Still looks promising for a certain niche. I don't see position shooters using it for mid/long range as the required movement to reload would destroy the position. Not useful for across the course ( no rapid reload capability. Having shot a bit of PRS, I don't think most in that venue would like it- even though they aren't locked into position like sling shooters are. F Class? Haven't done that but reloading 22 times still requires breaking everything about a position, even if it on a set of front and back supports.

Tactical use- yeah short is nice, but reload is required...

Hunting, pretty much the same as tactical.

Tyler, just what sport do you see it fitting in well with?

All that said, kudos for the design and production effort, now only if you could work out a reload mechanism to do so from position...

I think as is, there is a market in the recreational long range shooting market, additionally for the more "modern" hunter, and I've been solicited to give some demos to local law enforcement.

There will be an optional "bolt extension" offered, where a customer can send in their bolt and we will install a non-permanent extension that brings the bolt handle forward to a more conventional spot. This will solve the ergonomic issue some will have with working the bolt. I can reload without breaking position, but I'm also young and thin.

Sheep/Mtn Goat hunters...

This would make into a really good backpack rifle.

http://www.eurooptic.com/dta-covert-300-18-bfm.aspx
How do you like this one?

Would be real loud, that's for sure. Buddy has a Covert with a 16" 308 barrel. It's nice, and extremely accurate, we've shot it to 900 with great success.

Shooting that Covert, as well as Desert Techs in 260, 300 Win Mag, 338 Lapua, and 375 Cheytac sort of spurred this project for me. The Desert Techs are awesome, but out of my budget, and have a few glaring flaws for me. Notably the weight, and poor adjustment systems. Giant legos for adjusting the LOP on a $7000 rifle confuses me.

Tyler keep doing what you are doing and you will succeed.
Just a thought, What if you use a longer action and have the bolt handle repositioned/welded to the bolt on the most forward possible part of the ejection port, also narrow the welded handle attachment point to provide more leeway in the cycling distance. If you can make it happen... Then add the bolt extension forward to optomize cycling without braking position.

Try a semi auto platform as the Benelli R1, which eliminates the cycling issue.

When you perfect your design make it in titanium, to set yourself apart from others and reduce weight.

MLF, that much work on the bolt may be a bit more expensive than some consumers want to go, but I suppose it is always an option. We will be able to move it forward quite a bit from the rear without flexing concerns I think.

As far as a lightweight version...that is planned. Further machining, and carbon fiber most likely. Exotic metals could be explored too, will just take a fair amount of sales to raise some capital. Things could move along more quickly had we taken investor money, but I'm proud to say just between my partner and I, two kids out of college we are funding it all ourselves with no debt.

Here is a GA Precision barreled action in my second prototype chassis. It has 31" worth of barrel and brake and is just barely longer than a little short barreled trainer 22.

Here is a little demo of the trigger unit! I'm ecstatic about how well our linkage and the custom trigger are working:
MKM bullpup trigger

And now a full rundown of the chassis, and what improvements and changes will be made in production. The last few minutes are dedicated to showing the trigger more closely, we are at an 8oz pull, and man is it nice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwVwZR0ZFms

Keep up the good work. I could never figure out why there are thousands of bolt action variations that all have a foot of wasted space on the back end, and only a couple short rifles. The DTA is overpriced IMO, so I hope your project succeeds.


One thought: it seems like you're getting quite a few joints/components/materials between the glass and the barrel. So any uneven thermal deformation or change in these parts (like fasteners tension?) could start to affect the zero. Would a bipod also mount on that front tube? So would the weight of the rifle sitting on the bipod flex that tube enough to affect point of impact? Maybe these concerns are unfounded--just thoughts I had looking at your prototype.

Good luck and keep us posted!

I would still suggest a fore arm variation based on 3" square tubing to let it ride the bags 100% with no canting issues.

Other than that, looking pretty fine gentlemen.

Rich

You're right JPL, there are some joints between the glass and barrel. Not too many materials though. Another concern is the flex of the forend as you have mentioned.

In V3 the rail will be modified, so any forend flex does not impact the scope mounted point. In V2 it isn't a concern unless someone is really leaning into the chassis, but I still don't want any POI issues even then.


Rich, what do you think about an octagonal or hexagonal forend? I don't like a square forend look, but realize the need to sit flat. Another option is a "flat" attachment on the MLOK or Keymod rail slot.

A hex would be pretty nice looking. Doing that would allow a simple flat bottom piece to be attached with about three countersunk bolts for accuracy testing and live varmint shooting from a field bench. Simple, and functional, and cost effective.

Yeah, that works. The latest video looks very well done, and informative.

http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-...-templar-action.html

I think this action in 338 Lapua and a 32" barrel would be quite the combo with your set up.

I like it Tyler. I shoot F class and do a lot of long range coyote/varmint shooting. I'm also left handed so a couple of comments that pertain to those conditions:

Ejecting the brass and single loading rounds are going to be difficult, blind. I like to look at my brass after I eject it so that's going to be tough since you can't see where the brass is landing.

Is there a bolt notch cut in the other side of the chassis that is covered by the cheekrest for us lefties?

As others have mentioned,, I'd like to see more material cut off to lose some weight and slim down the frame around the action area.

I'd also want the flat bottom on the fore arm and any vent holes to be in the sides and top.

What magazines are you going to make the cut and attachments for?

It does look like a great concept though.