Ruger RPR 338 Lapua Magnum Review, shot at 1000 metres at WMS Firearms in Wales , Full Review
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- Опубликовано: 28 мар 2021
- I won't bore you with all the specifications available online, here is what I think of real world performance. Filmed at WMS Firearms, Ceredigion, Wales
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The case ejection at 2:06 .. how it ejected, tumbled, and stood right up. SMOOTH.
I have this rifle. Add a Fat Bastard 5 port muzzle break. Atlas bi-pod, Magpul PRS3 stock, Anarchy firing pin and bolt handle. Top with a GOOD high scope. Feed it Hornady 285 ELD-M or 300 Sierra Match with RL26, H1000, LRT, or VV24N41. Go have fun. Of all my rifles. This is my favorite one. I've already have 2,000 rounds through it.
Insane accuracy and speed man. Too reload like that and hit multiple times from that distance, absolutely insane.
Spot on review. Chris echoes my experience owning an RPR Magnum in 300 PRC. Refreshing to hear an experienced shooter provide useful feedback instead of just spitting out specs.
Would you recommend 300prc? Or 338?
@@bigbeef8935 For my goals, it did not take long to decide on 300 PRC based on ballistics, factory ammo, price of ammo, and recoil. This rifle in 300 PRC is a pleasure to shoot and easy to control. I've taken mine out to 1.5 mile (2640 yds), but 2000 yds is more fun (.500 hit percentage once I was on).
@@GripEngineering 300 PRC but if you want a 338 cheaply then an RPR is a good way to go
To many 'reviewers' just retelling what the website says and giving no real info
I've been on the fence for a while about one of these, mainly due to ammunition costs, but with buying reloading supplies lately, it takes the cost down to about 1.68$ a round. So.... Its been ordered. And my god Chris, that 4 round rapid after the first adjustment was pure poetry
Thanks for the great shooting review of this rpr ,just got the exact same rpr can't wait to get to the range. Here in the Southeast 🇺🇸 IT'S hard to find a place to stretch it out ,love your range you were shooting at. Must be nice.
I love watching the shockwave the bullet is creating through the air between 7:43 to 8:03 . Such a quality video to catch that!
looks amazing :)
I have one of these. The only thing i did to it was order an area 419 harris bipod rail slider conversion and a set of spike feet. Few hundred rounds in and i love it alot. I reload for it and eventually price comes down to around 3 bucks a shot. I have a 56 mm hawke sidewinder on mine with high rings and it fits like a dream.
Thank you for your in depth work up on this rifle. I'm in the south eastern US and Just got my hands on this exact rifle. I can't wait to get out there with it once I get my scope rings I ordered. It was nice to see you using a Harris bipod. Some others I talked too said that I need to have an ATLAS bipod, or something in that price range for this rifle due to the caliber lol. I think Im going to grab a harris one like you had there cause I really don't want to spend what an Atlas costs, even if people say they are the best.
Accutac fc-5 don’t put a 30$ bipod on an 2k$ rifle wtf
Hey Chris, Really digging your review... Descriptions were spot on for transference of info and you are the first to discribe harmonics recoil concussive applications. I will be studying your other videos to improve my hunting applications. Currently my ethical range is restricted to 425 yards due to limitations of effective bullet expansion of copper. The RPR 6.5 Creedmoor is excellent but I am looking for a longer rifle... Subscribed, thanks guy!
Thank you, glad someone noticed😀
Thank you. I am an OLD shooter, never a good range shooter, but over 40 years, I lost less than ten deer in New Zealand bush hunting. Seen a lot of American Gun reporters and demonstrations. This here is so refreshing!! Honest and NO BULLSHIT ra ra ra!! By the way, I am very biased towards Ruger rifles. My wee deer gun was a Ruger of course!! in 44 REMMAG. A trajectory like a u-bolt, but 200 gns at 2000fps. and an accurate range all the way out to 90 yards.
Thank you, please share this video if you liked it
I have this platform in 308. Definitely upgrading to this beast.
Put a luth-ar buttstock on my 308 rpr and it feels so much better! Thought I was crazy because felt like I was having to lean my head way over with the factory buttstock and every time had to fight to get repeatable sight picture. Much better now.
I put a monopod on mine from the get go. Don't use it for its intended purpose, but I use it for my left hand into my shooting shoulder for grip. It eliminates the issue your having with the rail end.
@9:49 That square angular edge is actually designed for a Monopod. You hold the monopod like a pistol grip and forego the restbag.
I have the same rifle with a PMll thanks for the review
That was a great review very fair ! Ammo is so expensive even if you reload yourself.
I have a 1000 yard range that we tested this one. Now we're setting up a 1500 and a 2000. Ruger says it can be accurate to 2500 yards but i cant even see that far with a scope. We're shooting the Lapua factory ammo.
You're such a lucky man! Here in Austria we aren't even allowed to do longrange shooting outdoors due to f*****g Corona lockdown.
By the way, great content again. You should have a lot more followers!
Thanks for the compliment. I struggle for time to make the videos and with lockdown, nobody to help with camera work. my reviews have always been written as they paid for the time spend but videos don't even pay the diesel bills to get to the range lol
@@chrisparkin431 Actually, I'd prefer to burn 20liters of Diesel to get to the range than being "lockdowned". All the best!
Hey I'm from Austria as well!
Where can I go longrange-shooting?
I can only do 100 and 300m in my nearby shooting ranges
lg aus Graz
@@koller8930 Vergiss es! Das österreichische BH verweigert jegliche Antwort an die HSV's, wir durften schon 2021 nichts, und für heuer sieht es ähnlich aus. "Corona ist Schuld".
Wow.....now theres a test I'd of loved to be at the range with ..... Ruger seemed to have really hot many elements right with this rifle especially the rear stock ergonomics and lack of pain via your cheek / face / shoulder especially for the price compared to it's precision competition .....
Some shooting by the way 😉!
Good Review. I have had mind for less than a year. I have put only a few hundred dowm range, due to lack of available distance. I live in the mountains, so its less common to run into a mile+ shot. That being said, I have spent some time at those distance. I think the rear picitiny comment is a little hypercritical. I honestly never noticed it was lacking in ergonomics until you said something. However, like you I prefer a soft rear rest. The other comment I was slightly disagree with is if being a recreational or training long gun. I would agree that it's set up is out of the box ready to go, and does lend itself to a good training rifle. That being said, it also a greag starting point for a competition rifle. Most people will buy a relatively bare bones kit and build their rifle to spec for competition. This rifle gets you started, but is easily adjustable for really any level of shooting. As you said, add a larger bipod and you will increase stability. I would say that is underselling it a bit. This rifle can be tuned quite nicely for competition. I know some who fire off a soft bag at long range with the RPR and they are accurate and consistent. I also believe too many focus on the rifle and its capabilities. I believe its less about the rifle and more about the shooter. A professional shooter could take a far inferior long gun and out shoot a medium level shooter with a $10k rifle. All in all I agree witb your assessment. As an owner of the RPR .338, I am very impressed and even as I progress, i do not intend to go to another setup. I may make some changes to the RPR as needed, but I don't believe a pro could out shoot this rifle. One side bar. I did almosg exactly what u said about ths cheek rest. I removed the rest from the riflez added a thin slice of memory foam, maybe 1-inch in height, and used athletic tape to secure it. Apply some Sharpie marker for camo and it was not only more ergonomic, but increased the comfort factor. Well done, I'll keep watching.
Target tool makes an adjustable bag rider that works great on this rifle!
Great shooting
Special operations snipers run their thumb on the same side for efficiency to run the bolt. I've seen videos that suggest upgrading the stock to magpul and installing a better bolt shroud.
Any case it looks like fun.
it's not only for easier bolt action it's a precision thing too, to minimize human grip/input on the gun especially lateral when you pull the trigger
@@Salty-Frenchy You are Absolutely correct. I don't Grab the grip because of input. I also Load the bipod instead of trying to pull and hold the rifle into my shoulder.
I have a soft bag I made filled with Airsoft Bbs that I squeeze to elevate the rear of the rifle. So I never hold onto the stock at all 👍
on my wish list... thanks
I want one of these soooo badly, but they are out of stock everywhere.
What is the purpose of holding the stock into your should instead of Loading the Bipod.
My shooting mat has a pocket/lip across the front to catch the feet. That way I can push myself into the rifle and use my hand to manipulate the rear bag to adjust elevation.
I also do not wrap my thumb around the grip because of the possibility of input from grabbing the grip.
I think hammer forged barrels are quicker myself, which this has if I remember. Time to put a variation in I think.
Watch some of Ryan Cleckners videos on long range shooting. This guy has hands on experience with shooting and fighting for the 🇺🇸
Might be my next buy after my 10.5 inch performance center 500 magnum. The 500 magnum is just my dream gun.
Ok
@@chrisparkin431i got the 500 magnum shortly after that comment btw. Now I'll be getting my lapua in December. I also got a KSG a few months ago. Do you have a link for the scope you're using?
It's ok.We see a few beginners in ELR shoot one but very soon drop it and get a custom
What rear bag is that you used on the bench, its so tiny a cute.
Hey Chris what scope are you using? Or does anyone have any recommendation?
Wish you would have told us the range of your targets when You moved outside and were in the prone position. Kudo's on your review of the rifle 2 weeks later. Honestly wish I would have bought my Ruger Precision Rifle in 338. Unfortunately I bought it in the 300 PRC, which is a good cartridge but you just can't find ammo, brass or bullets for it Lol. Because Hornady who developed and marketed it, isn't producing it in any significant quantity. So some day after seeing your review and several others I'll join the 338 Lapua Mag crowd, just wish I'd done more research on the 300 PRC. It's been an expensive lesson I bought the Hornady hype and I'm stuck with a conversation piece rifle, "I really can't enjoy shooting"!
Thank you Chris for your work and efforts to educate us on the Ruger RPR well done Sir.
Sincerely Chief Warrant Officer SHOOK United States Army Retired
They are all 1000 metres away
@@chrisparkin431 I gather that Sir after watching the rest of your video. Really enjoy your assessment of the rifle Again wish I would have bought one in 338 Lapua. Thanks for the response I'm now subscribe and look forward to future RUclips videos from you...
I really enjoy target shooting at extended range so your input is greatly valued.
The title of the video gave it away for me 😂🤣
Hey Chris, Great stuff. I just purchased both the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 338 Lapua.
I am going to be mounting a Nightforce 7-35hd on the 338. Would you suggest keeping the 30 MOA stock scope base that comes with the rifle? Or dial down to 20
I have an ATACR 5x25 I have a total of 50 moa between the rail and the scope mount. I zero @200 yds. My zero is about 7 clicks off the bottom and I can dial out to 2,000 yds without using holdover. If your using a 7x35 your probably going to be shooting out further than I am. More built in moa might be better?
nice! very interesting video
S&B match for play an titanium tipped Underwood for ELR
This rifle doesn't start performing until 2000-2500 meters. Red lines around 3500. If you find you aim struggling, just give it more revs.
I really thought you were gonna eat it with that eye relief
Wow a 1000M on a 1' target that quick is amazing. That's a man killer..
Hello, what scope is that ???
Hey Chris, 1954mje here again (RUclips made me create an account.) Again really informative review! It is my intention to purchase the RPR 338 LM to extend my ethical hunting range out to 500-700 meters. My RPR 6.5 Creed utilizing %100 copper ammo ethical range for me is 425 meters. I would like to try the OSS Supressor on it as it is 338 specific, reduces recoil and noise. I harvest 2-4 game each year after much practice for shot placement at various range. Various other calibers were considered and your statements about harmonics recoil concussive was a crucial factor as practice is essential. Please let me know what you think about the OSS Suppressor idea. Thank you, Mark
Not Mark, but my 2c on the suppressor would be to go with something other than the OSS for a bolt action. OSS cans are designed specifically to have low back-pressure in semi-automatic systems, so they make some compromises that you won't be able to get benefits from in a bolt gun. I would recommend looking at more efficient cans such as the Thunder Beast 338 Ultra or the CGS Hekate for a suppressor on a .338 bolt action
Dear Chris. I just bought myself a Daystate Huntsman Regal. A lot of advertising has been done on the Hawke Sidewinder 8-32 SR PRO II. In your opinion, how would you feel does the Hawke match up on this rifle compares to the S&B PMII. What i am trying to say for the person who decides to buy this rifle why would they want such an expensive scope if the Hawke on paper is much much cheaper and in my humble opinion just as effective especially guys wanting to get into long range shooting on a budget of $4000 for a rifle and scope combination.
They are both very good scopes at their respective price points but that is a question far to broad in span for a brief answer so perhaps bring it to one of the live videos
Good video
Scope link please
What scope?
Hi Chris, which did you prefer out of this rifle and the Cyclone Steel Core .338LM?
Probably the Ruger all things considered
Nice!
It would be great to get a clear explanation of what you meant by saying that the RPR transfers energy to your head, as opposed to your shoulder. It was a bit vague, and left me wondering exactly what was meant, and what remedy was available?
Some rifle stocks transmit resonance/vibration through your cheek and head causing concussion, it's unpleasant and tiring in the first instance and after a whole day with a bad gun, gives you a serious headache, because it is concussion! I prefer guns that DON'T do this, it is an element of recoil in terms of linear friction but, it's the vibration that's most irritating because few heavy tacticool guns physically kick very hard, big game rifles are somewhat different😂
@@chrisparkin431 Thanks for that follow-up. So, to be clear, I should not expect the nasty vibration from the RPR .338? I'm being a bit repetitious in the questioning because I currently have an RPR in 300 win mag (recoil is relatively light with no troubling cheek-sting/vibration), and I am thinking seriously about 'trading up' to the larger round. Again, thank you!
Hi Chris, I have made a back grip for my 338 Lapua R P R, not sure how to upload a picture of it too you, however it makes for a comfortable shooting position
I don't keep the guns
Hello Chris, I'm looking at getting the .300PRC version of this with the same scope and was wanting to know what rings were on it?
Thanks
Tier-one 34mm High
what scope is that?
Cuánto cuesta el 338 lapua
Out of the box shooting, yup, I would say she is accurate.
....he didnt pre load the bipod
Curious as to what scope rings your using on your RPR?
Tier-one
Nice shooting! Just an observation, I could be wrong (hard to tell) but it appears you have wrapped your finger somewhat around the trigger at the 3:22 mark. Try just resting the pad of the first digit of that finger on the trigger. Any more than that can pull the shot off to the right as in 11:01. If you were doing this, my apologies. Again, great shooting.
Gay
First one if this size. Good review! I am curious how to tune the muzzle break though.
i experimented with the 4 small plugs on top and to be honest i couldn't tell a difference at all. I think the 4 lager ports just let so much pressure out that those small top ports are null.
@@mark929rr5 thank you that helped. Ill just leave mine be then. 👍
How do you think this rifle will shoot the 200 grain sst? I use that bullet for whitetail.
The rifle is long gone
Please Sir; Can you show the drop moa of the 338LM 300grain from 100 (zero) to 1000 yards for the Ruger?
There are plenty of free apps for what you want to calculate and you need to enter your rifles specific details, not one i had a year ago
@@chrisparkin431 Please guide me on which app is the best to calculate
How is bro from the uk and shooting a bigss gun🥶🥶🥶💀💀❌❌🔥🔥
It's legal here so why not
Notice how before then shot you can’t see your breath and then after you can. I believe this is due to the shear force of the muzzle blast
Shooting round out of the mag with a high recoil rifle is a good way to hammer the rounds changing ur seating depths
Stick with the computer games
Should do alittle more research before mouthing off...go watch some Olympic shooters or some real shooters. I was just pointing out some mistakes. Im currently shooting a .75 inch 10 shot group at 500 yards. 300mwag custom build, 210 Berger vlds, 70grs of 4831, and magnum cci primers.
@@robertlane367 i shall look forward to seeing that video on your channel
That's crazy I can't even see the target.
I double up on my hearing protection all the time. Always protect your hearing, it can change your life to lose some or all of it.
Have you blew broken any bullet extractors on the bolt?
No
What brand/make muzzle brake is that?
Comes with the rifle
I have one. What scope is on that rifle?
Schmidt & Bender 5-25 PMII
How does it compare to a Tikka T3X Tac?
Tikka don't offer a 338 last time I looked, it's perhaps comparable to Sako TRG or M10
I've got both and in build quality the tikka is well ahead. The rpr is great at what it is. A big clunky brute. The tac a1 in 6.5 is silky smooth.
About the only thing I haven't liked about this rifle was the adjustment tool they mounted into the back end of the bolt. I highly recommend removing this tool if you wish to use the rifle for any duration of use. Other than that, it's a smooth rifle to use, have had mine out to 1900ish yards so far and no issues to report other than the adjustment tool being on the bolt.
So curious to know what issues you have had with the Allen Wrench being in the bolt shroud?
It's just stored in there incase you want to adjust the trigger.
I personally have had zero issues with it being in mine.
@@jamesglenn520 I found that if you do a rapid charge with the bolt that the tool gets loose and likes to dislodge inside the bolt/firing pin area. Even after placing it back where it's supposed to be stored, it still gets loose after normal use. I find its just easier to store the trigger tool in my rifle bag instead on the bolt. One less thing I need to worry about getting busted in this rifle.
@@TheWolfMatt I guess I have been lucky. Mine has never had any issues so far.
Is this same Gun recently Indian Army has procured?
I have no involvement with Indian Army procurement im afraid😉
have you tried it with the 26 inch barrel?
No, this gun was two years ago and i had 40 rounds
Where you find the scope?
On loan from S&B
What scope do you use?
schmidt & bender
You need the adjustable bag rider from long shot precision.
Apparently not necessarily
You may want to check it out before dismissing it out of hand. Very handy device that I have used on my RPR with great success. Not very pricey and easy to install on most stocks.
@@magic4221 this is not my gun, it was a review gun loaned to me for a magazine article two years ago and was delivered as standard to which you can add accessories but I cannot sadly
Wow, missed that detail. Thanks for reply. Shoot on........
What scope are you using?
S&B PMII 5-25x56 FFP mrad
@@chrisparkin431 little out of my price range but thank you.
Where can you shoot 338 in the UK?
Probably nowhere…with those stupid laws you guys have.
@@steliannistor1878 nah we can shoot every calibre here in the uk, as long is it’s single shot. Only caliber that we can shoot in semi auto is .22 though… 🤦♂️
😀😀😀verygood😃😃😃
Really needs a height-adjustable butt pad (like every other precision rifle out there).
By design, it doesn't need it. Those other stocks have a greater top-of-pad to bore center offset which is why THEY need the adj buttpad (so it can be raised).
Buttpad does have an adjustment for lateral offset to provide a better fit for shooter; either left or right, just fyi.
338 lapua magnum. For when you want that thing over there to not be there anymore.
Are you with WMS?
Yes, i work there
@@chrisparkin431 I quite like Andrew, regardless what other people might say..... 😉
How much per round?
Ask a your gunshop
Thanks for the guidance @@chrisparkin431
Over 10 American football fields range he is at
But then again I own my own range. I mean backyard
👍💪😉
did you have tea after?
Of course
@@chrisparkin431 nice. I had some coffee and shot my Ruger Ar. Then I drank Yuengling
The price of this rifle is so " sexsy "... XD thincking to sell my HOVA 1500 ....🤔
The sound is awful. Just kidding. Thanks. Thinking about one of these. Appreciate the info.
Wow I thought. This is great, a mentally challenged man getting out and shooting….then I realized I had the play speed at .25x trying to catch something in another video
Im glad you caught up to normal speed
NEVER BUY FROM RUGER if you care about having a functional fire arms .
they don't sell spare part whit out sending rifle back to factory that mean if the gun you have get banned or registration became mandatory your screw and wont be able to repair your gun . i wool have never buy a ruger if i was aware of that .
just example im looking for spare bolt body and Firing Pin Back for newest gen ruger rpr and unable to find the part that mean once those part i have no way to easily repair it
That's a weapon of War, which English people should not own.
Because it's black and it scares you?
Lmao, it's literally a hunting rifle.
A free citzen should be able to own any gun he/she wants.