't, but that would  a nice feature

Seriously doubt it'll work with AW's.  With as picky as they are I just don't see it.

Multi-Magazine Interface functions interchangeably with M110, SR25, DPMS and Magpul®-style magazines and AICS magazines (works with some M-14 magazines);

If you got the one for $1000 BUY NOW, I was looking hard at it...

Dealers cost is about $850-$875... screw buying one at $1300.00....

I'm in for a 6.5 Creedmoor.

X87.

Like right now. I pray I'm not searching for one for months.

Once the initial supply is out, there will be more. With a dealers cost of around $850, it won't be long until the rifles can be had at about the $950 mark. There are/were a few in .243 going on GB between $1000 and $1150. No doubt some dealers are trying to cash in on the hype by marking them up to $1350 and more.  I'll wait... the $200 to $400 increase is best spent on ammo or reloading supplies.

I went out and bought one today.  Paid a somewhat inflated LGS price of $1050 plus tax, but I was glad to find one in stock, and in my caliber of choice, 6.5 CM.  Unfortunately I got delayed on the 4473, so I have to wait for the Federals to give permission for my privilege to bear arms before I can give y'all a range report.

I played with it a good bit at the store though, and am very impressed by the design.  It has everything I want in a sniper rifle right out of the box.  It is light enough to take hunting too.  Looking forward to dropping some antelope at long range with this dude.  I will probably use it as a tree stand gun for deer too.  

I think it's the coolest new gun design to come out since I've been shooting (the past 15 years).  I have never gone out and bought a gun the week it is released before, but I think this one will be worth it.

Sniper rifle.

I can't wait for a range report on this.  I have my LGS looking for one chambered in 6.5 and want to hear about what this rifle does in the wild before buying!

Perhaps I have a skewed view from the threads here and on the 'Hide, but it seems like the 6.5CM offering of this rifle is VASTLY more popular than the others.  I'm sure .308 will do well with guys wanting to get into F-TR and the .243 will do well with hunters and reloaders.  But seriously, it seems like the 6.5 is talked about 10:1 to the other offerings.  I wonder if Hornady pushed Ruger to add that to the line up to help the cartridge or if Ruger just knows the market that well and can see how popular it is becoming?

I, for one, am getting into the 6.5 game due to this rifle.  I doubt I would have otherwise.

6.5 has a nice balance of performance barrel life and available factory ammo. I would guess the 6.5 will sell the best with the 243 selling the least.

Yep, 6.5 is a good precision round.  I was planning on getting a Savage in 6.5, but I may get the Ruger instead.

I agree as that is what I would buy if I was buying one.  The simple fact is that almost everyone that shoots has a .308 and almost everyone that reloads has components that will work for .308 while the 6mm and 6.5mm bullets and powder aren't as common.  Since I don't even have access to a 1000yd range the benefits of anything other than .308 just won't be realized by me and I doubt I am alone in that.

I can also walk into just about any store in America that sells ammo and get excellent (if not match) ammunition for .308 Win.

I agree. I think the 243 was the most ballsy choice and I hope it pays off so others will follow. Savage and remington really dropped the ball on their long range guns by not offering the faster twists.

Don't a lot of the matches limit speed to 3000 fps? I think I remember a old thread about some people choosing 6.5 because the main advantage in the 243 was you could get the heavies up well over 3,000 pretty easily.

I'm guessing ruger did it all on its own. The Creedmoor is becoming really popular. Keep hoping they will make the 6mm creedmoor a standard cartridge but I doubt it.

I'm not the first to say that this changed my mind about a Savage 6.5 build.

Know anyone who wants to buy a bunch of Savage parts?

I guess I'm going to sell my project truck and get one of these.

Scott

That stuck out to me as well. Hehe



 

+1

This is not GD...VA-gunnut


 

As tempting as the new RPR is, my southpaw Savage .308 with XLR chassis is set up for the duration.  However...if you've got a 6.5CM, Savage compatible barrel that you want to unload...we could talk.

My fatherinlaw just ordered a rpr in 308. I'm interested in trying it out.

Democrats like to call them sniper rifles, even though they're precision rifles.

The poster is confused.

All the big distributors are showing them as allocated, so unless dealers got their orders in early it's gonna be a while.

I didn't mean to offend you "sporting use only" folks by the use of my non-PC terminology.  How about I call it a "long range Second Amendment purpose rifle?"  Do your vaginas feel better now?

Sorry, we didn't know you were a "Sniper".

 

My girls friends' feels fine.  Just don't bump your penis head into anything.

Sniper, we're poking fun at ya.
Back on track - how's the trigger and bolt throw on RAs anyway?

I don't know if .243 was such a ballsy choice, because it seems like a good round to lure in the Fudds.

Seems the .243 is readily available... it's not selling as fast as the .308 and 6.5CM. I think a 7mm-08 would have sold faster than the .243. Me... I'm trying to hold out for a 6.5CM.

 
243 with a 1:7.7 Twist has nothing to do with Fudds.  Slinging 105s and 115s downrange moving fast is fun.  I have a a custom 260 and I'm getting one of these in 243 just because I want to push rounds faster.  I'll still shoot my 260 in matches.

I think I want a 6.5, but I'm seriously considering a .243 also.  

Something tells me within a year I'll have all three...

Depending on how easy it is to make barrels for this, that may not be too tough.

This looks awesome.

I will get one. Only question is which caliber. I have other 308 rifles and I'm already swimming in calibers....but the 6.5cm sounds awesome

I don't need one, but it's tempting just for the fact you wouldn't need to send it off for a barrel swap. . .



 

This looks awesome.

I will get one. Only question is which caliber. I have other 308 rifles and I'm already swimming in calibers....but the 6.5cm sounds awesome

Ruger has initiated the "Ruger Precision Rifle Challenge".

Ruger Precision Rifle Challenge

I'm REALLY hoping some of the big names that make Savage prefits hop on this bandwagon.  Being able to mail order a Criterion barrel in whatever caliber you want (as long as the bolt face matches) would be kickass.

EE here I come!

I keep coming back here looking for a range report hoping someone was fortunate to get one in there hands and made it to the range. Haven't been this excited since buying my 50BMG. Dam, this rifle looks sweet. Am curious if the precision rifle makers are a bit pissed at ruger for making one affordable to most, or applaud them to get folks hooked into precision shooting. Hoping for someone getting the 6.5CM gets one real soon and post there thoughts.