USO Meets Templar Issue

[KNIGHT11B4]

Another speed bumb in the road...

I have a custom 308 build by GAP (angels singing). Its a Templar Action (Gen 1 pretty sure)sitting in a bad ass Manners T4A. Badger medium rings.

So here is the problem, I was removing the old optic, and refitting it with an USO SN3 (3.5x17x44mm) and what do you know whammy... The bolt handle hits the USO mag adj ring when raised and pulled to the rear.

Now I think I have come to a solution for now, with the help of a few including the fine folks at USO, I have a pair of USO Medium Rings on the way. The Badger medium are .885" while the USO medium are 1.1". The slight raise provided by the USO rings should be good to clear the SN3.

Anyone else run into anything like this?

If so what was your solution?

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Info added, should be good now

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Yep, higher rings is about the only way to go.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Thats what I was thinking, just wanted to make sure some underground guru hadnt come up with anything else.

I know there are a few other yodas around here haha

 

[Mike]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yep, higher rings is about the only way to go.</div></div>

+ uno

 

[ORD]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know there are a few other yodas around here haha </div></div>

Higher rings must you use. Only then will the force be with you!!

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue


I was hoping Chewwie could just bend the bolt handle.

 

[OFIS]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

what bolt handle you got on there?

if its a short/fat one like a badger you could trade off for a long/skinny one like AZ precision 'marksman' handle. Or I bet you could get one custom spun to meet your tolerances.

None of this is as fast/easy as taller rings, which will get you on the range faster, which I know must be the all consuming desire when piecing together a custom for the first time.

(been there)

 

[Witch_Doctor]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KNIGHT11B4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I was hoping Chewwie could just bend the bolt handle. </div></div>

Laugh it up fuzzball.............

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

As per a request I will try and get pics of the issue up tomorrow.

 

[Diablo]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Very glad you posted this because I've been considering the Templar for another rifle.

But, I prefer to mount the scope as low as possible.

 

[Lowe Left]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Knight please post pics. I have med Badgers on a gen1 templar. My new USO SN3 should be here in a week. Oh no.....!

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Diablo, You might want to check with the guys over at GAP before you let this sway you. I think that the new version of the Templar (Gen2 i think) has some changes to the bolt handle.

The Templar is a great action and dont want to turn anyone off of it. Espically if the issue has been addressed.

 

[300WSM]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

get an AIAW with 60degree bolt throw heh

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

you could always just get a s&b or hensoldt instead!!! I bet they would both fit.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300WSM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get an AIAW with 60degree bolt throw heh </div></div>

I wish...

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: diggler44</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you could always just get a s&b or hensoldt instead!!! I bet they would both fit. </div></div>


I wish, again...

 

[JBW3]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

You can heat up the bold knob and bend it, I had to do this to a few rifles in the past, Nesika and EDM Arms custom shor4t action.

Or just get higher rings!
John III

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Im going with the higher rings... Me + bending a Templar = Fail

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SofaKing</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Knight please post pics. I have med Badgers on a gen1 templar. My new USO SN3 should be here in a week. Oh no.....! </div></div>

Don't worry brother, I've got your six. If the USO doesn't fit I've got a 308 that shoots pretty well I'd swap you for the GAP - I know SN3's fit on my 308

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

See there ya go, one member willing to help another. Brotherhood haha

 

[Lowe Left]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SofaKing</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Knight please post pics. I have med Badgers on a gen1 templar. My new USO SN3 should be here in a week. Oh no.....! </div></div>

Don't worry brother, I've got your six. If the USO doesn't fit I've got a 308 that shoots pretty well I'd swap you for the GAP - I know SN3's fit on my 308

</div></div>

Yeah, nice to know you're there for me.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300WSM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get an AIAW with 60degree bolt throw heh </div></div>

Or a AIAE with the same throw and have $2K for another scope.

 

[PCR]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Had the same problem with a custom build on an m700. Problem is, I didn't ask for a custom handle on my build but got it as a free upgrade I guess. As you can see, the m700 handle was not an issue.

This is an SN-3 T-PAL

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

The USO med rings came today. Still in the process of mounting the rings and optic. I did a quick mount to see if the bolt can be cycled now..... Good to go.

The USO med rings leave just enough room for the bolt to slide by. Its like a cunt hair. A red cunt hair ad they are slightly thinner then the others.

Thanks again to all the folks at USO for the great help.

 

[Lowe Left]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Got the USO from FEDEX today, mounted it on my GAP Crusader with 7000 templar action via Badger standard rings. Bolt/knob clear fine.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Different versions of the Templar. Some will have and issue some wont.

Glad yours fits. Enjoy it!

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Told ya it'd work with yours!! Looks great.
Now you will definitely kick my ass at our little mathces

 

[ggmanning]

Re: USO Meets Templar Issue

Looks good. I am using Medium Badgers with an SN-3 on a Surgeon 591. Rail must have a higher profile than the Templar.