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Anything from 1,000 yards and out, youre just plain nailing it. The Gladuis comes with a Manners T-2A stock that has been hydrodipped in a Multi-Cam finish. 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.. Man, I appreciate the suggestion But you certainly dont need a 50 cal to get hits beyond 1000 yards. But, like you mentioned, Im sure terminal performance of the bullet has a huge impact on the result (pun intended). #1 I'm selling my GA Precision Gladius in 223 as I've just not used it very much. 6mm brass is back in. (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). The fluids will leak out and eventually it will stop moving. With match handloads firing Hornady 55gr V-MAX bullets mine is a sub-1/2 MOA rifle. However, that rifle does not have a folding stock. Ive printed many 1/4 MOA groups, which still surprise me coming from an entry-level gas gun. 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. We strive to create top professional quality rifles Its a kindred spirit thing. There is no way to be sure, because both match the only 3 big clues we have to go on: 1) made by Accuracy International, 2) has a collapsible stock, 3) wasnt available (or at least issued) to the Navy Seals at the time of Kyles service. Although Kyle doesnt specify that this was a SOCOM Mk-13 in his book, industry experts tell me that is likely what he was using. Thanks for your hard work to keep us curious informed. GA Precision Gladius 'Short Sword' .308 Win. They would try to take out anyone with different equipment first. SOLD - $3,600.00. It comes with a match-grade bull barrel made by Wilson Combat, so you can understand why it shoots so well. 2023 GA Precision. A tuned 2.5lb trigger and Badger bottom metal round things out, all mated to a Manners T2A stock with an adjustable KNW loggerhead cheekpiece. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. Thanks for the input, Jon. What puzzles me is the fact that he said more compact while both the AW50 and AX50 are longer, or similar in length to the M82. 44,947 views Jun 8, 2012 247 Dislike Share Save tykempster 2.96K subscribers Here we check out a Gladius from GA Precision. 2019) or GA Precision/Defiance Machine "Gladius" action (new 2020), 18 in. sacrifice quality. Cal. GA Precision login. Let me quote an ARMY TRAINING DOC: Training will result in a .50 cal Barrett at 1.5 mile distance, hitting a human profile. (7,920 feet away) Many would suggest a tripod, or a fixed point on a building or vehicle is helpful. Theres a certain amount of hype and even romance for these weapons, which shoot a 12.7x99mm round. The .300 is a little heavier gun by design. G.A. I have also used the rifle to teach new shooters the basics of long-range shooting with good results. **New for 2023: built on an Impact 737R**. The Updated Gladius 2.0 features the Manners Composite Stocks CS2! The factory Remington trigger was tuned to 2 pounds. Just loosen that screw and then adjust the cheekpiece to the desired height and re-tighten it. In early 1836, Crockett took part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo in March. He said, The fifty is huge, extremely heavy, and I just dont like it. (Image source: AP) Kyle was obviously proficient with any rifle you put in his hands. The spent cases in that photo look closer to 308 to me, but itd be hard to tell them apart for sure. 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. I think the reason Chris had a box of .223 ammo laying around handy for the photo shoot was that he enjoyed shooting and teaching with pleasant calibers. The 50 isnt a good antipersonnel weapon. Or could it have been a different trigger? The .50 RauFoss and the .338, in some cases, have the ability to pierce light armor plating to reach the engine block. Spoke to George Gardner from GA Precison over the weekend at the 10th Anniversary party of Bartlein Barrels. The rifle we have here for a full review is a rifle that started off as a standard rifle, but then had several options added to the build for a little custom twist. Im the same way. 79.00 Value Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56; .250 MOA; ZeroStop. Chris probably meant that for quick target acquisition he could hold COM ( center of mass ) to 500 and quickly switch to a 2 mil hold at 700. 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. Im sure that crosses national boundaries, especially among allies. The barrels have a 1:10 twist with the ever popular 5R rifling. 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. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. After having read the book before ever going to sniper school, Chris Kyle was a bit of an icon to me. We could not get the rifle to shoot any good groups down near .5 MOA. Amazing write up Cal, Ive watched the film a couple of times now and whilst its massively hollywoody the fact that its all based around a true event, I just think its spectacular. Ive seen MIL-SPEC on some Nightforce scopes. 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.) We live in a culture that is unwilling to take personal responsibility for anything, but we can never abdicate our personal responsibility for gun safety. I get you, Pierre. Wow, thats great info. 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 was looking at a SIG 516 precision marksman but they dont make it anymore. Just enter your email to receive notifications of new posts. 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. Ive never had that problem, and Ive known guys that have ran Jewells hard for years without experiencing that but its worth mentioning. I would have to say range would be a big consideration with the 300 Win. boxes, 308 = 20rd. New rifles added to our ready to ship page! Woah! something Ive read before . Cal, do we have any idea what reticle(s) Chris Kyle used in scopes? Shortly thereafter, I had the opportunity to pick up a GA Precision Gladius, and have put it through its paces since then. So Im hoping readers like you will help firm up any of the fuzzy details. box and inside is a single tray that holds 50rds of 223. Obviously he is not here to confirm but my read of his book was ( and I am a Texan too ) is that he liked to use the KISS principle whenever possible. Note: Website author removed politically charged statement at the end of this comment (that was actually pretty funny ;)). As always, well done! They are awesome weapons. He was obviously a big fan of the .338 Lapua, and the only drawback he mentioned was my models lack of a suppressor. His .338 was the rifle featured on the cover of his autobiography, American Sniper. The bolt has spiral fluting and a M-16 style extractor on it for much better extracting reliability than the Remington C-clip style extractor. Looking at the magazine and ejection port in the photo, they look a bit too small to be chambered for a 308. boxes. Im not claiming to be as good of a shot as Kyle or other snipers, but just want to make sure you understand that it isnt black magic. 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? He also had a Leupold scope, and the guys at Leupold thought it was probably their TMR or mil-dot reticle. I am just taking a stab at this but most all of the enemy combatants in Iraq and Afghanistan use civilian vehicles as their transportation. 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. Dev 9.6 Accuracy on paper at 100 yards was very good with the .308 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). Again, a laser scope is highly suggested to create accuracy at a distance. The hydrodipping on the stock is not as durable and there are several areas that are worn pretty good, but the overall appearance of the rifle is still decent and serviceable. Gladius; FBI HRT Rifle; . Ive read the book twice and always wanted to see a breakdown on the specific weapons he used with accessories. Im one of those people! 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. This is a GA Precision build completed this past year based off of the Gladius concept. 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! In fact, he talked about how the SR-25 had a bad reputation of jamming up in the field. (The powers on a scope refer to the magnification of the focal length. These well made forward mounts bridge over and around the barrel without touching it and are glass bedded into the stock. The firing pin and firing pin spring mechanism and bolt shroud are straight from a Remington. 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. Great article Cal. A .338 or even a .300 will do the same thing. It's listed as "Used, As New" because it's been test fired by GAP and there's no box. You can dial in your 500 yard dope and still hit a target from 100-700 yards without worrying too much about making minute adjustments., While the Mk-12 and Mk-11 were both semi-automatic rifles, Kyles .300 Win Mag was a manual bolt-action. Besides Frank Galli, another notable user of the GAP Gladius was the late Chris Kyle. But the compact size does help when in the field and when a suppressor is attached. Its good to know theyre equipping our elite forces with the best of the best. That was the stock used on all of the Mk13 rifles until the implementation of the Accuracy international AI chassis system. Its almost like science fiction! As far as the Remington recall goes, Im aware of what youre referring to. 44,947 views Jun 8, 2012 247 Dislike Share Save tykempster 2.96K subscribers Here we check out a Gladius from GA Precision. Guns International #: 100896453 Seller's Inventory #: CS_RR05773F_TS_FL, When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com, Nightforce ATACR 5-25x56; .250 MOA; ZeroStop. 4x flush cups and 1x stud. The flat sided cheekrest does provide a good resting area for your cheek, but the hydrodipping finish is more slick than a flat dull painted surface. 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. Ive shot my 7mm Rem Mag to a mile (1760 yards). While I was researching, I asked George (owner of GAP) specifically about what cartridge he built, and confirmed it was a 308. Besides shooting at known ranges prone and off the bench, I have used the Gladius on impromptu unknown range targets from various field positions. I expected this all to be well documented, but it took a lot of detective work to put together clues from different places. These used Accuracy International stocks, with a brand-new barrel and action. I too am a long range shooter and found this blog and comments a fantastic read actually read its entirety! Such a shame the 80r .224 doesnt have a BC to compete with the 6mm bullets. The Templar action is made byDefiance Machineto their very high standards. Hes happy with his Savage rifle. Yeah, honestly I was curious about this stuff myself! Though 10lbs unloaded without optic, once fully equipped the Gladius was a weighty 13lbs. As a native West Texan myself, its an honor to have written about Chris Kyle. Home Forums Gear Free Classifieds WTS GA Precision (GAP) Gladius 308 Win. If you take that info to consideration, the scope in the photos must be a Nightforce NXS 8-3256. A couple Im using now are 700 Remington sps tactical rifles with the 5R barrels in short rifles. Yep. Today, I saw American Sniper and found it to be a fairly well thought out movie. 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. I buy the best I can afford and really enjoy shooting tight little groups. The action comes with a very solid Badger Ordnance rail[buy here] already attached. Im not interested in refereeing a political debate on this blog, so that is all Ill say on that. Home; Reviews & Field Tests. That area behind the tang of the action is flat and wide and the safety on the side of the tang is easily reached with that thumb. Current MSRP sits at $4100.00, though I believe in late 2010 the going price was much lower. But the truth is that if you shoot the .50 through a vehicles engine block, youre not actually going to stop the vehicle. Ill update the post ASAP if I find out anything different than what is already posted. It was eerie. Notice the fine machining of the bolt and bolt handle. Go get em, buddy! But its not instant by any means. Notwithstanding you are my hero and model. It is a nearly vertical style grip that has some molded in texture with a slight palm swell that provides excellent placement of your firing hand. No, the best way to stop a vehicle is to shoot the driver. Thanks, shoot, and here I thought Davey Crockett was from Limestone, Tennessee. the other a 300 aac blackout caliber. It just seems like there are mixed opinions on what it was exactly. Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : WTS GA Precision (GAP) Gladius 308 Win. He indicated the same thing and that the only ammo it seems to like is Black Hills 175gr, which we did not have with us to verify. A tripod, or a fixed point on a scope refer to the height. Email to receive notifications of new posts barrel without touching it and are glass bedded into the stock on... 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