I first heard about GA Precision five years ago from Aaron Hughston of Hughston Shooting School, who had tried out their rifles during a course at Thunder Ranch. Reblogged this on Arctic Specter and commented: Thats interesting that you point that out. But the compact size does help when in the field and when a suppressor is attached. He and his staff pay close attention to every detail, and his weapons are just awesome. with the right bullet would punch right through the ballistic glass probably out past 500yds. Pinnacle Production Rifle (PPR) <p>*New for 2020* featuring the new GA Precision 'Gladius' Short Action!</p> www.gaprecision.net . Buyer understands that all firearms are potentially dangerous if handled improperly. On a windless day, he was able to hit a target at 2,000 yards 10 times with 10 shots. Thanks, Andrew. They would try to take out anyone with different equipment first. Such a shame the 80r .224 doesnt have a BC to compete with the 6mm bullets. I personally have rifles with both, and have fired 1000s of rounds with each. We strive to create top professional quality rifles As far as the Remington recall goes, Im aware of what youre referring to. They were bad-ass.. It is your responsibility to ensure that a firearm is legal to own in your state. Was he perfect? I would suspect this is what he was mainly referring to. If he's not in the shop working on the latest design for his newest rifle, he can be found hunting or competing in PRS events. 1141 Swift St., N. Kansas City, MO 64116. The flat sided cheekrest does provide a good resting area for your cheek, but the hydrodipping finish is more slick than a flat dull painted surface. the other a 300 aac blackout caliber. That rifle is awesome. OP. But you have to admit the 50 cal is a different kind of weapon than the others he preferred to use. Thanks, My 2,100 yard shot exceeded the cards range, and I had to eyeball it. Wow. Everything about the rifle functioned beautifully and was easy to operate. Again, a laser scope is highly suggested to create accuracy at a distance. 3 shots at 200 yds: .0649 MOA (center-center). Obviously he is not here to confirm but my read of his book was ( and I am a Texan too ) is that he liked to use the KISS principle whenever possible. They were probably pickup trucks loaded down with explosives trying to blow someone up. At G.A. box and inside is a single tray that holds 50rds of 223. Thats just candy, Kyle said. Notwithstanding you are my hero and model. Customer Service +1 816 221 1844. Precision was founded and started initially by George Gardner alone as a means of building competition rifles for local highpower and long range shooters. His story got me and I researched him then. This may come as a surprise, but Kyle was not a fan of .50 cals at least not most of them. The Manners stock has a 1 Pachmyer Decelerator recoil pad to help absorb recoil. That means he isnt a sociopath, but a warrior a hero. As a comparison the 300 Win has 3500 ft/lb muzzle energy while the 338 Lapua has 4350 ft/lb of muzzle energy, either one inside of a couple hundred yards will punch through ballistic glass but you must also take into account the bullets used which for both rounds are HPBT match bullets that are not designed for hard target penetration. While the Tikka and SCAR kept 5 shot groups usually around an inch, the Gladius managed to wring .65 5 shot groups out of this round. While Im somewhat versed in sniper rifles, I never realised there were so many. Because of the adjustability, the Jewell has more exposed openings on the bottom of the trigger housing, and some guys claim sand and grit can get in there and cause the trigger to freeze up. His .338 was the rifle featured on the cover of his autobiography, American Sniper. The Templar, Crusader and the Templar Cross/Shield are registered tradermarks of G.A. As a former shooter, I can appreciate a lighter more mobile weapon system. 5 of Chris Kyle's Favorite Sniper Rifles / chris-kyle-with-ga-precision-gap-gladius.jpg. 6mm brass is back in. 44,947 views Jun 8, 2012 247 Dislike Share Save tykempster 2.96K subscribers Here we check out a Gladius from GA Precision. Honorary Texan! Just loosen that screw and then adjust the cheekpiece to the desired height and re-tighten it. The Navy / Seal 500yard silhouette target measures 20w x 40h. Just wanted to pass on the news, and give you some alternatives for when you hit that jackpot! Depending on the tenon length and the recoil lug used, That does not leave a lot of room to chuck on in a vise for threading and chambering. Through internal Remington documents, the program showed that on multiple occasions, the company considered recalling the product. Yes, sir. Kyle described the wide range of weapons and rifle systems he used in different situations, but I wanted to focus on the few he said were his favorite sniper rifles. The stock is nicely fitted to the action through the center portion of the stock before it transitions to the forearm. all integral action with built in recoil lug and 20 MOA scope rail, 18 inch Bartlein stainless 5R barrel, 1-10 twist GAP #6 contour, 1.250 inches for 3.500 inches, finishes at .900 on 26 inch barrel blank, Threaded Muzzle, 5/8 x 24 with thread protector, Trigger Tech Primary set to a crisp 2.5lbs . In doing this, it is our mandate that we do not For more info on Cal, check out. With everything set and ready to go we headed out to the range on an actually fairly warm and calm January day in Montana. that are not only precise, but are also affordable. A Precision (GAP) is perhaps the largest name in the custom tactical rifle business. Hes happy with his Savage rifle. From their site: "G.A. 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Summary: Hit Probability At Long-Range, 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 5: Live-Fire Group Sizes & Precision, 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 4: Live-Fire Muzzle Velocity Details. Spoke to George Gardner from GA Precison over the weekend at the 10th Anniversary party of Bartlein Barrels. Speaking of the details, here are the specs: Action: Defiance Machine GAP Gladius, Short Action. He has received military, law enforcement, and private training in the use of firearms. Upon purchase, buyer assumes all liability and responsibility, including but not limited to, the usage and safe storage of the purchased firearm. The reason is because the adjustable stock, heavier action, EFR and 4 long SOCOM brake all add weight. It was important to Marra that the statue was holding an exact replica of Kyles rifle, down to the smallest detail. Ive also been fortunate to talk to a few defense contractors who work deep behind the curtain and the stuff theyve created and deployed is hard to believe. The action obviously acts and functions like every other bolt action out there, but the tolerances, machining and durability are all improved and it is extremely smooth to cycle with no bolt slop. GA Precision Gladius Specifications Caliber - .308 (other calibers custom order) Action - Rem 700 SA RH, completely trued Twist Rate - 1:10 Barrel Type - [easyazon_link identifier="B00ENF09A4 locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20]Bartlein Stainless Steel [/easyazon_link], 5R rifling, GAP #6 1-10 twist Youre probably right. One area we really like on the T-2 series of stocks is the pistol grip. In fact, he talked about how the SR-25 had a bad reputation of jamming up in the field. He also indicated the rifle tends to do better at longer ranges, which of course made us raise an eyebrow. Additionally, depending on the circumstances, I had an infrared and visible red laser, as well as night vision for the scope. The Templar action is made byDefiance Machineto their very high standards. A little under 1100 rounds down the tube running a light 37.5gr load of h4350 running at 2830 in 30 with 108's. Comes with an Area 419 hellfire brake, & GA . Cal Zant is the shooter/author behind PrecisionRifleBlog.com. Manufacturer: GA Precision Model: Gladius (Crusader) Caliber: .308 Win (7.62x51mm NATO) Barrel: Bartline Stainless Steel 5R GAP #6 Contour Barrel Length: 16.5" (419mm) Twist: 1:10" RH Magazine: AICS 5 or 10 round Detachable Box Trigger: Timney (Test rifle had TriggerTech) Stock: Manners T-2A Metal Finish: Cerakote - Matte Black The standard trigger on the Gladius is a Timney set to 2.5 lbs, but the owner of this rifle replaced the Timney with aTriggerTech Primarytrigger and it was set at a very smooth and extremely repeatable 1 lbs 10 ounces (1.625 lbs). (standard muzzle treatment is Threaded 5/8 x 24 with blended thread protector, multiple muzzle devices available for installation, updated action is an Impact 737r). Could this be the reason why he indicated that even a .300 will do the same thing. charles thanks,the additional 2mil hold over explains my question, THE AX50 .50 CAL IS AN AMAZING GUN I LOVE THE WAY IT LOOKS. This indicates to me, you shoot what youre handed. Here are the most likely components for the rifle Kyle is shown using in the photos above: Kyle mentioned in the book that he ran his .300 Win Mag suppressed. For our shooting evaluations we opted to use three different match grade loads combined with some ball M80 ammo to get a good overall feel of the capability of the rifle. Muzzle Velocity was tested with the Gladius' 18 barrel, temperatures were in the mid 20's. Results are as follows: Avg 2671 fps, Std. The recoil on the Gladius is very light and extremely well controlled thanks in part to the muzzle brake and the weight of the rifle. But the shorter length and solidly built construction give the rifle a feel of stability and quality. Joe Balickie custom Left Handed Remingto Springfield Armory 1903 Mark 1 Left Hand Christensen Arms BA Tactical 300 WinMag Kurt Jaeger Mainz Custom 98 Mauser .30-0 NEW! There is a lot of nostalgia around the cartridge. The guys at Nightforce said those scopes were equipped with either their mil-dot or MLR reticle. Many feel like the Sako TRG-42 is the best value for a 338 Lapua precision rifle. A tuned 2.5lb trigger and Badger bottom metal round things out, all mated to a Manners T2A stock with an adjustable KNW loggerhead cheekpiece. If you notice the box of 223 is a 50rd. If I was personally in the market for an accurate AR-15 right now, it would definitely be between those 3 whichever the budget allowed. +18162211844 Overview Full Details Gallery $5,482.00 Order now Full details Specifications Caliber 243 Win, 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm GT, 260 Rem, 6.5 x 47 Lapua, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 308 Win Stock Manners MCS-CS2 Action Wow, thats great info. It certainly extends the effective range of small arms to distances that were laughable pipe dreams just a couple years ago. The scope in the McMillan brochure you posted is also mismarked as a 3.5-10. I think your information is great and look forward to your posts. I can see his point. I liked the short pushrod system, and the supposed accuracy, barrel length of 18 also. Heres a link to the full article by LTC Dave Grossman named On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdog. In his book, Kyle said, I used the .300 Win Mag for most of mykills. What do you have then? And dont sell yourself short this stuff isnt mystical. Looking at the magazine and ejection port in the photo, they look a bit too small to be chambered for a 308. But, unfortunately we cant ask him so this is all inference. Scopes should be chosen with a mind toward the situation theyll be used in; to give an obvious example, a 32-power scope would be wilding inappropriate on a shotgun.) Jon, I have a friend who was special forces and this week he told me the story of the first time he used a 50 in combat. I love my 7mm Rem Mag awesome rifle. Cal. It uses a free-floated 16 Bartlein barrel with a 1/10 twist and 5R rifling, which I have come to prefer. Here are some range results from the GA Precision Gladius from my DOPE book: The best performance that I have achieved with this rifle was also the tightest group I have ever fired, period. I appreciate the input. The rifle image was likely extracted from the photo below of Chris Kyle with the rifle. I always tell people looking for a rifle under $1000, Savage is the way to go! The real surprise was the accuracy, it was a fantastic 1.455 (0.462 MOA) group centered right on the head. ;) Thanks, Cal Cal: Hey, Heath. If the GAP Gladius is a 308 why is the Black Hills ammunition clearly marked 223? Thanks everyone. chris-kyle-with-ga-precision-gap-gladius.jpg. The only rounds down the tube are the test fire shots. The only thing I could think of is that if you were dialed for 500 yards, then youd hold about 2 mils low for a 100 yards target and 2 mils high for a 700 yard target. My conclusion is that its an NXS 3.5-1550. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The bolt still only has two lugs so the throw rotation is about the same as on a Remington. Blueprinting is important with 700 actions due to the fact that they can experience a small amount of warping during the heat-treating process after they are machined. Thats what Im looking for probably in a Remington 700. Thats what I was thinking, too. As far as value goes, Im not sure there is a rifle that can provide the same level of accuracy that my RRA does for $1,000. They have very clear glass, and theyre extremely durable under terrible conditions. The spent cases in that photo look closer to 308 to me, but itd be hard to tell them apart for sure. The Templar, Crusader and the Templar Cross/Shield are registered something Ive read before . Like I mentioned, this stuff wasnt obvious or well documented. Gardner pointed out this iconic photo of Kyle, which he said features him holding a GA Precision Gladius rifle. Ive seen MIL-SPEC on some Nightforce scopes. Your email address will not be published. It cut our shooting session short on two occasions that I can remember. Copyright 2023 PrecisionRifleBlog.com, All Rights Reserved. Glad you found it interesting, Siuco. It is extremely accurate at ranges that are almost hard to believe and way past the range of anything you could actually shoot. excellent article, thanks for this. Customer Login . Im not claiming to be as good of a shot as Kyle or other snipers, but just want to make sure you understand that it isnt black magic. (The powers on a scope refer to the magnification of the focal length. Its an excellent all-around cartridge, whose performance allows for superb accuracy as well as stopping power. I got to test out a pair of Vectronix Vector 23 ranging binos (retail for $24,000) in a field test last year they are AWESOME!!! Ill update the article to reflect it being a McMillan A2 instead of a A4. Great platform with hard hitting 1000 yards out. maybe. These smaller, handy rifles, which could be suppressed when needed, were ideal for fighting in an urban battlefield. Im not a military sniper and dont claim to be. We were just disappointed in the accuracy. They always held their zero for me.. Note: Website author removed politically charged statement at the end of this comment (that was actually pretty funny ;)). 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