PRS shooters like them, gun writer experts like them, Chris Kyle liked them (he owned a .308 Gladius), and many manyfolks own and like them. Cal Las mejores ofertas para Motor de PC de juego nostlgico CD-ROM Gladius II Gopher's Ambition Japn GA estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! B-Dog, Youre correct about the .300 Win Mag. Best Rifle Ammo for the Money 19 Brands Tested! To say something about the stopping the vehicle comment, in his book, most of the time they were stopping civilian type vehicles loaded with multiple insurgents or explosives and a single driver. This gun has two extra options, a fluted barrel to reduce weight and to increase accuracy by assisting to dissipate barrel heat and a muzzel brake My exact cost the the rifle only was $4,388.00. They have very clear glass, and theyre extremely durable under terrible conditions. It also does a great job turning cover into concealment. We were scratching our heads and even asked the rifle owner about it, who was not with us during the tests. Obviously the magazines used are the AICS mags that have become the standard used magazines on DBM setups these days. I was able to accurately range targets at 18 miles, they can range through glass, and they have a ton of other really advanced options. S I had read his book a couple years ago and enjoyed it more than I thought I would going into it. He said that Kyle removed the Leupold scope when he got back in combat overseas, and moved his Nightforce NXS 8-3256 over to his 338 Lapua rifle so hed have more magnification. Hope this helps! GA PRECISION Current manufacturer of bolt action and AR-15 style rifles, established in 1999, located in N. Kansas City, MO. Or to one that has only 100 yards. These well made forward mounts bridge over and around the barrel without touching it and are glass bedded into the stock. In early 1836, Crockett took part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo in March. MSRP is $1,200, but you can find a new one for $1,000 on GunBroker.com, and your local Rock River dealer will likely sell one to you at that price as well (mine did). They still provide those rifles and continue to add new options and offerings to their lineup to stay on top of the tactical rifle trends. Not right away. Well written and researched. So, I went back and re-read his book, and scoured the internet for the best photos I could find of his actual rifles. Anything from 1,000 yards and out, you're just plain nailing it. There are exceptions of course, but he pictures of his rifles posted are McMillan A2s. If you notice the box of 223 is a 50rd. For the record the book American Sniper does discuss a few very good rifles, but at the end of the day I have to go with what I know. I do appreciate the feedback. Great question though. A laser scope could let you hit your mark out to, and past 1,000 yards with a bit of practice and training. Trigger: Triggertech GAP Special. Its also lighter. I was no resistance: Get set, get ready, put my finger and gently start squeezing, and it goes off., But, Kyle tells us he received an upgraded .300 Win Mag during one of his tours (likely the Mk-13 Mod 5): In my third platoon the one that went to Ramadi we got all new .300s. There is a lot of nostalgia around the cartridge. Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : WTS GA Precision (GAP) Gladius 308 Win. Yeah, honestly I was curious about this stuff myself! He must have been playing with an Ar also. Even with the accuracy where it is at, we would gladly deploy with it. Here we have a closer look at some of the guns he used in his craft. It's there in Missouri that owner George Gardner calls home. One I grab for a match, the other I grab for hunting (or when I know Ill have shots beyond 1200 yards). Ive also been fortunate to talk to a few defense contractors who work deep behind the curtain and the stuff theyve created and deployed is hard to believe. In front of the action is a thicker and precision ground recoil lug. Because of the adjustability, the Jewell has more exposed openings on the bottom of the trigger housing, and some guys claim sand and grit can get in there and cause the trigger to freeze up. 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. You are indeed a hero, i wish you can train me to be a sniper but am thousands of miles away from you. I never used on in Iraq. I didnt personally know the man, but believe many people cast stones at the thought of war, not the man and thats unfortunate. Its a tragedy that we cant ask the man himself. 1999 - But, youre right it plausible that it couldve been the AW50F or the AX50. Of course, with the amount of work that goes into each rifle, the end result costs as much or more than very high-end optics. I bet all his other rifles were sub-MOA rifles. 6mm brass is back in. I didnt get a chance to try one until I got out of the service, but now theyre what I use.. Great article. A .50 caliber leaves only a fraction of its kenetic energy inside a soft or lightly armored (personal body armor) target. Shipping: Calculated on checkout. I was looking at a SIG 516 precision marksman but they dont make it anymore. They were regular civilian beaters carrying explosives. The trigger guard itself is wide and slightly oversized for easy use with gloves. The overall score of 170.6 places the Gladius firmly in third place on our all timeleaderboard. boxes. We remind our readers again, if you are not familiar with our testing procedures, you can read about themhere. New versions of DBM floor metal are out there with buttons instead of levers to help prevent that, but it is just a matter of preference. It is a milder recoil cartridge, and packs a respectable amount of energy down range. So Im hoping readers like you will help firm up any of the fuzzy details. Stock: Manners Composite Stocks, model T2-A GAP . can you please give me this information.? Z. Zane1844 . You can see in the photos, Kyle continued to use Nightforce scopes as well. 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). At sniper school, I learned the basics of a range of weapons, so I was prepared not only to use them all, but also to choose the right one for the job.. He just had a couple paragraphs about scopes: Scopes are an important part of a weapon system. But you have to admit the 50 cal is a different kind of weapon than the others he preferred to use. Right?! More than rifles, and even his military campaigns, Chris Kyle is a man worth celebrating. That scope is one of the higher powered models listed above. Thank you Cal. When you pick up a firearm, youre taking on full responsibility for what happens while its in your hands. Cartridges, Complete Rifles & Custom Builds The A portion of the nomenclature refers to the adjustable cheekpiece on the stock which carries that same squared off, or hexagon, shape. Which is adequate for everyday hunting. The cheekpiece is fairly tall and there is a large cut out in it to accommodate the removal of the bolt from the action. George said Kyle was referring to his GA Precision Gladius chambered in 308, and he sent me this photo of Kyle holding his GAP rifle. I DONT CARE IF YOU SAY ITS EMPTY!! dknight1979 Registered Joined Jun 23, 2013 Gardner pointed out this iconic photo of Kyle, which he said features him holding a GA Precision Gladius rifle. A lot of information presented on precisionrifleblog.com. that are not only precise, but are also affordable. I will say that there are cartridges out there that offer superior external ballistics and less recoil. He obviously believed that, because it looks like he continued to use Black Hills ammo even as a civilian. tradermarks of G.A. As he said there are a lot of weapons that can do a better job that are lighter, smaller, more accurate, and less expensive. Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: No Returns. Its refreshing to hear someone admit that. However, a Nightforce rep told me that at the time of Kyles service, the Nightforce NXS 5.5-2256 was a popular choice on magnum rifles. The 3.5 is just obscured by the shadow. 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. But, the question that is interesting to me is What did a rifle expert like Chris Kyle choose to shoot after he retired from active service and could pick anything he wanted? He gives us the answer in his book: Since Im talking about guns, Ill mention that my current favorites are the weapons systems made by GA Precision, a very small company started in 1999 by George Gardner. If you are looking for a custom, accurized short-barreled .308, give the Gladius a try. That is an advantage for sure. SHOT Show 2020: Leica PRS 5-3056 with PRB Reticle! The scope in the McMillan brochure you posted is also mismarked as a 3.5-10. No, the best way to stop a vehicle is to shoot the driver. However, I was able to zoom into one of the the photos of Kyle with his rifle and see that the lowest power was 5x not 5.5 or 8. They have an excellent reputation and build a large number of different rifles, everything from a hunting rifle to a M40A5 replica, and of course full custom built rifles. ask your salesperson about trigger upgrades and muzzle device options to complete and optimize your Gladius build. 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. Excellent research on a hot topic among 2A patriots. All politics about the Iraq war aside, this man was a patriot and his sniper skills were and will continue to be nothing short of legendary. A Data-Driven Approach To Precision Rifles, Optics & Gear. Brand: GA Precision / Remington Caliber: .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) Location: OR Trades Accepted: No Shipping Notes: As soon as payment is received and money order has been cleared, I will send rifle that day. If you want to hit something further out I would suggest that a 50 caliber. Trijicon Ventus: Measuring Range AND WIND! 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. I would have used it more if Id had it. He goes on to say, The bullet shoots farther and flatter than a .50 caliber, weighs less, costs less, and will do just about as much damage. I noticed the ammo was marked 223, but figured they just threw down a box of ammo that was laying around to make the picture look cool. 223 = 50rd. Honorary Texan! The 338 is a McMillan Tac338. Without going into too much detail about what the capacities are, a lot of it is also used for indirect fire and CAS. (upgrades and options available), Manners T-2A stock in Multicam hydrographic camouflage, One front stud and 4 QD flush cups (2 bottom and 2 left side), Hawkins Precision M5 Detachable Mag System with 5rd AICS magazine, additional 5 and 10 round magazines available, Pillar bedded with 7075 T-6 pillars then skimmed in Marine Tex. While I disagree, everyone is entitled to there opinion. Badger Ordnance lead the way with the M5 in the developing the Remington compatible floor metal with AICS magazines. He said, The fifty is huge, extremely heavy, and I just dont like it. This is just a really important topic. If you want to see diagrams for all those reticles I mentioned, check out this post: But, enough about the rules, let's take a look at GA Precision's new rifle! SOLD - $3,600.00. It's listed as "Used, As New" because it's been test fired by GAP and there's no box. The factory Remington trigger was tuned to 2 pounds. Although those rifles served a purpose, Kyle wasnt a huge fan of either. chris-kyle-with-ga-precision-gap-gladius.jpg. What the .50 does best and was designed for is hard target interdiction. Im going to go out on a limb and say he had the McMillan TAC-338 Rifle Package. I thought that was unbelievable! I expected this all to be well documented, but it took a lot of detective work to put together clues from different places. There are a ton of gun guys in the world but the guys interested in the niche topic of precision rifles is a relatively small community, so when you run into another guy whos interested in the same kind of stuff you gravitate towards each other. Great platform with hard hitting 1000 yards out. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The compact size of the Gladius with its weight saving barrel contour, does not translate to a light weight rifle. 5 of Chris Kyles Favorite Sniper Rifles. 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). It is a tackdriver, and GAP guarantees the rifle to shoot 1/2 MOA groups or better with match-grade factory ammo. I heard there was a huge recall on all Remington triggers at one point, to be sure for my curiosity and such, are you sure that was a Remington factory trigger on his first .300 WM? However, that rifle does not have a folding stock. The object of art is to elicit a response in the viewermy opinion is that this topic has been a work of art. 1999 - One area we really like on the T-2 series of stocks is the pistol grip. Im guessing the .300 Win Mag they were handed was built on the M70 frame work. 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. Precision was founded and started initially by George Gardner alone as a means of building competition rifles for local highpower and long range shooters. get it while you can! That makes it easy to tell those rifles apart in photos, in addition to the suppressor (he never had a suppressor for his .338). As a SEAL, I used Nightforce scopes. The Manners stocks all have the more squared off shape to the buttstock which has become a Manners trade mark and you can see it in the T-2 profile on this rifle. 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. On December 6, 2014, Remington announced that as part of actions put into place to settle multiple lawsuits and to avoid future legal actions, they are replacing all triggers in Remington 700 Models. We figured the time would be very good because of how well the recoil was controlled, and it did not disappoint us as we matched our fastest time ever set with the M24. Youre probably right. But we can only control our part of the equation. I buy the best I can afford and really enjoy shooting tight little groups. Ive never tried shooting through glass myself so Ill defer to others on this topic. Thanks, Ryan. It might be a stretch to think he used the same scope on all of his rifles, because they were each designed for different scenarios. The Templar, Crusader and the Templar Cross/Shield are registered tradermarks of G.A. Sure, he had flaws like you and me. Everything about the rifle functioned beautifully and was easy to operate. I first got to know Kyle on Stars Earn Stripes three years ago, along with other SF personnel. He won again in 1833, then narrowly lost in 1835, prompting his angry departure to Texas (then the Mexican state of Tejas) shortly thereafter. Or could it have been a different trigger? I think most people prefer a mid-size cartridge over a magnum, because of the mild recoil. Another interesting thought would be if he was referring to the AS50, which is a SEAL only semi-automatic .50 rifle, and more comparable to the Barrett M82 he made the comparison to. I think this is important to note in the event that someone mistakenly attempts to stop a light armored vehicle with something less than .50 BMG, only to be shown the error at an inopportune moment that gets troops killed in action due to inaccurate data. Jon, I have a friend who was special forces and this week he told me the story of the first time he used a 50 in combat. After being made a colonel in the militia, he was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. He ended up taking an elk with it in Colorado at 900 yards. The rifle image was likely extracted from the photo below of Chris Kyle with the rifle. The temps were 1 degree above freezing at 33 degrees F and the winds were 1-4 MPH with an overcast sky. Probably wont make me a better shot, but still good to know. He likely did get a ton a kills with the SR-25, but he said most were with his 300 Win Mag. Im one of those people! While I was researching, I asked George (owner of GAP) specifically about what cartridge he built, and confirmed it was a 308. I dont think he was alluding to using .338 on military grade vehicles. Unless there is something I havent seen yet, Mk 211 is the only match grade API round in use. Manufacturer: GA Precision Model: Gladius (Crusader) Caliber: .308 Win (7.62x51mm NATO) Barrel: Bartline Stainless Steel 5R GAP #6 Contour Barrel Length: 16.5" (419mm) Twist: 1:10" RH Magazine: AICS 5 or 10 round Detachable Box Trigger: Timney (Test rifle had TriggerTech) Stock: Manners T-2A Metal Finish: Cerakote - Matte Black I have yet to read or hear a negative view of GA Precision rifles. The Updated Gladius 2.0 features the Manners Composite Stocks CS2! How often were these seen in combat after the invasion? Im the same way. There is a debate out there on what scope he used, but I didnt remember him saying that in the book. Here is a link to the Rock River model Im referring to: Rock River Arms LAR-15 Varmint Details on RockRiverArms.com. The standard 30.6 hunting rifle (some call it a 30-06) is a very good rifle. Ga precision barreled action lefthand Gladius action(defiance) Proof comp Bartlein barrel 1700 rounds 200 pieces of hornady brass 136 1x fired and 64 new. G.A. The A4 as you listed was designed by McMillan for the Marine Corp M40A3. Thanx for providing a forum for and the timely focus topic to solicit so many responses. I dont feel at liberty to share the details, but it did a great job turning cover into concealment. Honestly, Ive only fired a 50 a few times, and Im not a veteran so I cant speak to this. He had a deep sense of duty, and he cared about people. While the Tikka and SCAR kept 5 shot groups usually around an inch, the Gladius managed to wring .65 5 shot groups out of this round. He added that at the time, they were configured with 0.25 MOA click adjustments, and either the Nightforce Mil-dot or MLR reticles. I can hardly watch TV shows or movies with firearms in them, because it drives me crazy how negligent most people are in handling weapons. Zero creep, and break like glass (meaning they are very crisp). He at least preferred those smaller calibers when you werent concerned about the energy being delivered down range. Chris Kyle with GA Precision GAP Gladius. I just had so many friends asking if Id read it that I felt like I had too. When your hunting big game or desert camels your adrenalin makes you recoil proof but when you are training guys day after day you remember where those big gold inlays are . If the GAP Gladius is a 308 why is the Black Hills ammunition clearly marked 223? DONT EVER SWEEP ME WITH YOUR MUZZLE!!! But the Sako TRG-42 is about $4000 from EuroOptic.com, where the Savage 110 BA is around $2000. This was the rifle that he made his longest confirmed kill with, which was a2,100 yard shot. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. But Kyle truly was a hero worth celebrating. Mark, Im running the JP CTR-02 who Cal endorses with an 18 barrel & rifle length system for IPSC Rifle competition here in Sweden, youd be amazed how well it shoots with standard ball 55 grs ammo at 320 yards. But the Jewell can be adjusted down to 1.5 ounces, but the Timney can only go down to 24 ounces. But the truth is that if you shoot the .50 through a vehicles engine block, youre not actually going to stop the vehicle. 1999 - 2023 GA Precision. Gladius "Short Sword" as Nicknamed by Snipers Hide founder, Frank 'Lowlight' Galli. If he's not in the shop working on the latest design for his newest rifle, he can be found hunting or competing in PRS events. Im not really into the military sniper part of long-range shooting, although I know a lot of shooters are. For our shooting evaluations we opted to use three different match grade loads combined with some ball M80 ammo to get a good overall feel of the capability of the rifle. With our test scope mounted, the rifle came in at 14.6 lbs (6.64 kg), without ammo. The thread cap fit is so precise that many people dont notice this rifle has a threaded barrel. Reblogged this on BladeAndTrigger and commented: Who wouldnt want a GA Precision? And on closer targets, you dont have to worry about too much correction for your come-ups. Terms and Conditions Cancellation Policy. Those that are familiar with the excellent Badger Ordnance M5 floorplate will immediately recognize it and its operation on the Gladius. Tactical Scopes Reticles. With match handloads firing Hornady 55gr V-MAX bullets mine is a sub-1/2 MOA rifle. Maybe the bullets dont stabilize yet? Because, I am fairly certain that a 300 Win Mag could not penetrate a military grade light armored window to hit the driver. Scopes should be chosen with a mind toward the situation theyll be used in; to give an obvious example, a 32-power scope would be wilding inappropriate on a shotgun.) It's an excellent all-around cartridge, whose performance allows for superb accuracy as well as stopping power. New rifles added to our ready to ship page! Personally, Im a gun safety zealot to my core. The short, rigid Bartlein barrel has done an excellent and consistent job since then in temperatures ranging from 110 degrees to 20 degrees F and at elevations form sea level to 8000ft. I was going to ask McMillan that in person in a couple days at SHOT Show, but it sounds like you know what youre talking about so I bet thats right. PNW. Its an excellent all-around cartridge, whose performance allows for superb accuracy as well as stopping power. ! At my range, Ill warn you once, and the next time you go home. After having read the book before ever going to sniper school, Chris Kyle was a bit of an icon to me. Their rifles have proven to be accurate, well built, and extremely consistent. These smaller, handy rifles, which could be suppressed when needed, were ideal for fighting in an urban battlefield. While some of Kyles weapons (like the 338 Lapua) werent a standardized type classified rifle the 300 Win Mag rifles he used likely was standard Mk-13, so we know a little more about the components used on those rifles. It worked. George said Kyle was referring to his GA Precision Gladius chambered in 308, and he sent me this photo of Kyle holding his GAP rifle. This is an add-on to. Most enemy vehicles in his AO were not military. Lugging around an M107 (that is horrendously inaccurate for a sniper weapons system) is impractical and unweildly. You can see in the photo a box a Black Hills Match ammo. We cannot explain why we could not get good accuracy out of the rifle at 100 yards, but we can explain that we really liked and enjoyed the rifle. Thanks. His capacity as a S.E.A.L. Sad day, but there are other great options. The rifle comes from GA Precision with a .5 MOA guarantee, which is common for high quality custom built rifles. That means he isnt a sociopath, but a warrior a hero. Based on Kyles time of service, they said the scope likely featured their TMR reticle, but they couldnt be sure. Tags 300 Win Mag 308 Winchester 338 Lapua Mag 50 BMG Accuracy International American Sniper AX50 Bartlein Barrels Bradley Cooper Chris Kyle GA Precision GAP Gladius George Gardner Harris Bipod Leupold Mark 4 Lilja Barrels Manners Stocks McMillan A5 McMillan G30 Action McMillan TAC-338 MIRS Rifle Mount Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56 Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 Nightforce NXS 8-32x56 Schneider Barrels Sniper Rifles SOCOM MK-13 Surefire Trued Remington 700 Action Turner Saddlery Rifle Sling What Rifle Did Chris Kyle Use. Your email address will not be published. I think you missed one was the 5th the MK11? Yes, sir. Lots of great shooters love the 308, but there are just other more modern cartridges to consider that could increase your hit probability on long range targets. . It shoots like a laser. The scope is large and is mounted a bit high in order to properly align the scope with the UNS for night vision capability, but the adjustable cheekpiece allowed for easy eye alignment with the scope. Precision, we use only top notch, field-tested, durable parts and accessories. The AI version had a shorter barrel and a folding stock. Kyle authored a #1 New York Times Bestselling ed pills book American Sniper. Trigger: Triggertech GAP Special. The post-active duty weapon to which Kyle referred in his book is the GA Precision Gladius model, Gardner told TheBlaze. Kyle said I used a 2 pound trigger on my rifles. Kyle started Craft International after he retired from the service, a training company for elite military and law enforcement professionals. Thats simply my thoughts and opinion.not a solid fact. The Magazine release extends down in front of the trigger guard and is easily operated by simply pressing the lever forward. On the Navy Seal MK13, the stock is a McMillan A2. Pinnacle Production Rifle (PPR) <p>*New for 2020* featuring the new GA Precision 'Gladius' Short Action!</p> www.gaprecision.net . But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens? It is refreshing to talk about guns without having to read a bunch of arguing about something not even related to the topic at hand. Go get em, buddy! Hawkins Precision 30 or 34mm scope rings, Customers choice of height. A short, handy tack driver 3/8 MOA accuracy guaranteed. The rifle fired under .5 MOA at 300 yards under rapid fire conditions maybe there is something to the claim of doing better at longer ranges? $2,500.00 Value, TAC OPS Drag Bag In Multi-Cam. Here is a quote by Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman worth considering: If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen, a sheep. The .300 Win Mag Mk-13 was designed to use the same suppressor as his Mk-11 (aka SR-25 7.62 NATO), which was the Knights Armament Mk-11 Suppressor. Speaking of the details, here are the specs: Action: Defiance Machine GAP Gladius, Short Action. RIP Chris Thank you for your service, Sir. Wikipedia says Davy was born in Tennessee and died in Texas (and you can believe it because it is on the internet!). You could be right. Why else would he have spent so much time trying to help fellow veterans and the families of fallen soldiers? I think you'll like this one. Its just different. This is an add-on to. . The trigger was crisp and exactly 2.5lbs as advertised. The 50 isnt a good antipersonnel weapon. Do we know of anyone that took training with his company so as to find the caliber(s) called for in their syllabus ? On his long-range rifles, he mostly used Nightforce scopes. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Kyle says in his book, that while he was in service Our rounds were match-grade ammo bought from Black Hills, which makes probably the best sniper ammo around. Thats quite a statement coming from Chris Kyle. Cal. MEL Click to expand. Thats a great question, Gary. Again, a laser scope is highly suggested to create accuracy at a distance. GA Precision Built 308 Bolt Action Rifle, featuring an 18" Bartlein Barrel, and Surefire Brake & Suppressor. shoot, and here I thought Davey Crockett was from Limestone, Tennessee. In the meantime, me, my $400 Savage Axis, and my $16/20 box of 30-06 Monarch are heading out to the back yard! For the M80 ball ammunition we used Federal XM80C. If youre looking for the most accurate AR money can buy, Id suggest that might come from JP Enterprises. Precision LLC. (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). Spoke to George Gardner from GA Precison over the weekend at the 10th Anniversary party of Bartlein Barrels. Home Forums Gear Free Classifieds WTS GA Precision (GAP) Gladius 308 Win. It is a Remington Footprint style action but has many upgrades and changes for improvement and better suitability for tactical work. Just in case someone isnt, here is a recap: In 2010, CNBC reported the trigger used from the 1940s to 2007 on Remington 700 rifles could fire without the trigger being squeezed. Dont like it pistol grip its operation on the M70 frame work your salesperson trigger. Durable under terrible conditions train me to be a sniper weapons system is., Mk 211 is the Black Hills ammunition clearly marked 223 hot topic among 2A patriots Stocks CS2 couldnt sure! 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