Upon measuring the group, he simply uttered Well, its pretty good, but its no screamer Such accuracy, however, is indicative of just what this rifle can achieve given the right shooter, optic, and ammunition. $2499.00 + shipping to your FFL. I even contacted manufacturers like Accuracy International, GA Precision, Leupold, and Nightforce to get more specs on Chris Kyles rifle setups. The other problem is the bad guys know they are important. the other a 300 aac blackout caliber. If youre looking for the most accurate AR money can buy, Id suggest that might come from JP Enterprises. What kind of camo is on his precision gladius .308 win, Its a Multicam Dip on the stock. The object of art is to elicit a response in the viewermy opinion is that this topic has been a work of art. Over 7.85 million rifles are eligible for the replacements. The thread cap fit is so precise that many people dont notice this rifle has a threaded barrel. Ive printed many 1/4 MOA groups, which still surprise me coming from an entry-level gas gun. Badger Ordnance Embedded Front Rail (EFR) available for your night vision devices. One guy was a hunter and was tickled to get 8-9 groups at 600 yards. Its meant to destroy critical equipment. The groups were all very consistent, even the M80 ball ammo shot more consistent groups than most other rifles we test. He just had a couple paragraphs about scopes: Scopes are an important part of a weapon system. I never used on in Iraq. Wikipedia says Davy was born in Tennessee and died in Texas (and you can believe it because it is on the internet!). I have also used the rifle to teach new shooters the basics of long-range shooting with good results. Besides shooting at known ranges prone and off the bench, I have used the Gladius on impromptu unknown range targets from various field positions. But, youre right it plausible that it couldve been the AW50F or the AX50. His engineering background, unique data-driven approach, and ability to present technical and complex information in a unbiased and straight-forward fashion has quickly caught the attention of the industry. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath, a wolf. They are very well made, extremely durable, and operate great. Features include standard bolt know, TT Primary trigger, for sale by Investments That Shoot on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 906366945 Precision, we use only top notch, field-tested, durable parts and accessories. The real surprise was the accuracy, it was a fantastic 1.455 (0.462 MOA) group centered right on the head. 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. Made in USA. I think the reason Chris had a box of .223 ammo laying around handy for the photo shoot was that he enjoyed shooting and teaching with pleasant calibers. I love my 7mm Rem Mag awesome rifle. Hope this helps! Stock: Manners Composite Stocks, model T2-A GAP . tradermarks of G.A. The military receives a milspec version, with the words milspec on the scope. (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). Right?! Im not sure there is any way to know for sure. 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. Gary the 300wm 500Yzero dope shooting to 700yards seemed to be simple PBR ( Point Blank Range ) shooting but I did not want to ass u me anything soa .533 G1 BC 190 gr match HPBT @ 3,000fps = 100/+8.8 200/+14.8 300/+15.8 400/+11.1 500/+.1 600/-18.4 700/-45.3. As a gun nut, I have them memorized, I live by them, and Im continually teaching them to my kids and friends: Sorry to get on a soapbox. I dont know for certain, but just presented what the experts at Leupold told me it was. There are men like Mike Murphy and Richard Winters who will never ever be forgotten (NY and PA respectively) for they have earned their place in our history, but such respect for ones State, Culture, Values and God is simply not found anywhere else in our great country. Thanks, Ryan. Ive owned a Remington 700 since I was 12 years old, and Ive never experienced that issue. Wish I could be more help. 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. I appreciate you letting us know. I thought that was unbelievable! Thanks. The Navy / Seal 500yard silhouette target measures 20w x 40h. sacrifice quality. get it while you can! Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. 5 of Chris Kyle's Favorite Sniper Rifles / chris-kyle-with-ga-precision-gap-gladius.jpg. Most VBIED are of the non-armored type. The 338 is a McMillan Tac338. I personally wouldnt recommend a Remington trigger, and it may not have been what Kyle chose if he had the choice. 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. He also had repeated problems with extraction on the Savage rifle, with a couple different types of match-grade factory ammo. 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 just had so many friends asking if Id read it that I felt like I had too. Well done. A Data-Driven Approach To Precision Rifles, Optics & Gear. Kyle said I used a 2 pound trigger on my rifles. Like you mentioned, the AX was unveiled in 2010, and the book was published in 2012 so there is at least a likely chance that he was talking about the AX50. The original model did not have the Surefire muzzle brake/adaptor, just a 16 threaded barrel with cap. On December 6, 2014, Remington announced that as part of actions put into place to settle multiple lawsuits and to avoid future legal actions, they are replacing all triggers in Remington 700 Models. That rifle is awesome. I think the only type of gun I havent shot is a sniper rifle. Without going into too much detail about what the capacities are, a lot of it is also used for indirect fire and CAS. Its also lighter. The first thing you should know is that any rifle made by GAP will be of the highest quality, down to every detail. Man, I appreciate the suggestion But you certainly dont need a 50 cal to get hits beyond 1000 yards. Yes, there are occasional accidental magazine drops as the levers can be bumped or get caught on brush or other obstacles if you are not careful. As a SEAL, I used Nightforce scopes. As a SEAL, I used Nightforce scopes. He also indicated the rifle tends to do better at longer ranges, which of course made us raise an eyebrow. Using Black Hills 168gr BTHP ammunition, I was constantly getting groups to touch without much effort, and this was early on in my experience of long-range shooting. If you want to see diagrams for all those reticles I mentioned, check out this post: Kyle, a Texas native, served four combat tour in Iraq and elsewhere between the start of the war and 2008. Heres a link to the full article by LTC Dave Grossman named On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdog. S He didnt indicate armoured or unarmoured, so I cant speculate. Crocketts opposition to Jacksons policies led to his defeat in the 1831 elections. Its a tragedy that we cant ask the man himself. I remember watching a TV show about 10 years ago that showed a sniper making a 1 mile shot on a target. Id bet it was the same, but I dont know that. I would bet the recoil factor Cal mentioned was a factor. Here we have a closer look at some of the guns he used in his craft. I just got done reading his book and his was telling about his longest shot and he said he was looking through his 25 power scope at his target. The overall score of 170.6 places the Gladius firmly in third place on our all timeleaderboard. After being made a colonel in the militia, he was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. Scopes are an important part of the weapon system. 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. 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. Sure, he had flaws like you and me. Notwithstanding you are my hero and model. They would try to take out anyone with different equipment first. 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. You can dial in your 500 yard dope and still hit a target from 100-700 yards without worrying too much about making minute adjustments., While the Mk-12 and Mk-11 were both semi-automatic rifles, Kyles .300 Win Mag was a manual bolt-action. But I fire my mid-sized 6mm rifle a lot more. ! At my range, Ill warn you once, and the next time you go home. Get one, you wont be disapointed. Ive read the book twice and always wanted to see a breakdown on the specific weapons he used with accessories. 18 inch Bartlein stainless 5R barrel, 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, One front stud and 4 QD flush cups (2 bottom and 2 left side), Pillar bedded with 7075 T-6 pillars then skimmed in Marine Tex, Elite Tactical (100% carbon fiber shell and light fill stock). But, the question that is interesting to me is What did a rifle expert like Chris Kyle choose to shoot after he retired from active service and could pick anything he wanted? He gives us the answer in his book: Since Im talking about guns, Ill mention that my current favorites are the weapons systems made by GA Precision, a very small company started in 1999 by George Gardner. That was the stock used on all of the Mk13 rifles until the implementation of the Accuracy international AI chassis system. My other buddy was NOT happy with that kind of accuracy, and traded it in for a Sako TRG-42 also chambered for 338 Lapua. But, unfortunately we cant ask him so this is all inference. 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. But the compact size does help when in the field and when a suppressor is attached. I liked the short pushrod system, and the supposed accuracy, barrel length of 18 also. I have a folding stock on my competition rifle, and it makes it much easier to transport. Shipping: Calculated on checkout. The Manners stocks all have the more squared off shape to the buttstock which has become a Manners trade mark and you can see it in the T-2 profile on this rifle. The barrels have a 1:10 twist with the ever popular 5R rifling. The Templar, Crusader and the Templar Cross/Shield are registered There are exceptions of course, but he pictures of his rifles posted are McMillan A2s. What the .50 does best and was designed for is hard target interdiction. 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. But Kyle truly was a hero worth celebrating. See GAPs product detail page for more info: http://www.gaprecision.net/gladius.html. It's there in Missouri that owner George Gardner calls home. Awesome! May the memory and the life of the man behind the rifle live on in each of us. 2014 Identity Verified ( Gold Beach, OR ) This seller is NOT an FFL I would imagine there was a good chance that SEALs had the opportunity to play around with other SOF-units gear back in base if they were stationed at the same area. The .300 Win Mag Mk-13 was designed to use the same suppressor as his Mk-11 (aka SR-25 7.62 NATO), which was the Knights Armament Mk-11 Suppressor. The 308 is also touted by many to be one of the most inherently accurate cartridges. 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. Im not even a big target shooter but I love a accurate rifle. His story got me and I researched him then. (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. I would have to say range would be a big consideration with the 300 Win. Pingback: American Sniper - Shooters Forum, Pingback: The Dark Urges Of Chris Kyles Haters | New York City Guns, Pingback: Looking for actual solid informed opinions - Page 3, Pingback: Product Announcement MSE Chris Kyle Figure Finalized - Page 2 - OSW: One Sixth Warrior Forum, Pingback: Robohnya Sniper di Telkomsel | dinadimu, Pingback: Precision Rifle Barrels - What The Pros Use - PrecisionRifleBlog.com, Pingback: 300 win mag mods - Shooters Forum, Pingback: Key Pieces of Gear For Long Range Hunting. I would assume Kyle meant the Accuracy Internatioal AW50F, since the AX-series wasnt unveiled until 2010, and Chris had then already left the Navy. Thanks everyone. Once I had the Gladius in hand, I opted to use a Schmidt and Bender PMII optic with the rifle. At sniper school, I learned the basics of a range of weapons, so I was prepared not only to use them all, but also to choose the right one for the job.. You go to an ordinary range that has only 200 yards max. The next . The scope in the McMillan brochure you posted is also mismarked as a 3.5-10. 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 . Thanks for the feedback. They always held their zero for me.. Kyle says (later)..like other S.E.A.L. 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. I personally have rifles with both, and have fired 1000s of rounds with each. He finished the section on the SR-25 by saying There were other issues with the weapon, however, and personally it was never one of my favorites. That was immediately followed by his words, The .300 is in another class entirely.. Many feel like the Sako TRG-42 is the best value for a 338 Lapua precision rifle. Without getting too technical, the higher the power, the better a shooter can see at a distance. For more info on Cal, check out. The overall rifle is short and compact at only 40.8 long, but it is not really any lighter than a standard tactical rifle. I appreciate the input! Precision LLC. I wouldnt be capable of using it to potential but it would be great to have such a gun in my opinion. The Updated Gladius 2.0 features the Manners Composite Stocks CS2! In the section in his book titled Mk-11, he specifically said There were other issues with the weapon, however, and personally it was never one of my favorites. He used it just didnt make the list of favorites. They were regular civilian beaters carrying explosives. Muzzle Velocity was tested with the Gladius' 18 barrel, temperatures were in the mid 20's. Results are as follows: Avg 2671 fps, Std. GA Precision makes some of the most top-notch rifles you can find anywhere on American soil. Looking at the magazine and ejection port in the photo, they look a bit too small to be chambered for a 308. 2020), thread protector (new 2021), 5 and 10 . Edit- the PPR from GA Precision is the same price. Read More Share Item Item #: 985395164 GreyBush Seller Since: Mar. 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. Buy a GA Precision Gladius Georgia Precision Gladius rifle in .308Win. It cut our shooting session short on two occasions that I can remember. Like a fresh stick of gum or a snicker snackthe notification of a new blog response spices our day. If the GAP Gladius is a 308 why is the Black Hills ammunition clearly marked 223? I really had to do some detective work to get it all together, but luckily I know people at the different companies involved and can pretty quickly recognize some of the components. But should we only celebrate perfect people? These smaller, handy rifles, which could be suppressed when needed, were ideal for fighting in an urban battlefield. The cheekpiece is fairly tall and there is a large cut out in it to accommodate the removal of the bolt from the action. ;) Thanks, Cal Cal: Hey, Heath. Cal July 20, 2015 Leave a comment . Yet the 300 Win Mag that Kyle used was never designed, nor recommended, for such duty. In his book, Kyle said, I used the .300 Win Mag for most of mykills. GA Precision Gladius Review (with shooting!) I get you, Pierre. They have very clear glass, and theyre extremely durable under terrible conditions. 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. Another interesting thought would be if he was referring to the AS50, which is a SEAL only semi-automatic .50 rifle, and more comparable to the Barrett M82 he made the comparison to. We were scratching our heads and even asked the rifle owner about it, who was not with us during the tests. But we can only control our part of the equation. 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. The only rounds down the tube are the test fire shots. The standard 30.6 hunting rifle (some call it a 30-06) is a very good rifle. Everyone shoots better with less recoil apparently even a hard-as-nails Navy Seal. The Templar action is made byDefiance Machineto their very high standards. A short, handy tack driver 3/8 MOA accuracy guaranteed. Great platform with hard hitting 1000 yards out. Its not rocket surgery! However, I was able to zoom into one of the the photos of Kyle with his rifle and see that the lowest power was 5x not 5.5 or 8. 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. While Im somewhat versed in sniper rifles, I never realised there were so many. As a gun owner, Im thankful for the prior posts. I want the trigger to surprise me every time; I dont want to jerk the gun as I fire. The Magazine release extends down in front of the trigger guard and is easily operated by simply pressing the lever forward. shoot, and here I thought Davey Crockett was from Limestone, Tennessee. I dont think he was alluding to using .338 on military grade vehicles. 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. I run my triggers fairly light (26 ounces), and they can both do that with absolute perfection. No, the best way to stop a vehicle is to shoot the driver. (Yes, that is the same rifle civilians can purchase for hunting.) When youre shooting inside a building, the concussion is strong enough that its a pain literally. Im one of those people! is there recall on all Remington triggers at one point? These well made forward mounts bridge over and around the barrel without touching it and are glass bedded into the stock. 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