DW58 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Posted recently on FaceySpaceyBook ... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWShooter Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 There are some similarities but its not anywhere near a McMillan. Will be interesting to see how they sell over here, if at all. Once a few UK journos have done a positive write up I think they`ll romp out over here ,I`d buy one if there was enough room in my cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Once a few UK journos have done a positive write up I think they`ll romp out over here. I think that's a foregone conclusion - I'm pretty sure that Pete Moore among others will be drooling over it already. Let's face it, products like this don't get bad reviews. That aside, I suspect that this rifle will earn positive criticism on its own merits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Great review. I'm trying to spot the key feature that's allowed them to put the axis of the bore in line with the buffer tube - the XLR and MDTs have always struck me as having their bore axis 'high' with the bolts cycling above the buffer tube; this thing is smack in line. Good point, how often do we require the comb to be heightened to use a stock with a scoped rifle? I have often looked at the pierce tube guns which have been around a while: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWShooter Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I think that's a foregone conclusion - I'm pretty sure that Pete Moore among others will be drooling over it already. Let's face it, products like this don't get bad reviews. That aside, I suspect that this rifle will earn positive criticism on its own merits. I`m not so sure I`d listen to Pete Moore but would certainly take note of Bruce Potts comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 The in line bolt is not a difficult concept ...it's usually made easier by a smaller than average bolt diameter, but a normal diameter could be used, it would just need the magwell and trigger height ratios altering. Can't really tell from the pics, but the bolt looks possibly 3 lug ? That would allow the bottom lug out of battery to sweep the magazine and feed. At last a departure from the controlled feed mauser...... This rifle owes more than a nodding wink to the macmillan.....there are a lot of borrowed ideas in there. The barrel nut is indeed AR ....but the locking nut is Savage. Easy barrel changes and headspace customisation. That puppy will sell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 If only they offered it in .416 Rigby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 If only they offered it in .416 Rigby Hmmmm....prettty unlikely......even in 416 Ruger ! ;-) gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I've shot a no1 in .416 Ruger............It was "emotional" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 First time I fired a rifle was my grandad's .416 Rigby. I was 9. It hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 It would. A quick double tap with a Rigby in 470 NE was quite a momentumous experience. I think it cost about 35 p....in 1950s prices. (£30) gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Today's Accurate Shooter has a brief review of the Ruger PR. Brief,but covers the bottom line (all the techy stuff is elsewhere-though it seems the trigger isn't upgradeable): "Great value entry level rifle" seems fair; tested 3 shot (?) accuracy was sub 1 moa,but not better than .5 moa... As it happens,the next item is a custom 6.5x47 on a Rem action,Brux,McM thumbhole shooting (one) 5 shot .20 moa group. Seems to outline the options-the custom costs more (x2 or 3) but delivers more precision in proportion. Aesthetics etc differ,of course,as does whether such performance or features are needed in particular applications. But choice has widened. gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ Varminter Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thought this might interest you boys. Not an in depth review but shows the potential. CZV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106uk Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Mines on order along with one of the new Henry BigBoy Steel rifles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 These are landing in NZ in 10 days time , have a 6.5mm on order , like that the 243 has a tight twist barrel , 1-7.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Anyone know who will be stocking them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_ Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 What a nice looking rifle. Do people think the 20 inch barrel on the .308 model enough for 1000 yards and beyond? I saw the 1600 yards quote on the website, but is that just for the 6.5mm CM? (I'm new to long range shooting and I'm trying to figure out why there is such a difference in the barrel lengths between the different models.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave thorniley Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 jeez. more overtime ste and a trip to the tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Dave Its on order so have to get the overtime done now Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 I ordered a creedmoor two months ago but not expected until January as they are so many orders for them - spoke to Viking yesterday and i have to say they were very helpful and a good bunch Spud i will be ordering some dies from you shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooner Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 I ordered a creedmoor two months ago but not expected until January as they are so many orders for them - spoke to Viking yesterday and i have to say they were very helpful and a good bunch Spud i will be ordering some dies from you shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Some lucky people have got theirs this week, but think most will only be in January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Some lucky people have got theirs this week, but think most will only be in January I got a .308, Mitch got a 6.5 CM and Donaldson Gunsmiths are advertising a .308. I don't know of any others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I must admit I do like the look of them,they resemble the 338lm barret 98 bravo, cant say see ive seen any impressive grouping as yet on youtube, I am hoping too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWShooter Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I must admit I do like the look of them,they resemble the 338lm barret 98 bravo, cant say see ive seen any impressive grouping as yet on youtube, I am hoping too though. http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/story/1564384-the-ruger-precision-rifle-6-5-cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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