The APA PARAGON destruction video series

[ColbyLang]

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From the looks of it, price tag is worth it. How much does the optic add, $2500? That sand test gave me chills watching you sling the bolt open and slam it back shut. Looking forward to the next rounds of testing, gun is hold up well Jered

 

[Jered Joplin]

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I think that optic is around $2200-$2300

 

[Jered Joplin]

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And now the 7500 lbs truck vs the Paragon:

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[RTS]

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That's just messed up! What's next?

 

[Jered Joplin]

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Only TX will tell...................

 

[remau308]

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Jered is one stand up guy, and is very passionate about his work. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this rifle now if the funds were available at the moment. He has convinced me of the pride and work he puts into this thing.

 

[captain zeke]

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That's one tuff sob for sure ...great job jered

 

[5RWill]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: remau308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jered is one stand up guy, and is very passionate about his work. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this rifle now if the funds were available at the moment. He has convinced me of the pride and work he puts into this thing.</div></div>

Couldn't have said it better. +1

 

[Jered Joplin]

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And now for the Helicopter.............

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[neeley205]

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I love the deer wandering up to say hi on a hot range.

 

[Jered Joplin]

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Yeah I threw that in there just for fun. I thought I was about to become a rape victim.

 

[redirt78]

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That's a hell of a torture test and hard to believe how well you/rifle did after the tape job. Suicidal buck showed up too. Crazy chit.

 

[Adam B]

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that is very impressive, I wonder if a stock with the mini chassis would of held up any better?

 

[Onemoretime]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that is very impressive, I wonder if a stock with the mini chassis would of held up any better? </div></div>

Or even a Chassis like the AX, AICS, or W3.

 

[cav1993]

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Pretty darned impressive!

 

[Jered Joplin]

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A Chassis probably would have helped that test but overall I think for accuracy reasons you are better off with a good bedding job. I personally prefer a conventional stock which Tom's is. I've never been a big chassis person personal but that's neither here nor there. They have a place. That stock put up with a lot. We knew it was going to break on round two and stated that. The stock took the impact but the latch came undone. When it rolled with the stock open it just snapped it off. There are some pretty big rocks where it landed the second time.

Man I should have shot that deer!

Just kidding.........but if he had 150" or more of antler on his head he would be at my taxidermist currently.

 

[jbell]

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Slightly impressive my ass! Where was that video shot? Hollywood (there was some sweet trick photography, just kidding) because it dosent look much like GA.

All I can say is its a damn good thing you videoed that, because I would not have beleved you. A stock broke in half and holding zero... I never saw you have to adjust for POI shift. Did you get any during this last test?

Again I am more impressed with each video, good job. Are there going to be more test?

 

[ORD]

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Out-freaking-standing work, Jered!!

That rifle continues to impress to say the least and, since it appears that my semi-auto budget for the 2Q-4Q of 2013 may have to get put to other uses...I may have to twist my own arm into a Paragon.

Keep up the fine work (and shooting too of course)!

 

[Jered Joplin]

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No we definitely lost our zero but we were close enough to get it back on quick.
I missed the first shot so I zeroed it in the little white circle I could see impact in.
We lost our zero again on the second drop. It went hard right. You were looking at the second shot at the base of the target after drop test two. The video was already long so I was trying to shorten it some.

Trust me when you through your rifle out of an aircraft and it lands in a pile of rocks it's going to knock the zero off.

We have knocked the scope off 4 times.
1st when we put a bullet in it.
2nd when we drove over it with a 7500 lbs truck
3rd & 4th were throwing it out of the helicopter.

All in all I'd say that's acceptable. It was brought back on target very easily each time and for the most part held it's zero.

I have the stock somewhat put back together with Gorilla glue and 5 minute epoxy. I didn't use any gunsmith tools at my disposal. I wanted to do a field repair and see what happen. I'll shoot it for a final evaluation but anything we do from here is going to break the stock again.

 

[Onemoretime]

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Jered,
What is it about the bedding that you believe will make it better for accuracy compared to a chassis? Is it that the bedding is "fit" to that exact action?

I've had plenty of both and haven't notice much, if any, difference in accuracy.

Plus, over time the bedding can degrade... can't it?

 

[jbell]

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I thought you must of lost the zero, but I was not sure b/c of seeing the 2nd shot. Still its impressive to me that you were able to hold the zero with a busted up stock. When its all said and done are you going to do an autopsy so we will know the extent of the damage?

 

[Jered Joplin]

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A proper bedding job is a perfect stress free invironment for the rifle. I've built tons of chassis that shot fantastically well but there is a reason people aren't setting world records with them. Its really all relative to the job and expectation at hand.

I do plane on an autopsy and overview.

 

[SniperCJ]

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Thats good stuff there!

 

[Onemoretime]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A proper bedding job is a perfect stress free invironment for the rifle. I've built tons of chassis that shot fantastically well but there is a reason people aren't setting world records with them. Its really all relative to the job and expectation at hand.

I do plane on an autopsy and overview.

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That's what I thought... it is true that over time the bedding will need to be re-done though isn't it? Especially if used in harsh environments.

 

[Jered Joplin]

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Some seem to think so such as the Marines but all I can say is I've never personally taken a rifle to that point. I've had some 308's over 10 years and gone through 3 barrels on one. None the less I'm sure the situation does exist to an extent.

 

[ColbyLang]

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Again, Great series of tests Jered. Proven that if you only use quality materials and a quality builder, you'll turn out a quality product. I cannot believe that you taped that gun back together and shot it! This rifle has proven to be worth every penny. Just gotta remember not to drop it out of the chopper the second time!

 

[wburke2010]

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Any updates?

 

[Jered Joplin]

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I did do a final test but I was waiting on Shot Show to launch the video. It basically has the entire series wrapped up in one plus the end results. Some of the guys will be using it at the Show. I'll launch it publicly the day before the show starts. The rifle is now in one piece and believe it or not is shooting pretty damn well. How I don't know but it is.

 

[bronson90]

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I can't wait to see it next week at Shot and perhaps get one on order!!!

 

[Jered Joplin]

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The rifle will be at the USO booth if you want to stop by and check it out. I'm not going to make it this year. My wife is going to have our little girl any day now. You know if I get on the plane as soon as I get boots on the ground I'm going to get "that phone call".

 

[The Lawn Ranger]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RTS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's just messed up! What's next? </div></div>

Blast Furnace.

 

[The Lawn Ranger]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Per request we froze it and had someone else come help with the shooting.

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Redefining "cold bore"

 

[eddief]

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Here's to a healthy baby girl !!

 

[popeye089]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eddief</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's to a healthy baby girl !!

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I second that. Congratulations, way to start the new year

 

[Jered Joplin]

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Ok here is the final video that really just encompasses the entire test but also adds on the final test at the end. I used 5 minute epoxy and Gorilla glue to stick it back together. Zero smithing tools. As a matter of fact it wouldn't go all the way back together but it is in one piece and firing. The results are in........


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[cav1993]

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Thats the best series of shows ive seen in a long time!!

Very nice! Cant wait to try one

 

[GLB]

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Very well done!

 

[wburke2010]

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Really like the added part at the end it was cool watching all the bullet trace. That is a damn fine rifle. Still surprised it took that much of a beating.

Walter

 

[wburke2010]

Re: The APA PARAGON destruction video series

Really like the added part at the end it was cool watching all the bullet trace. That is a damn fine rifle. Still surprised it took that much of a beating.

Walter

 

[wburke2010]

Re: The APA PARAGON destruction video series

Really like the added part at the end it was cool watching all the bullet trace. That is a damn fine rifle. Still surprised it took that much of a beating.

Walter

 

[wburke2010]

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Really like the added part at the end it was cool watching all the bullet trace. That is a damn fine rifle. Still surprised it took that much of a beating.

Walter

 

[Bradley]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wburke2010</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really like the added part at the end it was cool watching all the bullet trace. That is a damn fine rifle. Still surprised it took that much of a beating.

Walter </div></div>

+1

Worth saying again, again, and again!

Well done Joplin!

 

[snufulufugus]

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Wow, just wow. I read evrything and watched all the carnage that was a true torture test for the rifle

 

[Jim See]

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Invalid test Jered, You never started it on fire.

 

[clayne_b]

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Wow dude.