GAP FN finally !

[mark5pt56]

Took some time, but she's here now. Just got it in today, scope mounted and cleaned ready to go. That's the only set of rings I had, may go a tad lower? The only thing I may do is lighten the trigger up some, easy to do.

Basically a Rock with an FN action and TA stock, flush cups bottom, left side. Mini FTE. Donor was a new FN PBR-XP, standard bottom metal.
I just wanted a solid basic rifle, somewhat.

FN Action, hinged floor plate
22" .308 1n11", fluted, 5/8x24, Badger mini FTE/thread protector
Manners, TA
NF 3.5-15X50 , older mil/MLR/ZS
Harris 6-9 BRS w/pod loc.

14 pounds exactly as pictured.


Mark

 

[NevadaZielmeister]

Very nice looking rifle there sir. I love my GAP. I like the color. Can you give us some specifications? Caliber? Length, etc.

 

[peterh]

congrats, good looking piece, I'm sure it's going to be a good stick.......I just started my own wait for a GAP, seeing yours just makes me even more optimistic that the long wait will be well worth it.....

 

[mark5pt56]

Indeed, thank you! Updated the first post with specs. I have high hopes for this rifle.

 

[hammerfest05]

I love those actions! Nice setup and I'm sure you'll be pleased.

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[Pusher591]

That's awesome looking rifle Mark, congrats!!

 

[Surly]

Nice looking rifle!! What color is the coating on the barreled action?

 

[xdeano]

I did one years ago on a A3G that i had. It shot excellent! It was basically the same as their crusader.

xdeano

 

[mark5pt56]

It's OD color. I think it turned out good, I like the greens more so anyhow. I almost changed calibers, thought on a .260, future plans on an AT though.

 

[Asperly Aimless]

The FN CRF action is superb action. I've got over 5,000 rds on mine and have never had in issue. High winds with sand, shooting next to a 16.5 in braked DTA blowing sand into the action, snow storms, sub zero temps to high temps, and everything in between. Never a problem at all. I believe you are absolutely going to love that rifle.

 

[LRJammer]

The FN CRF action is superb action. I've got over 5,000 rds on mine and have never had in issue. High winds with sand, shooting next to a 16.5 in braked DTA blowing sand into the action, snow storms, sub zero temps to high temps, and everything in between. Never a problem at all. I believe you are absolutely going to love that rifle.

Agreed! I have three M-70/FN actions myself. They have all be relegated to hunting rifles, but thats ok, I take my hunting very seriously. Very nice rig.

 

[MSArmament]

Congrats man you will love that action is awesome


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[mark5pt56]

Well, My plan was to shoot this in the 1k match I did today. But, since it came in yesterday, I went with the AI(.308) and actually did a break in on this one afterwards and then fiddled with some loads I had worked up on the AI. I will shoot this one in the August match after I tweak the Berger 185 OTM's in it. I was kind of spent at the end, but, hey suck it up and drive on.

I didn't have any FGMM with me as a control, but did have the BH's. I find the FGMM has a slight end in my experiences. The 43 grain charge is the most accurate in the AI, looks like I might just run with the same in the FN. Honest calls on the ones marked-forgot to mark the one on the 1st group of BH's. I fired 6 rounds on the 42.5/43/43.5 loads, usually load 6 in case I have a called flier to give me five in a group. Aimed at the square and adjusted scope low to keep a clean aim point.

It can be better, I know.

Factory Black Hills 175 Match
IMR4064/FC case/FGMM primer/175SMK/2.80/full length sized on RCBS standard die/seated with a Wilson/Arbor press
42.2/42.5/43/43.5

Mark

 

[mr2.0]

Who makes the rail? Thanks

 

[mark5pt56]

Standard equipment on the FN-and 8-40 at that. To the best of my knowledge, Near Manufacturing makes them and it's 20MOA.

Who makes the rail? Thanks