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jaars Joined Dec 2012 Posts 1 EE 0% (0) KY, USA	Posted: 7/30/2017 12:39:27 AM EDT [#1] ordered

Gerkyn Joined Mar 2012 Posts 2019 EE 100% (29) NC, USA	Posted: 7/30/2017 10:36:47 PM EDT [#2] Just got a pretty good deal on GunBroker for the rifle

bgrav321 Joined Oct 2013 Posts 149 EE 100% (21) SC, USA	Posted: 8/2/2017 3:20:38 PM EDT [#3] Picking one of these up on Friday in 6.5, a gen 2. Thinking of cutting down barrel to 18, 19, or 20, and installing either a 15 or 18 inch MI hand guard depending on which one I settle on. Will be shot almost exclusively with an Omega on the end. I have used long 22-26 inch barrels in the past, I'm really looking for something more compact and handy.

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Posted: 8/3/2017 11:57:16 PM EDT

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Picking one of these up on Friday in 6.5, a gen 2. Thinking of cutting down barrel to 18, 19, or 20, and installing either a 15 or 18 inch MI hand guard depending on which one I settle on. Will be shot almost exclusively with an Omega on the end. I have used long 22-26 inch barrels in the past, I'm really looking for something more compact and handy.

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Kind of defeats the purpose of 6.5 as you would loose velocity
Cutting a .308 down I can see but a 24 inch barrel is optimal for 6.5

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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:10:13 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By usmcchet9296:

Kind of defeats the purpose of 6.5 as you would loose velocity
Cutting a .308 down I can see but a 24 inch barrel is optimal for 6.5

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You'd lose velocity cutting down a 308 too - the same 20-25fps/inch you'll lose cutting down a 6.5 bore. I cut a 26" 6.5 Creedmoor back to 18" and lost 23fps/inch; still got 2650ish with a .6ish G1 140-class bullet. It was absolutely worth the decreased velocity for the increased handling and shorter length for hunting with a suppressor and still had PLENTY for 1000 yard steel banging.

bgrav321 Joined Oct 2013 Posts 152 EE 100% (21) SC, USA	Posted: 8/4/2017 8:24:02 AM EDT [Last Edit: bgrav321] [#6] A couple of items for thought: Cutting down a 6.5 DMR Rifles short barrel 6.5 Snipers Hide 18 inch 6.5

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Posted: 8/4/2017 9:09:29 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By avboiler11:
You'd lose velocity cutting down a 308 too - the same 20-25fps/inch you'll lose cutting down a 6.5 bore. I cut a 26" 6.5 Creedmoor back to 18" and lost 23fps/inch; still got 2650ish with a .6ish G1 140-class bullet. It was absolutely worth the decreased velocity for the increased handling and shorter length for hunting with a suppressor and still had PLENTY for 1000 yard steel banging.

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Originally Posted By avboiler11:

Originally Posted By usmcchet9296:

Kind of defeats the purpose of 6.5 as you would loose velocity
Cutting a .308 down I can see but a 24 inch barrel is optimal for 6.5

You'd lose velocity cutting down a 308 too - the same 20-25fps/inch you'll lose cutting down a 6.5 bore. I cut a 26" 6.5 Creedmoor back to 18" and lost 23fps/inch; still got 2650ish with a .6ish G1 140-class bullet. It was absolutely worth the decreased velocity for the increased handling and shorter length for hunting with a suppressor and still had PLENTY for 1000 yard steel banging.

Why don't you just order a short barrel and keep the oem barrel standard in case you decide to trade it off?

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bgrav321

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Posted: 8/4/2017 9:21:54 AM EDT

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For me at least, cost. A new barrel costs 400-500 bucks. I can cut this one down for 125.

Also, I already have a 700 with a 22 inch 6.5 barrel. So it's not like i'm new to the cartridge, or to long range. I have enough time schlepping my current boomstick around to know this is what I want to do. I shot mammoth with it this year and finished tough man division. Lots more schlepping vs 1K plus shots.

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Posted: 8/4/2017 9:56:36 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By bgrav321:
For me at least, cost. A new barrel costs 400-500 bucks. I can cut this one down for 125.

Also, I already have a 700 with a 22 inch 6.5 barrel. So it's not like i'm new to the cartridge, or to long range. I have enough time schlepping my current boomstick around to know this is what I want to do. I shot mammoth with it this year and finished tough man division. Lots more schlepping vs 1K plus shots.

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Lots of people have totally irrational fear over short barreled precision guns

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No one wants to eat right and exercise, and lower their stress levels, all of which will come in a lot more handy than a home defense carbine and chest rig

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Posted: 8/4/2017 11:18:52 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE:
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Lots of people have totally irrational fear over short barreled precision guns

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Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE:

Originally Posted By bgrav321:
For me at least, cost. A new barrel costs 400-500 bucks. I can cut this one down for 125.

Also, I already have a 700 with a 22 inch 6.5 barrel. So it's not like i'm new to the cartridge, or to long range. I have enough time schlepping my current boomstick around to know this is what I want to do. I shot mammoth with it this year and finished tough man division. Lots more schlepping vs 1K plus shots.

Chop it
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Lots of people have totally irrational fear over short barreled precision guns

I was just thinking by the time I had it fluted and profiled lighter plus better quality it would be money in the bank for a competitive weapon platform. Plus you got a spare.

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Posted: 8/4/2017 1:11:53 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By sparkyD:
I was just thinking by the time I had it fluted and profiled lighter plus better quality it would be money in the bank for a competitive weapon platform. Plus you got a spare.

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Originally Posted By sparkyD:

Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE:

Originally Posted By bgrav321:
For me at least, cost. A new barrel costs 400-500 bucks. I can cut this one down for 125.

Also, I already have a 700 with a 22 inch 6.5 barrel. So it's not like i'm new to the cartridge, or to long range. I have enough time schlepping my current boomstick around to know this is what I want to do. I shot mammoth with it this year and finished tough man division. Lots more schlepping vs 1K plus shots.

Chop it
Shoot it
Report back

Lots of people have totally irrational fear over short barreled precision guns

I was just thinking by the time I had it fluted and profiled lighter plus better quality it would be money in the bank for a competitive weapon platform. Plus you got a spare.

Either or. I wouldn't flute a existing barrel but that's another thread. Honestly other than a simple chop and or thread I wouldn't spend any money on the factory barrel of most rifles. If you are really going to be shooting it with any regularity you are going to have to replace the barrel eventually anyway and sooner with the 6.5 vs the 308.

In the grand scheme of things barrels are pretty cheap. Components are always going to cost more over the life of the barrel.

swingset
No one wants to eat right and exercise, and lower their stress levels, all of which will come in a lot more handy than a home defense carbine and chest rig

ANIMUS
Rude pricks need a serious traumatic life experience

ReleaseTheKraken Joined Nov 2015 Posts 38 EE 100% (1) AZ, USA	Posted: 8/5/2017 8:09:47 PM EDT [#12] Can anyone help me out with ring height? RPR with a Midwest Industries rail and magpul PRS stock. Optic is a SWFA 3-15. Would .97-1 inch rings be good or do I need higher?

MadMardigan Dude Abides Joined Feb 2004 Posts 23813 EE 100% (3) NC, USA	Posted: 8/5/2017 9:24:18 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By ReleaseTheKraken: Can anyone help me out with ring height? RPR with a Midwest Industries rail and magpul PRS stock. Optic is a SWFA 3-15. Would .97-1 inch rings be good or do I need higher? View Quote On my Vortex Viper PST, using 1.45" rings
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Posted: 8/6/2017 5:18:30 PM EDT

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Took it out for the first time today. Is there a way to remove the little safety in the middle of the trigger? Or would this be unwise

What bullet weight does everyone's rifle seem to prefer? I got some Hornady 120gr & 140gr and it seemed to like the 140 better. But I only shot to 100yards today, so not sure about once I get to stretch its legs

ETA: Thank for ruining cheaper scopes for me BTW. The Viper PST is so much better than the Diamondback I have on another rifle

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Posted: 8/6/2017 6:36:07 PM EDT

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I believe the only way to remove the trigger safety is by replacing the trigger assembly. There is though, a trigger shoe that can be installed. Sold by Delta Team Tactical Titanium Trigger Shoe

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Originally Posted By Gerkyn:
Took it out for the first time today. Is there a way to remove the little safety in the middle of the trigger? Or would this be unwise

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Posted: 8/7/2017 1:24:09 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By MadMardigan:
On my Vortex Viper PST, using 1.45" rings

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Originally Posted By ReleaseTheKraken:
Can anyone help me out with ring height? RPR with a Midwest Industries rail and magpul PRS stock. Optic is a SWFA 3-15. Would .97-1 inch rings be good or do I need higher?

On my Vortex Viper PST, using 1.45" rings

I use 1.45" rings for my Vortex Gen II Razor. It should still be okay for your 42mm objective.

TerryH Member Joined Mar 2017 Posts 169 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 8/7/2017 4:52:35 PM EDT [Last Edit: TerryH] [#17] Lots of fun Saturday at the range. Here's the 12x18 1140 yard target thru my PST 6-24x50. Took a little doing for a novice shooter in a howling and gusty right to left wind but got it dialed. 12 moa for wind! Farthest I've shot the 6.5 RPR so far.

Postal0311 Had anyone seen a pin? Joined Sep 2004 Posts 7701 EE 100% (286) FL, USA	Posted: 8/7/2017 6:14:46 PM EDT [#18] Putting mine back together. I much prefer the MI rail over the stock rail.

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Posted: 8/7/2017 6:34:57 PM EDT

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Mentioned to one of the guys at the local IDPA match (who coincidentally is a FFL) that I really wanted one of these in 6.5 Creedmoor. He says if I can find one, Ill sell it to you at $20 over cost because Ive got none in stock.

Lo and behold, my phone rings this morning and its him.

Needless to say, I own a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5CM now.

And yes this is a tag.

bgrav321 Joined Oct 2013 Posts 155 EE 100% (21) SC, USA	Posted: 8/8/2017 8:07:13 AM EDT [#20] Postal, Did you have to mess with the barrel at all to install the rail?

Postal0311 Had anyone seen a pin? Joined Sep 2004 Posts 7702 EE 100% (286) FL, USA	Posted: 8/8/2017 5:12:51 PM EDT [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By bgrav321: Postal, Did you have to mess with the barrel at all to install the rail? View Quote No, but the old rail barrel nut was a PITA to get off.

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Posted: 8/8/2017 5:36:38 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Postal0311:
No, but the old rail barrel nut was a PITA to get off.

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Originally Posted By Postal0311:

Originally Posted By bgrav321:
Postal,

Did you have to mess with the barrel at all to install the rail?

No, but the old rail barrel nut was a PITA to get off.

Yes, yes it was.

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EzGoingKev Joined Feb 2009 Posts 726 EE 100% (20) MA, USA	Posted: 8/10/2017 6:41:55 AM EDT [#23] Looks like some of the Gen 2's have a small issue. https://ruger.com/dataProcess/rprSafety/index.php?r=y

M4-AR Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5839 EE 100% (52) WA, USA	Posted: 8/10/2017 9:04:45 AM EDT [#24]
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Posted: 8/10/2017 9:54:44 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By EzGoingKev:
Looks like some of the Gen 2's have a small issue.

https://ruger.com/dataProcess/rprSafety/index.php?r=y

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Mine qualified, but good on Ruger for stepping up and fixing the issue. Basically if you pull the trigger on a live round and don't get a bang, be prepared for one when you move the bolt handle

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Posted: 8/10/2017 9:58:02 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Gerkyn:
Mine qualified, but good on Ruger for stepping up and fixing the issue. Basically if you pull the trigger on a live round and don't get a bang, be prepared for one when you move the bolt handle

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Originally Posted By Gerkyn:

Originally Posted By EzGoingKev:
Looks like some of the Gen 2's have a small issue.

https://ruger.com/dataProcess/rprSafety/index.php?r=y

Mine qualified, but good on Ruger for stepping up and fixing the issue. Basically if you pull the trigger on a live round and don't get a bang, be prepared for one when you move the bolt handle

#RemingtonProblems

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grimhollow Member Joined Mar 2009 Posts 3335 EE 100% (42) VA, USA	Posted: 8/10/2017 10:09:08 PM EDT [#27] Mine qualified, and I filled out the info to get a replacement shroud. I don't want to think about a round not going off, then going off when I raise the bolt handle.
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Shooter_556 Joined Jun 2012 Posts 475 EE 100% (3) NJ, USA	Posted: 8/11/2017 8:17:36 AM EDT [#28] Mines effected. We'll see what happens when I finally get some glass and can take it out.

M4-AR Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5859 EE 100% (52) WA, USA	Posted: 8/11/2017 7:09:22 PM EDT [#29] Looks like I'm filling out the recall too.
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Posted: 8/13/2017 2:16:52 AM EDT

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My RPR chugs along quite nicely no issues at all.
Although I have lost the tool from the back of the bold shroud.

Mine is a 308 with a 24 inch barrel. What I have found is that firing Sierra 195 TMK's I consistently get 1/2 MOA.
My reloading recipe is Powder: Varget 40.5 grain (or else ADI powder 2206H)
Brass: What ever is lying around
Primer: What ever is cheapest
Bullet seating depth: What ever will comfortably fit into the magazine

I have to admit I love my RPR and yes it is also my hunting rifle.

Shooter_556 Joined Jun 2012 Posts 477 EE 100% (3) NJ, USA	Posted: 8/14/2017 10:49:16 AM EDT [#31] Picking up from gunsmith tonight. Cerakoted Coyote Tan and Patriot Brown 20746372_681927912004492_220177328282701538_o by ryan19vic, on Flickr

M4-AR Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5875 EE 100% (52) WA, USA	Posted: 8/14/2017 11:30:55 AM EDT [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By Shooter_556: Picking up from gunsmith tonight. Cerakoted Coyote Tan and Patriot Brown https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/35756632313_865c032c4c_b.jpg 20746372_681927912004492_220177328282701538_o by ryan19vic, on Flickr View Quote That looks really good. I'm going to have to break down and have mine done.
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WaZZ Joined Jan 2013 Posts 18 EE 0% (0) NZL	Posted: 8/14/2017 2:02:45 PM EDT [#33] Nice!! I'll be getting mine painted soon mainly in flat dark earth. Will post pics when it's done.

Gerkyn Joined Mar 2012 Posts 2038 EE 100% (29) NC, USA	Posted: 8/14/2017 8:28:38 PM EDT [Last Edit: Gerkyn] [#34] Anyone here put on a LRI bolt shroud? Any must do mods/upgrades? ETA: Any good data books out there? Only ones I see seem really overpriced. Also, what all goes in them?

RBS-reaper13 Joined Mar 2006 Posts 2418 EE 100% (1) TX, USA	Posted: 8/14/2017 10:46:22 PM EDT [#35] Quote History Originally Posted By Gerkyn: Anyone here put on a LRI bolt shroud? Any must do mods/upgrades? View Quote The Ruger website says if your Rifle is in the affected serial numbers that it would be best to get the replacement and use it. Mine is on the list so I put in also. I have not had a problem, but have only fired 50 round through it.

RNB32 Once you go 300 BLK... Joined Oct 2012 Posts 2544 EE 0% (0) TN, USA	Posted: 8/19/2017 12:00:56 PM EDT [#36] If I were to install an ASR muzzle brake, would I use shims or the jam nut that's on there?

M4-AR Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5936 EE 100% (52) WA, USA	Posted: 8/19/2017 1:49:46 PM EDT [#37] Quote History Originally Posted By RNB32: If I were to install an ASR muzzle brake, would I use shims or the jam nut that's on there? View Quote Shims.
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RNB32 Once you go 300 BLK... Joined Oct 2012 Posts 2545 EE 0% (0) TN, USA	Posted: 8/19/2017 3:59:46 PM EDT [#38] Quote History Originally Posted By M4-AR: Shims. View Quote Thought so, thanks.

Iggyort Member ,NRA Life ,NJ2AS, SAF, USPSA Joined May 2007 Posts 10295 EE 0% (0) NJ, USA	Posted: 8/19/2017 5:28:32 PM EDT [Last Edit: Iggyort] [#39] Pick mine up yesterday in 6.5 Creedmore
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cucamelsmd15 Ego non paruerit Joined Oct 2010 Posts 983 EE 100% (15) NC, USA	Posted: 8/19/2017 7:15:42 PM EDT [#40] Attached File Picked mine up today. I'll top it with a Vortex mil/mil like what's on my 308 and a yhm brake/mount for my can.

TerryH Member Joined Mar 2017 Posts 170 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 8/20/2017 9:20:45 AM EDT [#41] Soo...I couldn't resist....

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Posted: 8/20/2017 11:15:24 AM EDT

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Soo...I couldn't resist....

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Damnit Terry your going to keep blinging out that rifle till you give it a complex.

What's next fuzzy dice?

Though the fluted bolt is Sweet!

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TerryH Member Joined Mar 2017 Posts 171 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 8/20/2017 11:37:29 AM EDT [#43] Quote History Originally Posted By sparkyD: Damnit Terry your going to keep blinging out that rifle till you give it a complex. What's next fuzzy dice? Though the fluted bolt is Sweet! View Quote I'll probably pass on the fuzzy dice. Lol.

ENGCPT Member Joined Mar 2004 Posts 826 EE 100% (1) KS, USA	Posted: 8/20/2017 12:50:20 PM EDT [#44] Does anybody know if there is an ETA on the new bolt shrouds
	I dont think this is a brains type of operation.

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Posted: 8/20/2017 2:05:50 PM EDT

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Soo...I couldn't resist....

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That bolt does look pretty sweet.

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Originally Posted By TerryH:
Soo...I couldn't resist....

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36508446732_b057ee4788_c.jpg

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You do that yourself?

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TerryH Member Joined Mar 2017 Posts 172 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 8/20/2017 2:28:07 PM EDT [#47] Quote History Originally Posted By ziarifleman: You do that yourself? View Quote Did not. AD Arms Custom rifles in Michigan did the flute work. $50 including return shipping.

M4-AR Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5941 EE 100% (52) WA, USA	Posted: 8/20/2017 6:46:17 PM EDT [#48] Quote History Originally Posted By ENGCPT: Does anybody know if there is an ETA on the new bolt shrouds View Quote Haven't heard anything from ruger since I submitted about mine.
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austinconnect Joined Jun 2017 Posts 3 EE 0% (0) CA, USA	Posted: 8/21/2017 7:07:49 PM EDT [#49] Anyone have a line on a barrel in .243? I know guys were swapping them out and trying to sell their stock barrels.

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Posted: 8/23/2017 1:16:53 PM EDT

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Haven't heard anything from ruger since I submitted about mine.

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Originally Posted By ENGCPT:
Does anybody know if there is an ETA on the new bolt shrouds

Haven't heard anything from ruger since I submitted about mine.

Have not heard anything either

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