It will be interesting to see how much improvement that barrel provides. Excellent price point aside, the modularity is what really has me excited about this rifle.I can see tons of companies making parts for it in addition to the AR stuff that fits already. I think a takedown .338 whisper2 with a 12" bbl would make the coolest suitcase gun ever.
Got my 6.5 two weeks ago, hung a AAC suppressor on it, begged for a box (20) Hornady 140 AMax. Bore sighted the rifle, mounted the scope (Bushnell Elite 3.5-21X50) got on paper, shot the center diamond out of the target at 100 yards. Working up loads now. Love this rifle.
Cost of Upgrade with the Rifle being $999 is about $2400 total. Not everything needed to be upgraded I just showed you what can be and did it. But you can do a Barrel and Handguard upgrade for $1000, bringing it to $2000 retail
As far as I'm concerned...all you did was spend a wad of money on some parts to replace without a shred of justification as to performance gains and/or weight reduction. No before to after comparison...what a waste of my time
+SHLowlight *****These guys just do not understand or care that it is possible to improve on any firearm. take any given platform and just "improve" it. LIGHTEN UP GUYS, it just goes to show that you can do this or that to the gun. See "Spartan" from asking a question about the gun. The gun is not bad as a base platform to start out with. Later, guys can add modifications to it as money rolls in. I have a Kimber Advanced Tactical that took 2 years to get in to the shop. Heck of a way to have to put $6000.00 with all the goodies on hold, then improve on things that I like better on the gun such as scope rings that came with it....just my 2 cents on the matter.
+SHLowlight I think they are just bothered because of their jealousy issues, they think because they don't have the money to randomly upgrade when they want just because they can, then nobody should. You sir have more than earned the right to do what ever you want in this great country. Thanks for sharing, I think this is the direction I'm going to go with my Ruger. I was thinking hand guard first to get some trigger time then once I'm familiar with the gun I'll save for a barrel and get into some local matches. good game plan?
NICE! I recently got my 6.5CM RPR and have done a few mods myself. The accuracy is fine as is... maybe typical of the stock Ruger but I'm getting under 1/2MOA so for now, it's perfect. The Sampson handguard sucks... I have a Midwest Industries on the list once I get all the other stuff modded to my tastes. I am getting an aluminum bolt extension in a few weeks. I put a CTR with a cheek riser and it seems to do great... instant length of pull adjustment, locks up solid and with the cheek riser, perfect for me (maybe not so much for others). I put a MIAD I pulled off another rifle and with the thick backstrap, feels perfect! I might do the ambi-selector but not sure if really needed. I also may Duracote/Ceracote it in the near future. I love this rifle... so versatile! So easy to tailor to the individual shooters needs. FTR, I have it glassed with a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50... the apex of a budget scope. I use a mix of 10rnd PMAG and 5 & 20rnd M14 mags (yup, lock up and feed reliably PLUS give you last shot hold-open). I'm so impressed with this weapons system, I may get another in .308 and sell my M24 or hold out on the rumor they might be doing a long action version in 2017. Great vid... especially appreciate the step-by-step thing!
Thank you so much I caught hell thinking the barrel nut was attached to the damn receiver. Shit sometimes I'm thankful my body breathes for me ....what an idiot I am at times.
Am I the only person that doesn't like the Magpul PRS stock? I have one on an AR and the one that comes on the Savage 110BA. Really not a fan, especially for the price.
ABetterLife.Inc looks don't matter over functionality, and trust me the PRS stock is far more functional than the standard Ruger stock. that thing can be a bit of a nightmare, at least in my limited experience with it. works well enough I guess, not super comfortable though, and looks like shit
Thank you SHLowlight. Any chance sharing with us the cost of components and actual time needed for all upgrades? Curious, Magpul PRS stock is better in your opinion for PRS matches on RPR or just in general ? Thank you.
+My You...Tube www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/forums/5514-bolt-action-rifles/14286445-ruger-upgrade-path Go to the SH Forum lots of details there.
Good vid. Don't understand the hate. So after market barrels available already chambered?, just need to be headspaced by the barrel nut? Seems to me that would be the single most important upgrade.
So I can get behind replacing the barrel. But why do I need to replace the handguard? It doesn't touch the barrel and just holds a bipod. Why do I need to replace the bolt shroud with the one from the company that sent you one for free with an engraving? How is that going to make my gun more accurate?
Went with a Luth, mainly as the price was right, Magpul makes a great product just a little out of my budget. Good video, good choice in upgrades. Otherwise pretty much useless how to video, like a car sales ad, Sold the Luth now a Magpul Prs
Bartlein make some good barrel too ? What you think ? Did you change the whole bolt?? Where can I find that bolt im in Canada any link? If I buy in 308 can I swap between barrel and get a 6.5 too? Thanks in advance great video wow
Im getting ready to do LRI barrel in 6.5 creedmore and seekins rail. Do you think 22" would really hurt the potential of the cal? I know you went 24". Also what "go/no go's" do you like? I plan on using the hornady ELD-x 143's. Thanks and great vid
Stupid question. Are the AR parts to use for upgrading from AR15 or AR10 platforms. Being that the barrel is like that of a 10 in thickness. I'm assuming AR10 parts. If it is AR10 parts, like the handguard. What version of upper shelf. Armalite or DPMS upper reciever shelf height. Thanks for the help.
I've been thinking about getting into one of these. Are the barrels on these just like a AR barrel or different? That's the one big upgrade I have been seeing a lot of people doing, just wondering if it needs a custom barrel. Thanks
Hello I just ordered a new barrel and I'm thinking of the tools needed which do you think a barrel vise or a seekins action rod would be better? Also when you did the go and no go gauge did you remove the ejector?
I was skeptical about the rifle at first. Why? I didn't know of any aftermarket or upgradable parts. I only buy guns with a good upgrade background. We had people raving over this at my work. Now that it will soon be available in 300 WM. I'm giving it serious thought and an upgraded barrel.
ruger uses very crazy high torque specs on the ruger precision (THESE NUMBERS ARE PER RUGER TECH SERVICES) 150 FOOT POUNDS for the barrel nut,90 INCH pounds for the 3 receiver screws. I was watching this vid to try and find the torque spec on the barrel nut lock (PART 86 on the exploded diagram) and couldn't help but notice that you did the entire job with NO TORQUE WRENCH....how is that possible? i get a GO NO GO gauge will set your headspace BUT how do you work up a precision rifle without a torque wrench???
hey what is the exact rail system you used I heard seekins precision spr-3 there are still variations of these. was yours the Lok or the Seekins Precision SP3R V3 Key-Mod Rail 15" please let me know thanks bro
I looked on their page there are 3 different ones that look the same like different models. my concern was the walk from right to left due to poor quality hand guard with only 2 bolts holding it to barrel. thanks for your time. maybe you can do a video about carrier tilt from gas piston ar-15 and ar-10.
I understand wanting to possibly upgrade the barrel and maybe the bolt shroud. But the about of 💰 spent a custom rifle could have just been built from the start
Your intro, it's far toooo long 47 sec. I know you most probably spent a lot of time doing it, and are most probably proud of it.....but it's frustrating. I believe that you should cut it down to just identifying your self then get into the presentation..... 10seconds max...
LRI barrels are priced at a whopping $590.00 dollars.. Meanwhile the barrels that have the most wins at National Precision Rifle events are Bartlein barrels and i went to their website and their single point cut stainless steel barrels in palma contour up to 29"inches come in at $350.00 . I just do not understand why LRI barrels are priced so much higher than Barlein, Krieger, Brux, Shilen, ect.
:Ahh.. Now i understand the text on the LRI website a little better about not to placing orders only to cancel them several days later because the blanks cost him 350.00 dollars and he has to eat that.
You're turning that Crescent wrench in the wrong direction based on how you have it on the barrel nut. You don't load the jaw like that. You're just asking to mess up that nut and, maybe, the wrench itself. The wrench should be placed so that the wrench is turned in the direction that is indicated by the bottom jaw. You had it on the barrel for turning in the direction of loosening the barrel nut. If you are going to tighten the nut, you need to turn the wrench around so that you are pulling it toward you. Yeah, I'm being picky, but there is a right way and a wrong way to do just about anything. I also hate to see people misuse tools.
Not sure why people change barrels out on these. Shot a half inch 5 shot group just the other day that's damn good with factory loads why would you need more... waste of money. Prob get it to shoot .25 inches with the right handloads consistently
Have you all seen this upgrade? ruclips.net/video/YppCq1kMf1c/видео.html Can you do a review or discuss this. Is it worth considering? Their accuracy videos claim to be using the factory barrel too and are getting hits at 1,123yds . Any thoughts on this?
SHLowlight nothing to do with MACHO that is some gay ass fucking music. If I wanted to watch techno shit I would have googled it. I wanted to watch the possibilities that can be done to a RPR, not feel like i needed to pierce my nipples dye my hair unicorn rainbow and bitch about everything not being just handed to me while I cry that no one understands me. Yeah the music is that gay
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Wow! Its has adjustable headspace for case variation. SUPER-DUPER !!!!
It will be interesting to see how much improvement that barrel provides. Excellent price point aside, the modularity is what really has me excited about this rifle.I can see tons of companies making parts for it in addition to the AR stuff that fits already. I think a takedown .338 whisper2 with a 12" bbl would make the coolest suitcase gun ever.
keep up the great work! this is one of my dream bolt guns. don't let the haters hold you down...
Got my 6.5 two weeks ago, hung a AAC suppressor on it, begged for a box (20) Hornady 140 AMax. Bore sighted the rifle, mounted the scope (Bushnell Elite 3.5-21X50) got on paper, shot the center diamond out of the target at 100 yards. Working up loads now. Love this rifle.
Cost of Upgrade with the Rifle being $999 is about $2400 total. Not everything needed to be upgraded I just showed you what can be and did it. But you can do a Barrel and Handguard upgrade for $1000, bringing it to $2000 retail
As far as I'm concerned...all you did was spend a wad of money on some parts to replace without a shred of justification as to performance gains and/or weight reduction. No before to after comparison...what a waste of my time
Oh, and you claim...upgrade ???
Nah, not so fast
You can paint her nails and coat her
In loads of make-up...but that don't
make her hot in bed
+acparish this was the build video the comparison video is being finished now ... as well there is plenty of comparison discussion in the SH Forum
+SHLowlight *****These guys just do not understand or care that it is possible to improve on any firearm. take any given platform and just "improve" it. LIGHTEN UP GUYS, it just goes to show that you can do this or that to the gun. See "Spartan" from asking a question about the gun. The gun is not bad as a base platform to start out with. Later, guys can add modifications to it as money rolls in.
I have a Kimber Advanced Tactical that took 2 years to get in to the shop. Heck of a way to have to put $6000.00 with all the goodies on hold, then improve on things that I like better on the gun such as scope rings that came with it....just my 2 cents on the matter.
+SHLowlight I think they are just bothered because of their jealousy issues, they think because they don't have the money to randomly upgrade when they want just because they can, then nobody should. You sir have more than earned the right to do what ever you want in this great country. Thanks for sharing, I think this is the direction I'm going to go with my Ruger. I was thinking hand guard first to get some trigger time then once I'm familiar with the gun I'll save for a barrel and get into some local matches. good game plan?
Alright that was cool to watch. The music was a big part of it haha. Considering getting an RPR 6.5 when they're available in canada.
nice video. thanks for a fairly comprehensive look at the weapon.
NICE! I recently got my 6.5CM RPR and have done a few mods myself. The accuracy is fine as is... maybe typical of the stock Ruger but I'm getting under 1/2MOA so for now, it's perfect. The Sampson handguard sucks... I have a Midwest Industries on the list once I get all the other stuff modded to my tastes. I am getting an aluminum bolt extension in a few weeks. I put a CTR with a cheek riser and it seems to do great... instant length of pull adjustment, locks up solid and with the cheek riser, perfect for me (maybe not so much for others). I put a MIAD I pulled off another rifle and with the thick backstrap, feels perfect! I might do the ambi-selector but not sure if really needed. I also may Duracote/Ceracote it in the near future.
I love this rifle... so versatile! So easy to tailor to the individual shooters needs.
FTR, I have it glassed with a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50... the apex of a budget scope. I use a mix of 10rnd PMAG and 5 & 20rnd M14 mags (yup, lock up and feed reliably PLUS give you last shot hold-open).
I'm so impressed with this weapons system, I may get another in .308 and sell my M24 or hold out on the rumor they might be doing a long action version in 2017.
Great vid... especially appreciate the step-by-step thing!
Ugh, so tired of waiting for mine to show up at Mile High. Glad they'll already know what it needs once it comes in!
Watching this under lockdown, having a chuckle, hibernation period back on.. :-)
Thank you so much I caught hell thinking the barrel nut was attached to the damn receiver. Shit sometimes I'm thankful my body breathes for me ....what an idiot I am at times.
Am I the only person that doesn't like the Magpul PRS stock? I have one on an AR and the one that comes on the Savage 110BA. Really not a fan, especially for the price.
I absolutely love the look, feel and the versatility of the PRS stock. Got one on my C308, love it! I can trade you with a stock RPR stock!
I personally have never liked the look of the stock either but for adjustability. It does the trick most of the time.
+c4snipar If you have the RPR stock, I'd be willing to buy it. E-mail FJR86@Hotmail.com
I cant stand the pos, sorry *prs.
ABetterLife.Inc looks don't matter over functionality, and trust me the PRS stock is far more functional than the standard Ruger stock. that thing can be a bit of a nightmare, at least in my limited experience with it. works well enough I guess, not super comfortable though, and looks like shit
Thank you SHLowlight. Any chance sharing with us the cost of components and actual time needed for all upgrades? Curious, Magpul PRS stock is better in your opinion for PRS matches on RPR or just in general ?
Thank you.
+My You...Tube www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/forums/5514-bolt-action-rifles/14286445-ruger-upgrade-path
Go to the SH Forum lots of details there.
Nice Upgrade and good music.
Name on artist and track please :)
Summer's over by Wade Settle
What length LRI barrel did you use on the rifle
+roamy37748 24"
Good vid. Don't understand the hate. So after market barrels available already chambered?, just need to be headspaced by the barrel nut? Seems to me that would be the single most important upgrade.
So I can get behind replacing the barrel. But why do I need to replace the handguard? It doesn't touch the barrel and just holds a bipod. Why do I need to replace the bolt shroud with the one from the company that sent you one for free with an engraving? How is that going to make my gun more accurate?
Went with a Luth, mainly as the price was right, Magpul makes a great product just a little out of my budget. Good video, good choice in upgrades. Otherwise pretty much useless how to video, like a car sales ad, Sold the Luth now a Magpul Prs
Bartlein make some good barrel too ? What you think ?
Did you change the whole bolt?? Where can I find that bolt im in Canada any link?
If I buy in 308 can I swap between barrel and get a 6.5 too?
Thanks in advance great video wow
Im getting ready to do LRI barrel in 6.5 creedmore and seekins rail. Do you think 22" would really hurt the potential of the cal? I know you went 24". Also what "go/no go's" do you like? I plan on using the hornady ELD-x 143's. Thanks and great vid
What length barrel did you go with ? I am building this exact build.
who is the artist for the music in the video?
It's stock music that is royalty free ...
cool. it would be good music to do cardio too.
I recognize that melody.. The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight, do you hear it?
So out of the whole rifle you only kept the lower? New barrel, new handguard, new butt stock, new safety, nor much left of a 1600 rifle
Very nice.
This is my next rifle as soon as someone local can get their hands on one.
Question.....at time 3.09 on the video...where did you get the nice SSTL hex handguard nut? I have all the items to do this to mine but not that nut.
Stupid question.
Are the AR parts to use for upgrading from AR15 or AR10 platforms. Being that the barrel is like that of a 10 in thickness. I'm assuming AR10 parts. If it is AR10 parts, like the handguard. What version of upper shelf. Armalite or DPMS upper reciever shelf height. Thanks for the help.
How much was the custom Barrel?
Good vid. Did you use a barrel vise or an action wrench when you changed the barrel, or did you just use a regular vise for the entire process?
A lot are saying there's modification required to the barrel nut to use that seekins rail?
I've been thinking about getting into one of these. Are the barrels on these just like a AR barrel or different? That's the one big upgrade I have been seeing a lot of people doing, just wondering if it needs a custom barrel. Thanks
What did you use to do the graphics and editing of the intro?
Hello I just ordered a new barrel and I'm thinking of the tools needed which do you think a barrel vise or a seekins action rod would be better? Also when you did the go and no go gauge did you remove the ejector?
I was skeptical about the rifle at first. Why? I didn't know of any aftermarket or upgradable parts. I only buy guns with a good upgrade background. We had people raving over this at my work. Now that it will soon be available in 300 WM. I'm giving it serious thought and an upgraded barrel.
So . . . How does it shoot ?????
Will a ar 15 22 nosler fit on ruger precision 5.56 nato ?
what kind of block did you have the rifle in when it was in the vise?
ruger uses very crazy high torque specs on the ruger precision (THESE NUMBERS ARE PER RUGER TECH SERVICES) 150 FOOT POUNDS for the barrel nut,90 INCH pounds for the 3 receiver screws. I was watching this vid to try and find the torque spec on the barrel nut lock (PART 86 on the exploded diagram) and couldn't help but notice that you did the entire job with NO TORQUE WRENCH....how is that possible? i get a GO NO GO gauge will set your headspace BUT how do you work up a precision rifle without a torque wrench???
You can feel 150 ft/lb of torque if you’ve done a lot of wrenching.
I've heard reports of Ruger stopped production on them. Some reports that guys putting cans on them and getting baffle strikes ?
+Jay Cupples not heard that I think they are confusing the American Rifle lawsuit
+Jay Cupples I reached out to my contact at Ruger, this is completely false. They are just overwhelmed by demand but the rifle is in full production
+SHLowlight Frank thanks for the correct information on the gun I'll be sure to pass it along.
whatever happened to just hand loading your ammunition until you get it right?
Video starts at 4:55. You're welcome.
Lmao.
Are there any after market triggers available?
+Spartan supposedly able to use either ar-15, or ar-10 triggers asi have heard. I use Wilson Combat triggers in my AR's..
hey what is the exact rail system you used I heard seekins precision spr-3 there are still variations of these. was yours the Lok or the Seekins Precision SP3R V3 Key-Mod Rail 15" please let me know thanks bro
I have no idea, when I got it, it was a prototype and did not come in a package, call Seekins or use their website ?
I looked on their page there are 3 different ones that look the same like different models. my concern was the walk from right to left due to poor quality hand guard with only 2 bolts holding it to barrel. thanks for your time. maybe you can do a video about carrier tilt from gas piston ar-15 and ar-10.
Does it use a similar mounting system to free-float AR15 hand-guards?
Did you find an improvement in accuracy with the had guard upgrade since it's more rigid?
Good video.
Man, im still waiting for mine and you are already tricking yours out! #jealousasF|_|CK!
any 6.5's in stack at Mile High?
Can someone please tell me, what type and size of buffer tube is on the ruger precision rifle?
hello where did you get the tools to remove the barrel?
I use a Magpul Wrench
thanks! do you have a video on how to properly swap barrel. i have the same rifle in 6.5 creed.
Do you deliver to Austria ??
Can I swap the 0.243 barrel for a 6.5 Creedmore..? what changes are needed..?
I understand wanting to possibly upgrade the barrel and maybe the bolt shroud. But the about of 💰 spent a custom rifle could have just been built from the start
Can someone direct me to video on installing the magpul butt stock to the Ruger PR ?
ditto
rematch with the accuracy international?
Beautiful, now do it in a SBR 11.5 inch 300 AAC Integrally Suppressed bolt gun. No shlinky semi-auto action noise, Just up close and Quiet.
Your intro, it's far toooo long 47 sec. I know you most probably spent a lot of time doing it, and are most probably proud of it.....but it's frustrating. I believe that you should cut it down to just identifying your self then get into the presentation..... 10seconds max...
Anyone else notice he was using the Crescent wrench backwards😂😂
Nothing but the finest gun smith tool used throughout!
LRI barrels are priced at a whopping $590.00 dollars.. Meanwhile the barrels that have the most wins at National Precision Rifle events are Bartlein barrels and i went to their website and their single point cut stainless steel barrels in palma contour up to 29"inches come in at $350.00 . I just do not understand why LRI barrels are priced so much higher than Barlein, Krieger, Brux, Shilen, ect.
LRI doesn't make barrels and Bartlein is not doing the gunsmithung, you can get a Bartlein barrel from LRI
:Ahh.. Now i understand the text on the LRI website a little better about not to placing orders only to cancel them several days later because the blanks cost him 350.00 dollars and he has to eat that.
I guess you haven't priced a Proof Research barrel almost $1k, yeah that's what I paid for the rifle.
About 1900$ for the bone stock rifle in Norway, along with a 6 month long waiting list :/
You're turning that Crescent wrench in the wrong direction based on how you have it on the barrel nut. You don't load the jaw like that. You're just asking to mess up that nut and, maybe, the wrench itself. The wrench should be placed so that the wrench is turned in the direction that is indicated by the bottom jaw. You had it on the barrel for turning in the direction of loosening the barrel nut. If you are going to tighten the nut, you need to turn the wrench around so that you are pulling it toward you. Yeah, I'm being picky, but there is a right way and a wrong way to do just about anything. I also hate to see people misuse tools.
William Harding it was already loose for the video, it’s called filming
If you don't need the ruger stock anymore I will happily repurpose it
Not sure why people change barrels out on these. Shot a half inch 5 shot group just the other day that's damn good with factory loads why would you need more... waste of money. Prob get it to shoot .25 inches with the right handloads consistently
Adjustable wrench on a precision rifle? The WRONG way even.... I am triggered....
Nice work... no music tho champ... it's terrible
Have you all seen this upgrade? ruclips.net/video/YppCq1kMf1c/видео.html
Can you do a review or discuss this. Is it worth considering?
Their accuracy videos claim to be using the factory barrel too and are getting hits at 1,123yds .
Any thoughts on this?
Nice finish product, but you're essentially paying $1200 for a donor action & piece of a chassis...
Frank can we link your content over at www.rprnation.com ?
rematch with AI
Lose the Hollywood drama, or are you making a ROCKY video for gun enthusiasts.
Money to play with, just another kid showing of his toys.
Steve Duvall, you know NOTHING!
sucked, music sucked, no information at all.
Thumbs down. All music, no data.
Could you pick any gayer music, that alone made me turn off this video.
Patrick Tack must be tough being that macho I can’t relate
SHLowlight nothing to do with MACHO that is some gay ass fucking music. If I wanted to watch techno shit I would have googled it. I wanted to watch the possibilities that can be done to a RPR, not feel like i needed to pierce my nipples dye my hair unicorn rainbow and bitch about everything not being just handed to me while I cry that no one understands me. Yeah the music is that gay