Ruger Precision Rimfire Review: Small Bore Performance? By: coldboremiracle

The Ruger Precision Rifle has taken the shooting world by storm. Today we are going to take a look at the smallest member of the RPR family, chambered in .22LR.

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Ruger Precision Rimfire (RPR) Background

The original RPR was a short action wonder, its extreme popularity drove a whole new market nearly on its own. It didn’t take long for Ruger to see the value of the platform, and expound on it. In time a long-action RPR was released as well as this rimfire version of the rifle.

The simple and effective design of the RPR produced great accuracy, and it came at a very reasonable cost which opened up precision shooting to a whole new market. A thriving aftermarket soon followed this family of rifles allowing gun owners to do what gun owners do; customize nearly every aspect of their beloved firearms. Custom options are available from Ruger as well as many custom shops.

It’s been at least a decade, if I’m not mistaken, that the shooting circuit has been awash with RPR’s. The advent of the rifle created such a tide that other ships soon rose to fill the growing demand for affordable precision rifles. Companies like Mossberg, Savage and others also released similar models. Many of us who had spent years building customs were slow to accept the RPR into the fold, but it is undeniable to see how the RPR lowered the entry-level cost for this precision shooting game.

Ruger Precision Rimfire Models

The Ruger Precision Rimfire is available in multiple calibers, including 22lr, 22 magnum, and 17HMR.

A hoard of Cerakote colors are also available including:

• Black
• American Flag
• Burnt Bronze
• Flat Dark Earth
• Tactical Grey
• OD Green
• Red Titanium

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Ruger Precision Rimfire 17 HMR

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Ruger Precision Rimfire 22 WMR

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Ruger Precision Rimfire Review – Our Take

I had heard good things about the RPR, so I took the plunge and purchased one to finally fill that rimfire void in my gun safe.

My initial impression of the RPR was that I got what I had paid for, I expected it to be easy to figure out and smooth to operate. The short throw of the bolt was quick to manipulate, making fast reloading seem like a simple task. The AR 15 compatible grip is a very familiar feel, as was the safety that also felt like it had come straight from Stoner.

I wasted no time in getting the rifle into my gun room so I could finish prepping it for the range. I mounted up a scope, and added a bipod to the front. And after a quick boresight ,it was time to head into the hills to burn up some ammo. My boresight job was good enough to be close on paper, requiring only a few more shots to get the rifle zeroed. I was using some Federal ammunition to zero the rifle, which seemed to shoot groups under an inch easily at fifty yards. I also shot some CCI ammunition that also shot very well.

I knew the kids were going to like this rifle, so I let them take a few shots with the rifle. In less than a magazine they were all hooked, dinging little plate targets at a hundred yards seemed better than video games now.

The adjustable chassis of the rifle was easily fit to the smaller shooters in the group, which was nice. I felt like the rifle fit me just fine with the stock fully extended. The grip angle too felt right at home, though the gun did feel somewhat front-heavy due to the thick barrel. We ran through quite a pile of ammunition, running several magazines at a time. As I expected, the little RPR just kept going through box after box of ammunition.

The threaded muzzle of the rifle was calling my name, I pulled out a couple of my favorite rimfire suppressors to see how the rifle shot suppressed. First up was the Dead Air Mask, I spun it on, and everything went quiet. The little Ruger barely popped with every trigger pull, and hearing the bullets hit our targets was as much fun as seeing them hit. I also shot extensively with my Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 22 suppressor, both cans provided exceptional sound suppression and a very pleasant shooting experience.

I did notice a couple things about the rifle as I got more familiar with it. The bolt was slightly sticky, something I think is more common on rimfire bolt action rifles. The very short length of the bolt makes it easily torqued in its raceway when it is pulled or pushed on. I have seen this before on other rimfire rifles as well. It wasn’t a big deal, and something that was easily controlled and avoided with practice. Rimfires are dirty, and I did have a couple FTE’s that were probably from cheap ammo and a dirty chamber.

Ruger Precision Rifle Pros and Cons

Report Card
Shootability	The gun was easy to operate and function, only slight difficulties were experienced for operation	B+
Reliability	Only a few malfunctions were experienced over the thousand or so rounds fired. Some were feeding issues	B+
Ergonomics	The gun fit everyone great, the only demerit I would give it is for its heavy front balance	A-
Accuracy	Accuracy was better than some rimfire rifles, but I would have liked to seen it shoot a little better	B
Value	While there are other rifles I like a little more than this one for this price, this is not a bad choice	B

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B+

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Ruger RPR 22 lr Ammo

I fired ammunition from Winchester, CCI, Federal, and Aguila. The best shooting ammo was the Aguila Super Extra, but most of the brands shot fairly well, the CCI AR Tactical ammo would be my choice for best performance for the price. It is bulk packed, and shot sub-inch groups.

Ruger RPR Starter Pack

So what’s next? Well, if you decide to get the Ruger Precision Rifle, you’re going to need to pick up some must-have basics. Here’s our recommendation for what you need to get started.

• Gun Cleaning Kit: Otis All Caliber Elite Range Box on Amazon or build your own personalized cleaning kit with premium components.
• Shooting Glasses: All it takes is one piece of rogue hot brass, and you’ll learn the importance of shooting glasses. But not all glasses are built the same. See our recommendations for the Best Shooting Glasses.
• Hearing Protection: Firing a gun without wearing proper ear pro can be very dangerous and detrimental to your hearing. Find out the best hearing protection for you in our full-length review.
• Storage: Check out our article on the Best Biometric Gun Safes
• Targets – If you’re wanting a great resource for shooting practice or zeroing your optics on your optics rifle or pistol, download our FREE Sighting in Targets below.

Ruger RPR Upgrades

You will definitely want to get some extra magazines for this rifle, you will be going through plenty of ammo. Ruger makes excellent factory magazines in 10, 15, and 25. I would recommend getting a couple of whichever you prefer.

A good bipod is another good accessory for this rifle, I used a Harris SL bipod, but anything comparable would be a good choice.

A suppressor is a must have upgrade for ultimate rimfire fun. The Dead Air mask and YHM Phantom 22 were both excellent options, I would also recommend the Huxwrxs RAD 22 suppressor.

Ruger RPR Upgrades & Accessories

1. Ruger 10/22 Magazines		10-25 Round Capacities Inexpensive Very Popular	Check Price
2. Harris SL Bipod		Extremely Durable Many Options Available	Check Price
3. Dead Air Mask 22 Silencer		Premium Rimfire Suppressor Excellent Noise Reduction	Check Price

Ruger Precision Rifle Maintenance

An important aspect of owning a firearm is knowing how to field trip it ready to be cleaned. While scouring the internet we have found a great short video on the disassembly and reassembly of your Ruger Precision Rifle which I would highly recommend.

Ruger RPR Documents

• Ruger Precision Rimfire Family
• Ruger Precision Rifle Owners Manual
• Product Registration