Ridgeline Defense Unveils The New RD-15 Light Precision Rifle(LPR)
News|Rifles
By Drew Bryant
June 21st, 2024, theloadoutblog.com
Ridgeline Defense is one of the premier precision rifle training facilities in America. Since their inception in 2016, they have sought to provide the highest standard of training, catering to everyone from novice shooters to the special operations community. Their talented instructors have placed in the top 5 at every one of their eight appearances at the U.S. Army International Sniper Competition and the USASOC Sniper Competition. On average, the team at Ridgeline trains over 500 students per year. This extensive experience has allowed them to identify and address the performance characteristics that shooters seek. Ridgeline Defense is proud to announce their answer to that question with the RD-15 Light Precision Rifle (LPR). Below is the product description and build for the RD-15 LPR.
Product Description
Ridgeline Defense has been a leader in Precision Rifle Training since our inception in 2016. Our training staff has won or placed top 5 at every one of their eight appearances at the U.S. Army International Sniper Competition and the USASOC Sniper Competition. On average we train over 500 precision rifle shooters per year, spanning from Special Operators to novices. This level of experience coupled with the volume of students has allowed us to identify what we wanted in terms of performance from the rifle as well as spot the trends when it came to issues.
RECEIVER:
• 7075 T6 Machined Billet
• Semi-Monolithic Design for Reduced Barrel Deflection
BARREL:
• PROOF Research Match Grade 416 Stainless Blank
• Custom Ridgeline Barrel Profile
• 16” 1:7 twist
• Chambered in .223 Wylde
GAS SYSTEM:
• Intermediate Length Gas System
• Proprietary Heat Treated 17-4 Stainless Gas Block
• Dual Taper with Jam Nut for consistent gas flow
BUFFER SYSTEM:
• VLTOR A5 System 7-Position
• A5H2 buffer and Sprinco Green Spring
BOLT:
• Full Auto Rated and Staked BCG
• Polished DLC (Diamond Like Coating) Carpenter 158
• MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspected)
• HPT (High Pressure Tested)
TRIGGER:
• Geissele SSA-E 2-Stage Trigger
FURNITURE:
• Magpul CTR Buttstock
• B5 Systems Grip
• Oversized Bolt Catch
• Ambidextrous Magazine Release
Ridgeline Defense is excited to bring the RD-15 Light Precision Rifle (LPR) to the market, combining their extensive expertise and commitment to excellence built into a rifle. Whether you are a novice shooter or a seasoned professional, the RD-15 LPR is designed to meet the highest performance standards. The RD-15 LPR is available now on Ridgeline’s website and retails for $3,199.99.
