Precision/Sniper Rifle Show and Tell

[Frosty]

I was looking for a 6.5 creed but got lucky and found some 338 Lapua Treasure at my favorite Premier Arms in Brownsburg!

All I can say is it must have been Destiny! They even had one box of ammo left!

The Build Begins!

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I’ve got the .300, it’s a heck of a nice rifle!

 

[Bluehazemay]

I’ve got the .300, it’s a heck of a nice rifle!

I will take any advice I can obtain for proper accessories that would be worth it. Plus experience is better then just jumping down this rabbit hole!

 

[Frosty]

I will take any advice I can obtain for proper accessories that would be worth it. Plus experience is better than just jumping down this rabbit hole!

So far the only thing I’ve done is a vortex viper 5-25 scope and an ergo grip because I’m not a big fan of the A2 grips. I don’t really think there’s a whole lot that needs done to these imho, they are a pretty solid rifle.

 

[Bluehazemay]

So far the only thing I’ve done is a vortex viper 5-25 scope and an ergo grip because I’m not a big fan of the A2 grips. I don’t really think there’s a whole lot that needs done to these imho, they are a pretty solid rifle.

That is honestly great to know! Im currently using a Leupold Mark 4 3.5x -10x- 40x scope for our films/shows and then deciding if more is needed in the future. Trying to decide if a Atlas Bipod is the next route along with a grip change.

 

[teddy12b]

I was looking for a 6.5 creed but got lucky and found some 338 Lapua Treasure at my favorite Premier Arms in Brownsburg!

All I can say is it must have been Destiny! They even had one box of ammo left!

The Build Begins!

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I've got an RPR in 338 and it's my rifle for 1 mile competitions. I'm assuming you hand load your own ammo or are going to start. I've done nothing to the gun other than changing the pistol grip and working up a load. I went with a Vortex Strike Eagle because of all the internal elevation adjustment I'll need for the distances I've shot.

 

[Bluehazemay]

I've got an RPR in 338 and it's my rifle for 1 mile competitions. I'm assuming you hand load your own ammo or are going to start. I've done nothing to the gun other than changing the pistol grip and working up a load. I went with a Vortex Strike Eagle because of all the internal elevation adjustment I'll need for the distances I've shot.

Im starting to learn about the ammo prices.. but accepted this when I became interested in the 338 Lapua. I have been researching reloading and just may start a new hobby but would like to do it safely and obtain training from someone that has done the loads like yourself!

 

[teddy12b]

Im starting to learn about the ammo prices.. but accepted this when I became interested in the 338 Lapua. I have been researching reloading and just may start a new hobby but would like to do it safely and obtain training from someone that has done the loads like yourself!

If you were closer I'd take you under my wing. Since that's not likely the case, I'd recommend reading this where I did a work up with my rifle and wrote down some notes about it. I should probably update this thread a little bit about the rifle.

Ruger Precision Rifle in 338 Lapua review with load development.

The 338 Lapua project began for me because I wanted something with the power to take to a 3,000 yard class. I was sold on the caliber, but the expense always kept me out of it, until I saw Midway have a sale on some Lapua brass at a third of the regular price. That was last fall and I've been...

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[NyleRN]

I've got an RPR in 338 and it's my rifle for 1 mile competitions. I'm assuming you hand load your own ammo or are going to start. I've done nothing to the gun other than changing the pistol grip and working up a load. I went with a Vortex Strike Eagle because of all the internal elevation adjustment I'll need for the distances I've shot.

Why not get a Spuhr mount with 30 moa elevation built in so you could have more scope options?

 

[teddy12b]

The ruger precision rifle in 338 Lapua comes with a 30 MOA mount on it. For most scopes and most calibers, a 20 MOA base with a scope with a normal elevation range will get to 1,000 yards and a little farther. Originally I was hoping to take this rifle to a 3,000 yard class, where I'd likely be dialing and using the reticle of the scope to get what distance I could out of the rig.

For example, a Vortex gen II PST 5-25 has 70 MOA of internal adjustment. After a base with 20 or 30 MOA built into it you'd be lucky if you had 50 - 60 MOA of actual adjustment after zeroing your rifle.

The strike eagle 5-25 has 110 MOA of internal adjustment and after base and zeroing you're likely to 40 more MOA of internal adjustment in the scope. I'll be the first to admit it's not the same glass as a PST of a Razor gen II, but it tracks out to a mile and I can't really ask much more than that out of any piece of glass.

 

[Bluehazemay]

The ruger precision rifle in 338 Lapua comes with a 30 MOA mount on it. For most scopes and most calibers, a 20 MOA base with a scope with a normal elevation range will get to 1,000 yards and a little farther. Originally I was hoping to take this rifle to a 3,000 yard class, where I'd likely be dialing and using the reticle of the scope to get what distance I could out of the rig.

For example, a Vortex gen II PST 5-25 has 70 MOA of internal adjustment. After a base with 20 or 30 MOA built into it you'd be lucky if you had 50 - 60 MOA of actual adjustment after zeroing your rifle.

The strike eagle 5-25 has 110 MOA of internal adjustment and after base and zeroing you're likely to 40 more MOA of internal adjustment in the scope. I'll be the first to admit it's not the same glass as a PST of a Razor gen II, but it tracks out to a mile and I can't really ask much more than that out of any piece of glass.

Now this is great information and you just gave me some really good insight just in time! Thank you!

 

[Toole]

Savage 10 in .308 with a 24" fluted heavy barrel
MDT Tac21 chassis (a buddy and I cerakoted it yesterday)
Vortex 6-24x50 optic.

 

[Combat Engineer]

Range ready Ruger SFAR.308 I've only put about two hundred rounds thru it so far I'm more than pleased.It seems to like Hornady Black 155 A-Max.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Range ready Ruger SFAR.308 I've only put about two hundred rounds thru it so far I'm more than pleased.It seems to like Hornady Black 155 A-Max. View attachment 266856 View attachment 266857

20"? What scope and how is the accuracy?

 

[Combat Engineer]

20"? What scope and how is the accuracy?

Its a twenty.The scope is a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6x24 50.MOA reticule.Ive only tested at 100 yards.Im getting clover leafs with the Hornady ammo.So far I'm tickled.Weather permitting I'm going to Yellowbanks to go out to 350.

 

[Noble Sniper]

I’ve got it’s 16” version and looking forward to seeing what it will do.

 

[Combat Engineer]

I bought a Ruger MPR AR-15 that everyone tried to tell me was bad.Then I was warned about this..I've never purchased a bad Ruger.Must be lucky.I did take them both apart and check everything.Both were good.Ive put over a thousand rounds of all types of ammo thru that MPR..not a single malfunction.So far so good on the SFAR You should be happy

 

[Combat Engineer]

Back from Yellowbanks and with a decent crosswind this is 358 yards.I am happy so far.After I figure out not to drink a damn energy drink right before I go it'll be better...lol.

 

[Noble Sniper]

Looks great!!!!

 

[Combat Engineer]

Looks great!!!!

It's only going to get better.Ive got to locate a place with about 600 to 650 so I can see what kind of legs this thing really has.Recoil ain't bad,got no problem cooking off 100 rounds.This was with Pmc Bronze ammo.

 

[Noble Sniper]

I’ve got a scope I should prolly have one of those 20” ones for and some M118LR