Ruger RPR

[Biged65]

In my quest to out shoot my son and F-I-L I was going to build a 20" AR15 to shoot at 500 yrds. Someone hear suggested I check out 6.5 creedmore, I did some reading and I got a chance to shoot the .308 version today and at 200yrds (as far as range allows) it was excellent. My buddy thought about the 6.5 but didn't want to add another caliber. Since I have no .308's or 6.5's I'm leaning towards the 6.5.

I do not reload (yet) and 6.5 factory ammo has a rep to be consistently accurate. My F-I-L want to use his .308 bolt gun. I know a bolt gun should be more accurate, how would the Ruger compare, would I be better off with a 6.5 Bolt gun.

Thanks
Rob

[controlledpairs2]

Frank G of snipers hide has a good review of the RPR. Very positive

[controlledpairs2]

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[MJDGator]

Depends on distance. At 500 yards I don't really think there would be much of a difference between the 308 or 6.5 accuracy wise. It's going to depend more on the rifle and shooter. Now with the RPR I have read where there were some accuracy issues with the 308 but not the 6.5. If you Google it you will find info on that.

[OdinIII]

There's also nothing wrong with a 223 at 500. My 24" bolt gun has out shot many custom rifles in precision matches. If I were building today, it would be built on an AR platform.

It mostly comes down to familiarity. Until you get your feet very wet reloading, you'll appreciate cheap practice ammo. It's easy to obsess over gear but always remember that it's the man holding it that almost always makes it the winning gear.

[Biged65]

I'm getting better at 500yrds with my 5.56/.223's but this is about not having to clean the fish, game or bringing in wood. Plus beating my F-I-L and son is key.

At this point most rifles are better than my ability and I am working on that.

[jack crab]

Regarding 6, 6.5 vs .308, the Long Range Shooters of Utah posted a good video comparing them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ3OosLWCDU

I recently purchased a RPR in 6.5 Creedmoor. Very happy so far. The first range trip to get things sighted in and groups were well under an inch with no serious effort using Hornady A-max 140 gr.

At this point in time regarding guns, ammo, etc., I would bypass .308 if not already into it, and go directly to 6.5's.

Having said all that, inside 500 yards for target/fun/competition, I don't think you will find a meaningful difference down range between .223, 6.5, or .308.

[MarshallDodge]

There's also nothing wrong with a 223 at 500. My 24" bolt gun has out shot many custom rifles in precision matches. If I were building today, it would be built on an AR platform.

It mostly comes down to familiarity. Until you get your feet very wet reloading, you'll appreciate cheap practice ammo. It's easy to obsess over gear but always remember that it's the man holding it that almost always makes it the winning gear.

I realize that this thread is about the RPR but I would agree on the 223 with heavy bullets. Costs less to shoot and will keep up with a 308 at 500. The 6.5 is going to give you an edge in the wind but it still boils down to the shooter being able to read wind and make the shot.

but they push a .308 out to a mile without concern

Without concern? I would suggest doing it yourself before coming on a forum and saying such things. I also would consider a hit on a 36x36" target as a sighter, not practical accuracy.

[voiceofreason]

+1 on RPR in 6.5 out to 1000

[Primus Pilum]

By the time you get the RPR to where It needs to be, you are already into poor man custom territory.

It is an entry level precision rifle. Nothing more, nothing less.

I would love to see the guy making 1Mile hits with .308 reliably. Maybe if he is shooting from the peak of Mt. Everest with a 35" barrel pushing Berger 185's in zero wind.

1200 yards is about the max effective range of .308 with the right atmospheric & bullet choices. Even then the probability is not great.