George Sent Another One!!

[psinclair]

A few months back while going over a couple of details on a rifle build George asked me if I'd be interested in testing and evaluating a new prototype hunting rifle GAP is bringing out....ARe you kidding??? I said hell yes!!! He said I could use it, abuse it, and shoot the hell out of it for a year.....grin!(a lousy job but someone has to do it!)

Well I got my hands on it yesterday, got it home and and just happened to have a S&B PMII 3-12X50 laying around...and a pair of Near Manufacturing alloy low rings 34MM.I quickly assembled 10 rounds of ammo using WW brass, H4831SC, F210M primers and 185gr Berger VLD's. After a quick bore scope job and two shots at 100 meters, I ran a target out to 300 meters, dialed up 1.0 mils and fired 5 from the bench. I think this rifle has potential!!

Anyway, a little sneak preview.....way more details to follow.

 

[goose316]

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That is SWEET! What are the specs?

 

[dpreston]

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AWESOME. I'm in the game for something light like this to take on hunting trips! Keep us updated on how it performs.

 

[mclevela]

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OH my, I must have one of these.
Does GAP mfg. that scope base?

 

[Sendero_Man]

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Nice Pat !

It looks like a few critters aren't gonna have to worry about a long cold winter....

 

[cav has been]

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I was just thinking, the gene pool on the far east side may get a cleaning! Very nice looking piece! Looking forward to aar on this one.

 

[Remsen]

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If George needs any encouragement to support the expansion of GAP's line of hunting rifles I'm here to provide it...Something like this in 7-08 would be right up my alley. Any hint as to the weight on this one?

 

[Billk]

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Is that stock HS? If so, do you know the model?

 

[elkkid3]

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Very very nice, looks like a great little hunting rig.

 

[Banjo]

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Very nice!!!!

 

[birddog762]

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a review from you is not complete without some sort of BEAR harvest.when will this review be complete?

 

[spr1]

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+1 on the 7mm-08

 

[JCH]

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I can't wait to get my 7-08 back and do load testing!

 

[dyoung]

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How you get your loads dialed in so quickly is beyond me. You da man. Now teach me!

 

[iFENCEuin]

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Very nice stick! I will have one of these soon!!!

 

[armada]

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Sweeeet! How does one go about apllying for a job like that? I'm jealous. Please, tell us how she does in the field this season.

Thanks in advance.

 

[buckey]

Re: George Sent Another One!!

Pat,

How many mule deer or elk did it cost ya??

 

[D_TROS]

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Man, I shoot groups over twice that large with my Browning 300wm (time for a new non-typical!!). A nice action like the templar does wonders for accuracy, as well as a top notch barrel, scope, smithing work, and stock! ha...

Is this the same templar action they put on the crusader?

thanks,dt

 

[Chiller]

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have to love that potential.

on a side note where did you get that test target?

 

[Glen Seekins]

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Man, that turned out great! Good luck this fall

 

[30cal user]

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a 3 position safety would be a good option for these guns, something to keep the bolt locked down while walking through the bush with the bigger bolt handle....i have shot one of these before and they are great!!

 

[IrishArrow]

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Sign me up on that list to test!!!

 

[The Mall Ninja]

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damn i wish i had your bad luck!!!!

 

[Elohim1]

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Sweet rifle. Wander when the will make a .50 BMG

 

[Joel989]

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I'de say "That dog hunts!"

 

[lovain1932]

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Man if I buy another rifle I will be very alone. At least that's what she told me. If that rifle is going to be in their line up I'm sure gonna miss her

 

[A10XRIFLE]

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Barrel is a Bartlein #3 1-10.5 Twist 5R SS

Action Templar Hunter (By Glen Harrison Defiance Machine)

Mag Box is extended for 3.00 OAL

Bottom Metal, Custom Steel made for us By PTG (Dave Kiff)

Stock, Custom made at B&C by Wade for GAP (us) , takes up to a Rem Varmit Barrel.

Rail, Custom made 15 MOA by Seekins (Thanks Glen)


We have several different camo patterns available for the stock. Mossy oak, Realtree, Atax, Crye, NAT Gear, and solids with black web.

Available in WSM, RSAUM, RCM Calibers and Std 308 based calibers.

Thinking about LA version but I really dont see the point as a 35 WSM will smoke a Grizz and its not meant to be an elephant gun.



Needed somone to put it through the paces and give some honest feedback, couldnt think of a better guy than Pat to do that.

 

[A10XRIFLE]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 30caluser</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a 3 position safety would be a good option for these guns, something to keep the bolt locked down while walking through the bush with the bigger bolt handle....i have shot one of these before and they are great!!</div></div>

Im not a big fan of 3 position safteys as they have to be lined up perfect to work properly. On Winchesters they work ok but thats a totally different trigger system.



Your Dad was the first to ever kill anything with one.


Where were you this weekend me and your Pop had a blast. We will miss you this Elk Season.

 

[psinclair]

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George, That rifle is driving tacks with Nosler's 180gr Accubond at 3100fps.

We're going to SW Montana for a Shiras Moose hunt next week. Hopefully my younger brother will be killing a nice bull moose with it...

 

[A10XRIFLE]

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Awesome, that would be great

 

[BoredEngineer]

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Simply beautiful. Can't wait til the next update.

 

[spr1]

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George,
Is this an upgrade of the existing non-typical, or is it a new model? When might it be generally available? Are custom lengths of pull available?
It looks awesome.

 

[paraiso]

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Very sharp rifle that I would be interested in. Do keep us updated

 

[A10XRIFLE]

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Its the current Non-Typical, New for 2010 they are available now and we have a few in stock. Should be on the site this weekend.

 

[Sumpter Steve]

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Very nice.

 

[iyaoyas]

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I just ordered a .260 myself!

 

[mdesign]

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I'd say this platform has a lot of potential, good long range accuracy with manageable weight for hunting. Be interested in reading about the load development.

 

[Sendero_Man]

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sweet rifle... looking forward to the moose pics and write up Pat !
good luck

 

[30cal user]

Re: George Sent Another One!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A10XRIFLE</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 30caluser</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a 3 position safety would be a good option for these guns, something to keep the bolt locked down while walking through the bush with the bigger bolt handle....i have shot one of these before and they are great!!</div></div>

Im not a big fan of 3 position safteys as they have to be lined up perfect to work properly. On Winchesters they work ok but thats a totally different trigger system.



Your Dad was the first to ever kill anything with one.


Where were you this weekend me and your Pop had a blast. We will miss you this Elk Season.

</div></div>

I know, I heard somebody says BARACK when they burp, thats funny!

I will miss it too, have some things to handle before going again.

 

[Metalhead0483]

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What is the rifle weighing in at minus optics?

 

[Sendero_Man]

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I think 7 lbs 6oz.

per GA Precision site.

http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-rifle-ready-to-ship/non-typical-hunter-300-wsm.html

 

[slowr1der]

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That rifle sure shoots well. You also can't beat getting to try it out for him for a year.

 

[psinclair]

Re: George Sent Another One!!

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2054285#Post2054285

First harvest....