<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">GA Precision Crusader .308 w/Picatinny Rail</span></span>
NF NXS 5.5-22 X 50 - NP-R1
Harris w/ARMS 17 (podlock on order *thanks TRIAD!)
I lucked into this rifle as GAP happened to have one sitting around (big thanks to Mike from AAC for the lead). George was quick to respond via emails and Lisa was very patient with me (I know she must receive a billion calls a day). I ordered 2X - 5rd, 2X - 10rd, and a Storm Case. This rifle shipped with Badger Low Rings and a TIS Sling (included with the Crusader purchase).
The Rifle is a work of art. When I picked it up from my FFL in SLC the guys there (Gallenson's) pretty much stopped what they were doing to admire this WMD.
The matte CeraKote job (Mil Spec OD) is something you just have to see for yourself as no picture can do it the justice it deserves. The contrast it has against the GAP camo McMillan A5 stock is pretty much badass.
Big thanks to Lisa at Rifles Only for having Tac-Ready drop ship the tac-ball and tacticles in this pic. (Tab gear order in too)
Although a little more than the average price you can get a storm case for, ordering it from GAP with your rifle is the way to go. I'm not sure who at GAP cut this for my rifle but it was perfect and saved me a lot of time. Thanks to whoever did this in shipping, I owe you a 12 pack.
<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">First shots - Today 2/28/09</span></span>
I want to give a major shot out to RussW1911 (another HUGE GAP fan). He's pretty much taken me on as a Padawan. Advice, help mounting, zeroing, and just being a general bad-ass dude. I met him through the hide and I'm willing to bet the majority of guys on here would be just as cool as Russ.
We met up this morning South of Tooele UT (top secret location). As we pulled in we put up a 25X15 Steel man (LV Steel Targets I believe) at 930 yds. We then setup a 10" Circle at 550 yds. This was a unique site as there were several draws/gullies that could make for some interesting wind situations. We positioned ourselves on a higher ridge.
Jake ran a zeroing target down range while Russ laz'd it for a solid 100 yds. As the barrel was brand new I followed the break in process and within a few rounds the copper was null and void. I would have had a sub 1/4 MOA zero but I pulled a shot (noob) and ended up with about 1/2 MOA group. The rifle is capable of much more than I am at the moment.
Rather than engaging the near target, Russ helped me set up for the 930 yd shot. He was using a ballistic program on his iPhone that was pretty much spot on. I adjusted my NF for 30 MOA and had a delayed "ring" on my second shot (longest shot I'd ever taken and a super big rush of "fuck ya"). We put quite a few more rounds down range and moved up to the 550 yd target. This was much easier having fired on the 930 for some time. As I finished up the last of my ammo (Federal Match 168 grain) I loaded up a 10 rd mag and <span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">HIT 9 OUT OF 10 ROUNDS AT 930 YARDS!!!</span></span>
RussW1911 w/my Crusader (his buddy Jake in the background - super cool guy as well)
Me (LangJihad) <span style="font-style: italic">*new long range crack addict</span>
*of note, Russ has real gear. This packing blanket was my ghetto shit. TRIAD would know me as the "big ass multicam order guy" (real gear will be here next week).
Russ is going to give me some reloading guidance now as well. I'm switching to BH 175 gr and will rezero. I'm certain my groupings and abilities will only improve. I'm planning to attend Rifles Only Precision Rifle 1&2 Combo in May. I've also subscribed to the "Sniper's Hide Online Training Forum" (worth way more than $10 a month IMHO).
This rifle is simply amazing. Although the sticker shock might intimidate some, I can promise you, it's worth every penny. I know now what everyone who owns or has shot a GAP rifle on the hide is talking about... 110% badass period.
This is by far the greatest thing I've ever owned.
Chris "LangJihad" Langehaug
NF NXS 5.5-22 X 50 - NP-R1
Harris w/ARMS 17 (podlock on order *thanks TRIAD!)
I lucked into this rifle as GAP happened to have one sitting around (big thanks to Mike from AAC for the lead). George was quick to respond via emails and Lisa was very patient with me (I know she must receive a billion calls a day). I ordered 2X - 5rd, 2X - 10rd, and a Storm Case. This rifle shipped with Badger Low Rings and a TIS Sling (included with the Crusader purchase).
The Rifle is a work of art. When I picked it up from my FFL in SLC the guys there (Gallenson's) pretty much stopped what they were doing to admire this WMD.
The matte CeraKote job (Mil Spec OD) is something you just have to see for yourself as no picture can do it the justice it deserves. The contrast it has against the GAP camo McMillan A5 stock is pretty much badass.
Big thanks to Lisa at Rifles Only for having Tac-Ready drop ship the tac-ball and tacticles in this pic. (Tab gear order in too)
Although a little more than the average price you can get a storm case for, ordering it from GAP with your rifle is the way to go. I'm not sure who at GAP cut this for my rifle but it was perfect and saved me a lot of time. Thanks to whoever did this in shipping, I owe you a 12 pack.
<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">First shots - Today 2/28/09</span></span>
I want to give a major shot out to RussW1911 (another HUGE GAP fan). He's pretty much taken me on as a Padawan. Advice, help mounting, zeroing, and just being a general bad-ass dude. I met him through the hide and I'm willing to bet the majority of guys on here would be just as cool as Russ.
We met up this morning South of Tooele UT (top secret location). As we pulled in we put up a 25X15 Steel man (LV Steel Targets I believe) at 930 yds. We then setup a 10" Circle at 550 yds. This was a unique site as there were several draws/gullies that could make for some interesting wind situations. We positioned ourselves on a higher ridge.
Jake ran a zeroing target down range while Russ laz'd it for a solid 100 yds. As the barrel was brand new I followed the break in process and within a few rounds the copper was null and void. I would have had a sub 1/4 MOA zero but I pulled a shot (noob) and ended up with about 1/2 MOA group. The rifle is capable of much more than I am at the moment.
Rather than engaging the near target, Russ helped me set up for the 930 yd shot. He was using a ballistic program on his iPhone that was pretty much spot on. I adjusted my NF for 30 MOA and had a delayed "ring" on my second shot (longest shot I'd ever taken and a super big rush of "fuck ya"). We put quite a few more rounds down range and moved up to the 550 yd target. This was much easier having fired on the 930 for some time. As I finished up the last of my ammo (Federal Match 168 grain) I loaded up a 10 rd mag and <span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">HIT 9 OUT OF 10 ROUNDS AT 930 YARDS!!!</span></span>
RussW1911 w/my Crusader (his buddy Jake in the background - super cool guy as well)
Me (LangJihad) <span style="font-style: italic">*new long range crack addict</span>
*of note, Russ has real gear. This packing blanket was my ghetto shit. TRIAD would know me as the "big ass multicam order guy" (real gear will be here next week).
Russ is going to give me some reloading guidance now as well. I'm switching to BH 175 gr and will rezero. I'm certain my groupings and abilities will only improve. I'm planning to attend Rifles Only Precision Rifle 1&2 Combo in May. I've also subscribed to the "Sniper's Hide Online Training Forum" (worth way more than $10 a month IMHO).
This rifle is simply amazing. Although the sticker shock might intimidate some, I can promise you, it's worth every penny. I know now what everyone who owns or has shot a GAP rifle on the hide is talking about... 110% badass period.
This is by far the greatest thing I've ever owned.
Chris "LangJihad" Langehaug
