DOOD! A+ and well done. If I run into anyone asking about my bag rider sending them to you. Rick's Ruger Riders!After some suggestions on RPR Bag Riders, I added two designs to the lineup. The one on the left is the original design. The middle one is similar, but I rounded off the sharp angle on the bottom. The right one is a thicker option for a flat bag rider. There is also the low profile flat bag rider I designed earlier (not pictured). What do you guys think?
Need some pic's in here
Chad
This is the rifle portion of the range. It's brand new and uses the Shot Marker electronic target system the target frames in the pic are at 100, 600 and 1000 yards. The only draw back is the the round has to be supersonic for the sensors to pick it up. But it will give you shot placement, group size and the velocity the round was traveling as it passed through the frame.
I haven't been able to get AI style mags to fit into my 6mm RPR, so I just run PMAGs. The only time I have ever had a mag related issue was me not inserting the PMAG all the way in.
I actually did a write up about this issue on Facebook a while back. The PMAGS are terrible for top loading. It is possible, but you have to make sure the round is tip-up and then close it really fast so it doesn't nose dive. That's one of the reasons I didn't want to use the PMAGS anymore. I tried some AICS mags as well and had problems top loading those too. I finally found a solution with the ARC mag. They are perfect for top loading as they keep the tip of the bullet up all the time, preventing it from nose diving. Here's a link to the write up I did (it has some pictures to describe what I'm talking about):
Thanks! Glad to hear that. I've designed a couple new models since that one. Some with rounded off angles and some that are 1.4 inches longer to get more usable surface area.
I've never been a fan of the empty mag bolt lock on my RPR. I guess it could be helpful in that you wouldn't accidentally close the bolt thinking you were ready to fire but I count my shots without even thinking about it so for me it's a nuisance. I'm thinking about disabling that function. Anyone know of a reason that would be a particularly bad idea?
If you go to actual matches you will see a lot of them running production class. I would assume they do not get as much attention as the custom rigs because it's all beginners running them or the Ruger factory team. I am currently using a completely stock RPR and generally find myself in the middle of the pack, but its not the rifle holding me back (its me!). There are usually a bunch at my local 1 day club matches, that is why I painted my receiver blue so I can find mine. I would love to build a nice custom rifle, but I am not convinced I am at a stage that I would really gain much from it, and I wouldn't be able to pick the components that I want (I am very indecisive).
I shot my RPR in PRS and regional events for several years and it performed great. Even got me some trophies. I do have some custom rifles now, but honestly, they've had more problems than the RPR, and they cost a LOT more.
I got a Curtis Vector chambered in 6.5 and had insane pressure problems, even with loads that were only going like 2630fps. I've heard from a few other people now that have had the same problem with their vectors, but nobody knows why. I also have a 223 bolt for my Vector that works pretty good and I shot that in almost every match this year since the 6.5 wouldn't work.
Doesn’t the 223 version fit AI cut mags? I have a 223(not an RPR) that I use Accurate Mags in with a custom follower that I printed and they work great! I also printed a fully custom 13 round mag that is even better.
For anyone who has an interest in a soft case which doesn't require any break down at the range I have had this Cabelas for awhile now and I love it. RPR 6.5 with 24" barrel and have an 8" can on the end and it closes just perfectly, no stress on case or zippers and I can easily leave the bolt in. Conversely if you feel some need to fold it or have a can longer than 8" the case will accommodate the RPR folded as well with bolt in. Sturdy zippers too.
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The problem with your description is that there is also an AICS Pmag that works perfectly well like the other aics pattern mags. So your use of the term "Pmag" is sort of ambiguous. You should call them a LR/SR Pmag for a more accurate description.Here's a copy of the write up I was talking about:
"Thought I would do a little mag comparison for anyone wanting to know what some of the other mag options are and how they compare.
The P MAGS that come with the rifle are nice if you are shooting factory ammo. They will not hold some of the longer hand loads, which was an issue for me. The P Mags are very easy to load and are fairly compact. However, they do not slide into/out of the lower as easily as other styles of mags. They mag release has to be pressed a little harder and further to drop a P Mag than with other mags. If you attempt to cycle the bolt with an empty P Mag, the bolt hits the follower in the mag and roughs it up. Top loading with a P Mag is very difficult. You have to slide the round into the camber with your finger before you can close the bolt.
AI STYLE MAGS hold longer rounds than the P Mags do, which is why I bought one. Unfortunately the mags are quite a bit longer than the P Mags and the ARC mags. They are a little harder to load than a P Mag. These mags slide into/out of the lower very easily. The mag release does not have to be pressed very hard to release these mags and they drop out on their own which is nice. The AI Mag has the same issue with top loading as the P Mag. You have to slide the round into the chamber with your finger before closing the bolt.
ARC MAGS are my personal favorite. They are short like the P Mag and hold longer hand loads. The ARC mag slides into/out of the lower very easily as well and releases easily with the mag release. These are the only mags that I have been able to successfully top load with. you can drop the round and top of the mag and close the bolt without any jamming or other issues. You can also buy a 4-round mag extender for these that makes them as long as the AI mags, but they hold 14 rounds, which can come in very handy on 12+ round stages if you don't want to do a mag change or top load.
I also purchased one of the polymer AI style mags from Ruger but I sent it back when I realized it wouldn't hold long hand loads.
All in all, ARC mags are the best all around mag in my opinion. Obviously everyone is entitled to the own opinion, but I hope this helps.
Yeah. The bolt can close on an AICS like it can on all AICS pattern mags.
You are correct in saying we shouldn't use "Regular" but as it is the one that comes factory from Ruger, saying Regular should be a 100% safe assumption to actually mean "LR/SR", maybe Factory Issued instead of regular.. Either way, LR/SR is the 100% accurate term... Thanks for the information and help.
