?'s on Sending rifle to GAP

[Outlaw45]

I have a Rem700 VLS in 308 that I'm wanting to get upgraded. I have a McMillian A5 stock that I will be sending along to get bedded also. I'm wanting a new barrel and getting the whole barreled action cera-koted.

They told me to box it up and send it in along with a letter stating what I want done. My question is how detailed do I make the letter? Do I need to tell them what bullet I want it throated for or overall cartridge length?

The A5 stock has a Remington varmint contour so I'm thinking I will stay with that contour but I'm thinking a 24" barrel would be good. As for twist, I'm assuming a 1 in 11.25 is the way to go right? I assume they always go with Bartlin barrels.

As for the action I think I'll have them upgrade the bottom metal to a Badger BDL style. I don't need detachable mags. Should I get the extractor replaced with a M16 style?

I was just wondering how much I need to give them when I send it in. Or if they would call and go over the specs before starting on it. I'm worried there could be a confusion on what I put down on paper and what I really want.

 

[JSTARSZ]

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It looks like you have a pretty good start on what you want done. I would give Ken Lin a call to go over specifics with him in order for you to come up with a letter to send with the rifle. He can also generate a work order for you to go by. One thing to think about is if you are going to change barrels you might as well have the receiver and bolt trued. I know you say you don't want detachable mags at this moment but you might also want to think about scalability of the rifle so I would think about having them inlet the McMillan for a Magazine set-up. I just think it gives you versatility later one.

What do you want them to do with your trigger?

 

[Pvt_Snowballs]

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+1 On Ken.

 

[sniperaviator]

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Send a bullet/case dummy round if you want it custom throated for a specific bullet.

 

[Outlaw45]

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I put a Rifle Basix on it and I'm happy with that. I'm set on the bdl bottom metal.

I did call and talk to Ken Lin. He gave me the basic price for each item but didn't go into any details or specifics. I've tried to call a couple of times but he must be hard to get ahold of. One time I called and talked Dustin Lassier(sp) and he emailed me instructions for sending in the rifle.

I suppose they just cut a standard chamber right? I usually shoot 175 matchkings and with the standard remington chamber there's no way I could reach the lands. I just wondered if they cut it shorter to reach the rifling with the bullet. If it shoots 1/2 moa then I won't worry about it.

I'm sure they know what they're doing and will make it right.

 

[karb]

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It's a good question outlaw. I've wondered the same about the chamber, and why my reloads on the SPS were impossible to touch lands without the bullet falling out. It'd be nice to be able to know the reloads would fit mag length as well as kiss the lands if I so choose

By the way. Just asked the same question today about GAP assembling my parts.

 

[JSTARSZ]

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I have a GAP M40A3 and here are some of my numbers:
178 AMAX - 2.885 in the Lands
168 AMAX - 2.864 in the lands
168 Sierra BTHP - 2.870 in the lands

The SPS are built to take almost all kinds of ammo so the throat is really long.

I will say this after loading for quite a few years. Most people use Federal Gold Medal Match as their mark for accurate loads and accuracy testing for their rifle. They are loading at just under 2.8, normally 2.775 and depending on your throat that can be a long jump to the lands. But, people still say that is the best.

 

[TKellogg]

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If you reload and use magazines just make a round that is mag length and send it with the rest of the parts. That way you know that it isn't going to be any longer than what you can use in your magazine.