TFB Review: Ruger Precision Rifle and Dead Air Silencers Collab

You don't often see suppressor companies and rifle manufacturers work in conjunction to create a system, but recently that's exactly what Ruger did with Dead Air Silencers. Together, they took a Ruger Precision Rifle and matched it with a brand new suppressor from Dead Air Silencers. I’ve had this new collaborative rifle for about six months now and can certainly talk about how it performed for me. Let's take a closer look at the Ruger Precision Rifle and Deadair Silencers collab.

Specs

The newest version of the Precision Rifle is slightly different from previous generations, with a focus on stability and accuracy. The Ruger Precision Rifle now comes in a two-tone bronze and black color combination. Ruger put a 20” heavy contour barrel in their RPR rifle, allowing for accuracy without the barrel heating up as quickly. My variant is chambered in 308 Win, but the newest versions of the Ruger Precision Rifle come in both short and long action calibers.

Another unique feature of the Ruger Precision Rifle is its compatibility with different magazines, including AICS, M110/SR25, DPMS/Magpul, and M1A magazines. This allows you to run a wide variety of magazine types with various thicknesses and capacities. Another feature is the adjustable trigger that can be tuned from 2.5lbs to 5lbs, depending on your personal preferences. Each RPR comes with a 15” free-float handguard that accepts M-LOK on three sides with ARCA on the bottom section.

Range Time

Over the last few months, I have gone on several range trips with the new Ruger Precision Rifle and Dead Air Silencer RXD 30Ti. Throughout my time with the Rifle and suppressor combo, I can tell you this is a very soft-shooting and comfortable rifle to shoot without ear protection. A couple of things that immediately became clear are how smooth the action is in the precision rifle chassis. When moving from target to target and firing follow-up shots, the bolt has almost no wobble in it, making it quick to cycle a new round into the chamber.

There's essentially no gas blowback when firing the bolt action, which is a much more enjoyable experience compared to semi-auto gas guns. The vents at the front of the suppressor also help dampen the recoil from the initial shot. Combine the suppressor recoil dampening with the stock and you have an incredibly gentle recoiling rifle chambered in 308. I have shot the RPR rifle both on a bipod from a bench and from a tripod. Having the ability to use M-LOK and ARCA attachments allows you to be flexible and use a number of popular attachment styles on the market.

Accuracy and Sound Suppression

When it comes to accuracy, I wanted to test out what group sizes were possible with match ammunition. I decided to test out both 168-grain Federal Sierra Match ammo as well as their 175-grain Sierra Match King ammo, which is my go-to round for 308 Win at 100 yards. I took 5 shots per group and did three different groups for each box of ammo. I shot a total of 15 rounds for each load for a grand total of 30 rounds. The 168-grain Federal Sierra Match ammo shot an average 1.06” groups with the tightest being a .93” group. When it comes to the 175-grain Federal Sierra Match ammo, the groups did go down to an average of .88” with the tightest group being a .73” for me. I've read online that some people can even get to half-inch groups, which I believe; I’m just not a professional with bolt action rifles.

The RXD 30Ti really is a comfortable suppressor that makes a difference. The titanium construction makes the suppressor incredibly light. These RXD 30Ti suppressors are built specifically for bolt actions that are designed for hunting and precision shooting. I run mine as a direct thread, but these suppressors can accept different muzzle devices using a different rear end. The best part of the suppressor is the noise baffling that allows you to shoot comfortably without having to use ear protection. Having a mix of sound suppression to make it hearing safe, with the ability to have an extremely lightweight suppressor, make it the perfect suppressor for hunting or bolt action rifles.

Overall Thoughts

I always knew the Ruger Precision Rifles were popular in the PRS shooting community as well as the bolt action crowd, but after having some time behind one, I can confidently say they are great options if you want to get into the precision rifle sport without spending thousands and thousands on a setup. The combination of the RPR with the RXD 30Ti from Dead Air Silencers really does make for a fantastic base that you can build off. I have several bolt action builds and for the price, this Ruger is a fantastic out-of-the-box option that you can just take to the range and hone your skills. Let me know if you guys have used this combination down in the comments below. If you have questions about the Ruger Precision Rifle or firearms in general, feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram @fridgeoperator. Stay safe out there and we will see you in the next review.