RPR .308 Win IN DA HOUSE!


I need to get a bipod and the scope for it and then we're on our way.


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awesome!! Looks BA!!! Can't wait to hear about range day!

That may take a while. Gotta get it scoped, bipoded, and triggered with a Timney. Then we can get to the range.

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You're going to like that rig, I have one in 6.5 CM.

I think, once I master the .308 Win, I will upgrade to .338 Lapua Magnum.


We'll see.

Awesome sauce.


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Have you kept the original stock or, maybe, upgraded to a Magpul PRS Stock? I'm hearing reports that some are getting lacerations from the upper check weld piece. A Magpul PRS stock is low on the upgrade priority for me, but if might have to move up a bit if that's going to be a problem.

No injuries here, but, the original will be replaced with a Magpul. The original is just a big PITA.

I think now, the stock replacement will go up in priority. This, over replacing the hand guard. I can put on the mini picatiny rail on the bottom to attach the bipod and that will suffice for a while. We'll see later on if I need to replace the handguard.

Magpul stock ordered, as well as the required "rifle length" buffer tube and the Harris 9-13" Swivel Bipod.



Will shortly order the Timney 2 stage trigger and a couple of other upgrades.


The scope will have to wait until next month.

Nice! Magpul makes good stocks, I run one on my 308.


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Update on my RPR.


I have the new HG installed, the upgraded Butt Stock (Magpul PRS3), and some other things. The new Timney 2-stage trigger will take an extra day because, much to my frustration, you have to canibalize the original factory trigger and put some parts from it into the new Timney trigger. :mad: I don't understand why they couldn't just build it with the parts already installed, although I suspect these particular parts may be specific to the model of the rifle.



Anyway, I'll keep y'all posted on the progress. I have an appt. for membership safety check at the JTAC ranch near my house on 07/17. They have some nice property there.


We'll see.

Cool beans… I thought all Timneys were drop in? That’s odd.


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Apparently, no longer.



https://timneytriggers.com/ruger-pre...stage-trigger/


Click on the little tab that says, "Instructions" (halfway down and to the right) and you'll see.



But good news. I did get the trigger installed and it seems to dry fire well. I do hope the e-clamp I put in keeps hold. But I don't feel the "two stages" at all.... just one and it's very light. Almost 1911 style light. But that's OK. I like it.

Hmmm, good to know. Glad you got it in and it’s working properly.


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As of today, all that remains is receiving the adapter for the Harris Bipod to my new ARCA rail HG, and I've had to exchange the rings from the low model to the high, as the low rings won't accomodate the scope and its 56mm optical lens. So, when those come in, it should be ready.

Great! Can’t wait to read the RR


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Right!

OK. The RPR customizations are done! See the following Pics.


https://www.snipershide.com/shooting...1-jpg.7662979/


Here's the forward view:


https://www.snipershide.com/shooting...1-jpg.7662981/


And the rearward view:


https://www.snipershide.com/shooting...r-jpg.7662985/


A close up of the scope mount (to show the very small clearance of the objective lens, even with the "high mount" rings):


https://www.snipershide.com/shooting...1-jpg.7662987/


And another scope mount view


https://www.snipershide.com/shooting...r-jpg.7662991/


The scope is only mounted temporarily. I realize it's not even. It's not torqued down yet. I still have to mount the bubble level on it. This was just to determine the appropriate eye relief. After I mount the bubble level (forward of the turrets), then I'll align it properly and torque it to spec (18 in/lbs).


But here it is! I await my safety class at JTAC. :D

They are links to attachments on Snipers Hide. Snipers Hide is down at the moment.

Looks awesome!

Don’t forget to check the level of you reticle vs the level of your bubble level. There is an easy way to check it and I can post a how to when I get some time, if there is interest.


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Update: Well, I had my safety briefing class at the JTAC ranch range, today. They had us shoot both a rifle and a pistol, 5 rounds each. For the pistol, I used my EDC (P365) which I hadn't actually shot yet. Works fine! They had us start from "unloaded." They had us load a full mag into the pistol and cock and make ready. Then, they had us unload and show clear, without firing. THen they had a reload the full mag a second time and "make ready." Then they let everyone fire 5 rounds, then unload and clear.



For the rifle, we had to do the same procedure. Most used their ARs, but I brought my RPR. Since it's "bolt action," the mgr. said we shouldn't load ammo (to conserve it as it's expensive), but just "show the motions..." which I did. They said I could actually fire it on the range after we finished. But the member sign ups took too long (everyone had to go into the office individually and sign up on their computer). After I signed up (for the "precision" membership) I ran out of time. I will go back one day to test fire it, as well as my built AR and the other of my Inventory.



All in all, a good day. I'll be back in mid-August for the "Long Range 101" rifle course. But I might come back earlier to do the test firings, etc. We'll see.

sounds awesome!!

That’s great! I wish I was closer, I’d go shooting with you any day.


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I wish you were, as well. I need a good shooting buddy as my number one buddy is out of state.


And, already, I have to delay my 2nd trip to JTAC for another two weeks. They pushed my Long Range Rifle class to 09/04. That's OK, though. I'll try to get registered for it ASAP as I think that's the Sunday before Labor Day. Range will probably be packed. At least I think we'll be on the 500yd range so not so many folks there. I'll get my AR and my RPR zeroed in before then.

Good luck bro!


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Thanks man. I just hope the AR goes "bang" when it's supposed to and stays quiet when it should.

I have no doubts that it won’t do what it’s supposed to. When first shooting a new build I put together, I insert one round at a time. If all goes well, I load two or three. Hopefully it doesn’t go full auto on me. [emoji23]


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OK folks, here it is.... The long awaited "range report" on all my new inventory! :D


Had a rather decent day at JTAC, and I met some of my fellow "Hide" members. But I got all of my new inventory "test fired" and all went "BANG" when they were supposed to.



Now, for the AR I built at the beginning of this thread. Indeed, it went "BANG" but, sadly, it didn't cycle. I had to cycle it manually by pulling the charging handle. By doing so, the spent brass did eject properly and the new cartridge did load and go into battery. And yes, it fired and went BANG! But not enough gas pressure to make the rifle cycle... not even to push the charging handle back. So, it would appear I have some gas port/block issues to work out.



OTOH, the RPR went BANG! That thing is a beast! I really have a lot to learn in re: that rifle. First thing I have to learn is getting the proper sight picture via the scope. This, while wearing eyes and ears, etc. and not letting things like my ball cap getting in the way of getting the reticle picture. Anyway, I will have that class shortly, and hopefully, I'll have some practice in before then. Probably best to go "prone" here as I think I have better control of my head's angle against the scope, and my eyes will work better. I may seriously have to consider "contacts" rather than wear glasses. But we'll see.




Otherwise, all my other inventory (pistols, etc.) fired correctly and safely, And I tested them with both "practice ammo" (ball ammo) as well as EDC ammo (JHPs). Furthermore, I test my two shotties with both #8 Target load and 00-buck. Both my 940 JM Pro and my Shockwave did well. The kick wasn't so bad on the shockwave, but I think I'll have to find a better stance/posture to minimize recoil but get good aiming in.



Great range day and new friends made. I even got a "Wally Walk" in last night... no issues. Looking forward to the "Long Range 101" course in another month.

Good deal, man!

Great range report, sorry to hear about the AR not cycling. I’m thinking the gas block or tube is not lined up properly with the port on the barrel.


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That is the first place I suspected, and where I will look. Problem being, I have to take apart a lot to get to it, and it means painstakingly putting it back.



But I suppose I must.

By any chance….. did you install a heavy buffer and spring in the tube?


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No, it was a standard "carbine" buffer set (spring & buffer, etc.). Mid-length barrel.

Ok good.


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Update: I think I'm starting to get the eye relief thing under control for the RPR. I will, though, have to resolve the astigmatism issue. For exmaple, when I use my right eye (which I would, normally) to sight in, and I get a good reticle picture, and I then switch to the left eye, the line of sight changes totally. It would appear to be off by the diopter of the astigmatism. So we'll see what needs to happen.


As for the AR-15, I'm thinking of getting a "dimpling jig" to help align the gas port and block....


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Are these things worth it? It's only $40.00 but if it helps align the port and block, it's well worth it. Then, all I have to worry about is the tube.

It’s well worth it to be able to line up the gas block with the port. I would spend the mo why on it, then on your next build you will already have it in your arsenal.


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Update: I have begun to do some practice in "Prone" in preparation for my Long Range course coming up (I moved it to 09/18). So I'm just practicing scope sighting now. I'm wearing my long distance glasses when I practice, hopefully to offset the astigmatism. Eventually, I'll probably have to get a new eye exam and get new sets of glasses.



I re-aligned the gas block and barrel port on my AR-15 and will test it once again. I'm also ordering a dimple jig as well, but I have to make sure it's he right one for that block. I'll call the block's manufacturer for a recommendation.



I'll post again after the class.

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Update: Dimpling Jig received. I used it this afternoon and successfully dimpled the barrel. It went reasonably well. I was able to feel the dimple as I was attaching the gas block and I could verify that the one set screw (I did only one dimple... the one closest to the back end of the block) did seat a little lower than the other set screw, as described in one of my YT videos. Everything else checks out in terms of the gas path. I can blow well on the barrel port and feel good pressure out of the muzzle side. Same with the gas tube to the block (and I visually note the tube is properly aligned to the block). The only other issue that might happen now is if the tube and the gas key (on the BCG) are misaligned. I don't think so, but that is a possibility. Much easier to fix, I think, though. Another thing could be the buffer and spring but, again, I don't think so as I believe I got the carbine buffer/spring set. I'll measure the spring so we'll see (10.5" it's supposed to be).



I will be taking my long range course this Saturday at JTAC. I had a little "prone practice" and think I got the proper eye relief to see the reticle in perfect shape. Now, I just have to work on the Parallax and then start zeroing in. After class, I will test the AR and see if my dimpling helped the situation. Hope so!




I'll provide an "after action" report after class.