I am going to get a GAP rifle but there are two I am looking into getting. The Crusader or Rock, What are the pros and cons of both rifles.
Thanks,
Rhett
Thanks,
Rhett
What GAP rifle???
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Re: What GAP rifle???
I got the Crusader. If you want a Remington action get the Rock. The Crusaders action is held to a little tighter tolerances and I believe the bolt is one piece now. You can't go wrong with either.
I got the Crusader. If you want a Remington action get the Rock. The Crusaders action is held to a little tighter tolerances and I believe the bolt is one piece now. You can't go wrong with either.
Re: What GAP rifle???
i have one of each and if i had do it all again it would just be the the crusader.........just my 2 cents
i have one of each and if i had do it all again it would just be the the crusader.........just my 2 cents
Re: What GAP rifle???
Get the Rock. A practical rifle that you can carry with you anywhere. If you hump a rifle farther than from your trunk to the range, then you will love having the Rock.
Get the Rock. A practical rifle that you can carry with you anywhere. If you hump a rifle farther than from your trunk to the range, then you will love having the Rock.
Re: What GAP rifle???
I had a SCLE GAP rifle, which is basically a rock, and I didn't feel it gave up anything because of the Rem action.
It still hammers.
It is a tough choice, but it is 6 is one half a dozen another thing.
I had a SCLE GAP rifle, which is basically a rock, and I didn't feel it gave up anything because of the Rem action.
It still hammers.
It is a tough choice, but it is 6 is one half a dozen another thing.
Re: What GAP rifle???
FWIW, all of my custom rifles are built on Rem 700 actions. Like RADcustom said, you're not giving up anything. However, I do not plan on building another rifle on a Rem 700 and will go with a custom action in the future.
I don't think you will regret either, but there will be far fewer variables with the custom action.
FWIW, all of my custom rifles are built on Rem 700 actions. Like RADcustom said, you're not giving up anything. However, I do not plan on building another rifle on a Rem 700 and will go with a custom action in the future.
I don't think you will regret either, but there will be far fewer variables with the custom action.
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I have a Rock / A5 and here is what she does regularly with 168 Federal Gold Medal Match. 3 shots at 100
its .136" I dont know if a custom action can improve much on that. Maybe I am wrong but I dont even handload for it. What could I hope to gain?
I have a Rock / A5 and here is what she does regularly with 168 Federal Gold Medal Match. 3 shots at 100
its .136" I dont know if a custom action can improve much on that. Maybe I am wrong but I dont even handload for it. What could I hope to gain?
Re: What GAP rifle???
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rwest</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Rock / A5 and here is what she does regularly with 168 Federal Gold Medal Match. 3 shots at 100
its .136" I dont know if a custom action can improve much on that. Maybe I am wrong but I dont even handload for it. What could I hope to gain? </div></div>
Good point.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rwest</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Rock / A5 and here is what she does regularly with 168 Federal Gold Medal Match. 3 shots at 100
its .136" I dont know if a custom action can improve much on that. Maybe I am wrong but I dont even handload for it. What could I hope to gain? </div></div>
Good point.
Re: What GAP rifle???
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am going to get a GAP rifle but there are two I am looking into getting. The Crusader or Rock, What are the pros and cons of both rifles.
Thanks,
Rhett </div></div>
What are you going to be using the rifle for?
Do you expect to get in the dirt, crawl around & drag it behind you? Or take it to the range and deer-blind?
Do you plan on lugging it around for any long distances? Or keeping it in it's hard case?
Different rifles - different uses.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am going to get a GAP rifle but there are two I am looking into getting. The Crusader or Rock, What are the pros and cons of both rifles.
Thanks,
Rhett </div></div>
What are you going to be using the rifle for?
Do you expect to get in the dirt, crawl around & drag it behind you? Or take it to the range and deer-blind?
Do you plan on lugging it around for any long distances? Or keeping it in it's hard case?
Different rifles - different uses.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had a SCLE GAP rifle, which is basically a rock, and I didn't feel it gave up anything because of the Rem action.
It still hammers.
It is a tough choice, but it is 6 is one half a dozen another thing. </div></div>
Yeah, but I have it now, and it's still shooting great.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had a SCLE GAP rifle, which is basically a rock, and I didn't feel it gave up anything because of the Rem action.
It still hammers.
It is a tough choice, but it is 6 is one half a dozen another thing. </div></div>
Yeah, but I have it now, and it's still shooting great.
Re: What GAP rifle???
with a little thinking I am pretty sure I am going to buy a LTR or something like that. Put some custom parts on it barrel bolt knob ext...
with a little thinking I am pretty sure I am going to buy a LTR or something like that. Put some custom parts on it barrel bolt knob ext...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeff3C</div><div class="ubbcode-body">From deciding on what GAP to buy and now to a factory LTR with a bolt knob. I think your a little confused. </div></div>
Naw, I just think Rhett just looked at the price tag for a GAP, then at his bank account, lather, rinse, and repeat...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeff3C</div><div class="ubbcode-body">From deciding on what GAP to buy and now to a factory LTR with a bolt knob. I think your a little confused. </div></div>
Naw, I just think Rhett just looked at the price tag for a GAP, then at his bank account, lather, rinse, and repeat...
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I have a Rock, built on a Surgeon action. It does everything I need it to do at the range, and it's not uncomfortable to lug around all day. No regrets...
I have a Rock, built on a Surgeon action. It does everything I need it to do at the range, and it's not uncomfortable to lug around all day. No regrets...
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I have a Surgeon with A3-Edge. It comes in at 9.5 lbs. That is the very top of what I want to lug around hunting. I just finished a week of hunting carrrying it about 4 hours/day and thought an 8lb rifle would be better. Simple change, lighter barrel. I guess my point is to pick a light stock because that is much harder to change once you build your rifle.
I have a Surgeon with A3-Edge. It comes in at 9.5 lbs. That is the very top of what I want to lug around hunting. I just finished a week of hunting carrrying it about 4 hours/day and thought an 8lb rifle would be better. Simple change, lighter barrel. I guess my point is to pick a light stock because that is much harder to change once you build your rifle.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I get the rock I will up grade the stock to McMillan A5. </div></div>
Then you should just go with the Crusader. It comes in an A5.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I get the rock I will up grade the stock to McMillan A5. </div></div>
Then you should just go with the Crusader. It comes in an A5.
Re: What GAP rifle???
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kyshooter338</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I get the rock I will up grade the stock to McMillan A5. </div></div>
Then you should just go with the Crusader. It comes in an A5.
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I would agree... The purpose of the Rock was to provide a lighter, shorter, dual-use weapon. It's next on my list.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kyshooter338</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: huntinaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I get the rock I will up grade the stock to McMillan A5. </div></div>
Then you should just go with the Crusader. It comes in an A5.
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I would agree... The purpose of the Rock was to provide a lighter, shorter, dual-use weapon. It's next on my list.
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