Need a Ruger POrecision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor TODAY (June 30, 2016)

trailtoy · Sep 5, 2016

SevenT6Vet said:
So how are the RPR's shooting? I hand load, but hornady match loads with new ELD Match bullets I would have no reservations about.

It looks like street pricing of the RPR is still around $1,100 plus tax +/- $50...?

How about the range reports! I am thinking seriously about getting one.

SevenT6Vet · Sep 16, 2016

trailtoy said:
How about the range reports! I am thinking seriously about getting one.

I've got one on order, will advise when I get it and then when I have it setup and ready to shoot.

I ordered the 18008, which is the "2nd gen" or "enhanced" 6.5 Creedmoor.

Integrity · Sep 22, 2016

There's a 6.5 Creedmoor at the Dicks Sporting Goods in Westminster as well, if anyone is still looking.

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SevenT6Vet · Sep 30, 2016

Got it today! Now to order scope and rings...

trailtoy · Sep 30, 2016

Nice! Dicks in Lexington Park has an 'old' model in .308, for $1300. Ruger says they have a 2 year backlog. My brother got on the list at one of his suppliers, they said maybe 5-6 months. There are a bunch on Gunbroker, which is surprising considering the demand.

DutchV · Sep 30, 2016

trailtoy said:
Nice! Dicks in Lexington Park has an 'old' model in .308, for $1300. Ruger says they have a 2 year backlog. My brother got on the list at one of his suppliers, they said maybe 5-6 months. There are a bunch on Gunbroker, which is surprising considering the demand.

Check the completed auction prices. It makes perfect sense for a dealer to auction a scarce model. He knows it'll bring at least full retail, possibly a good bit more, and nobody can accuse him of price gouging.

trailtoy · Sep 30, 2016

There were several of the new model with 'buy it now' at $1250, not too bad if you really want one.

traveller · Oct 1, 2016

Dicks in Waldorf has one in .308 for iirc $1299. Not sure which model.

SevenT6Vet · Oct 18, 2016

Green Top had a 1st gen 243 Win for $1,149 on the shelf (it had scratches, and has already sold). Another gun shop had a 1st gen 6.5 for $1,090 and another store near Harrisonburg had one for same price. Green Top has a backorder on 2nd gens for $1,349. Hopkins gun and tackle got in two 2nd gens and sold both for $1,349. I got mine from Dance's for $1,249, and had them throw in a Ruger LCP custom for what I consider to be a steal.

I called Ruger a few weeks ago and they are ordering equipment to get a second production line up and running.

I ended up getting a Vortex PST FFP 6-24x50 scope and Nightforce Ultralite rings. I haven't settled on a bipod yet.

trailtoy · Oct 21, 2016

Dicks California now has a new model in .308, $1500. Still have the other one as well. How do they get stuff that has that kind of backlog?

traveller · Oct 21, 2016

trailtoy said:
Dicks California now has a new model in .308, $1500. Still have the other one as well. How do they get stuff that has that kind of backlog?

There is a 'backlog' because big buyers like Dicks, Cabelas etc. have put in large orders that are deliverable at x00 pieces per month. Every week they get a a couple of pallets worth from Ruger and send them out to their stores. It's not like they order a new one after they have sold the one in the store.

traveller · Nov 3, 2016

In case anyone is looking:

Dicks in Waldorf has

3 Gen2 in 6.5 for $1499

3 Gen1 in. 308 for $1299

The main difference seems to be the rail and the muzzle brake. The Gen2 rail is screwed on with 4 little screws. The Gen1 rail seems to be clamped onto the barrel nut (and is usually a bit crooked). For those who just rip all the factory stuff off on day1 and build their own, it probably makes little difference. For those who just want to shoot it as is, the better rail and muzzle brake is probably worth the extra coin.

SevenT6Vet · Feb 2, 2017

traveller said:
In case anyone is looking:

Dicks in Waldorf has

3 Gen2 in 6.5 for $1499

3 Gen1 in. 308 for $1299

The main difference seems to be the rail and the muzzle brake. The Gen2 rail is screwed on with 4 little screws. The Gen1 rail seems to be clamped onto the barrel nut (and is usually a bit crooked). For those who just rip all the factory stuff off on day1 and build their own, it probably makes little difference. For those who just want to shoot it as is, the better rail and muzzle brake is probably worth the extra coin.

There are 3 distinct differences: gen 2 has smoother lower profile hand guard, a muzzle brake, and a metal bolt shroud. Each of the 3 upgrades can be bought individually and put on a gen 1, but it is MUCH cheaper to just buy the gen 2 if you want all 3 factory upgrades.

traveller · Feb 2, 2017

SevenT6Vet said:
There are 3 distinct differences: gen 2 has smoother lower profile hand guard, a muzzle brake, and a metal bolt shroud. Each of the 3 upgrades can be bought individually and put on a gen 1, but it is MUCH cheaper to just buy the gen 2 if you want all 3 factory upgrades.

Thanks.

This week, Dicks in Waldorf has a Gen1 in .308 for $1299 and a Gen2 in 6.5mm for $1499 :eek:

Has anyone seen one in .243 lately ? It doesn't have to be Gen2 as I don't think a 14lb .243 rifle is going to have any measurable recoil to start with.

K31 · Feb 2, 2017

Damn Ed, haven't you got that rifle by now?

montigre · Feb 2, 2017

OnTarget said:
Forgetting reloading, who makes ammo for the 6.5 creedmoor, and what are the best loads, based on others experiences?

Prime and Hornandy both make 6.5 CM. Prime occasionally has nice sales and their brass is uber nice if you reload!!! :party29:

montigre · Feb 2, 2017

trailtoy said:
There are a bunch on Gunbroker, which is surprising considering the demand.

That's the route I took after not being able to get a Gen 2 locally in 6.5. Ended up only paying $1299 BIN. Very happy with purchase.

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