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GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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So I've been talking with GAP about a rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. Basically I want their Thunder Ranch Rifle with a few tweaks. http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2014-custom-rifles/ga-precision-the-thunder-ranch-rifle.htmlThe tweaks: 6.5 Creedmoor instead of .308 Threaded Barrel No Badger Scope Rings Manners Ta Elite Tactical instead of Manners T The price of the Thunder Ranch Rifle is $3,870 so before I got a quote I was thinking my build would be around $4,300. $3,870- Thunder Ranch Rifle Add $175- Threaded Barrel Minus $150- BO Rings Add $300- Stock upgrade Total- $4,195 GAP quoted me $4,777.00 for my build. I asked why my build was so much more expensive than the numbers I put together and their reason is: "Pricing is a little different when you get in to the customs. We get a price break on all of the components when we do production builds. Realistically the Thunder Ranch would cost $4300 if we where to build it in the custom work sheet." Now I'm thinking I could just buy one of the production rifles and eventually get it re-barreled in 6.5 creed but that would kind of defeat the whole purpose of getting a new rifle as I'm wanting to go from .308 to 6.5. Anyone ever had a rifle built by them, and are they worth the $4,777 price tag?
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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02/20/15 07:38 PM
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GAP builds a dang nice rifle. In my opinion there are other builders who build dang nice rifles too. With a GAP you are paying some for the name.
You asked are they worth 4,777...only you can answer that. To me, no they aren't....I'd have one built with my own pieces for a less than that. You can check out others that build in that arena if you don't want a local guy....Short Action Customs and Beanland are two that come to top of mind.
I'd use someone like John Trammel or S&S Precision personally. You're call.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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02/20/15 07:43 PM
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Talk to Derrick at Horizon Firearms.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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02/20/15 07:51 PM
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X2 on talking with Derrick at Horizon Firearms. g
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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X2 on talking with Derrick at Horizon Firearms. g It looks like they only build on Stiller actions. I'm wanting a surgeon or defiance action.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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02/20/15 08:32 PM
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There are several gunsmiths in North Texas that can build a rifle for considerably less than the price you were quoted that will be just as accurate. They won't have the name recognition of Georgia Precision so if you ever decide to sell the rifle it won't bring as much but then again, you would have less invested to begin with. My suggestion would be to call a few and speak to them about their experience building a rifle similar to the one you want, pricing and lead time.
In the past I purchased rifles from a well known gunsmith and was always happy with what he delivered. Now I am using a small shop in North Texas and wish I had found him years earlier. The quality and accuracy he delivers is as good or better than many of the well know shops at a price that is truly a value.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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There are several gunsmiths in North Texas that can build a rifle for considerably less than the price you were quoted that will be just as accurate. They won't have the name recognition of Georgia Precision so if you ever decide to sell the rifle it won't bring as much but then again, you would have less invested to begin with. My suggestion would be to call a few and speak to them about their experience building a rifle similar to the one you want, pricing and lead time.
In the past I purchased rifles from a well known gunsmith and was always happy with what he delivered. Now I am using a small shop in North Texas and wish I had found him years earlier. The quality and accuracy he delivers is as good or better than many of the well know shops at a price that is truly a value. What's the shop in NTX you use?
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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He will build it on any action you want
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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There are several gunsmiths in North Texas that can build a rifle for considerably less than the price you were quoted that will be just as accurate. They won't have the name recognition of Georgia Precision so if you ever decide to sell the rifle it won't bring as much but then again, you would have less invested to begin with. My suggestion would be to call a few and speak to them about their experience building a rifle similar to the one you want, pricing and lead time.
In the past I purchased rifles from a well known gunsmith and was always happy with what he delivered. Now I am using a small shop in North Texas and wish I had found him years earlier. The quality and accuracy he delivers is as good or better than many of the well know shops at a price that is truly a value. Yup. I gotta guy too. You gather the parts you want and he will make them fit together. The machining of both ends will be around $400. He has a low price for bedding and cerakote as well. And I guarantee, put a $100 bill, that his rifles will shoot as tight as a GA.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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I know a guy to and he is about to build another one for me
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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02/20/15 09:59 PM
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I have one ready-to-go in the classifieds section.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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for that kind of money how about something different
Cadex Defence 'Dual Strike' adjustable chassis, fully adjustable butt, 20-40 MOA rail Bartlein barrel, 5R twist
google/check them out
if you're interested PM me
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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He will build it on any action you want ?
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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There are several gunsmiths in North Texas that can build a rifle for considerably less than the price you were quoted that will be just as accurate. They won't have the name recognition of Georgia Precision so if you ever decide to sell the rifle it won't bring as much but then again, you would have less invested to begin with. My suggestion would be to call a few and speak to them about their experience building a rifle similar to the one you want, pricing and lead time.
In the past I purchased rifles from a well known gunsmith and was always happy with what he delivered. Now I am using a small shop in North Texas and wish I had found him years earlier. The quality and accuracy he delivers is as good or better than many of the well know shops at a price that is truly a value. What's the shop in NTX you use? ?
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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S&S Precision. It is a small shop with Stick running the machine shop and JD running the retail/reloading side.
Stick can source the component for you or is just as happy to build on the parts you provide.
I forgot to mention, they really only work on Remington and Remington clones.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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for that kind of money how about something different
Cadex Defence 'Dual Strike' adjustable chassis, fully adjustable butt, 20-40 MOA rail Bartlein barrel, 5R twist
google/check them out
if you're interested PM me Way too non traditional look for me. I'm wanting a dual use hunting/tactical rifle. That I can use for competitions in the future if I choose to. Here is my current set up. Rem 700 Acc-SD 20" threaded barrel in .308 Bell and Carlson Tactical adjustable stock that's been pillar bedded. I like it a lot but I want to drop a couple pounds and switch to 6.5 Creedmoor.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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X2 on talking with Derrick at Horizon Firearms. g It looks like they only build on Stiller actions. I'm wanting a surgeon or defiance action. No we are set up with defiance, waiting on ATF and will have horizon actions from defiance really shortly
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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Stick (S&S Precision) will and can work on any action you want to bring them. They have built countless on Panda (Kelbly) actions but they are known for tricking Remington's out.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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Several people I know have GAP rifles and really like them. For what it's worth, my McMillan was 12,000, so you are way cheaper than that!!
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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for that kind of money how about something different
Cadex Defence 'Dual Strike' adjustable chassis, fully adjustable butt, 20-40 MOA rail Bartlein barrel, 5R twist
google/check them out
if you're interested PM me Way too non traditional look for me. I'm wanting a dual use hunting/tactical rifle. That I can use for competitions in the future if I choose to. Here is my current set up. Rem 700 Acc-SD 20" threaded barrel in .308 Bell and Carlson Tactical adjustable stock that's been pillar bedded. I like it a lot but I want to drop a couple pounds and switch to 6.5 Creedmoor. Off topic,,, how do you like that muzzle brake? Does it do a noticeable job stoping the twist of the gun? Back on topic... I got to shoot a GP that was built on a 700 action, and rocking an 18 inch mid weight barrel. At 500 yards it was holding 1-1.5 inches, I was pretty impressed. Is it worth $4400??? that something only you can decide, my Savage works for me and shoots better then I can.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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Talk to Derrick at Horizon Firearms. I am having a 6.5 being built by Derrick right now. I have been communicating with him off and on since he started. He's been great at communicating with me and helping me make decisions. I have changed my mind several times on barrel fluting (couldn't decide which style I wanted) . Derrick has been patient and eager to help.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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Yall have too much money.
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Re: GA Precision Custom 6.5 Creedmoor
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for that kind of money how about something different
Cadex Defence 'Dual Strike' adjustable chassis, fully adjustable butt, 20-40 MOA rail Bartlein barrel, 5R twist
google/check them out
if you're interested PM me Way too non traditional look for me. I'm wanting a dual use hunting/tactical rifle. That I can use for competitions in the future if I choose to. Here is my current set up. Rem 700 Acc-SD 20" threaded barrel in .308 Bell and Carlson Tactical adjustable stock that's been pillar bedded. I like it a lot but I want to drop a couple pounds and switch to 6.5 Creedmoor. Off topic,,, how do you like that muzzle brake? Does it do a noticeable job stoping the twist of the gun? Back on topic... I got to shoot a GP that was built on a 700 action, and rocking an 18 inch mid weight barrel. At 500 yards it was holding 1-1.5 inches, I was pretty impressed. Is it worth $4400??? that something only you can decide, my Savage works for me and shoots better then I can. The muzzle brake really helps a lot with muzzle jump/recoil only downside is the sound. I have an AR-10 and I wouldn't even enjoy shooting without a brake.
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