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Testimonials

Dave Goffin - The British Deer Society, UK Training Manager (April 2010)

Thank you for your time when I collected my rifle (RPA Woodland Stalker .308) from you a week or so ago. I called in at Chris Potter’s for sight mounts but they didn’t have any that would work so I failed to get the rifle shot as intended at Wadhurst. I actually did not get onto a range until yesterday when I shot it for the first time. I used a 100 meter underground tube range and took three shots to zero it from the bore sighting I did when fitting the sight.

Next three shots all touching using 123 grain Sako ammunition. Second 3 shots printed within previous group hole. Third 3 shots using Federal 150 grain exactly the same point of impact with no change. Nine shots now all within a 15mm diameter circle.

Next 3 shots with sound moderator off to check difference in MPI achieved a ‘clover leaf’ group ¾ of an inch low and ½ an inch right of moderated MPI.

To be serious, the rifle is a joy to use, comfortable and above all very accurate. Thank you very much for the prompt and professional way that I have been dealt with.

Ed Seabourne (April 2010)

What I would like to say about the .243 Woodland Stalker is that it is a fantastic rifle. After zeroing the rifle in with around twelve shots of Federal shock 70grain ballistic tip. At 125 yards I achieved a very close group. Two of the shots were touching and the third was just a few millimetres above! The rifle is unbelievably comfortable to shoot and has given a massive confidence boost in my shooting ability. The length of the rifle including the moderator makes it easy to carry through woods and getting in and out of high seats is a breeze. I would strongly recommend this rifle.

Matthew Weeks - Terrifically Accurate Trio (July 2009)

My first of three was a custom interceptor in 6.5x284... This rifle shot a .187 inch 3 shot group... has now had well over 1000 rounds through it, it only gets shot at 1000 yards+... I have also shot it at an ETR target on F range at Sennybridge which it knocked down every time, set out at 1350 Yards. My second of three was an interceptor in 6mm Br... After 10 shooting in rounds, it’s first 3 shot group measured .215 inch... My final of the trio was ready, a Rangemaster in .338 Lap Mag... The rifle produced half moa 3 shot groups...

To sum up, three very accurate rifles and one very happy owner!

A commander of Special Operation Middle East* (May 2009)

RPA was not a well known name for sniper rifles when we decided to replace our rifle inventory but the choice resulted in us being able to purchase a family of rifles, our first order for 7.62mm and .338 Lapau Magnum rifles and our second for the 7.62mm STBY with silencer and sub sonic ammunition, giving us the ability to resolve a wide range of mission requirements from short to very long range. Despite the generally short engagement range for urban snipers the ability of the RPA rifles to hit and knock down targets beyond the range of similar rifles gives added confidence to snipers and commanders.

The rifles arrived in a hard transit case with quality scopes fitted, a complete set of tools and accessories and a drag bag, ready to go straight into service. Since coming into service the RPA rifles have been delivering consistent accuracy day and night on land and at sea in the demanding environment of the Arabian Gulf.

The rugged construction of the rifles and folding butt has proven very useful when snipers move into confined space firing positions and when transporting snipers by helicopter and fast roping them onto ships or rooftops. Since coming into service our snipers have trained with NATO and regional counterparts who have all compared their own rifles with ours and even against die hard brand loyalties our rifles have been acknowledged to be more reliable, practical and accurate...

* Name provided but withheld for security reasons

Chris Young (May 2009)

On my first ever shoot with the club using nato rounds and the Rangemaster, I came 2nd in the club competition against 22 other members many with 10 years + shooting experience, I could not believe how easy the rifle made shooting, the action was incredibly smooth, I have since taken every opportunity to use the Rangemaster. I have since gone on to win further club competitions with this rifle.

Even in the snow the rifle just kept going I eventually had to stop that day not because the rifle, as even in the below freezing temperatures it was still spot on, but because I was frozen. I have attached a picture of the rifle in the snow... the world’s greatest sniper rifle is the range master (in my opinion).

Sniper Central review of RPA Rangemaster .50 (Feb 2009)

These RPA 50 rifles are very well thought out and perform the task admirably. It was impressive and it truly is a rifle you could fire all day. We would recommend to those units that have access to RPA rifles and are looking for a .50, to take a look at the Rangemaster, it will be worth your time...

Read more of the review at Sniper Central

Simon Percy (Jan 2009 New Zealand)

“I purchased an RPA-CG 2000 chambered for 308 Win in 2001 and since then I have both won and come in the top 3 places in numerous regional championships in New Zealand in my grading, also a second placing in my grading at Trentham rifle range NZ in 2003. My RPA action has performed faultlessly since the day it was first shot, and is now on its third barrel.”

Robin Tucker (Nov 2008 Sporting Rifle magazine)

"Robin's Kit. The fox's enemy is Robin's RPA International .243 with 26in fluted barrel and custom blue paint. "Made to order, it took about three months to come," says Robin. "I've had a few rifles over the years and I had a RPA before, but sold it as it was quite heavy. I soon relised that was a mistake. I missed the accuracy and the trigger action which I was used to, so decided to get another - this time a custom. I also decided to match the rifle with a top scope, so I have a 2½- 10x56 high grade illuminated Swarovski coupled with quick release mounts, a T8 Reflex moderator and Harris bipod. I'm over the moon with it and haven't looked back since."

Jon Underwood Perfect Score (Sept 2008)

For the first time in known records a full-bore target rifle shooter has shot a perfect individual score in a 'Queens II' course of fire. Jon Underwood shot 150ex-150, with all 30 of his shots hitting the central V-Bull, during the Peek match of the Surrey Open on 20th September at Bisley. That is 50.10 at 300 yards, 500 yards and 600 yards with no wind coach, no hand rest and no telescopic sights. Surrey Rifle Association member Underwood used JHC 155g ammunition in his RPA Quadlock Rifle to post his amazing score. He is well known around Bisley, with notable successes as Grand Aggregate winner in 2005 Imperial; winner of all three stages of the Queen's Prize in 2006 and numerous international honours (including a recent England Team tour to the USA).

"By 600 yards I was getting a little excited by the prospect of scoring a complete HPS (highest possible score)," he said. "But it wasn't like winning the Grand or the Queens though - there was far more pressure at both those shoots - and I hadn't got to the stage where the front sight of the rifle was dancing around uncontrollably! That's partly because I have shot a number of 50.10s before, partly because I was quite busy helping to organise the competition and running stats and partly because of some things I learned in America, just watching how calm and methodical shooters are there."

As expected, Underwood went on to win the event and also the Surrey County Championship. He is now focused on trying to get selected for the England Commonwealth Games team for Delhi in 2010, for which he is on the shortlist. The highest ever score posted in the actual Imperial Meeting Queens II event is 150.28, shot by Scotland's Iain Robertson in 2002.

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