Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Took a Drake and Associated Stalker Gen 2 out to the range yesterday. While you will have to wait for the full writeup for all the details, my initial impression is that this thing is very accurate in a very compact package. The RPA action has the shortest bolt lift of any turnbolt rifle I have fired.

Sorry, no target photos yet, but it really seems to like the Black Hills 168gr Amax load.

 

[Sledge1]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

That's a good lookin piece. I look forward to the writeup, always been interested in the RPA actions.
On aside, that scope looks like it's way above the bore, or is that just me?

 

[jpspeeddemon]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

its gotta clear the exended rail, but yeah its way up there

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

It's definitely a high sight height. I could bring it down about 1/4" with correct rings, but I already had the SS 5-20x50 in a BOBRO mount and it doesn't affect the accuracy at all.

 

[Patriot Prepper]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

Sweet looking gun.

 

[Killswitch Engage]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

Would you say the height above bore is a weak link in the system if there is one. I have serious reservations about a scope setting 3" or more above the bore. It would seem if it took a hit or fall in that area that it would sustain more damage then a normal ring and mount set up. Just a question.

 

[sdman11890]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

That sure is good looking... excited to hear your review!

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killswitch engage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would you say the height above bore is a weak link in the system if there is one.</div></div>

I don't see it as a weak link in this design. If the rail was not integrated with the chassis, or it was just a set of uber-tall rings, then yes, I would be worried. I don't see this as being any weaker than any AR type mounting system you see out there.

 

[Alaskaman11]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

What does that critter retail for?

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

$4995

 

[hewlett260]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

I know you said the full write up is coming but how would you compare it to anything from AI or Sako? Just curious as I haven't been able to even see one in person yet.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Working hard at the range.....Stalker Gen2

It is comparable in features, I can't comment on the utter reliability because I don't know if I am going to get to torture test it. It is very accurate.