Ruger precision rifle - Do I really want one?

[Boz1911]

Been thinking about a new Gen II Ruger precision rifle in .308. I can find them on GB for 1150.00 to my door (less than ODT prices) but do I really want one?? Are they worth that much? are they that accurate? is it a viable hunting platform for here in Georgia? I have optics that would work great already so I'm not worried about that or ammo for that matter. I have have a bunch of 308 loaded and can experiment if needed. So just let me know what you think or even for that matter what you've heard.

 

[Tactical Chili]

I want one. I have heard nothing but good things - I just dont have room or skill to stretch one out the way they were designed to be.

 

[Boz1911]

Me neither 240 yards would be the longest shot on my property. What about handling in a tree stand? would the folding stock be handy when hunting?

 

[Tactical Chili]

Me neither 240 yards would be the longest shot on my property. What about handling in a tree stand? would the folding stock be handy when hunting?

I dont know about it for hunting? I would probably go with a more traditional rifle to hunt. The stock seems like it might get hung up on stuff in the woods. I think of it more for trying to hit targets at 1000 yards, prone with a bipod. In reality, I'm probably better suited to shots within 150 yards with an AR. The mall ninja in me disagrees though.

 

[Bear44]

It's a very bad design for typical Georgia hunting. Spend half the money and get a rifle in 308 that's just as accurate and much handier.

Remington 700 AAC.

 

[cocoa]

Let me know if ya decide to buy?

 

[Boz1911]

I do have plenty of accurate hunting rifles, that's not an issue. Just was wondering other than super long range shooting how the gun would be in a tree stand. I've hunted with my AR-10 and even though it's compact (with a 10 round mag) all the sharp edges seem to catch on everything.

 

[144P&Y]

I hunted with the gen 1 version,that I have posted on here for sale.I did not have a problem hunting with it,and it is the most accurate rifle that I have ever owned.Only reason it is for sale,is I'm going to try out the gen 2 this year

 

[Boz1911]

Yeah I do like the muzzle "device" on the gen 2.

 

[Wallace's]

Me neither 240 yards would be the longest shot on my property. What about handling in a tree stand? would the folding stock be handy when hunting?

If just 240 yards, it would be a waste. I do not think the rifle is setup well for hunting, especially in a tree stand. The stock folds, but the rifle in general is heavy and really better suited for prone or bench type shooting. It would be just too cumbersome in a tree stand. Also, the RPR has an integrated 20 MOA rail base, which would also be a waste and never used at 240 yards.

You would be better off with a more traditional bolt action like a Remington 700 SPS tectical or even the Ruger American Predator in 308 (although I do not really like their mags).

I have a RPR in 6.5cm and it does great for what I want, but would not want to carry that thing through the woods or try to post up comfortably in a tree stand with it.

Below is the write up on mine.

https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/t...ts-and-overall-comments.1330719/#post-6707124