3. RPR Now Available in 223

RPR Now Available in 223


  • https://www.ammoland.com/2017/03/ruger-precision-rifle-available-5-56-nato-223-rem/

    20" 1:7 Twist barrel. Ruger just seems like they keeping hitting the mark for the market demands. I've seen a lot of .223 precision rifles being built (what I've seen posted over the web) and this seems to be taping into that.

    While I don't think this would help any of us here, as most of us aren't into factory rifles. Being that the market as a whole for precision rifles is growing is good for everyone.

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  • https://www.gunhive.com/?page=3

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  • My fault. I have to remember to check the new page. I have the forum tab open all the time and forget.

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  • It's neat, and great.

    I think Ruger needs to bring the price down though. Are people still replacing everything on these like the Gen 1s?

    Seems to me like guys we're spending $2,000 on them then saying it's a $1,000 rifle.

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  • @rhyno said:

    It's neat, and great.

    I think Ruger needs to bring the price down though. Are people still replacing everything on these like the Gen 1s?

    Seems to me like guys we're spending $2,000 on them then saying it's a $1,000 rifle.

    My son got a Gen 2, and I went over it and shot it. Other than maybe not liking the buttstock, everything on there does not need to be replaced.

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  • I haven't seen or played with the gen 2s yet.

    But I remember guys were replacing bolt shrouds, stocks, handguards, and whatever else, and calling it a $1,000 gun haha.

    I imagine a few people will convert them to 300BLK right away.

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  • The market niche is for AR Service Rifle shooters in Communist States that have given up the semi auto.

    CMP is allowing 223 bolt guns with removable magazines and 20" barrels in a chassis.

    Alternative Rifle 6.1.2

    6.1.2 CMP Alternative Rifle. Residents of states where the ownership of a Service Rifle that complies with Rule 6.1.1 is prohibited by law may use a CMP Alternative Rifle that complies with the following requirements: a) Cartridge. Must be chambered for the 5.56 x 45 mm NATO (.223) cartridge. b) Action. The rifle action may be semi-automatic or manually operated. c) Barrel. Barrel length may not exceed the standard A2 barrel length of 20 inches, as measured from the bolt face to the end of the barrel. If the barrel has a flash suppressor, the length of the barrel measured from the bolt face to the end of the flash suppressor shall not exceed 21 1/4”. No full heavy barrels are allowed; the forward seven (7) inches of the barrel shall not have a diameter exceeding .750”. d) Trigger. Triggers may be either two-stage or single-stage. Triggers may be adjustable, provided all adjustments are internal. Triggers must be of standard curved design; trigger shoes are not permitted. The trigger pull must be at least 4.5 pounds. e) Stock. The type of stock is optional. The front sling swivel location must be fixed on the fore-end or handguard 17 in. (+/- 0.5 in.) from the trigger. The butt-stock and cheek-piece must be symmetrical (ambidextrous) and in line with the centerline of the bore. The butt-plate must be vertical (perpendicular to the centerline of the bore). The length of pull of the stock may be adjustable, but butt stocks that allow other adjustments such as the cheek-piece height or butt-plate location may not be used. The stock may or may not have a pistol grip. If the stock has a pistol grip, it may not be designed to support the bottom of the trigger hand (hand rest) or extend more than 6 inches below the centerline of the bore. f) Magazines. The rifle may have an internal magazine, a flush-mounted removable magazine, or a standard box magazine that does not exceed the dimensions of the M16-type 20-round magazine. Magazines must be capable of holding at least five (5) rounds. g) Optical Sights. The rifle may have an optical sight with a maximum power of 4.5X. Variable scopes with a maximum power of 4.5X are permitted, provided they were produced with a maximum magnification of 4.5X and have a maximum objective lens diameter of 34 mm. If an optical sight is used, the same optical sight configuration must be used in all stages of a course of fire (changing sights or sight mount configurations is not permitted). The centerline of an optical sight shall be no higher than 3.5 inches above the centerline of the bore

    Ergonomic fit is close to what they are used to.

    I despise Communists.

    RPR has an adjustable cheek though.

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    What I'm most excited about on this is the prospect of new 223 AI patterned magazines.

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