When I first saw this rifle, I thought that it was exactly what I had been wanting to build as a general purpose rifle. Anyone have one, and what are your thoughts, besides "it's a GAP!" (which is inherently goodness).
GAP Thunder ranch rifle
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I felt the same way, enough to order one 6 months ago. Hopefully it comes sometime this month.
I felt the same way, enough to order one 6 months ago. Hopefully it comes sometime this month.
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My rifle is not a true Thunder Ranch but damn close. All specs are the same but I added flutes and a brake plus custom graphics. I went this route in order to get a good all around hunting rifle with some of the tactical benefits as well. I don't think you can go wrong with this setup but hell you can't go wrong with a GAP.
My rifle is not a true Thunder Ranch but damn close. All specs are the same but I added flutes and a brake plus custom graphics. I went this route in order to get a good all around hunting rifle with some of the tactical benefits as well. I don't think you can go wrong with this setup but hell you can't go wrong with a GAP.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KOTM-Direct</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My rifle is not a true Thunder Ranch but damn close. All specs are the same but I added flutes and a brake plus custom graphics. I went this route in order to get a good all around hunting rifle with some of the tactical benefits as well. I don't think you can go wrong with this setup but hell you can't go wrong with a GAP. </div></div>
I ordered my Thunder Ranch with flutes and a brake as well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KOTM-Direct</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My rifle is not a true Thunder Ranch but damn close. All specs are the same but I added flutes and a brake plus custom graphics. I went this route in order to get a good all around hunting rifle with some of the tactical benefits as well. I don't think you can go wrong with this setup but hell you can't go wrong with a GAP. </div></div>
I ordered my Thunder Ranch with flutes and a brake as well.
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I think it's a great value! I almost bought one. The Rock is a nice too.
I think it's a great value! I almost bought one. The Rock is a nice too.
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Glad to see I'm not alone. Thought the same as all you guys. It looked like a great general purpose rifle. Initially wanted a Rock, but felt the TRR was too good a value for only a few hundred more. I'm almost 3 months into my 6 month build.
Glad to see I'm not alone. Thought the same as all you guys. It looked like a great general purpose rifle. Initially wanted a Rock, but felt the TRR was too good a value for only a few hundred more. I'm almost 3 months into my 6 month build.
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Just found out mine will be ready in a week or two. 7 month wait so far.
Just found out mine will be ready in a week or two. 7 month wait so far.
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Ok, Let me know the first impressions and PLEASE POST PICS. I am close to deciding if I am going to drop the COIN on it.....
Ok, Let me know the first impressions and PLEASE POST PICS. I am close to deciding if I am going to drop the COIN on it.....
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I have got what I think is the 11 one made and I love it. Shoots way better than I can drive it but that's not saying much with my driving. It shoots 178gr Amax's over varget into one little hole at 100. Have only shot paper with it out to 450 yards or so and it easily holds under MOA for me. Rarely over .5 MOA for my buddy(bastard). You won't regret it, great gun. I have a pile of carcasses in my field now just waiting for the coyotes and what not to give me some longer range practice with it.
I have got what I think is the 11 one made and I love it. Shoots way better than I can drive it but that's not saying much with my driving. It shoots 178gr Amax's over varget into one little hole at 100. Have only shot paper with it out to 450 yards or so and it easily holds under MOA for me. Rarely over .5 MOA for my buddy(bastard). You won't regret it, great gun. I have a pile of carcasses in my field now just waiting for the coyotes and what not to give me some longer range practice with it.
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Love my TR hybrid. I built mine with a McM A 1-3 stock, flutes and a brake. I would highly recommend the TR configuration!
Love my TR hybrid. I built mine with a McM A 1-3 stock, flutes and a brake. I would highly recommend the TR configuration!
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Dont have a Rock but I do own a gladius. Only 65 rds through her but it shoots well under half inch. After proper breakin, I was able to pull 2 groups of 3rds that were pratically same hole. At first I was not happy because I thought I might have pulled the rounds off the paper. Then walked up to check and you could barley see where the other rounds had passed.... Great rifle!
Dont have a Rock but I do own a gladius. Only 65 rds through her but it shoots well under half inch. After proper breakin, I was able to pull 2 groups of 3rds that were pratically same hole. At first I was not happy because I thought I might have pulled the rounds off the paper. Then walked up to check and you could barley see where the other rounds had passed.... Great rifle!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade-19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glad you like it ! </div></div>
Wade I just missed that manners stock you posted today. I saw it about 6 minutes after it sold. Dagnamit. Hope things are well. Did you shoot anything in MO with that stock on?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade-19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glad you like it ! </div></div>
Wade I just missed that manners stock you posted today. I saw it about 6 minutes after it sold. Dagnamit. Hope things are well. Did you shoot anything in MO with that stock on?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stoney15</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade-19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glad you like it ! </div></div>
Wade I just missed that manners stock you posted today. I saw it about 6 minutes after it sold. Dagnamit. Hope things are well. Did you shoot anything in MO with that stock on? </div></div>
No luck. Have not been to my hunting land for the last two years . Let 's just say the landscape has changed . I need to move my stands or break out a chainsaw this spring .
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stoney15</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade-19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glad you like it ! </div></div>
Wade I just missed that manners stock you posted today. I saw it about 6 minutes after it sold. Dagnamit. Hope things are well. Did you shoot anything in MO with that stock on? </div></div>
No luck. Have not been to my hunting land for the last two years . Let 's just say the landscape has changed . I need to move my stands or break out a chainsaw this spring .
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shootnjunky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wheres the pics </div></div>
Number 11 ! (Hope you don't mind S)
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shootnjunky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wheres the pics </div></div>
Number 11 ! (Hope you don't mind S)
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I don't have one, but my 700 is built very similarly with the MCS-T stock..
I handled this rifle before and it and mine just feel right with good balance.
Do it man..
I don't have one, but my 700 is built very similarly with the MCS-T stock..
I handled this rifle before and it and mine just feel right with good balance.
Do it man..
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shootnjunky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone know if they do this in .260? </div></div>
I'm sure they will build you one in .260! Just give Gap a call and they will run you through the ordering process. That's the easy part. The hard part is waiting.......
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shootnjunky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone know if they do this in .260? </div></div>
I'm sure they will build you one in .260! Just give Gap a call and they will run you through the ordering process. That's the easy part. The hard part is waiting.......
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See I was hoping you were going to say that they didn't which would make it a lot easier to not order one
See I was hoping you were going to say that they didn't which would make it a lot easier to not order one
I'm curious about the difference in the apparent colors in the two pictures. One looks darker and more green than the other which appears more tan than green. The lighter picture appears more like the Thunder Ranch rifle on the GAP website. I really like the way it looks on the GAP website. Would you say the appearance of your thunder ranch rifle is pretty close to the one on GAP's website? Thanks 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shootnjunky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wheres the pics </div></div>
Number 11 ! (Hope you don't mind S)
FWIW:
I was at Thunderranch in 2011 when Heidi's Rifle arrived.
It is a serious shooter--Miss Heidi can outshoot the guys.
BMT
I was at Thunderranch in 2011 when Heidi's Rifle arrived.
It is a serious shooter--Miss Heidi can outshoot the guys.
BMT
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I just received my Thunder ranch rifle! I changed the colors and added a few things. I took it shooting for the first time. I shot groups a 100 and 200 yards. I also took it out to 1000. Man this thing can shoot! I have pictures of both groups and the rifle. I was shooting 168gr for ranges 100-600, as I moved farther out I was using 175gr. They seem to shoot a little better at greater distances for the obvious reasons. Anyway, I wanted to post this because before I bought the rifle, no one really knew much about the thunder ranch, and if they did they weren't sharing their knowledge.
I just received my Thunder ranch rifle! I changed the colors and added a few things. I took it shooting for the first time. I shot groups a 100 and 200 yards. I also took it out to 1000. Man this thing can shoot! I have pictures of both groups and the rifle. I was shooting 168gr for ranges 100-600, as I moved farther out I was using 175gr. They seem to shoot a little better at greater distances for the obvious reasons. Anyway, I wanted to post this because before I bought the rifle, no one really knew much about the thunder ranch, and if they did they weren't sharing their knowledge.
I like mine a ton. I'm sort of new to this stuff but I made a little clover leaf at 200 yards early in the morning before the wind can up. I have 200 through it now and will be putting 400-500 through it in September at TR for mid range training.
Bill
Bill
Sure is satisfying when you have a good group. The Southwest Ammunition is working well in this Thunder Ranch. My crappy 20 dollar spotting scope had me fooled because I was thinking no that's not really what I see. I'm at about 300 rounds through this rifle and I'm very happy with it. Thanks to those at GAP!
Bill
Bill
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This rifle heavily influenced my current built (with smith). 22" barrel and mcs-t . Someday I'd like to have the real thing.
I've only had mine a few months. Due to weather and schedule, only made it out once for barrel breakin.
A few photos -
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The TR rifle by GAP is one sweet stick. I have been considering ordering one but mine would have to be on a CRF Win 70/FN action to make it perfect.
