But I fire my mid-sized 6mm rifle a lot more. I will say that there are cartridges out there that offer superior external ballistics and less recoil. You could also aim at their nuts till you get to a quarter mile then aim come up 0/1/2 mils COM at 500/600/700. I appreciate you letting us know. Probably wont make me a better shot, but still good to know. This is a GA Precision build completed this past year based off of the Gladius concept. Cal He donated part ofhis cut of the books profit to the families of fallen servicemen and veteran charities. If you take that info to consideration, the scope in the photos must be a Nightforce NXS 8-3256. Here are some of the specific models you might consider: LaRue and others also make great rifles, but maybe this will get you heading in the right direction. I have fired the rifle with a suppressor on as well, and the MOA shift has always been consistent, roughly 4 MOA low depending on the particular load. Thats all I can think of. Gladius "Short Sword" as Nicknamed by Snipers Hide founder, Frank 'Lowlight' Galli. Picture this. Thanks, George. Im guessing the .300 Win Mag they were handed was built on the M70 frame work. Thank you Cal for the article, and I thank those, who have, and continue to comment. Some of it is hard facts from the man himself, other specs are what he most likely used based on what was issued at the time of his active duty, and some specs are based on my own research and identifying products based on photos of his rifles. A .338 can more than handle most encounters in our type of non-conventional war. MEL Click to expand. The only problems that I have ever had with the rifle have been due to a very inconsistent lot of Hornady Superformance ammunition from their first production run. (disc. The only thing we know definitively from the man himself is what he wrote in his autobiography. The next . 6mm brass is back in. Bryan Litz is one of the most respected precision rifle shooters, and I know he personally owns a Sako TRG-42 338 Lapua (see photo). SOLD - $3,600.00. As a gun nut, I have them memorized, I live by them, and Im continually teaching them to my kids and friends: Sorry to get on a soapbox. The Templar, Crusader and the Templar Cross/Shield are registered 18.5" barrel to the end of the brake 1:11.25" Bartlein 5R (308) Medium palma/Gladius spec with Surefire brake Tempest action 20MOA rail Manners EH1(A) stock which is a slimmer profile than the Gladius spec. As a SEAL, I used Nightforce scopes. The main focus of this video was the camerawork and audio improvement over the first. Handling a firearm is VERY serious, because it just takes one quick lapse in judgement to end a life. We strive to create top professional quality rifles Of course, my witness and the only other shooter there that day was an older F-Class shooter who makes his own barrels and wildcat cartridges. In his book, Kyle said, I used the .300 Win Mag for most of mykills. But the Jewell can be adjusted down to 1.5 ounces, but the Timney can only go down to 24 ounces. A couple Im using now are 700 Remington sps tactical rifles with the 5R barrels in short rifles. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Having always had a passion for firearms, Rusty S. has had experience in gunsmithing, firearms retail, hunting, competitive shooting, range construction, as an IDPA certified range safety officer and a certified instructor. GA Precision Gladius 'Short Sword' .308 Win. It clearly corroborates what youre saying here. It is a tackdriver, and GAP guarantees the rifle to shoot 1/2 MOA groups or better with match-grade factory ammo. But you have to admit the 50 cal is a different kind of weapon than the others he preferred to use. Im going to go out on a limb and say he had the McMillan TAC-338 Rifle Package. I got to test out a pair of Vectronix Vector 23 ranging binos (retail for $24,000) in a field test last year they are AWESOME!!! The Magazine release extends down in front of the trigger guard and is easily operated by simply pressing the lever forward. Many feel like the Sako TRG-42 is the best value for a 338 Lapua precision rifle. But, enough about the rules, let's take a look at GA Precision's new rifle! Ive heard people say it was a McMillan TAC-338 rifle, although Kyle didnt specify in his book. It is a tackdriver, and GAP guarantees the rifle to . all integral action with built in recoil lug and 20 MOA scope rail. In doing this, it is our mandate that we do not The rifle comes from GA Precision with a .5 MOA guarantee, which is common for high quality custom built rifles. You got a custom rifle and the guy next to you has a factory rifle and it out shooting you. Glad to know you find the content is interesting. Yes, sir. As always, well done! The binos I had looked identical to the set I saw in the movie. The Updated Gladius 2.0 features the Manners Composite Stocks CS2! So I was assuming he didnt like 50s across the board, until at some point after his service (which ended in 2009) he had a chance to try out the AI model with the collapsible stock that he described. Or to one that has only 100 yards. In 1825, Crockett was elected to the U.S. Congress, where he vehemently opposed many of the policies of President Andrew Jackson, most notably the Indian Removal Act. Here are the most likely components for the rifle Kyle is shown using in the photos above: Kyle mentioned in the book that he ran his .300 Win Mag suppressed. It is plenty tall for large hands and the shape and contour is very well done. Its balance makes it easy to shoot from standing, kneeling, or seated positions. On a related note it didnt sound like he was a big fan of the Mk-11. Just a side note to those interested. Cal, Whether it is Davey Crockett envisioned using a .36 cal squirrel gun to precision in the Alamo, Billly Dixon using a .5090 Sharps from the Adobe Walls, Audie Murphy sharpshooting the Nazis with his .30 M1 carbine or Chris Kyle in the desert armed with a .300WMthe commonality is a Texan taking action against overwhelming odds. GA PRECISION GUARANTEES 1/2 MOA ACCURACY. Which is adequate for everyday hunting. In early 1836, Crockett took part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo in March. That scope is one of the higher powered models listed above. Precision LLC. 2014 Identity Verified ( Gold Beach, OR ) This seller is NOT an FFL Its a tragedy that we cant ask the man himself. Unlike his other weapons, it wasnt type classified rifle or caliber, meaning there wasnt a detailed specification for the rifle. https://www.gaprecision.net/gladius-2-.html The only changes from the specs are as follows: -18" barrel with straight flutes -TBAC CB brake installed by GA and timed without shims - Manners EH1-A stock instead of the CS stock with badger 2" bottom pic rail and non rotating swivel attachments x2 on left side -Comes with one AI 5rd mag If the GAP Gladius is a 308 why is the Black Hills ammunition clearly marked 223? CRaTXn. The design is well thought out and all of the selected parts and especially the build quality are top notch and excellent. They were regular civilian beaters carrying explosives. He retired as chief petty officer, and along the way, collected an armload of hardware, including two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars with Valor. Cal July 20, 2015 Leave a comment . (standard muzzle treatment is Threaded 5/8 x 24 with blended thread protector, multiple muzzle devices available for installation, updated action is an Impact 737r). I am also amazed at the amount of knowledge, and attention to detail from the readers. Its meant to destroy critical equipment. is there recall on all Remington triggers at one point? Campfire Greenhorn. I figured that might be confusing. Though it is no more slick than a straight fiberglass finish either. I have personally done it regularly, and lots of other readers of this blog have as well. It worries me how many similar characters are drawn to shooting, and it worries me even more when a guy so clearly vicious is lauded as a hero to be looked up to. Besides shooting at known ranges prone and off the bench, I have used the Gladius on impromptu unknown range targets from various field positions. 6mm brass is back in. I have to ask: is the Honorable Mr. Kyles thoughts on the viability of the .338, and more specifically the .50 caliber platforms ability to stop a vehicle based on limited data? We did use the rifle at long ranges earlier with the S&B scope as well as when we tested theLeupold mk6 3-18x44mmscope and it did perform well at those ranges, though we did not do any ultimate accuracy tests during those sessions. Scopes are an important part of the weapon system. We review a tactical rifle from one of the premier custom tactical rifle builders in the world. Crocketts opposition to Jacksons policies led to his defeat in the 1831 elections. They always held their zero for me, said Kyle. Its almost like science fiction! But the truth is that if you shoot the .50 through a vehicles engine block, youre not actually going to stop the vehicle. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Heres a pic of the AW50F for those wondering: I think he was saying more compact, because you could fold the stock. He won again in 1833, then narrowly lost in 1835, prompting his angry departure to Texas (then the Mexican state of Tejas) shortly thereafter. Those wide groups at 100 yards is Crockett grew up in East Tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. I dont know for certain, but just presented what the experts at Leupold told me it was. Features include standard bolt know, TT Primary trigger, for sale by Investments That Shoot on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 906366945 They were probably pickup trucks loaded down with explosives trying to blow someone up. The 1st had a McMillan fiberglass stock, and the 2nd had a folding AICS chassis and shorter barrel. One other option that this rifle has is the Badger Ordnance Embedded Front Rail (EFR) which is used for mounting a forward mounted Universal Night Sight (UNS). The report stated that Remington has received thousands of customer complaints, and that nearly two dozen deaths and hundreds of injuries had been attributed to inadvertent discharges. PNW. The action and the first few inches of the barrel are pillar and glass bedded to the stock to insure the best possible accuracy. Here are the specs that are on the McMillan TAC-338 Rifle Package, and likely what was on the Kyles .338 Lapua rifle as well: In the movie, American Sniper, they tried to stay true to the rifles and techniques Kyle actually used. The 3.5 is just obscured by the shadow. He ended up taking an elk with it in Colorado at 900 yards. Besides Frank Galli, another notable user of the GAP Gladius was the late Chris Kyle. A little under 1100 rounds down the tube running a light 37.5gr load of h4350 running at 2830 in 30 with 108's. Comes with an Area 419 hellfire brake, & GA . As a SEAL, I used Nightforce scopes. In our case, we started out with McMillan stocks, customized the barrels, and used 700 action. Like a fresh stick of gum or a snicker snackthe notification of a new blog response spices our day. Ive never served in the military. get it while you can! The compact size of the Gladius with its weight saving barrel contour, does not translate to a light weight rifle. dknight1979 Registered Joined Jun 23, 2013 You can see in the photos the McMillan stock he was using on his .300 Win Mag hadtheir lightweight saddle-style adjustable cheek-piece, instead of the integral cheek-piece like the one on his .338 Lapua. Negligence by firearms manufacturers is clearly unacceptable. I say this not to glorify war but to enumerate the instances when war wast the ugliest of things but as John Stuart Mill told us ..the ugliest is the man who thinks nothing is worth fighting and dying for and lets men better and braver than himself protect himFourin & Dumbeztik, Wow, CR Thats a powerful quote. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This particular rifle has a 16.5 barrel before the 4 long, older style, Surefire SOCOM muzzlebrake and suppressor adapter. I love it. There are a few different specific rifles and variations in service with the US military and other armies around the world. I was always wondering what guns Chris was using, as the film didnt really give much attention to it, I guess now I know , Great Blog! G.A. Tnx, i dont understand chis kyles comment about 300wm 500 yard dope hitting targets from 100 to 700 yards. Either way, the rifle felt very much at home during this phase of the testing. Go get em, buddy! 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