New GAP Extreme Hunter in 6.5 SAUM

Knight_Who_Says_Ni · Oct 8, 2013

Long range coyotes and goats sound like a blast! If someone wants to send me out an Extreme Hunter and some ammo, I'd be happy to down some wolves with one!

student 86 · Oct 9, 2013

ranger1183 said:
Anyone heard of a semi-auto built in this caliber?

I am wondering the same thing. I have an Armalite AR10 lower that needs an upper.

Skeet1420 · Oct 9, 2013

I just finished up prepping my first 100 rds of brass. I have Federal 210m and 215m primers. Any of you prefer one over the other for the
6.5 4S?

evilsvt · Oct 9, 2013

George,

do you have a part number for the new reamer?

thank you

A10XRIFLE · Oct 9, 2013

6.5 SAUM Goat Hunt

A few quick pics, I will post more when I get back, Im sure Scott will post a few as well

Great Hunt, we all had a great time in Wyoming.

Id like to thank Scott for setting it up again and the landowner Dave!!

Pic of the 3 Amigo's with our Xtreme Hunters!

Pic of My 1268 yard Ewe, (First round hit!!) I still don't believe it

Pic of the Setup on that shot.

TannerGun · Oct 10, 2013

6 Creedmoor on the doe? That's a friggin' poke!

Tanner

Oregonmuley · Oct 10, 2013

Really looking forward to some more pictures - congrats to you guys & dang fine shooting!

A10XRIFLE · Oct 10, 2013

TannerGun said:
6 Creedmoor on the doe? That's a friggin' poke!

Tanner

Negative, this is a 6.5 SAUM only hunt.

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omurnion · Oct 10, 2013

Looks like you guys had a great time!

Oregonmuley · Oct 10, 2013

Nice bucks you guys - I know the weather has been a little tough this past week so you did well - both fine bucks!! Congrats also to the "guide"

ranger1183 · Oct 10, 2013

A10XRIFLE said:
Negative, this is a 6.5 SAUM only hunt.

Beautiful animals there George! Very well done!

What sort of wound channels were you seeing with the 6.5?

turtlesniper · Oct 10, 2013

ok George what scope is that on the green gun? bushnell with low profile knob off of the 1-8.5

Huckleberry75 · Oct 10, 2013

Skeet1420 said:
I just finished up prepping my first 100 rds of brass. I have Federal 210m and 215m primers. Any of you prefer one over the other for the
6.5 4S?

I believe that standard LRP's are the norm for this cartridge.

XTREM HTR16 · Oct 10, 2013

Nice goats! Everyone using 130 VLD's?

TRAAV · Oct 10, 2013

turtlesniper said:
ok George what scope is that on the green gun? bushnell with low profile knob off of the 1-8.5

It must be a new optic he is testing. It looks to be more of a long range hunting option from Bushnell. I saw his post on facebook and he called it the "new bushnell PT LRHS scope" I cant find any info on it. Im not sure if thats an official name or just what he calls it.

30cal user · Oct 10, 2013

Looks like we will see more mid range FFP scopes at shot show.....that scope looks perfect and I bet the price is good too!

rippit · Oct 10, 2013

Definitely would like to hear the details on the new scope. Looks like a great size for a long range hunting rig.

EasternNChunter · Oct 11, 2013

A10XRIFLE said:
Negative, this is a 6.5 SAUM only hunt.

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Two rifles?

Sledge1 · Oct 11, 2013

EasternNChunter said:
Two rifles?

And two different people.

Skyking · Oct 11, 2013

TRAAV said:
It must be a new optic he is testing. It looks to be more of a long range hunting option from Bushnell. I saw his post on facebook and he called it the "new bushnell PT LRHS scope" I cant find any info on it. Im not sure if thats an official name or just what he calls it.

The three amigos have been using the March scopes. Tactical 2.5-25 x 42 around $2600. If you go back a few pages on this thread you can see Pats.

omurnion · Oct 11, 2013

That's a 10x42 PMII S&B on Pats, there isn't a side focus parallax knob on it in the photo above, Sendero is using NF, and I'm pretty sure that isn't a March on George's rifle on account of I just got one and it doesn't look like that one.

tigerfan_9 · Oct 11, 2013

Skyking said:
The three amigos have been using the March scopes. Tactical 2.5-25 x 42 around $2600. If you go back a few pages on this thread you can see Pats.

The optic on the all green rifle is not a march. It is a new bushnell as per George himself. I'd like to know some details on it.

Sendero_Man · Oct 11, 2013

omurnion said:
That's a 10x42 PMII S&B on Pats, there isn't a side focus parallax knob on it in the photo above, Sendero is using NF, and I'm pretty sure that isn't a March on George's rifle on account of I just got one and it doesn't look like that one.

that is correct .... on all accounts

Mine is the new compact from Nightforce... NF 2.5-10x42

Sendero_Man · Oct 11, 2013

More 6.5 SAUM here....

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EasternNChunter · Oct 11, 2013

Sledge1 said:
And two different people.

Look again....George is shown with an OD Green rifle in the first set of pics and Multicam rifle in the next set...same guy...

Sendero_Man · Oct 11, 2013

EasternNChunter said:
Look again....George is shown with an OD Green rifle in the first set of pics and Multicam rifle in the next set...same guy...

yes, that is George in both pics, shooting 6.5 SAUM, two different rifles.

Sledge1 · Oct 12, 2013

EasternNChunter said:
Look again....George is shown with an OD Green rifle in the first set of pics and Multicam rifle in the next set...same guy...

Yes, my bad. Thought you were talkin about the pic that you quoted.

Carry on.

The_FNG · Oct 12, 2013

What's the Bushnell on the OD rifle George?

Sendero_Man · Oct 12, 2013

That is the 4s optic.

A10XRIFLE · Oct 12, 2013

Guys, I'm still hunting with Pat in Montana now. Took a big Montana Antelope this morning. The 6.5 SAUM is still putting them down with scary results. All my animals have been shot with 130 Berger Hunting VLD's pointed. They have all opened perfectly and exits are golf ball size. On the scope, I don't have permission yet to give full details. It's a Scope that Pat and Myself got to fully spec out and was designed to our every detail. This is the first prototype and I can tell you this is a scope that will have heads spinning. They have done a great job. A few more little tweaks it will be the pinnacle of long range hunting scopes. It also has a brand new reticle that goes with it called the G2H. I plan on writing up a full report here as soon as I return. Stay Tuned!

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mdesign · Oct 12, 2013

Very interested in the new scope...hoping it's an affordable FFP.

Coltster · Oct 12, 2013

Well my 6.5SAUM build with another GS fell through, GAP Extreme Hunter here I come! And just when I though I had my mind made up on NF 2.5-10x42 MIL-R, I guess I'm in no hurry just as well wait and see how this new Bushnell works out. Congrats on your successful MT hunt George, look forward to ordering new rifle and your review of that scope.

Scot_E · Oct 12, 2013

Well, this just keeps getting more interesting doesn't it. I love the G2 reticle and if it is based off of that but more LRH friendly then I am getting really excited! Between the scope and Extreme Hunter I can't take the anticipation! LOVE IT! KEEP THE INFO COMING!

Scot E.

BoilerUP · Oct 12, 2013

A10XRIFLE said:
On the scope, I don't have permission yet to give full details. It's a Scope that Pat and Myself got to fully spec out and was designed to our every detail. This is the first prototype and I can tell you this is a scope that will have heads spinning.

Bushnell 4S

105amatt · Oct 12, 2013

A10XRIFLE said:
Guys, I'm still hunting with Pat in Montana now. Took a big Montana Antelope this morning. The 6.5 SAUM is still putting them down with scary results. All my animals have been shot with 130 Berger Hunting VLD's pointed. They have all opened perfectly and exits are golf ball size. On the scope, I don't have permission yet to give full details. It's a Scope that Pat and Myself got to fully spec out and was designed to our every detail. This is the first prototype and I can tell you this is a scope that will have heads spinning. They have done a great job. A few more little tweaks it will be the pinnacle of long range hunting scopes. It also has a brand new reticle that goes with it called the G2H. I plan on writing up a full report here as soon as I return. Stay Tuned!

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Hello George,

In an earlier post you mentioned the Nosler LR Accubonds. Did using them not pan out? Just wondering

Nomad Farrier · Oct 13, 2013

Well Im putting some stuff up for sale to get one of these buggers!

cjgemm · Oct 13, 2013

The Multicam rifle looks to definitely be wearing a March. Can't wait for the specs on the new Bushnell.

Sendero_Man · Oct 14, 2013

105amatt said:
Hello George,

In an earlier post you mentioned the Nosler LR Accubonds. Did using them not pan out? Just wondering

They were about 100 fps slower with significant more drop when we were shooting them at steel and on the range. I believe George was using identical powder charge as the 130 VLD

Papagallos · Oct 14, 2013

The 6.5 SAUM hunt is making me want to go over the cliff and build one. I hate being a poor bastard.

Congrats to the three of you.

SFree · Oct 14, 2013

Papagallos said:
The 6.5 SAUM hunt is making me want to go over the cliff and build one. I hate being a poor bastard.

Congrats to the three of you.

No doubt, Papa!
Just picked up another action, so I can see where this is going quickly! And yeah, all I needed was to have another Bushnell with George's reticle knockin at my door. The G2 "hunter" should be incredible, they are the best value on the market, period

Boltfluter · Oct 14, 2013

EasternNChunter said:
Two rifles?

Very nice goats and great field pics. I think I see a new rifle in my future.

Regards,
Paul

bas402 · Oct 14, 2013

Yea, working on a barrel set up for this for my DTA myself, gotta try one sounds to good to be true but I'll bite. Sounds like the perfect cross between my 7WSM and my 260!
Sully

rtgllc · Oct 15, 2013

I have just a quick question. I see that all the rifles shown in this caliber are fed with a some sort of a dbm, is that to eliminate feeding problems from a blind magazine or are there other factor at work for that choice?

FunkBass2008 · Oct 15, 2013

Sendero_Man said:
That is the 4s optic.

I'd recommend not getting the new IOS on it...

Skeet1420 · Oct 15, 2013

My 6.5 4S came in today #19
Lapping rings and getting ready to mount the March on it. Then clean it and try and get to the range Thur.
Everything came as ordered except the Jewell trigger as they were out of stock and I didn't want to wait. I will find one and get it installed.
Want to thank Ken and Dustin at GAP for the outstanding service.
I'll get some pics up as soon as I can. Thanks Scott and Pat for the help also.

Scot_E · Oct 15, 2013

Skeet1420 said:
My 6.5 4S came in today #19
Lapping rings and getting ready to mount the March on it. Then clean it and try and get to the range Thur.
Everything came as ordered except the Jewell trigger as they were out of stock and I didn't want to wait. I will find one and get it installed.
Want to thank Ken and Dustin at GAP for the outstanding service.
I'll get some pics up as soon as I can. Thanks Scott and Pat for the help also.

Anxious to follow your reports.

Scot E.

30cal user · Oct 15, 2013

My predictions on the bushnell:

30mm tube, 44mm objective, 10mil per rev, zero stop, 3-21 power, FFP, non illuminated, less busy version of G2, msrp $1899

No locking elevation knob

Sendero_Man · Oct 15, 2013

Skeet1420 said:
My 6.5 4S came in today #19
Lapping rings and getting ready to mount the March on it. Then clean it and try and get to the range Thur.
Everything came as ordered except the Jewell trigger as they were out of stock and I didn't want to wait. I will find one and get it installed.
Want to thank Ken and Dustin at GAP for the outstanding service.
I'll get some pics up as soon as I can. Thanks Scott and Pat for the help also.

congrats !! Pictures are a must !!

Coltster · Oct 15, 2013

I hope it's less than $1899! Would not be worth it with those specs, can get a MK6 3-18x44 TMR for less than that.

30cal user said:
My predictions on the bushnell:

30mm tube, 44mm objective, 10mil per rev, zero stop, 3-21 power, FFP, non illuminated, less busy version of G2, msrp $1899

No locking elevation knob

BoilerUP · Oct 16, 2013

Coltster said:
I hope it's less than $1899! Would not be worth it with those specs, can get a MK6 3-18x44 TMR for less than that.

Street price is typically a fair bit under MSRP...

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