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Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion
Thought I would share my experience with barrel life 6.5mm Shooting NRA long range high-power. 6.5x55 96 Mauser military barrel lasted about 3,500 rounds shooting loads of 140gr at 2,750 fps; 6.5x284 shooting 142gr at 2,920 fps (40X action) lasted 1,150 rounds.; 6.5x55 Shilen barrel (same 40X...- RBean
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion
Thanks for the reply. I'll be working on my "dope book".- RBean
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion
Finally got some ammo loaded for the RPR 6.5. Right off the Sierra website. Using Sierra 142 gr MK and H4831SC, because that is what I had on hand. Max load, no pressure signs. Grouping between 3/4 to 1.25 inches at 200yds. Good enough for me. Next Wednesday some long range steel practice. How...- RBean
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Ruger Precision Rifle Discussion
Dicks had these on sale. Got one in 6.5 Creedmoor. Trying to decide on a scope. I shot NRA long range for years. Had a 6.5-284. It lasted 1,100 rounds. Just quit during a match. In the last match, could barely keep on paper. Cleaned and benched rested. Was shooting .5 moa. Went to 2.5 moa all at...- RBean
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Rifle Scopes New to Distance Shooting - Scope Recommendations $1000 Budget
I'm new to precision rifle shooting. Just got a Ruger Precision Rifle. I have a Weaver 3-12 Tactical Scope on my flat top AR. Used it at 100 to 600 yds and seems to be ok and adjusts correctly. Not new to long range shooting. Shot NRA long range and Palma for years. Used an old Fackler 14 power...- RBean
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- Forum: Observation & Sighting Devices