As a companion to the WANT! thread, I figured a thread to showcase some of the crap we actually get is in order...
So, my latest acquisition.
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http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html)
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Medium-contour (.75" at the muzzle) barrel features an installed thread protector with 5/8"-24 threads.
Cold hammer-forged 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel with 5R Rifling at minimum bore and groove dimensions, minimum headspace and centralized chamber.
20 MOA Picatinny rail secured with four, #8-40 screws for increased long-range elevation capabilities.
"Upper" receiver and one-piece bolt are precision CNC-machined from pre-hardened 4140 chrome-moly steel to minimize distortion.
Three-lug bolt with 70° throw features dual cocking cams and a smooth-running, full diameter bolt body.
In-line recoil path manages recoil directly from the rear of the receiver to the buttstock, not through a traditional bedding system, providing maximum accuracy potential.
Ruger® Precision MSR stock with QD sling attachment points features a bottom Picatinny rail and soft rubber buttpad. The left-folding stock hinge is attached to an AR-style buffer tube and accepts any AR-style stock.
Barrels can be easily replaced by a competent gunsmith using AR-style wrenches and headspace gauges.
Magazine well front is contoured for a positive grip for bracing against shooting supports.
Oversized bolt handle for positive bolt manipulation, with 5/16"-24 thread for easy replacement. Bolt disassembly tool is stored in the bolt shroud for easy striker channel cleaning.
"Lower" magazine well halves are precision machined from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum and are Type III hard coat anodized for maximum durability.
Patent-pending multi-magazine interface functions interchangeably with AICS and M110/SR-25/DPMS/Magpul-style magazines (works with some M14 magazines).
Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger is externally adjustable with a pull weight range of 2.25 to 5.0 lbs.; wrench is stored in the bolt shroud.
Extended trigger-reach AR-style grip and 45° reversible safety selector. May be configured with any AR-style grip and selector.
Also includes: two, 10-round Magpul® PMAG® magazines.
Equipped with a Samson Evolution KeyMod™ Handguard. May be configured with any AR-style handguard.
The scope is a relatively budget priced, but generally high quality Primary Arms 4-14X44mm Riflescope - ACSS HUD DMR .308/.223 Reticle. The ACSS reticle is really impressive. It has features for quick target acquisition, moving targets, range finding, illumination, parallax reduction, etc. Very impressive.
Will take it to the range this weekend.
Nice!
What calibre did you get?
I'd like to get a rifle like that but the longest range available here is only 220m and it's a 2 hour drive minimum until you can get to a spot outside municipal boundaries where people aren't going to flip out if you're out in a meadow with a firearm.
Maybe should have called this thread Bragging!
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 29, 2016, 03:21:18 PM
Nice!
What calibre did you get?
I'd like to get a rifle like that but the longest range available here is only 220m and it's a 2 hour drive minimum until you can get to a spot outside municipal boundaries where people aren't going to flip out if you're out in a meadow with a firearm.
I got it in .308 Winchester. it also comes in 6.5 Creedmoor, which I admit is an interesting round. Very high velocity and by some accounts, a better performer in high wind. However, i was worried that it might be less practical, harder to find ammo and even was afraid at the reported velocity there might be unnecessary wear on the barrel for not that much of an impact on accuracy. I'm still second guessing the decision, but we'll see after I go to the range.
Very pretty JH. Treat her right.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 29, 2016, 03:38:14 PM
I got it in .308 Winchester. it also comes in 6.5 Creedmoor, which I admit is an interesting round. Very high velocity and by some accounts, a better performer in high wind. However, i was worried that it might be less practical, harder to find ammo and even was afraid at the reported velocity there might be unnecessary wear on the barrel for not that much of an impact on accuracy. I'm still second guessing the decision, but we'll see after I go to the range.
Sweet stuff there, mate. Planning on hunting with that, and if so, what?
I've an fondness for the 6.5x55 Swede round, but danged if I know why - want to get a CZ550 with a mannlicher style stock in 6.5x55 and go east for some hog hunting, but have no idea how to sell that idea to the Mrs.
Quote from: Dammit Carl! on September 02, 2016, 07:45:32 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 29, 2016, 03:38:14 PM
I got it in .308 Winchester. it also comes in 6.5 Creedmoor, which I admit is an interesting round. Very high velocity and by some accounts, a better performer in high wind. However, i was worried that it might be less practical, harder to find ammo and even was afraid at the reported velocity there might be unnecessary wear on the barrel for not that much of an impact on accuracy. I'm still second guessing the decision, but we'll see after I go to the range.
Sweet stuff there, mate. Planning on hunting with that, and if so, what?
I've an fondness for the 6.5x55 Swede round, but danged if I know why - want to get a CZ550 with a mannlicher style stock in 6.5x55 and go east for some hog hunting, but have no idea how to sell that idea to the Mrs.
I'm not really a hunter. These days I just enjoy some target shooting.
If I ever had to hunt anything with this rifle, it would probably be of the two-legged variety, and hopefully it won't ever come to that. :o
By the way, I mounted a Primary Weapons Systems FCS30 muzzle brake/compensator onto the threaded barrel. It looks badass.