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There was/is a recall on Remington triggers. Wikipedia says Davy was born in Tennessee and died in Texas (and you can believe it because it is on the internet!). But as I was researching this, I noticed McMillan has a rifle package for the TAC-338 that looks virtually identical to the photos of Kyles rifle from his autobiography. Ill add the disclaimer that I had to PRACTICE A LOT to get there, plus I read a ton, and even took one long-range class. Trigger: Triggertech GAP Special. Cal, great article. He also indicated the rifle tends to do better at longer ranges, which of course made us raise an eyebrow. More than rifles, and even his military campaigns, Chris Kyle is a man worth celebrating. You are indeed a hero, i wish you can train me to be a sniper but am thousands of miles away from you. The reason is because the adjustable stock, heavier action, EFR and 4 long SOCOM brake all add weight. Thats what Im looking for probably in a Remington 700. I dont think he was alluding to using .338 on military grade vehicles. On the Navy Seal MK13, the stock is a McMillan A2. We figured the time would be very good because of how well the recoil was controlled, and it did not disappoint us as we matched our fastest time ever set with the M24. RIP Chris Thank you for your service, Sir. While I was researching, I asked George (owner of GAP) specifically about what cartridge he built, and confirmed it was a 308. Hes happy with his Savage rifle. I would have used it more if Id had it. He goes on to say, The bullet shoots farther and flatter than a .50 caliber, weighs less, costs less, and will do just about as much damage. The milspec Nightforce scopes are of a much higher quality. Thats a great question, Gary. I think the only type of gun I havent shot is a sniper rifle. As far as the Remington recall goes, Im aware of what youre referring to. Those are the only differences Im aware of, and what I feel like it is a pretty objective comparison. 1999 - 2023 GA Precision. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. It is a tackdriver, and GAP guarantees the rifle to shoot 1/2 MOA groups or better with match-grade factory ammo. The scope on that rifle is either a 6.5-2050 Mark 4, or a 8.5-25. Youre right, he may have had more than one. I buy the best I can afford and really enjoy shooting tight little groups. It also does a great job turning cover into concealment. I dont know much of guns but your arcles and responds opens my eyes to understand. The rifle had already been setup with aSchmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56mmscope and so we went ahead and left it as is. As always, well done! Which is adequate for everyday hunting. Heres a link to the full article by LTC Dave Grossman named On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdog. I just dont want to start a fight on here. That is the beauty of ordering a custom build. Nicely written article, well done I enjoyed reading the exerpts from American Sniper, the book. Thanks, Mike. Because, I am fairly certain that a 300 Win Mag could not penetrate a military grade light armored window to hit the driver. The rifle we have here for a full review is a rifle that started off as a standard rifle, but then had several options added to the build for a little custom twist. In this particular case, GA Precision uses a GAP #6 contour Bartline stainless steel barrel that stays at 1.2 diameter for the first 3.5 and then steps down in a Palma like profile. One being a 308 win. You can see in the photos the McMillan stock he was using on his .300 Win Mag hadtheir lightweight saddle-style adjustable cheek-piece, instead of the integral cheek-piece like the one on his .338 Lapua. I want the trigger to surprise me every time; I dont want to jerk the gun as I fire. Of course custom rifles like those made by Surgeon Rifles or GA Precision are exceptional as well. I appreciate you letting us know. Shipping: Calculated on checkout. IMO I don't know why someone would even consider the DD at that point. It is a nearly vertical style grip that has some molded in texture with a slight palm swell that provides excellent placement of your firing hand. I was zeroing the rifle at lower elevations after being up in the mountains for a while, and fired 3 shots at 200 yards. Just ask my wife about how I scream at the TV! Ive seen MIL-SPEC on some Nightforce scopes. I think most people prefer a mid-size cartridge over a magnum, because of the mild recoil. Its balance makes it easy to shoot from standing, kneeling, or seated positions. With Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56 Scope And Drag Bag AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR ON-LINE STORE Excellent Condition Super Value A Favorite Of Chris Kyle Includes: 2 10 Round Magazines. Even with the accuracy where it is at, we would gladly deploy with it. Gardner said Kyle's rifle was a standard Gladius, although "standard" is a poor adjective for such a rifle. They are rugged, readily available, and work very well. That makes it easy to tell those rifles apart in photos, in addition to the suppressor (he never had a suppressor for his .338). It is hard to go wrong with the M5. Chris probably meant that for quick target acquisition he could hold COM ( center of mass ) to 500 and quickly switch to a 2 mil hold at 700. hankharp. In fact, the Gladius figures prominently in many later and iconic photos of Kyle. Rifle. The rifle pictured below is Kyles sniper rifle they scanned for the sculpture. Or could it have been a different trigger? We live in a culture that is unwilling to take personal responsibility for anything, but we can never abdicate our personal responsibility for gun safety. snipers, we had little say in our choice of weapons we used. Sad day, but there are other great options. The barrels have a 1:10 twist with the ever popular 5R rifling. New rifles added to our ready to ship page! 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. Of course, with the amount of work that goes into each rifle, the end result costs as much or more than very high-end optics. (upgrades and options available), Manners T-2A stock in Multicam hydrographic camouflage, One front stud and 4 QD flush cups (2 bottom and 2 left side), Hawkins Precision M5 Detachable Mag System with 5rd AICS magazine, additional 5 and 10 round magazines available, Pillar bedded with 7075 T-6 pillars then skimmed in Marine Tex. Bookmarked for when i hit the Powerball. The binos I had looked identical to the set I saw in the movie. I hadnt heard that before. The hydrodipping on the stock is not as durable and there are several areas that are worn pretty good, but the overall appearance of the rifle is still decent and serviceable. But, enough about the rules, let's take a look at GA Precision's new rifle! Thanks everyone. 6mm brass is back in. A .50 caliber leaves only a fraction of its kenetic energy inside a soft or lightly armored (personal body armor) target. Customer Service +1 816 221 1844. Copyright 2023 PrecisionRifleBlog.com, All Rights Reserved. Thanks for the feedback. "Short Sword" as Nicknamed by Snipers Hide founder, Frank 'Lowlight' Galli. The real surprise was the accuracy, it was a fantastic 1.455 (0.462 MOA) group centered right on the head. 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. I went back to his book and didnt notice anywhere that he actually mentioned Remington triggers specifically. 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. I think you'll like this one. 2020), thread protector (new 2021), 5 and 10 . He ended up taking an elk with it in Colorado at 900 yards. Glad to know you find the content is interesting. Notice the fine machining of the bolt and bolt handle. While I disagree, everyone is entitled to there opinion. I love it. The Templar, Crusader and the Templar Cross/Shield are registered Theyre issued to you, and you use them. 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. Thats certainly true, Mr. Wolf. Either way, the rifle felt very much at home during this phase of the testing. You can see my dope card the placard on the side contains my come-ups (adjustments) needed for long-range targets. Most serious precision rifle shooters go with a Jewell or a Timney trigger. Their rifles have proven to be accurate, well built, and extremely consistent. This may come as a surprise, but Kyle was not a fan of .50 cals at least not most of them. Thanx for providing a forum for and the timely focus topic to solicit so many responses. sacrifice quality. I personally have rifles with both, and have fired 1000s of rounds with each. I was going to ask McMillan that in person in a couple days at SHOT Show, but it sounds like you know what youre talking about so I bet thats right. Im not really into the military sniper part of long-range shooting, although I know a lot of shooters are. is there recall on all Remington triggers at one point? 5 of Chris Kyles Favorite Sniper Rifles. Its a tragedy that we cant ask the man himself. Some of it is hard facts from the man himself, other specs are what he most likely used based on what was issued at the time of his active duty, and some specs are based on my own research and identifying products based on photos of his rifles. Picture this. The spent cases in that photo look closer to 308 to me, but itd be hard to tell them apart for sure. The best I can say is a 300 Win. It is extremely accurate at ranges that are almost hard to believe and way past the range of anything you could actually shoot. I DONT CARE IF YOU SAY ITS EMPTY!! Im as sure as I can be about that. As a SEAL, I used Nightforce scopes. First, some background and specs of the Gladius: The rifle itself was speced out and named by Marine Scout Sniper Frank Galli of Snipers Hide to be a short, maneuverable, yet extremely accurate .308. I liked the short pushrod system, and the supposed accuracy, barrel length of 18 also. Im sure that crosses national boundaries, especially among allies. Precision was founded and started initially by George Gardner alone as a means of building competition rifles for local highpower and long range shooters. PRS shooters like them, gun writer experts like them, Chris Kyle liked them (he owned a .308 Gladius), and many manyfolks own and like them. I have had 2 friends that have owned a Savage 110 BA 338 Lapua. I say this not to glorify war but to enumerate the instances when war wast the ugliest of things but as John Stuart Mill told us ..the ugliest is the man who thinks nothing is worth fighting and dying for and lets men better and braver than himself protect himFourin & Dumbeztik, Wow, CR Thats a powerful quote. excellent article, thanks for this. The LRF was the Vectronix AN/PEQ-8 procured under an 2001 IDIQ thru NSWC Crane and is a PLRF15 that Vectronix specifically manufactured to the contract requirements. Dev 9.6 Accuracy on paper at 100 yards was very good with the .308 as well. When you pick up a firearm, youre taking on full responsibility for what happens while its in your hands. This was the rifle that he made his longest confirmed kill with, which was a2,100 yard shot. If you are looking for a custom, accurized short-barreled .308, give the Gladius a try. The scope in the McMillan brochure you posted is also mismarked as a 3.5-10. 5 of Chris Kyle's Favorite Sniper Rifles / chris-kyle-with-ga-precision-gap-gladius.jpg. Good eye. I dont feel at liberty to share the details, but it did a great job turning cover into concealment. Honestly, Ive only fired a 50 a few times, and Im not a veteran so I cant speak to this. 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. Personally, Im a gun safety zealot to my core. Man, you got me. This is the same as the standard GAP Gladius model except in 223 Rem, and upgraded with the Templar action, and with the Night Vision Bridge added. I was always wondering what guns Chris was using, as the film didnt really give much attention to it, I guess now I know , Great Blog! can you please give me this information.? ask your salesperson about trigger upgrades and muzzle device options to complete and optimize your Gladius build. Hey, Tommy. So I was assuming he didnt like 50s across the board, until at some point after his service (which ended in 2009) he had a chance to try out the AI model with the collapsible stock that he described. A Data-Driven Approach To Precision Rifles, Optics & Gear. Those that are familiar with the excellent Badger Ordnance M5 floorplate will immediately recognize it and its operation on the Gladius. SOLD - $3,600.00. The trigger guard itself is wide and slightly oversized for easy use with gloves. Crockett grew up in East Tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. Yes, Kyle had a capacity for violence, but I believe he also had a deep love for his fellow citizens. Of course, my witness and the only other shooter there that day was an older F-Class shooter who makes his own barrels and wildcat cartridges. Im not a military sniper and dont claim to be. Great article Cal. We were scratching our heads and even asked the rifle owner about it, who was not with us during the tests. I always tell people looking for a rifle under $1000, Savage is the way to go! But we can only control our part of the equation. Trigger: Triggertech GAP Special. The .300 is a little heavier gun by design. Overseas, I used a 32-power scope. His story got me and I researched him then. 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.) Tactical Scopes Reticles. I dont know for certain, but just presented what the experts at Leupold told me it was. He also had repeated problems with extraction on the Savage rifle, with a couple different types of match-grade factory ammo. I can appreciate your attention to detail! I can hardly watch TV shows or movies with firearms in them, because it drives me crazy how negligent most people are in handling weapons. Rifle Specs: Action: Defiance Machine GAP Gladius, Short Action. If you want to see diagrams for all those reticles I mentioned, check out this post: The first thing you should know is that any rifle made by GAP will be of the highest quality, down to every detail. Do we know of anyone that took training with his company so as to find the caliber(s) called for in their syllabus ? GA Precision Built 308 Bolt Action Rifle, featuring an 18" Bartlein Barrel, and Surefire Brake & Suppressor. Great question though. all integral action with built in recoil lug and 20 MOA scope rail. #11438595 09/15/16. Could this be the reason why he indicated that even a .300 will do the same thing. The overall score of 170.6 places the Gladius firmly in third place on our all timeleaderboard. GA Precision made a huge news when they were able to secure the contract for the FBI HRT sniper rifles, which had to go through a very rigorous testing process. It wasnt until I got downrange and noticed the oblong hole with distinct grease lines that I released what a good group it was. It was eerie. That Lone Star sure is inspiring when you consider how sacred it is for men like Chris Kyle and Marcus Luttrell. We cannot explain why we could not get good accuracy out of the rifle at 100 yards, but we can explain that we really liked and enjoyed the rifle. Anything from 1,000 yards and out, youre just plain nailing it. The groups were just not small. DONT EVER SWEEP ME WITH YOUR MUZZLE!!! I heard there was a huge recall on all Remington triggers at one point, to be sure for my curiosity and such, are you sure that was a Remington factory trigger on his first .300 WM? That means he isnt a sociopath, but a warrior a hero. But the compact size does help when in the field and when a suppressor is attached. As it is a matter of record that Custom Shop, Inc. has no established testing facility, Custom Shop, Inc. assumes no liability for the safe functioning of any firearm sold. +18162211844 Overview Full Details Gallery $5,342.00 Order now Full details Specifications Caliber 308 Win Stock Manners T-2A Action Finish Metal Finish: Matte Cerakote, Black Stock Finish: Dipped, Multicam Though GAP does make its own Templar actions, the Gladius is built on a completely trued and blueprinted pillar-bedded Remington 700 action with a GA precision side bolt release and a Badger Ordnance 20MOA top rail. I'd say over 80% of the content was ne Cal: Ha! See GAPs product detail page for more info: http://www.gaprecision.net/gladius.html. It is. As it currently sits, the rifle is closest to a GA Precision Gladius with the Templar action upgrade. +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 https://www.gaprecision.net/gladius-2-.html The only changes from the specs are as follows: -18" barrel with straight flutes -TBAC CB brake installed by GA and timed without shims - Manners EH1-A stock instead of the CS stock with badger 2" bottom pic rail and non rotating swivel attachments x2 on left side -Comes with one AI 5rd mag They have an excellent reputation and build a large number of different rifles, everything from a hunting rifle to a M40A5 replica, and of course full custom built rifles. Posted March 3, 2016 in Guns & Gear, Reviews, Rifles by Rusty S. with 29 CommentsTags: GA Precision, gap, Gladius. 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