Hornady 140 ELD match
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140 ELD's do really well and few other shooters I've talked to who also have 6.5CM RPR report the same.
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I have two thousand rounds through my RPR. Hornaday 140 ELD (product #81500) always works best. Do not try any accuracy testing until you have at least 100 rounds on the gun. Good luck.I’m planning to order some 6.5 CM ammo in anticipation of getting my RPR rifle. I don’t mind buying a few different brands/weights to see what performs best in my particular rifle. But I’d like to know what you guys have found to work best in your “stock” RPR. Is the factory barrel designed to prefer a particular bullet weight? I’m a beginner so I don’t need the very best ammo, I’m not looking for sub moa groups at 500 yards. Am I better off sticking with one mfg and trying a few of their different bullet weights? Or should I pick a weight and get different mfgs of that weight?
To start out, I’ll be shooting paper and steel at no more than 500 yds while I learn this new sport.
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Cuz
I've found that if you use a bit of force when opening the stock, it tends to be hard to push that button. I've gotten in the habit of holding the button while opening the stock, then when the stock is in the open position, I release the button. It's easier to open later.
In the mean time, use a rubber mallet or the handle of the screwdriver to help you push the button.
That 10 round group I posted above was rounds 12 through 22 on the rifle. It’s been shooting like that since zeroing it.I have two thousand rounds through my RPR. Hornaday 140 ELD (product #81500) always works best. Do not try any accuracy testing until you have at least 100 rounds on the gun. Good luck.
It will get better. Your zero may change too.That 10 round group I posted above was rounds 12 through 22 on the rifle. It’s been shooting like that since zeroing it.
My recommendation would be to pick up a 200 round pack of Hornady American Gunner and shoot that at first. Then buy some of the different spec Hornady match ammo. Prime 130g shoots good too.I’m planning to order some 6.5 CM ammo in anticipation of getting my RPR rifle. I don’t mind buying a few different brands/weights to see what performs best in my particular rifle. But I’d like to know what you guys have found to work best in your “stock” RPR. Is the factory barrel designed to prefer a particular bullet weight? I’m a beginner so I don’t need the very best ammo, I’m not looking for sub moa groups at 500 yards. Am I better off sticking with one mfg and trying a few of their different bullet weights? Or should I pick a weight and get different mfgs of that weight?
To start out, I’ll be shooting paper and steel at no more than 500 yds while I learn this new sport.
Thanks,
Cuz
RPR Shooters... Any tips to removing this factory muzzle break? (Gen 2)
I need to remove the factory break so I can thread on the TBAC break for my Ultra7. I've currently tried breaking loose the lock nut with the wrench flats, but can't budge the thing. No barrel vise here at home.
Suggestions?
I found that the manual is backwards, try unthreading it opposite of what the manual says.
I made a single load adapter for my mags. I made it from a piece of PVC pipe (1 inch I think). You insert it on top of the magazine follower. The only problem is that you have to remove it to load more than one round in the mag. Others have ground off the back raised corner of the mag follower at a 45 degree angle to allow the bolt to close on an empty mag. I don't have pictures of the grinding option but do have pics of the PVC pipe adapter.I shot a match with mine today, I found it a bit of pain to single load rds. Does anyone know of a single shot follower made for these.
I'm using an ADM Recon.Are most of you guys using rings or a one piece mount to attach your optic to your RPR?
I made a single load adapter for my mags. I made it from a piece of PVC pipe (1 inch I think). You insert it on top of the magazine follower. The only problem is that you have to remove it to load more than one round in the mag. Others have ground off the back raised corner of the mag follower at a 45 degree angle to allow the bolt to close on an empty mag. I don't have pictures of the grinding option but do have pics of the PVC pipe adapter.
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Ripped the barrel of the RPR today and sent it out for a chop job. 17” 6.5cm RPR here we come!
I also have and shoot a 6.5 CM RPR. mine really likes everything that i load for it but in factory ammo, it seems to like the hornady match 140 ELD-M. where as the 120 A-MAX didn't fare as well. that's just my rifle, but everyone i know who has a 6.5 CM they all seem to shoot the 140 ELD-M factory well. hope that helps.
Are most of you guys using rings or a one piece mount to attach your optic to your RPR?
Straight will be fine. Lots of room on that rail/base. I’ve run both styles. Settling on Seekins precision match rings to try to save a bit on weight. Either will work just fine.I tend to prefer a 1 piece mount to individual rings. Will I need a cantilever mount or will a straight up mount work with the RPR?
My recommendation would be to pick up a 200 round pack of Hornady American Gunner and shoot that at first. Then buy some of the different spec Hornady match ammo. Prime 130g shoots good too.
American Gunner shoots 1” or less in my RPR. Perfect for plinking
Has anyone broke a firing pin back on their RPR? My first one lasted about 2300 rounds (and about as many dry fires). I replaced it and the second lasted about 600. Has anyone seen this?
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Both times mine broke was during dry fire.
Which height did you do on the rings? Looking to shoot 1000-1500 yds and need to make sure I will have enough adjusment in the MilRad version I just ordered.Here’s my little RPR. It’s chambered in 308. It’s one of the integrally suppressed versions from Machine Gun Tours/Witt Machine and Tool. Finally got the glass for it. I’m running a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 EBR-2C Reticle (MOA) with Vortex Precision Matched rings. I did minor upgrades to the bolt. Replaced the bolt shroud with the Titanium shroud, replace the bolt handle and knob with the titanium version, and added a Catalyst Arms Mag release extension. Have not put too many rounds through it so I’m not sure if I will replace the trigger or not. So far I like the trigger.
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Thank youWhen I talked to Vortex and told them the rifle I have and scope I was fixing to order they said high rings would work best. So that's what I ordered. Precision Matched Rings — Height: 1.45 Inches
I have done the same thing. Luckily I found a guy on YouTube that did it also and watched his vid on how to fix it. Lol I did this within the first 5 minutes after I brought the rifle home hahaFixed it. For those that find yourself in the same predicament, this is what I did. I took the firing pin assy and slid the bolt handle onto it past the lug. Rotated the handle 90 degrees so the handle is locked on the lug. I used padded vice jaws and held the bolt handle facing down (the tail portion of the firing pin assy that sticks through the open slot in the shroud is up). I clamped on the tail that was sticking up with vice grip pliers and pulled on the pliers to compress the spring. Then I was able to slide the tool in, release the vice and pliers, take the bolt handle off, and re-assemble as usual.
LOL, thanks for the reply. Nice to know I was not the only one. I need to work on my YouTube searches because I didn't find any, but after you mentioned it I looked again and I found one.I have done the same thing. Luckily I found a guy on YouTube that did it also and watched his vid on how to fix it. Lol I did this within the first 5 minutes after I brought the rifle home haha