Those are the only differences Im aware of, and what I feel like it is a pretty objective comparison. This was the rifle that he made his longest confirmed kill with, which was a2,100 yard shot. Thats not why we were there.. (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. Thanks, Mike. I was zeroing the rifle at lower elevations after being up in the mountains for a while, and fired 3 shots at 200 yards. Shortly thereafter, I had the opportunity to pick up a GA Precision Gladius, and have put it through its paces since then. That said weird that his personal rifle is only a .308 for a bolt gun when he could have stuck with a .300 Win Mag or a .338 Lapua in his personal life. On a related note it didnt sound like he was a big fan of the Mk-11. 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. So he died a pissed off, fighting Texan Well claim him! Watch the news report about scanning the rifle for the sculpture: In his book, Kyle mentioned they didnt have .338 Lapua rifles in training, but started getting them later during the war. Current MSRP sits at $4100.00, though I believe in late 2010 the going price was much lower. The rifle had already been setup with aSchmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56mmscope and so we went ahead and left it as is. Just enter your email to receive notifications of new posts. All politics about the Iraq war aside, this man was a patriot and his sniper skills were and will continue to be nothing short of legendary. Again, a laser scope is highly suggested to create accuracy at a distance. Let me quote an ARMY TRAINING DOC: Training will result in a .50 cal Barrett at 1.5 mile distance, hitting a human profile. (7,920 feet away) Many would suggest a tripod, or a fixed point on a building or vehicle is helpful. Ive seen MIL-SPEC on some Nightforce scopes. Great information, but the bit about Chris Kyles admirable character is way off the mark. The stock is nicely fitted to the action through the center portion of the stock before it transitions to the forearm. Honorary Texan! GA Precision offers some of the most accurate rifles and actions available. It also does a great job turning cover into concealment. Having always had a passion for firearms, Rusty S. has had experience in gunsmithing, firearms retail, hunting, competitive shooting, range construction, as an IDPA certified range safety officer and a certified instructor. The only problems that I have ever had with the rifle have been due to a very inconsistent lot of Hornady Superformance ammunition from their first production run. It is your responsibility to ensure that a firearm is legal to own in your state. Go get em, buddy! #11438595 09/15/16. 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. It shoots like a laser. well done. Thank you Cal. It's an excellent all-around cartridge, whose performance allows for superb accuracy as well as stopping power. Cal thank you for putting a stop to all the BS here. Description: For sale: New, GA Precision Gladius. Ive shot my 7mm Rem Mag to a mile (1760 yards). Youre right, he may have had more than one. I immediately took it to the range, though we had some howling crosswinds that week, and was duly impressed. The milspec Nightforce scopes are of a much higher quality. It has vastly superior stopping power over the common 5.56 NATO (aka 223 Rem), and vastly improved ballistics over the common 7.62x51mm (aka 308 Win). 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 have fired the rifle with a suppressor on as well, and the MOA shift has always been consistent, roughly 4 MOA low depending on the particular load. Think about the 7.85 million people who were unknowingly carrying a Remington 700 with a poorly designed trigger from 1940 to 2014. Who wouldnt want a GA Precision? Hey, Dalton. So Im hoping readers like you will help firm up any of the fuzzy details. He said, The fifty is huge, extremely heavy, and I just dont like it. The barrels have a 1:10 twist with the ever popular 5R rifling. 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. One other option that this rifle has is the Badger Ordnance Embedded Front Rail (EFR) which is used for mounting a forward mounted Universal Night Sight (UNS). 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? They would try to take out anyone with different equipment first. The bolt still only has two lugs so the throw rotation is about the same as on a Remington. In front of the action is a thicker and precision ground recoil lug. Unlike his other weapons, it wasnt type classified rifle or caliber, meaning there wasnt a detailed specification for the rifle. Kyle said I used a 2 pound trigger on my rifles. After firing three rounds, I looked through the optic, and thought by some error that I had completely missed the target with two shots. Thank you for all you! **New for 2023: built on an Impact 737R**. I also use a folder, AI AW .308 rebarreled in 6XC as yours for my long range shooting and competition, also with a folding stock, which is great for cleaning as well (which I adamantly try to avoid) . Bookmarked for when i hit the Powerball. He said that Kyle removed the Leupold scope when he got back in combat overseas, and moved his Nightforce NXS 8-3256 over to his 338 Lapua rifle so hed have more magnification. The Templar action is made byDefiance Machineto their very high standards. Reblogged this on BladeAndTrigger and commented: As a former shooter, I can appreciate a lighter more mobile weapon system. The A4 as you listed was designed by McMillan for the Marine Corp M40A3. The Nightforce scopes sold to the U.S. military are not the same quality as the same Nightforce scopes to civilians. Just in case someone isnt, here is a recap: In 2010, CNBC reported the trigger used from the 1940s to 2007 on Remington 700 rifles could fire without the trigger being squeezed.
RIP Chris Thank you for your service, Sir. The rifle pictured below is Kyles sniper rifle they scanned for the sculpture. Through internal Remington documents, the program showed that on multiple occasions, the company considered recalling the product. Stock: Manners . 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. I appreciate the input. I dont want to make it sound easy (it takes a lot of practice with any cartridge), but you definitely dont need a 50 cal to shoot beyond 1,000 yards. So at 10x magnification, that makes the 2,100 yard shot even more impressive! 2014 Identity Verified ( Gold Beach, OR ) This seller is NOT an FFL Scopes are an important part of the weapon system. If you notice the box of 223 is a 50rd. This particular rifle has a 16.5 barrel before the 4 long, older style, Surefire SOCOM muzzlebrake and suppressor adapter. Thanks for the input, Joseph. The results from our 100 yard accuracy tests are below: As you might imagine, we were very surprised! They are rugged, readily available, and work very well. A lot of information presented on precisionrifleblog.com. I purchased this rifle new from GAP and haven't fired it. Kyle said Other services fire the round from different (or slightly different) guns; arguably, the most famous is the Armys M-24 Sniper Weapon System, which is based on the Remington 700 rifle. The next . Why else would he have spent so much time trying to help fellow veterans and the families of fallen soldiers? He added that at the time, they were configured with 0.25 MOA click adjustments, and either the Nightforce Mil-dot or MLR reticles. I think you missed one was the 5th the MK11? Hes happy with his Savage rifle. A few extra pounds shaved off would be nice, better accuracy at 100 yards is expected (especially for LE use), but overall the rifle is impressive and was a joy to fire and use. For the record the book American Sniper does discuss a few very good rifles, but at the end of the day I have to go with what I know. I own both, and shoot both. (disc. Thanks, This is an add-on to. Tnx, i dont understand chis kyles comment about 300wm 500 yard dope hitting targets from 100 to 700 yards. that are not only precise, but are also affordable. H. hankharp OP. Kyle, a Texas native, served four combat tour in Iraq and elsewhere between the start of the war and 2008. We really like these triggers and it worked very well on this rifle with no takeup at all and a great break. Those wide groups at 100 yards is The 308 is also touted by many to be one of the most inherently accurate cartridges. Good eye. That is the beauty of ordering a custom build. That seems to make sense to me, but this is all he-said-she-said. Thank you Cal for the article, and I thank those, who have, and continue to comment. #1 I'm selling my GA Precision Gladius in 223 as I've just not used it very much. Im one of those people! American Sniper Rifles: 5 of Chris Kyles Favorite Sniper Rifles. This is my selling price for the rifle only. Badger Ordnance Embedded Front Rail (EFR) available for your night vision devices. In doing this, it is our mandate that we do not
I appreciate the input! Very quiet. I wouldnt be capable of using it to potential but it would be great to have such a gun in my opinion. The forward portion of the T-2A stock houses a wide semi-beavertail forearm area that is rounded with texturing and is wide enough to house just about any barrel profile. But we can only control our part of the equation. There is also a large tactical style bolt knob attached to the handle. That scope is one of the higher powered models listed above. I didnt know Chris, but I have a certain Pride in knowing he used and liked my Familys Equipment. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. That was the stock used on all of the Mk13 rifles until the implementation of the Accuracy international AI chassis system. The 50 isnt a good antipersonnel weapon. Thats interesting that you point that out. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Kyle was at a range with a 25 year old veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), when the young man turned a weapon on Kyle. Chris Kyle GA Precision .308 Gladius Win, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. This would all be worth much less if they were not also backed up by excellent customer service and customer relations. 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 also come with a million dollar price tag which puts them out of the range of I think all shooters. 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. After being made a colonel in the militia, he was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. 79.00 Value Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56; .250 MOA; ZeroStop. 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. I buy the best I can afford and really enjoy shooting tight little groups. He obviously believed that, because it looks like he continued to use Black Hills ammo even as a civilian. OP. 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. 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. Towards the end of Kyles career, scopes with Nightforces ZeroStop feature were getting phased into use. Why was he at the range the day he was murdered? Obviously the magazines used are the AICS mags that have become the standard used magazines on DBM setups these days. 2020), thread protector (new 2021), 5 and 10 . Lugging around an M107 (that is horrendously inaccurate for a sniper weapons system) is impractical and unweildly. In fact, he talked about how the SR-25 had a bad reputation of jamming up in the field. This rifle has even stood in for a relatives rifle that broke the day before a hunt, and despite being heavy, it got the job done with accurate, perfect shot placement. Same here I found it all interesting as well. 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. Yes, Kyle had a capacity for violence, but I believe he also had a deep love for his fellow citizens. 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. 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 We could not get the rifle to shoot any good groups down near .5 MOA. A .338 vs .50 against soft targets would be almost minimal in difference, IMHO. Your email address will not be published. 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 I just had so many friends asking if Id read it that I felt like I had too. The guy was a psychopath. "Short Sword" as Nicknamed by Snipers Hide founder, Frank 'Lowlight' Galli. We evaluated our results at 100 yards and decided that the Choice 178gr performed the best and elected to use it for our 300 yard rapid fire head shot test which we performed from the prone position. Nice job on the write up. +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 He at least preferred those smaller calibers when you werent concerned about the energy being delivered down range. The .50 RauFoss and the .338, in some cases, have the ability to pierce light armor plating to reach the engine block. Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: No Returns. 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. They were regular civilian beaters carrying explosives. 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