# Ruger Precision Rifle

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Bolt-action rifle

Ruger Precision Rifle Ruger Precision Rifle, .308 Winchester, 1st generation Type Bolt-action rifle Place of origin United States Service history Wars Myanmar civil war (2021–present)[1] Russo-Ukrainian War[2] Production history Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. Unit cost US$1599–2099 MSRP Produced 2015–present Specifications Mass .308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem 9.8 lb (4.4 kg) 6mm Creedmoor 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 6.5mm Creedmoor 10.7 lb (4.9 kg) 6.5mm PRC 11 lb (5.0 kg) .338 Lapua Magnum 15.2 lb (6.9 kg) .300 Win Mag 15.2 lb (6.9 kg) 6mm Creedmoor 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) .300 PRC 15.2 lb (6.9 kg) Length .308 Win and 5.56/.223 Rem 31.60 in (80.3 cm) Folded Stock / 39.25–42.75 in (99.7–108.6 cm) Overall Length 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm Creedmoor 35.60 in (90.4 cm) Folded Stock / 43.25–46.75 in (109.9–118.7 cm) Overall Length 6.5 PRC 35.6 in (90 cm) Folded Stock / 45.25–48.75 in (114.9–123.8 cm) Overall Length .338 Lapua Magnum and .300 Win Mag and .300 PRC 40.35 in (102.5 cm) Folded Stock / 49–52.5 in (124–133 cm) Overall Length Cartridge .243 Winchester .308 Win 5.56/.223 Rem 6mm Creedmoor 6.5mm Creedmoor .338 Lapua Magnum .300 Win Mag .300 PRC Action Bolt-action Effective firing range 1600 yards Maximum firing range ~2000 yards Feed system 10-round detachable box magazine Sights none

The **Ruger Precision Rifle** (RPR) is a [bolt-action rifle](/source/Bolt_action) introduced by [Sturm, Ruger & Co.](/source/Sturm%2C_Ruger_%26_Co.) on 17 July 2015.[3]

## Models

The RPR was originally announced in the following calibers and configurations:

- [.308 Win.](/source/.308_Win.) with 1:10 twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.7 lb (4.4 kg)

- [6.5 Creedmoor](/source/6.5_Creedmoor) with a 1:8 twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.6 lb (4.8 kg)

- [.243 Winchester](/source/.243_Winchester) with a 1:7.7 twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 11 lb (5.0 kg)

A newer Ruger Precision Rifle "Gen 2" was announced on 6 May 2016 with several enhancements over the original.[4] The new version includes a new handguard, [a hybrid muzzle brake (5/8-24 threaded)](http://shopruger.com/Ruger-Precision-Rifle-Hybrid-Muzzle-Brake/productinfo/90590/), and a billet aluminum bolt shroud. The announced models were:

- [.308 Win](/source/.308_Win) with 1:10 RH twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.8 lb (4.4 kg)[5]

- [6mm Creedmoor](/source/6.5mm_Creedmoor#The_6.5mm_Creedmoor_as_parent_case) with a 1:7.7 RH twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.8 lb (4.9 kg)[6]

- [6.5mm Creedmoor](/source/6.5mm_Creedmoor) with 1:8 RH twist, 24 in (61 cm) barrel, weighing 10.7 lb (4.9 kg)[7]

A model chambered in [5.56×45mm NATO](/source/5.56%C3%9745mm_NATO) was announced on 27 March 2017.[8] It has a 1:7 RH twist, 20 in (51 cm) barrel, weighing 9.8 lb (4.4 kg)[9]

Models chambered in the [magnum](/source/Magnum_cartridge) cartridges .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC went on sale in 2018. [10]

- [.338 Lapua Magnum](/source/.338_Lapua_Magnum) with 1:9.375 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)[11]

- [.300 Winchester Magnum](/source/.300_Winchester_Magnum) with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)[12]

- [.300 PRC](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=300_Precision_Rifle_Cartridge_(PRC)&action=edit&redlink=1) with 1:9 RH twist, 26 in (66 cm) barrel, weighing 15.2 lb (6.8 kg)[13]

## Technical features

The Ruger Precision Rifle has a proprietary Pre-Fit barrel system. Pre-chambered "Drop-In Ready" barrels can be purchased, and the correct headspace is set using a proprietary barrel nut design. The barrel is threaded to fit the Ruger [action threads](/source/Action_threads). This way, a competent gunsmith only needs an [AR-15](/source/AR-15_style_rifle) barrel wrench and proper headspace gauges to fit a new barrel.[14] This eliminates the need for machining by the gunsmith as with traditional barrel mounting solutions.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

The RPR is compatible with AR-style handgrips, buttstocks and some types of handguards. The trigger is proprietary, but aftermarket triggers are available.[15]

The RPR uses 10-round detachable Magpul PMAG polymer magazines.[16]

## Precision Rimfire

Bolt-action rifle

Ruger Precision Rimfire Type Bolt-action rifle Place of origin United States Production history Designed 2017 Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. Unit cost $619 MSRP[17] Produced 2017–Present Specifications Mass 6.8 lb (3.1 kg)[17] Length 38.63 in (98.1 cm)[17] Barrel length 18 in (46 cm)[17] Cartridge .17 HMR (9 rd. cap.) .22 Long Rifle (10 rd. cap.) .22 WMR/.22 WMRF (9 rd. cap.) Feed system Rotary magazine 4 round capacity (unless otherwise noted above) Sights None

The **Ruger Precision Rimfire** is a [rimfire](/source/Rimfire_ammunition) [bolt-action](/source/Bolt-action) rifle manufactured by [Sturm, Ruger & Co.](/source/Sturm%2C_Ruger_%26_Co.) in the United States. The firearm has some visual similarities with the larger [centerfire](/source/Centerfire_ammunition) **Ruger Precision Rifle**, and both are marketed as budget precision rifles.

## Recalls

Ruger issued a safety bulletin for certain RPRs on 10 Aug 2017. The following serial number ranges are potentially affected: 1800-26274 to 1800-78345 or 1801-00506 to 1801-30461.[18]

## Users

- [People's Defence Forces](/source/People's_Defence_Force_(Myanmar))[1]

- [Ukraine](/source/Ukraine): Used by [Ukrainian military](/source/Ukrainian_military) during [Russian invasion of Ukraine](/source/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine).[2][19]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MYA_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MYA_1-1) Noir, War. ["x.com"](https://ghostarchive.org/archive/lMG3f). *X (formerly Twitter)*. Archived from [the original](https://x.com/war_noir/status/1492152820811943936) on August 2, 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2024.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Introducing the Ruger Precision Rifle: Purpose Built to Distance Itself from the Typical Long-Range Rifle"](http://www.ruger.com/news/2015-07-17.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Ruger Announces New Ruger Precision Rifle Models"](http://www.ruger.com/news/2016-05-06.html). Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 23 August 2017..

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Model 18004"](http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18004.html). Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017..

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Model 18016"](http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18016.html). Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017..

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Model 18008"](http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18008.html). Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017..

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Ruger Precision Rifle Available in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem"](http://www.ruger.com/news/2017-03-27.html). Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 23 August 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Model 18019"](http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18019.html). Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Ruger Precision® Rifle"](https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18080"](https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18080.html). *www.ruger.com*. Retrieved 2019-05-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18081"](https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18081.html). *www.ruger.com*. Retrieved 2019-05-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle * Bolt-Action Rifle Model 18083"](https://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/specSheets/18083.html). *www.ruger.com*. Retrieved 2019-05-10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** [New Krieger Pre-Fit Barrels for Ruger Precision Rifle « Daily Bulletin](http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2017/11/new-krieger-pre-fit-barrels-for-ruger-precision-rifle/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Ruger® Ruger Precision® Rifle Review"](https://www.tactec.com/the-ruger-precision-rifle-review-is-it-worth-the-hype/). *www.tactec.com*. Retrieved 2023-04-24.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Sadowski, Robert (2025). *Gunn Trader's Guide* (47th ed.). Skyhorse Publishing Inc. p. 359. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1510784307](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1510784307).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Rug_17-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Rug_17-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Rug_17-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Rug_17-3) ["Ruger Precision Rimfire"](https://ruger.com/products/precisionRimfire/models.html). Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 17 December 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin"](https://ruger.com/dataProcess/rprSafety/). Sturm, Ruger, and Co., Inc. Retrieved 24 August 2017.

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## External links

- [Product page](http://www.ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html)

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