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New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

Sendero_Man

Sendero_Man

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    • Mar 29, 2007
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    6mm CRUSADER on a Templar Action
    Bartlein Gain Twist 1-9 ending in 1-8. 27" with Badger Brake
    Badger M5 DBM
    Manners GAT RH version, 90% shell
    Old Remington Trigger tuned to 1.5 pounds
    20 MOA base
    Seekins Rings
    NF 5.5-22x50

    load for coyotes is as follows:
    105 amax at 3328 fps here at 4800 asl
    44.4 grains on RL17
    210 primer
    WIN. brass
    2.945"



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    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Has it drawn first blood yet? very nice, you always have the cool toys.
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    I don't comment often on rifles but that is a Sweet looking set up!

    L.
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    nope.... just got it broke in and now we have 10 - 12 inches of snow with HUGE drifts. might be a week or so to dry out.

    I'll post up some pics ASAP with coyotes !
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    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Nice rifle. Here I thought we were privileged with the dusting we got last night, you guys got Christmas in May!
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Dang Scott, that is sweet looking. How is that thumb hole working for you? I got to shoulder one a few weeks back and I think they fit well.
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    I imagine that's a medium load with lot's of room to push it faster.Yes/no?

    You got good taste Scott!

    Steve
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Now you are smitten with GAP syndrome....laffin!

    Dont forget to throw that in when you come up to visit....
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Nice rifle!

    You know, I live only 30 miles from Buffalo...I'd be happy to break it in for ya'. No charge or anything!
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Yep, might be a while before you get out with it again. Been having a tough time out on the river. Looking forward to seeing some dead stuff!
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I imagine that's a medium load with lot's of room to push it faster.Yes/no?

    You got good taste Scott!

    Steve </div></div>

    yup, just a medium one. had 'um over 3400, but was <span style="font-weight: bold">really</span> accurate at 3328!



    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now you are smitten with GAP syndrome....laffin!

    Dont forget to throw that in when you come up to visit.... </div></div>

    You know I will
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    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Very Nice! cant wait to see the destruction on the yotes.
    -Felipe
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Very nice. Is that the scope you picked up from Carey? I see now why you passed on the rifle. Congrats
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Wow Scott, thats a nice looking rifle. Be real interested in the range report and how well you like that design of stock.

    Pretty hard to beat those 6mm cartridges...
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    That is nice. I have been really wanting to start a 6.5 Lapua build....that 6 Crusader looks promising.
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Thanks, I was just curious. It seems like it would be a nice "in between" weight.
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    I just got a new stick in a few weeks ago very similar to your setup. I was a little leary of the Manners GAT at first, but I am glad I went with it. It has the most natural feel and it absolutely comfortable. The Templar action is the smoothest that I have ever cycled. The rounds just feed up so smooth out of the M5 metal and mag. You are going to have a hoot with that set up burning down coyotes. I did I mention nice selection on your parts list.
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Copper91</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that stick should work... </div></div>

    That is what I am thinking.
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    Between it and my 6x47L... coyotes are not gonna be happy !
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    That should put some blood in the snow for you. She's a beauty, great choice of camo too
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    . Looking forward to the fur pictures.

    Just curious, how's the gain twist and how hard was it to find a load?
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Definitely a nice camo pattern. I'd be interest to know how many rounds the barrel lasts.
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    That bullet covered that distance in a hurry. That looks like one hot little coyote popper you have there. You know Tyler is going to lay claim to that bad boy. Might as well build you another now.
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    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    SM, what is the benefit to the gain twist barrel? Do you feel its proper for this round?
    Would like to hear your thoughts. considering having George build me one on a Templar and T5 stock.
     
    Re: New Coyote getter ! GAP 6mm Crusader....

    Info I found and was told on the gain twist.....



    It is a good way to reduce chamber pressure by starting with a 1:9 and taper to a 1:8 and still be able to stabilize heavy for caliber bullets.

    a gain twist might combat core slippage. When pushing big bullets fast it's possible that winding the bullet up slower may keep it in better shape. Max pressure occurs in the first inches into the lands and some will say that keeping rotational stress down at this point could help.

    it changes barrel vibration pattern..... adds a component to the vibration mix which may be beneficial.

    keeps the rifling "cutting or biting a new surface" all the time. I'm not sure what the benefit could be although I've heard folks quote better gas seal and others are convinced that the effect "evens out the pressure curve."
     
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