Ruger Precision Rifle 6mm Creedmoor (6.5mm barrel)

marc0nline · Mar 27, 2019

Thinking about buying a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6mm Creedmoor for under $800. I noticed online I can find rounds in the $.90 to $1.90 range, but 6.5 ammo is as low as $.57 (on WikiArms.com). I know the RPR comes in 6.5 but for another $350, pockets are tight and $350 is the difference of whether I can purchase or not, especially since I also need a scope, min $400, and a bipod. Does anyone know for certain that if I wanted to change the rifle to 6.5mm, at a later date, is all I would have to do is change the barrel and nothing else?

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Speed3 · Mar 27, 2019

I have a spare Gen1 6.5CM barrel for the RPR that I could sell relatively cheap if interested.

I think you can do the swap very easily, the RPR has a similar barrel nut like an AR. Set the headspace and shoot. Bolt face diameter should be the same.

davsco · Mar 27, 2019

just fyi i think the 'cheap' 6.5 creed ammo you're seeing isn't the match grade (hornady eld-m) ammo... but yeah more ammo options with 6.5 including less expensive options.

gtodave · Mar 27, 2019

If money is tight, why not go a different route to get what you want? This rifle was on sale for $100 off last week, and regularly goes on sale a couple times a year.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/SAVAGE-FV-VARMINT-RIFLE/1994604.uts?slotId=0

It comes in 6.5, and all you'd need extra over the RPR is a replacement stock for adjustability. So for ~$700 less than a RPR, you could be shooting 6.5 out of a heck of a rifle.

Todd S · Mar 27, 2019

gtodave said:
If money is tight, why not go a different route to get what you want? This rifle was on sale for $100 off last week, and regularly goes on sale a couple times a year.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/SAVAGE-FV-VARMINT-RIFLE/1994604.uts?slotId=0

It comes in 6.5, and all you'd need extra over the RPR is a replacement stock for adjustability. So for ~$700 less than a RPR, you could be shooting 6.5 out of a heck of a rifle.

I have one in 6.5CR. It is a heavy rifle. Still in load development, so I cannot speak for the accuracy. Looks good so far though.

marc0nline · Mar 27, 2019

Todd S said:
I have one in 6.5CR. It is a heavy rifle. Still in load development, so I cannot speak for the accuracy. Looks good so far though.

"Load development"?

Speed3 · Mar 27, 2019

marc0nline said:
"Load development"?

He is hand loading ammo and trying to figure put what powder, powder weight, seating depths of the bullet work best for his barrel.

fnfalsar48 · Mar 27, 2019

You should shoot the 6mm. You may like it better than the 6.5

buellsfurn · Mar 27, 2019

fnfalsar48 said:
You should shoot the 6mm. You may like it better than the 6.5

why ? just wondering if you have shot both

fnfalsar48 · Mar 27, 2019

buellsfurn said:
why ? just wondering if you have shot both

I have a 6mm creed and have hunted with it. Excellent round
I also shoot 260 which is close to the 6.5 creed. What are you
looking to do?

buellsfurn · Mar 27, 2019

fnfalsar48 said:
I have a 6mm creed and have hunted with it. Excellent round
I also shoot 260 which is close to the 6.5 creed. What are you
looking to do?

I'm putting side work money away for the 6.5 cred. rpr .But a dealer is trying to talk me into the 6mm rpr .I have not shot either of them my main reason for the 6.5 is so that i have something for a long range target gun

fnfalsar48 · Mar 27, 2019

For long range target shooting you will be very satisfied with the 6mm.
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2018/12/14/rifle-caliber/

buellsfurn · Mar 27, 2019

fnfalsar48 said:
For long range target shooting you will be very satisfied with the 6mm.
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2018/12/14/rifle-caliber/

lots to read i started. The Q & A section has a lot of information in it . Thank You

marc0nline · Mar 27, 2019

I haven't shot either. I've shot Ar-15 (5.56) and Remington 700 (223) and a Barrett 50 cal.

marc0nline · Mar 27, 2019

buellsfurn said:
why ? just wondering if you have shot both

I haven't shot either. I've shot Ar-15 (5.56) and Remington 700 (223) and a Barrett 50 cal.

Speed3 · Mar 27, 2019

fnfalsar48 said:
For long range target shooting you will be very satisfied with the 6mm.
https://precisionrifleblog.com/2018/12/14/rifle-caliber/

Depends on the shooting....shooting unknown distances the 6.5cm has a bigger splash when you miss and easier to correct dope. Shooting paper known of it matters, ballistics rule.

buellsfurn · Mar 28, 2019

Speed3 said:
Depends on the shooting....shooting unknown distances the 6.5cm has a bigger splash when you miss and easier to correct dope. Shooting paper known of it matters, ballistics rule.

Well that's a gimmi I'm looking at distance

Speed3 · Mar 28, 2019

buellsfurn said:
Well that's a gimmi I'm looking at distance

You have to figure out what the target is at distance. I shoot fclass most often which is paper at either 600 or 1k. I don't need to see splash, as all my shots are marked after each firing. For the fclass game, I prefer lighter recoiling rifle as some days I'll shoot 90-100 rounds each day of the weekend and even the .308 was starting to not feel comfortable after 80 rounds.

I have a 6mmBR, 6x47 lapaua and a 6.5CM...for me they all have different purposes. Its the right tool for the right job. The 6BR is hard to beat at the 600 range stupid accurate and recoils very light, however since its only going 2850 fps at the 1k line, the wind moves it more than my liking. 6x47L is going 3150 fps with the same 107gr SMK...time of flight and wind drift is similar to a 300WM or a .284 shehane(almost chambered in that round) but felt recoil is much less.

6.5CM is what I would use for unknown or the tactical type shoots (PRS). Doesn't have the splash of a .308 though, and ballisticly isn't much better than the .308 until you get passed the 800 yrd line.

As with anything else, its all about "right tool for the job". Personally I think OP will be happy with either the 6CM or the 6.5CM but its better to know the end purpose when helping to make suggestions.

Todd S · Mar 28, 2019

marc0nline said:
"Load development"?

I reload for all of my firearms. In reloading manuals, they will list multiple powder and bullet combinations. I take my time to find the right "load" for each weapon. I will pick a powder and bullet combo. I usually start with the minimum powder charge and work up to the max powder charge, in 5 shot groups. Somewhere between the two charges, the groups will shrink. My goal is for a one hole, 5 shot group. That's a very basic overview of load development.

Speed3 · Mar 28, 2019

Todd S said:
I reload for all of my firearms. In reloading manuals, they will list multiple powder and bullet combinations. I take my time to find the right "load" for each weapon. I will pick a powder and bullet combo. I usually start with the minimum powder charge and work up to the max powder charge, in 5 shot groups. Somewhere between the two charges, the groups will shrink. My goal is for a one hole, 5 shot group. That's a very basic overview of load development.

What bullet are you shooting? 140gr ELD, 143gr ELDX, 142 SMK? I'd imagine H4350 is the powder of choice if you can find it.

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