Ruger Precision Rifle Gen 2 Vs Gen 3

Ruger Precision Rifle Gen 2 Vs Gen 3. Note that we used the RPR Gen 2. However, we will still encounter both Gen 1 and the new Gen 3 RPRs on the market. Other than the mods on the Gen-3 the chamber and bolt has a better fit and finish in the chamber and on the bolt. The Gen-2 was kind rough, 

Ruger Precision Gen 3? : r/longrange
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The bolt body, the handguard, and the ambi-safety switch are all the changes with the RPR Gen 3.

Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creed - Gen 2 or current Gen 3.5
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Other than the mods on the Gen-3 the chamber and bolt has a better fit and finish in the chamber and on the bolt. The Gen-2 was kind rough, 

Ruger Precision Rifle Gen 2 vs. original? | The High Road
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I ran through 3 or 4 different manufacturers "extra high" rings burris included. Using a Zeiss 50 MM Conquest scope that is actually quite a bit 

PFL Tactical - Ruger Precision Rifle - Gen 2 vs Gen 3 Gen
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Ruger Precision Rifle - Gen 2 vs Gen 3 Gen 3 (rear) has a black bolt and lower profile and different rail/handguard. Both are in 6.5 Creedmoor.

Ruger Upgrades Ruger Precision Rifle and Raises Price $200.00
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The original, Gen 1 Ruger Precision Rifle had a threaded muzzle covered by a thread cap. The new “enhanced model” features a factory-installed “ 

First Gen III Ruger Precision Rifle | Ruger Forum
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Feeling sellers remorse for selling my Gen II RPR in 308, I recently purchased a Gen III from Buds and the rifle is currently in FFL 

Ruger Precision Rifle: Complete Hands-On Review - Sniper Country
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Note that we used the RPR Gen 2. However, we will still encounter both Gen 1 and the new Gen 3 RPRs on the market.

[Review] Ruger Precision Rifle Gen 3: Even Better - Pew Pew Tactical
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As to Samuel's question of how to tell between a Gen I, II or III, I think the serial numbers start with 1800 for Gen I, the 1801 for Gen II and 

Ruger Precision® Rifle
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Barrel features a Ruger Precision Rifle Hybrid Muzzle Brake to effectively reduce recoil while minimizing noise and blast to the sides of the shooter.

Ruger Precision Rifle | Rokslide Forum
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But gen 2 had different calibers, better handgaurd and a brake. Gen 3 has an even better handgaurd and a nitrate coated bolt or something.