nearly there Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi is it possible to get a Ruger precision 308 in a 26inch barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Not from Ruger only way would be after market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Any reason for wanting 26 inch barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearly there Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I don't believe the standard length would be any good for 1000yds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I don't believe the standard length would be any good for 1000yds You'd be right but there is always the 6.5 Creedmoor option. Pengo (on this site) has had some outstanding results in 1000 yd BR with his 6.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Also Ruger have just launched 6mm Creedmoor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I don't believe the standard length would be any good for 1000yds 308 isn't the best starting point for 1000 yards anyway? It does it, but there are much better options, indeed factory chamberings of the RPR....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Grum, Absolutely -I quite like 308,sometimes,and might even come to like the RPR-if it's 243 brings out that cartridge's potential...?...but it's something to come back to ,when you get jaded by the better cartridges (or divorced etc) :-) I think I can consider a 338 if I have another few Hogmany's on the sauvignon blanc,rather than the Mc Callan 100y old malt-even if seems there are precious few alternatives,at the time (midnight,31st-and that includes Mumm's champage (subsonic 22rf)) -sorry,Mum!) atb gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I shoot a 308 RPR at 1000. You need to use a good 175 grain bullet like the Sierra TMK, or the A-MAX or the new Nosler RDF. The 175's in the 308 will give you the reach you need to 1000 and a bit beyond. As was said, a better choice is the Creedmoor if you spend most of your shooting time at that distance. I don't so a 308 was my first choice when I ordered my RPR. I have since purchased a Tikka CTR in 6.5 CM.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearly there Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi grim I get what your saying with the 308 but my other rifle would be what I'd use most and the 308would be for other interests and in windy conditions.there is other rounds better suited but 308 is cheap to load for and don't break the bank to buy. Hi Andrew how do you find the 6.5c to load for i.e. Availability of components and cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 nearly there, I reload (I am however still quite new to reloading) both .308 and 6.5CM and the .308 offers a greater availability of components; until recently 6.5CM components were difficult to acquire (when I purchased my 6.5CM rifle it took a while to get everything) also currently 50 6.5CM cases will cost around £50/£60 dependant upon where you purchase from, £60 from this link https://www.1967spud.com/shop/hornady/hornady-rifle-brass/ whichis more expensive that .308 and £44.95 from here http://www.dauntseyguns.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=HORN-86281 Also if you also wish to purchase any factory ammunition then 6.5CM is more expensive than .308. I must say however that I do enjoy shooting both the .308 and the 6.5CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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