The Ruger Precision Rifle or RPR just got an overhaul! My biggest complaint about this rifle over the years has always been the rear buttstock. The old one was clunky and detracted from the overall package. I’m glad to see the new model has a brand new buttstock.
Doug Koenig the Team Ruger Captain and winner of the Production Division of the 2024 Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge, worked with Ruger to make competition ready upgrades to the Ruger Precision Rifle.
“We focused on combining the RPR’s reliability and precision with more adjustability to fit every shooter,” said Koenig. “Knowing I can fine-tune my rifle to fit my exact needs means I head into every match with confidence. This rifle is designed to support competitive shooters at the highest level.”
The new buttstock still allows for length of pull adjustment as well as cheek rest height, horizontal positioning and butt pad height. For RPR owners who haven’t already replaced their butt-stocks, Ruger have stated the new and improved version can be purchased separately through the Ruger store.
Some other notable features include the new heavy contour barrel, luckily, they aren’t dropping the quality and its still cold hammer forged. There is also a new muzzle brake, pistol grip and a new DLC coating on the bolt. There’s even more included with the new hand guard featuring an integrated ARCA rail.
Similar to the SIG Cross rifle series, Ruger are also releasing a ‘Custom Shop’ variant that has a TriggerTech trigger, barricade stop and a few neat Cerakote styles. These more competition focused variants come in 6mm GT, 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor.
I can see where Ruger are heading with the updated Ruger Precision Rifle, by offering different variants and modernising the design they can appeal to a wider group, and these are particularly focused at competition. They are up against Tikka and SIG at the price bracket, but its great to see options for out of the box precision rifles. I owned a Ruger Precision Rifle for several years and its great to see the rifle get revamped. It would have been great for a variant in .223, but not this time. I’ll be keeping an eye out at my local gunshop to get hands on with the new RPR.
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