Which Ruger Precision Rifle Caliber?

• Jan 27, 2017

• #41

E.Shell

Ultimate Member

Feb 5, 2007

10,328

Mid-Merlind

dreadpirate said:

Which of the three available calibers (243 Win, 6.5 CM, or 308 Win) would you choose if you were to get a Ruger Precision Rifle?

Click to expand...

What are you going to do with it?

If punching paper, the .243 has a lot going for it; low recoil, good exterior ballistics. A recurring problem with the 6mm in the long range matches is that they are very hard to spot and you may not get credit for every hit or data from the misses. Barrel life could be better.

If shooting long range steel matches, the 6.5 Creedmoor will be most competitive, and will generally shoot a little better than the .243 on paper matches like F-class. The heavier bullets (than the .243) provide enough impact at long range to mark hits and misses.

The benefits of a .308 are limited to better ammo availability and the ability to shoot those matches that are limited to .308 only, such as some ASC events and F/TR.

I would not buy a rifle like this for a hunting rifle myself, it is awkward to carry through the woods and there are MANY better platforms.

If you're shooting informally inside 500-600 yards, it will not matter which of these three calibers you choose and arguments like barrel life, recoil, ammo cost, etc. have more substance.

 

• Jan 27, 2017

• #42

protegeV

Ready to go

Apr 3, 2011

46,880

TX

A Gen2 in 308 just popped up on the local classifieds a couple days ago. I shoulda jumped on it...

 

• Jan 27, 2017

• #43

A

atblis

Ultimate Member

May 23, 2010

2,032

243 is a barrel burner. 6.5 Creedmore isn't quite as bad. 308 probably has twice the barrel life of a 243.

I wouldn't be surprised if you could find a takeoff 243 Winchester barrel.

There's one on Gunbroker. Ooohh, it's rare.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/615297326

 

• Jan 27, 2017

• #44

MDElite

,

Industry Partner

Mar 16, 2011

3,407

We have the Gen 2 in 308 in stock.

 

• Jan 27, 2017

• #45

T

traveller

The one with two L

Nov 26, 2010

18,415

variable

I passed on a .243 right before the election because I decided at the time to spend my toy money on things that will surely be outlawed in 2017

 

• Jan 27, 2017

• #46

5

5.56blaster

Ultimate Member

Dec 25, 2012

6,038

The Peoples Republic of Maryland

.308

 

• Jan 28, 2017

• #47

CodeWarrior1241

Active Member

Sep 23, 2013

827

Lutherville

E.Shell said:

If you're shooting informally inside 500-600 yards, it will not matter which of these three calibers you choose and arguments like barrel life, recoil, ammo cost, etc. have more substance.

Click to expand...

This was the reason why I went with 308 for my RPR. I have regular access to 200-300yd ranges. 500yd is a long drive and happens a few times a year. 800yd on a private range in north PA happens once a year. 308 will get it done at those ranges fine, barrel life is optimal, and the selection of inexpensive match rounds (compared to other calibers) as well as plinking for 300yd and under is the best out there.

Maybe I'm new to the whole long range rifle thing, but it was almost offensive how much more accurate the RPR was at Hap Baker 200yd, shooting cheap brass vs my other rifles... Boringly accurate, and gentle once I put the little bastard brake on.

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #48

G

GrizzlyTheHunter

Member

May 19, 2020

8

Anyone know if the Ruger 18080 (RPR 338) is on the MD Roster?

Am thinking about getting one. I do know that the Ruger 18081 (RPR 300WinMag) was NOT because I just bought one and my FFL is currently petitioning the Roster Board to have it added. Thanks.

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #49

Bertfish

Throw bread on me

Mar 13, 2013

17,683

White Marsh, MD

GrizzlyTheHunter said:

Am thinking about getting one. I do know that the Ruger 18081 (RPR 300WinMag) was NOT because I just bought one and my FFL is currently petitioning the Roster Board to have it added. Thanks.

Click to expand...

The roster is only for handguns

Unless there is a 300WM handgun I'm confused what your FFL is doing

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #50

INMY01TA

Ultimate Member

Dec 29, 2008

5,827

I was going to reply but reading through the thread saw I already did in 2016 lol

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #51

rbird7282

Ultimate Member

MDS Supporter

Dec 6, 2012

18,716

Columbia

GrizzlyTheHunter said:

Am thinking about getting one. I do know that the Ruger 18081 (RPR 300WinMag) was NOT because I just bought one and my FFL is currently petitioning the Roster Board to have it added. Thanks.

Click to expand...

Find a new FFL


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #52

G

GrizzlyTheHunter

Member

May 19, 2020

8

That's exactly what I told her yesterday. But she insists there are restricted rifles also which she will have to petition the MDSP (just like handguns which I've had to do several times.) I was shocked because I already own the RPR 308 and 6.5.

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #53

308Scout

Ultimate Member

MDS Supporter

Mar 27, 2020

6,649

Washington County

GrizzlyTheHunter said:

That's exactly what I told her yesterday. But she insists there are restricted rifles also which she will have to petition the MDSP (just like handguns which I've had to do several times.) I was shocked because I already own the RPR 308 and 6.5.

Click to expand...

Agree with the suggestion that you find a new FFL as your current one clearly doesn't want your business. There is no rifle "roster".

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #54

rbird7282

Ultimate Member

MDS Supporter

Dec 6, 2012

18,716

Columbia

GrizzlyTheHunter said:

That's exactly what I told her yesterday. But she insists there are restricted rifles also which she will have to petition the MDSP (just like handguns which I've had to do several times.) I was shocked because I already own the RPR 308 and 6.5.

Click to expand...

Name the FFL so nobody else goes there.
She has no idea what the hell she’s talking about.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #55

Bertfish

Throw bread on me

Mar 13, 2013

17,683

White Marsh, MD

GrizzlyTheHunter said:

That's exactly what I told her yesterday. But she insists there are restricted rifles also which she will have to petition the MDSP (just like handguns which I've had to do several times.) I was shocked because I already own the RPR 308 and 6.5.

Click to expand...

Who is this FFL?

You're wasting a whole lot of time using them. There are no rifles on the handgun roster. That's why it's a handgun roster

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #56

rbird7282

Ultimate Member

MDS Supporter

Dec 6, 2012

18,716

Columbia

Why do I think this has something to do with Worth A Crap?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

• Nov 20, 2021

• #57

Biggfoot44

Ultimate Member

Aug 2, 2009

33,199

For the Record , since Oct 1 2013 there are no longer any such thing as Regulated Rifles , either cash & carry or Banned .

It's not a Roster , but MSP does have a non- binding " White List " of potentially ambigous semiauto rifles . But a conventional bolt action by no possible stretch of the imagination would be effect by FSA .

 

• Mar 26, 2022

• #58

G

GrizzlyTheHunter

Member

May 19, 2020

8

Name of FFL is . . .

Geared Up Firearms Training and Accessories, Inc. at 19 N. Court St., Westminster, MD 21157. Finally got a text from her saying I can create a 77R.

 

• Mar 26, 2022

• #59

rbird7282

Ultimate Member

MDS Supporter

Dec 6, 2012

18,716

Columbia

GrizzlyTheHunter said:

Geared Up Firearms Training and Accessories, Inc. at 19 N. Court St., Westminster, MD 21157. Finally got a text from her saying I can create a 77R.

Click to expand...

You don’t fill out a 77r for a rifle. Find a different FFL who knows what they are doing


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

• Mar 26, 2022

• #60

G

GrizzlyTheHunter

Member

May 19, 2020

8

Any recommendations on an inexpensive* FFL not far from Ellicott City MD?

*I liked getting a discount for aggregating and picking up numerous firearms at the same time.

But you guys are right. It's time to change FFL's.