Robert Gradous and Bartlein barrels sure get the job done!!

[JRWALLSIII]

Had an extremely good day at the range. Figured I'd share my results

This is the second 6.5x47 Robert has built for me. Both rifles were chambered using a Bartlein barrel and both are tack drivers!!

100 yards on paper

900 yards on steel

 

[Early Cuyler]

Sweet bejeezus those are some awesome results. I can't wait to get my action back from Gre-Tan and stock from Manners so I can have Mr. Robert build me a laser like that!

 

[JByrd]

that thing is ridiculous JW !!!! I think yall got the total package figured out. i wouldnt hesitate to say you got the most acccurate tac rifle in the US.job well done to RG but ALSO to you as a shooter/reloader. amazing,congrats!!

 

[ZLBubba]

Robert's 6.5x47L reamer is made of unicorn bone and chimera blood. What's crazy is that is the type of groups you can *expect* out of the rifle, not just a fluke. There's not a better man in the business than Robert, and his builds are awesome.

 

[TRAAV]

very nice

 

[Thumper580]

What is the contact info for Robert?

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Outstanding relsults Joe!

 

[Lofty]

It gets old seeing you Gradous build guys posting pics of one shot on paper and calling it a group.

 

[MarshallDodge]

Great shooting!

I am really happy with my build based on 6.5x47 with a Bartlein barrel. This cartridge is sooo easy to load for, even the worst loads I have come up with are under an inch at 100.

What powder are you using? I have had success with Varget and Reloder 17 with 123 grain Sierras so far.

 

[yellowXJ]

Wow, nice shooting!

 

[buckey]

Great shooting = looks like ole RG did you well!!

 

[skeetlee]

If that steel target was really shot at 900 yards you better be shooting some group matches somewhere, because that's a world record looking group. Lee

 

[308sniper147]

^^^^^^ agreed Jesus... I wish I could shoot that good lol.

 

[JRWALLSIII]

Well the first one helped me win the GAP Grind skeet. Hope your not calling me out cause it's the truth

 

[Bradu]

One day I will have Gradeous build me a rifle. Even though I couldn't ask for a better smith than I am using now, I am impressed with the accuracy and quality every time I see a Gradeous build.

 

[delixe]

!!!!!

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[tho98027]

That is amazing. I need to see some pics of this stick!

 

[LBH]

That is amazing. I need to see some pics of this stick!

+1

 

[Barney88PDC]

I can vouch for this man's shooting and his character and I have NO doubt as to the legitimacy of his claims. GREAT shooting Joe!

 

[PatrickChewing]

When I built my 300 with Gradous he had nothing but good things to say about you.

EVERY rifle that leaves is place is boringly accurate. Congrats on the build!

 

[peak98]

Good Jesus man, you must be eating glaciers and pissing ice water to stay that cool behind the trigger! That is amazing shooting!
peak98

 

[jonthomps]

Good night! That 900y group is crazy! Any chance we could see a picture or two of the beast that produced those groups!?

 

[Painless300]

I'll be with Robert this weekend building my second rifle. The first one is just like JARWALLIII's! I'm sure this one will be the same!

 

[Asperly Aimless]

That rifle needs to shoot a F-Class match.

Great shooting and great rifle!

 

[JRWALLSIII]

Thanks for the kind words guys

Here's a pic

Specs:

Surgeon 591
Bartlein Heavy Palma 1/8 28in with Little Bastard
MCM Baker Special KMW hardware
Surgeon DBM
Jewell
SB 5x25

Load
37.4 Varget
140 Hybrids
CCI 450s

 

[Terry Cross]

If that steel target was really shot at 900 yards you better be shooting some group matches somewhere, because that's a world record looking group. Lee

Skeet, Joe is pulling triggers on a regular basis and is dead serious about developing his art. He shoots better groups off a barricade, under time, in front of a crowd than many can shoot off a bench.

He has nothing to prove except that he is excited about his rifle shooting well and wants to give Robert credit for the usual top tier work.

 

[Papagallos]

That's outstanding in every way. I makes me hard. Really, really hard.

 

[BigJimFish]

Had an extremely good day at the range. Figured I'd share my results

This is the second 6.5x47 Robert has built for me. Both rifles were chambered using a Bartlein barrel and both are tack drivers!!

100 yards on paper

900 yards on steel

Damn

 

[bogeybrown]

Did I miss in the original post how many rounds were in each of those insanely small groups? If it were 5rds it would be amazing, but it looks to be quite a few more than that, which is CRAZY accurate.

 

[308sniper147]

Thanks for the kind words guys

Here's a pic

Specs:

Surgeon 591
Bartlein Heavy Palma 1/8 28in with Little Bastard
MCM Baker Special KMW hardware
Surgeon DBM
Jewell
SB 5x25

Load
37.4 Varget
140 Hybrids
CCI 450s

Not questioning legitimacy, I legitimately wish I could should that good lol! Beautiful rifle btw. I hope to compete at the gap grind this year if they hold the "pro-am" style comp.

 

[95LTZ]

Outstanding examples of perfection in builder, rifle & shooter. Very impressive.
Semper Fi

 

[jonthomps]

Thanks for the pic - she's a looker.

 

[bjay]

Wow..... cant get better than that! I can only shoot like that when im asleep

 

[jackinfl]

Awesome shooting Joe.

Joe is a gentleman too, at the K and M Panhandle Match last July he was very polite and helpful.

Looks like your not giving anything away to those who choose the 6 Creedmoor.

With respect,
Jack

 

[icu812]

Outstanding Joe! What kind of velocity are you getting with the hybrids? It seems like a lot of people claim the 140's aren't suited for the 6.5x47L. It looks like you do quite well with them.

 

[Edds]

If Robert Gradous does something different during the building process that makes his rifles more accurate, does anyone know what that is?

 

[justwoody1]

That is a work of art. Robert Gradous is hell of a great guy.

 

[AEROMechanic]

If Robert Gradous does something different during the building process that makes his rifles more accurate, does anyone know what that is?

Like he would let his trade secret out. :-D

 

[Triple D]

Like he would let his trade secret out. :-D

Exactly!!

Damn fine shooting! I would love to have one of his builds one day. The results are simply amazing.

 

[jakelly]

I'd like to see cfe223 and 8208xbr in this.

 

[95LTZ]

To answer EDDs question. JEDI mind tricks of a mechanical nature.

 

[JGorski]

That is some damn fine shooting and a damn fine looking rifle, now how am I going to beat that?

 

[skeetlee]

No sir not calling anyone out. Im just stating what fine shooting that is. You the man!! Lee

 

[42N8 1]

What was the wait time for your rifle and did you supply the parts or did you order everything from Robert Gradous? Really great shooting and nice rifle colors.

 

[Shoottothrill]

Robert is an amazing artist when it comes to building these rifles. I hope to own one one day. It seems like every rifle he builds is an absolute hammer. Great shooting to by the way. His rifles don't drive themselves.........Do they? Haha

 

[Pester]

Awesome shooting and I can see why your happy with the RG. I am no where near that and it gets driven to get out and shoot tomorrow AM.

Congrats

 

[Otero51]

pft you should see what my TR rifle can do...

 

[Otero51]

or not

 

[Ben Dover]

pft you should see what my TR rifle can do...

I see what you did there !! Damn fine rifle with even better shooting !!!

 

[The Lawn Ranger]

I sold my gradous 6.5x47L rebarreled Surgeon Scalpel to a local guy and regretted it the next day.