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Ruger Precision Rifle

field strip ~2 min · reassembly ~3 min · detail strip ~30 min

Before you begin Verify this firearm is unloaded. Remove the magazine or empty the cylinder or tube, lock the action open, and check the chamber both by sight and by touch. Keep the muzzle in a safe direction and remove all live ammunition from your work area.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. safety notice · 2017 · check serial Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin (aluminum bolt shroud). Affected: Ruger Precision Rifles, any caliber, fitted with an aluminum bolt shroud and serial numbers 1800-26274 to 1800-78345 or 1801-00506 to 1801-30461. Rifles with polymer bolt shrouds, and serials with prefix 1802, 1803 or higher, are not affected. Replacement shrouds carry a round dimple behind the firing pin back. Hazard: Potential interference between the aluminum bolt shroud and the cocking piece (firing pin back), which can show up as light primer indents or failures to fire. What the maker asks: Look up the serial number on Ruger's bulletin page. If the rifle has an aluminum shroud in the range and has ever shown light primer strikes or failures to fire (or you are unsure), request a free replacement bolt shroud with installation instructions via the form; rifles with 100+ trouble-free rounds are unlikely to be affected. (Ruger — Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. ruger.com [2])

Specifications

Manufacturer
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Origin
United States
Category
Rifle
Action
Bolt action
Calibers
6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, 6mm Creedmoor
Capacity
10 rounds in an AICS-pattern detachable magazine
Production
2015–present (in-production)
Also known as
RPR, Ruger Precision Rimfire (related)

Model-specific safety

If it will not go back together

Common ways this firearm resists reassembly, and what is actually wrong. Forcing a part that will not seat is how firearms get damaged.

  • The bolt will not go back into the receiver, or will not come out in the first place.

    Why The stock is not folded. The buttstock sits directly behind the bolt's line of travel.

    Fix Push the stock pivot lock button, fold the stock to the left, and rotate the stock pivot latch a quarter turn clockwise to lock it folded. Then work the bolt.

    Forcing it Forcing the bolt against the stock or the bolt stop can peen the stop and the bolt lug.

  • The firing pin back has dropped down and the bolt shroud will not go back on at rest.

    Why The firing pin back was rotated past the positions Ruger illustrates, so it fell to the bottom of the cocking cams.

    Fix Rotate the firing pin back clockwise, through both cocking cams if necessary, until its lobe returns to the notch on the cam. Ruger warns this takes significant effort and possibly a gripping aid.

    Forcing it Levering the shroud on over a dropped firing pin back can damage the cocking cams.

    Gunsmith Do not attempt this one yourself.

  • The bolt goes in but the rifle will not cock, or the firing pin does not release.

    Why The bolt shroud was not rotated the full 30 degrees counterclockwise on reassembly, so the firing pin back is not locked at rest.

    Fix Remove the bolt and confirm the lobe of the firing pin back sits in the notch on the cam, as Ruger illustrates, before reinstalling.

Under spring tension

Easily lost parts

Bolt release · Action screws · Bolt shroud components

Tools

ToolRequiredUsed forSubstitute
Bore guideYesCleaning from the breech without wearing the throat or crown.
Torque wrench and hex keysOptionalAction screws, rail screws, and handguard fasteners.

Shop difficulty

Shop tier 2 Tier 2 — moderate among rifles and carbines, for the full job: strip to the parts that get coated and put it back together working. 136 pieces, but most are chassis, stock and rail hardware that just bolts on in order. The action traps are the dual-cam firing-pin back, which drops if over-rotated, and a trigger group Ruger says has parts that dislodge abruptly. So it is Tier 2, not 3, despite the count.

Parts: 114 numbered parts (Complete rifle including chassis/stock (114 line items)), from Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 56–58 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1].

Bench time: about 45 min to strip, 60 min to rebuild (estimate). Chassis, stock and rail hardware, bolt (shroud, firing-pin back), trigger group as a unit, magazine latch.

Small parts: 26 pins, 15 springs, 4 detents or plungers (counted from the manufacturer's parts list (one per key number unless a quantity is given))

What comes off for coating

Special tools

Known pain points

See also 3 documented reassembly problems and their fixes.

Fit or check on rebuild

This is Pew-Takedown's rating, not the manufacturer's. How tiers are rated. Forum reports are owners' experience, not specifications.

Manufacturer videos

Official videos from Sturm, Ruger & Co.'s own channels, linked rather than copied. Where a video and the steps on this page differ, follow the manufacturer's manual and video.

Procedures

Clear and Make Safe

Clear & Make Safe
  1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keep your fingers outside the trigger guard.
  2. Move the safety selector to the SAFE position if the firing pin is cocked.
  3. Remove the magazine.
    WarningA cartridge left in the chamber can still be fired with the magazine out.
  4. Raise the bolt handle and draw the bolt fully to the rear, extracting and ejecting any cartridge in the chamber.
  5. If the safety selector is in the FIRE position, move it to SAFE.
  6. Visually double-check the chamber to be certain it is empty. No magazine should be in the rifle.

Field Strip — Bolt Removal

Field Strip

Manufacturer’s video: Ruger Precision Rifle®-Tech Tip-Disassembly RugerFirearms

  1. Complete the Clear and Make Safe procedure, with the safety selector on SAFE.
    WarningRuger disassembles this rifle with the safety on SAFE. Do not move it to FIRE to free the bolt.
  2. Close the bolt.
  3. Push the stock pivot lock button and fold the stock to the left.
    TipThe folded stock is what clears the path for the bolt. This step is not optional and is easy to miss.
  4. Rotate the tab end of the stock pivot latch clockwise a quarter turn to lock the stock in the folded position.
  5. Lift the bolt handle and retract the bolt while pressing on the rear of the bolt stop on the left side of the receiver.
    Removed at this step: Bolt assembly
  6. Clean the bore from the breech using a bore guide, and clean the bolt face, the locking lugs and the chamber.
    WarningAlways use a bore guide.
  7. Stop here. Ruger states this is as far as the rifle needs to come apart for routine cleaning.

Bolt Disassembly for Cleaning

Detail Strip

Manufacturer’s videos: Tech Tip - Ruger Precision® Rifle Bolt Shroud Replacement Ruger Firearms · plays on ruger.com · Tech Tip - Ruger Precision® Rifle Firing Pin Reset Ruger Firearms · plays on ruger.com

  1. Start with the bolt at rest, with the lobe of the firing pin back sitting in the notch on the cam.
  2. Grasp the outside of the bolt shroud and firing pin back and rotate them clockwise, viewed from the rear of the bolt, about 30 degrees so the firing pin back lobe aligns with the centre of the bolt handle base.
    WarningClockwise only, and only to the positions Ruger illustrates. Turned too far, the firing pin back falls to the bottom of the cocking cams.
  3. Separate the bolt shroud and firing pin assembly from the bolt body.
    Removed at this step: Bolt shroud Firing pin assembly
  4. Lubricate the cocking cams.
    TipRuger notes this is not normally necessary except on rifles used extensively.
  5. To reassemble, slide the bolt shroud over the firing pin back, then rotate the bolt shroud 30 degrees counterclockwise until the firing pin back locks into its at-rest position in the cam notch.
    WarningBecause there are dual cocking cams, you may need to rotate the firing pin back through both to return it to the correct notches.

Reassembly

Reassembly

Manufacturer’s video: Ruger Precision Rifle®-Tech Tip-Disassembly RugerFirearms

  1. Confirm the firing pin back is at rest in its notch on the cam before installing the bolt.
  2. Insert the bolt into the receiver and close it.
  3. Visually double-check the chamber to be certain it is empty. No magazine should be in the rifle.
  4. Rotate the stock pivot latch back, unfold the stock, and confirm it locks open.
  5. Cycle the bolt open and closed three times, confirming it travels freely without binding.
  6. Perform the function check before any live firing.
    WarningIf the rifle does not operate correctly after reassembly, do not use it.

Patent drawings

not under copyright

Drawings from US patents on this design. A patent shows the invention as the inventor filed it; the firearm that shipped can differ in detail, and later production often does. Use them to see how the parts relate, not as a parts reference or a procedure. Per the USPTO, the text and drawings of a patent are typically not subject to copyright; each patent here was checked for a copyright notice.

US Patent 10,030,926 — Trigger housing mounting system for firearm

Jonathan Philip MATHER, Adam Jay Taylor, Benjamin K. Parker, Shane M. Bernier, David B. Kangas · assigned to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. · filed 2016-01-21 · granted 2018-07-24. Full patent (USPTO)

The Ruger Precision Rifle's removable trigger housing and how it locks into the upper receiver, with the AR-style lower/grip.

Why this is the Ruger Precision Rifle’s patent: listed on the maker’s patent-marking page — Ruger Patents — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. ruger.com [4]: “Ruger Precision® Rifle 11,105,570; 10,788,287; D891,561; 10,458,731; 10,030,926; 9,885,528; 9,546,845; 9,506,712; 9,506,706; 9,464,863; 9,441,897; 9,194,637; D844,733; D785,122; D774,619”

US Patent 10,030,926, Sheet 1 of 42 — FIG. 1
US Patent 10,030,926, Sheet 1 of 42 — FIG. 1 The patent: “FIGS. 1 and 2 are right and left side views respectively of one embodiment of a firearm including a safety mechanism according to the present disclosure” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 10,030,926 — Trigger housing mounting system for firearm, Sheet 1 of 42 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.
US Patent 10,030,926, Sheet 3 of 42 — FIG. 3
US Patent 10,030,926, Sheet 3 of 42 — FIG. 3 The patent: “FIG. 3 is a partial right side view of the firearm showing the firing mechanism components” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 10,030,926 — Trigger housing mounting system for firearm, Sheet 3 of 42 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.
US Patent 10,030,926, Sheet 9 of 42 — FIG. 9
US Patent 10,030,926, Sheet 9 of 42 — FIG. 9 The patent: “FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view thereof” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 10,030,926 — Trigger housing mounting system for firearm, Sheet 9 of 42 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

US Patent 10,788,287 — Adjustable stock for firearm

Benjamin Keyes Parker, Jonathan Philip MATHER, Jarod John Wendholt, Robert Earl Craig, Matthew Scott Willson, Nathan Brown · assigned to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. · filed 2018-10-26 · granted 2020-09-29. Full patent (USPTO)

The Ruger Precision Rifle's adjustable folding buttstock (length of pull and cheek rest).

Why this is the Ruger Precision Rifle’s patent: listed on the maker’s patent-marking page — Ruger Patents — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. ruger.com [4]: “Ruger Precision® Rifle 11,105,570; 10,788,287; D891,561; 10,458,731; 10,030,926; 9,885,528; 9,546,845; 9,506,712; 9,506,706; 9,464,863; 9,441,897; 9,194,637; D844,733; D785,122; D774,619”

US Patent 10,788,287, Sheet 1 of 38 — FIG. 1
US Patent 10,788,287, Sheet 1 of 38 — FIG. 1 The patent: “FIG. 1 is a longitudinal side view of one embodiment of a firearm with a stock including an adjustable buttstock assembly according to the present disclosure” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 10,788,287 — Adjustable stock for firearm, Sheet 1 of 38 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.
US Patent 10,788,287, Sheet 8 of 38 — FIG. 10
US Patent 10,788,287, Sheet 8 of 38 — FIG. 10 The patent: “FIG. 10 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view thereof” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 10,788,287 — Adjustable stock for firearm, Sheet 8 of 38 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

US Patent 9,885,528 — Bolt for bolt action rifles

Jonathan Philip MATHER · assigned to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. · filed 2016-02-25 · granted 2018-02-06. Full patent (USPTO)

The three-lug bolt and bolt extension used in Ruger bolt-action rifles, including the Precision Rifle.

Why this is the Ruger Precision Rifle’s patent: listed on the maker’s patent-marking page — Ruger Patents — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. ruger.com [4]: “Ruger Precision® Rifle 11,105,570; 10,788,287; D891,561; 10,458,731; 10,030,926; 9,885,528; 9,546,845; 9,506,712; 9,506,706; 9,464,863; 9,441,897; 9,194,637; D844,733; D785,122; D774,619”

US Patent 9,885,528, Sheet 1 of 27 — FIG. 1A
US Patent 9,885,528, Sheet 1 of 27 — FIG. 1A The patent: “FIG. 1A is right side longitudinal cross sectional view of a receiver having a bolt assembly according to the present disclosure including a bolt, bolt rear extension, and operating handle, the bolt is shown in the locked breech position” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 9,885,528 — Bolt for bolt action rifles, Sheet 1 of 27 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.
US Patent 9,885,528, Sheet 4 of 27 — FIG. 2
US Patent 9,885,528, Sheet 4 of 27 — FIG. 2 The patent: “FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the bolt assembly of FIG. 1” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 9,885,528 — Bolt for bolt action rifles, Sheet 4 of 27 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

Torque specifications

Use a calibrated torque driverValues are the manufacturer's, shown in the unit it gives first; conversions are calculated and rounded. Tighten to the stated value — not "until it feels right" — and follow any sequence noted.
FastenerTorqueSequence, notes and the source's wordsWhere it comes from
Front trigger assembly screw 70 in-lb
7.9 N·m · 5.8 ft-lb

Seat the trigger group, maneuver the firing pin back guide fully against the receiver, and compress its spring into the short leg of the J-slot before tightening.

“Using a 3/16” Allen wrench, tighten the front trigger assembly screw, torquing to 70 in-lbs.”

 Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 48 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]
Magazine well cap screw — rear of receiver 70 in-lb
7.9 N·m · 5.8 ft-lb

Fold the stock and fit the rear receiver cap screw first, then unfold the stock and fit the front magazine-well cap screw. Ruger: "This sequence is important to properly seat the components." Put the safety selector on SAFE before refitting the magazine well.

“Fold the stock and install the cap screw into the rear of the receiver, torquing to 70 in-lbs.”

 Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 48 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]
Magazine well cap screw — front of magazine well 70 in-lb
7.9 N·m · 5.8 ft-lb

Fold the stock and fit the rear receiver cap screw first, then unfold the stock and fit the front magazine-well cap screw. Ruger: "This sequence is important to properly seat the components." Put the safety selector on SAFE before refitting the magazine well.

“Then, unfold the stock and install the cap screw into the front of the magazine well, torquing to 70 in-lbs.”

 Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 48 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]
Muzzle brake jam nut
Rifles fitted with the factory muzzle brake		 25 ft-lb
33.9 N·m · 300 in-lb

Thread the jam nut and brake on clockwise until they stop without tightening, back the brake out counter-clockwise until the side ports are at 3 and 9 o'clock, then tighten the jam nut with a 15/16" wrench.

“Torque the jam nut to 25 ft-lbs.”

 Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 18 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]
Handguard nut 35–50 ft-lb
47.5–67.8 N·m · 420–600 in-lb

Only disturbed when re-timing the handguard bushing so its threaded holes line up with the holes in the top of the handguard. Ruger notes it may take a few attempts.

“Remember to tighten the nut to the required 35 - 50 foot-lbs.”

 Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 39 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]
Handguard mounting screws (6) 25 in-lb
2.8 N·m · 2.1 ft-lb

T-15 Torx. Fit the two bottom screws first and confirm the handguard is centred on the barrel — if not, the bushing is mistimed and a tab is touching the scope base. Then fit the remaining four.

“Install the first two mounting screws on the bottom of the handguard, tightening to 25 inch-lbs, and confirm that the handguard remains centered on the barrel.”

 Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 39 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]
Cheek piece base screws (2) 15 in-lb
1.7 N·m · 1.2 ft-lb

Remove only the two base screws; Ruger says not to remove the cheek piece rail screws.

“Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, reinstall the two cheek piece base screws by turning them clockwise (torque to 15 in-lbs.)”

 Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 32 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]

Materials and factory finish

As stated by Sturm, Ruger & Co.. Prep, masking and cure depend on these; a polymer or aluminium part, a nitrided or anodised finish, and a blued steel part are each a different job. Variants with other finishes may exist — check the maker's page for the exact SKU on the bench.

ComponentMaterialFactory finishWhere it comes from
Receiver (upper)
Model 18095 (6.5 Creedmoor)		pre-hardened chrome-moly steel—Ruger Precision Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle — Specifications (model 18095) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [3]
“"Upper" receiver and one-piece bolt are precision CNC-machined from pre-hardened chrome-moly steel to minimize distortion.”
Receiver
Model 18095		—Smoked Bronze CerakoteRuger Precision Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle — Specifications (model 18095) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [3]
“Finish Smoked Bronze Cerakote”
Receiver (lower)
Model 18095		aerospace-grade aluminumcerakoteRuger Precision Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle — Specifications (model 18095) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [3]
“"Lower" magazine well halves are precision machined from aerospace-grade aluminum and have a cerakote finish for maximum durability.”
Bolt
Model 18095		—DLC coatedRuger Precision Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle — Specifications (model 18095) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [3]
“Bolt body is DLC coated for corrosion resistance, smooth operation and durability.”
Barrel
Model 18095		chrome-moly steel—Ruger Precision Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle — Specifications (model 18095) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [3]
“Cold hammer-forged, chrome-moly steel barrel with 5R Rifling at minimum bore and groove dimensions, minimum headspace and centralized chamber.”
Handguard
Model 18095		aluminumblack hard-coat anodizedRuger Precision Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle — Specifications (model 18095) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [3]
“15" aluminum free-float handguard is black hard-coat anodized aluminum and features Magpul M-LOK slots on all four sides for improved scope clearance for long-range scopes and easy mounting of M-LOK-compatible rails and accessories.”
Grips
Model 18095		Magpul MOE-K2-XL—Ruger Precision Rifle Bolt-Action Rifle — Specifications (model 18095) — Sturm, Ruger & Co. ruger.com [3]
“Grip Magpul MOE-K2-XL”

Parts list

Transcribed from the manufacturer's parts list (Ruger Precision Rifle Instruction Manual — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., p. 56–58 ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com [1]) — Ruger Precision Rifle. Exploded views on pp. 59–62. Key numbers refer to the exploded view in that document.

114 parts
KeyPartPart no.QtyGroup
1Bolt / Firing Pin Assembly – Complete
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
2Firing Pin Back
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
3Firing Pin, Short Action
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
4Firing Pin Spring Stop
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
5Firing Pin Spring
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
6Ejector/Firing Pin Back Pin2
7Extractor1
8Extractor Ball1
9Extractor Spring1
10Ejector Spring1
11Ejector Plunger, Short Action1
12Bolt Handle1
13Bolt Knob1
14Bolt Body, Short Action
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
15Bolt Shroud Assembly w/Wrench – Complete1
16Bolt Shroud1
17Bolt Shroud O’Ring1
18Bolt Shroud Cap1
19Allen Key1
20Trigger Assembly – Complete
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
21Trigger Housing
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
22Trigger
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
23Trigger Release1
24Trigger Release Pin1
25Trigger Release Spring1
26Safety Shaft1
27Safety Shaft E-Clip1
28Trigger-Sear Pin3
29Sear1
30Sear Stop Pin1
31Trigger Block Pin1
32Safety Connector1
33Safety Link1
34Firing Pin Back Guide Spring1
35Firing Pin Back Guide1
36E-Clip, .156
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
37Trigger-Sear Pin E-Clip3
38Sear Spring1
39Trigger Adjustment Spring
The manufacturer's list gives key 39 twice: “Trigger Adjustment Spring” and “Trigger Pull Adjustment Spring”.		1
40Safety Spring1
41Trigger Adjustment Screw1
42Stock Assembly – Complete1
43Stock Body1
44Stock Extension1
45Buttpad1
46Cheek Piece Base1
47Cheek Piece Rail1
48Cheek Piece1
49Cheek Rail Button1
50Cheek Thumbwheel1
51Cheek Threaded Rod1
52Cheek Guide Rod2
53Thumbwheel Detent1
54Length of Pull Lock1
55Length of Pull Button1
56Length of Pull Lever1
57Length of Pull Base1
58Stock Front Cover1
59Front Cover Lock1
60Cheek Piece Rail Screw3
61Cheek Piece Base Screw1
62Front Cover Lock Spring1
63Buttpad Button Spring1
64Cheek Rail Spring1
65Thumbwheel Spring1
66Base Washer1
67Length of Pull Button Spring1
68Castle Nut1
69Cheek Piece Base Screw2
70Buttpad Screw1
71Cheek Piece Button Pin1
72Buttpad Button1
73Stock Hinge Pin1
74Stock Hinge Pin Washer2
75Stock Mount Back1
76Stock Pivot Latch1
77Stock Pivot Latch Pin1
78Latch Spring1
79Stock Latch Detent Washer1
80Stock Pivot Lock Button1
81Stock Mount Top1
82Scope Mount Screw4
83Scope Base1
84Bolt Stop1
85Bolt Stop Spring1
86Bolt Stop Pin1
87Hinge Mounting Screw2
88Stock Mount Bottom1
89Receiver
The receiver is a serial-numbered part and is not offered for sale.		1
90Barrel Nut1
91Handguard Nut1
92Handguard Bushing1
93Handguard Screw6
94Handguard1
95Safety Selector1
96Ambidextrous Safety Selector1
97Safety Selector Screw1
98Safety Selector Spring1
99Magazine Well, Right1
100Magazine Well, Left1
101Magazine Side Latch Pin1
102Magazine Side Latch Catch1
103Magazine Latch Lever Spring1
104Magazine Latch Lever1
105Lower Lever Pin1
106Pistol Grip1
107Grip Screw1
108Grip Washer1
109Barrel Nut Lock1
110Lower Front Mount1
111Mounting Screw3
112Mounting Screw2
113Barrel
Parts so marked must be factory fit.		1
114Muzzle Brake with Locking Nut1

Function check

After every reassemblyPerform these checks on a verified-unloaded firearm. If any check fails, the firearm is not safe to fire — stop and see a licensed gunsmith.

Maintenance

Lubrication points

Cleaning notes

Clean from the breech with a bore guide. Do not over-lubricate the firing pin assembly. Keep the chamber dry and oil-free before shooting — oil in a chamber raises bolt thrust, which matters more on a precision rifle fired from a bipod.

Suggested inspection interval: roughly every 500 rounds. This is a general guideline, not a manufacturer specification.

Wear parts to inspect

Bolt lugs · Extractor and ejector · Firing pin spring · Crown · Action screw torque

Common issues

SymptomLikely causeWhat to do
Group size opens upAction screw or rail fastener torque changedRetorque to specification. This is the first thing to check on any precision rifle.
Remington 700 parts do not fit the actionThe RPR uses its own three-lug bolt and actionAR-pattern grip, stock, and safety parts interchange; action parts do not.

Also covers

The procedures above are reported to apply to: Ruger Precision Rimfire (scaled-down rimfire version). Verify against the manual for your specific model.

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Sourcing

Confidence
high — Cross-checked against a primary source such as the manufacturer's manual or an issuing military technical manual.
Verification
Checked against the manufacturer manual
Last updated
2026-10-29

References

Every source this page draws on, with its web address so you can read it yourself. Numbers in brackets elsewhere on the page point here.

Notes: Verified against Ruger's current Ruger Precision Rifle manual (68 pages), sections "Disassembly" (pp. 40-42) and "Reassembly" (pp. 48-49). Two corrections were made against the previous text. First, the earlier entry told the reader to move the safety selector to FIRE if the bolt would not release; Ruger's procedure runs with the selector on SAFE throughout and says so twice. Second, bolt removal requires folding and locking the stock first, which the earlier entry omitted entirely — without it the bolt has nowhere to go. Trigger-group and magazine-well screws are torqued to 70 in-lbs per the manual; that work is beyond the scope of these procedures. A separate manual covers rifles manufactured 2015-2024.

Found something wrong? Corrections are the most valuable contribution to this project. Open an issue with the model, the step, and a source.