Jerrymarsh Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 5/10/2017 at 9:51 AM, Johrichal said: Hey guys my wife is wanting to get into long range precision shooting. Ive been researching different rifles and it seems to get a quality rifle your looking at $3k+ before optics. Thats more than im willing to spend for a hobby that im not sure she is going to stick with. So I think Ive decided just to get her a RPR in 6.5 creedmore and if she sticks with it we can always upgrade in the future. So my question is, is the RPR a good rifle for a beginner? Ive read a lot of reviews on them and most of them are good but I have read a few bsd ones. Also what style reticle would you guys recomend for someone just getting into PRS. I think im going to go with the Vortex viper pst. I know there is better glass out there but again looking at price point I think it will be plenty good for her right now. I had a RPR in 308 Hated the gun it will get lose in stock.Had a hard time getting scope mounted right list goes on ..But everyone says GEN2 are better guns if you do buy go 6.5 Creedmoore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
450webley Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Get a Ruger or Savage. You should shoot MOA without trying very hard. They are very reasonable rifles for what you get. They are accurate, more accurate than most shooters. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I’m in the same boat. But I’m pretty settled on the tikka t3x tac a1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I have owned many Ruger firearms. Due to the lack of an accuracy guarantee I will not take the chance at the price of an RPR. Too many cases of RPR's not shooting to expectations by good shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chota Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I had a RPR in .308. On top of the above mentioned issues the muzzle threads were tapered to the rear--would not keep the can tight. I now have a Mossberg MVP which was less money. Can stays tight, accurate and most of all uses PMAGs. Savage uses proprietary mags which they are very proud of. The Creedmore calibers are the hot items these days and rightfully so. I stayed with .308 simply because I am old, have beau coup 308 and don't want to get started re-loading another cartridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I must have an exceptional RPR 6.5 Creedmore. Factory Hornady 140 ELD match has produced 1/2 inch groups at 200 yards and 1 7/8 inch groups at 400 yards. I did replace the trigger with a Timney which is awesome. I could not be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banacek Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 On 3/7/2018 at 10:25 AM, Gary Stevens said: I must have an exceptional RPR 6.5 Creedmore. Factory Hornady 140 ELD match has produced 1/2 inch groups at 200 yards and 1 7/8 inch groups at 400 yards. I did replace the trigger with a Timney which is awesome. I could not be happier. That is great to hear, my RPR is on its way. Have you made any upgrades and if so, what. Do you reload and if so, with what bullet and powder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 As stated the only upgrade is a timney trigger. Factory Hornady 140 ELD match. Factory gun other than trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Hey Gary - those groups shot off a bipod & rear bag prone or.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) Two bags from the bench. Don't really like prone shooting. Uncomfortable and then I have to try to get up which is not a pretty sight? I should add i am using a Sig Tango 6 5-30x56 scope. Awesome scope? Edited March 10, 2018 by Gary Stevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks Gary! We've got a guy here who has one in .243 that is crazy accurate whether he shoots off bags or bipod. He uses a Sig scope as well, not certain of the magnification power though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigbeardedchef Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I've got a 6.5 Creedmoor and and I can draw faces with it at 100 yards. It's incredibly accurate and quite enjoyable to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbfcolina2 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Great beginner rifle but needs some work ie trigger and barrel need replace on some of the factory rifles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelpend Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I have seen some RPR 6.5 Creeds that shoot 1/2 MOA with factory Hornady ammo. Hard to beat that for the money. burn the barrel out and buy a LRI barrel to replace the factory one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I just received my RPR in 6.5 CM, and installed a Timney in it. I ordered 1000 Starline brass for it, since I've had great results with Starline in my Savage 12 and Ruger SR-556. IMO, just as good as any brass, at a great price. I'll be loading a few next week, and after installing a Vortex Viper, heading out to Pima Pistol to break it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 My RPR 6.5 creedmore has done 1 7/8 inch at 400 yards with factory Hornady 140 grain. No reason to mess with success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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