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Short Barrel Shepherd | January 21, 2015
The first offical day of SHOT Show 2015 is in the books! We went to a few appointments, dropped by to see some old friends, and made a bunch of new ones. Here are the highlights in rough chronological order; we’ll be doing more in-depth articles about many of these vendors after we get home. And sleep.

DRAKE ASSOCIATES

Long-range shooting platforms is not my usual thing, but we found the ultra-portable rifle platform from Drake Associates interesting. The rifles are built up from existing, familiar platforms and made more compact without sacrificing accuracy. The model I handled at the Drake booth today had a 12″ barrel and a Hera Arms folding stock assembly. With a muzzle attachment, the rifle measured just over 26″ folded.

Coupled with a discreet carry bag, I could see this being popular with law enforcement or those who are interested in longer-range shooting. We’ll have more information in an upcoming post.

Chassis is great. Just got it back from the gunsmith. Attached is a picture” Officer B, PD NJ Editors Note – This is a special order for a smaller PD in New Jersey that was looking to upfit existing Rem 700(s). Drake supplied them with the Hunter Stalker L.W.S.S. chassis for the Remington 700 short action.

In Late April 2014 there was the release of an action movie called BRICK MANSIONS with Paul Walker.
Did you notice the Dual Strike chassis system ?

Movie Movie Trailer 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwkUQrIBLCY… See More
Trailer 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVeI-VVUsLM

R.I.P. Paul Walker

Hello Chris,
Just wanted to get back to you on the new rifle. I finished mounting my S&B scope last weekend and took it to my friends place. He is a 89 year old WWII Navy Veteran that has 40 acres. We set up our own range a few years ago.It is at an elevation of 9,600 feet, so the bullets really fly! I did the usual barrel break-in and shot about 65-70 rounds of 250 and 300 gr. Lapua and Black Hills ammunition. The rifle performed perfectly with out any problems at all. I just wanted to thank you for building me such a great .338 platform. Also, thanks for the scope you sent me.I put it on one of my 10/22 rifles.
I also sent along some pictures of the finished rifle showing some of the detail. I’ll send better ones along to you as I get them.
Once again thanks for doing a great job !!

Chris,

I finished building up the chassis yesterday (Friday), and took it to my range today. Even though the range was setup for 25 yard pistol shooting, I wanted to get an initial sight-in and feel for the chassis.

This system (Cadex Lite Strike, Remington 26” 700 .308, Nightforce 15 – 50X Competition scope) is the most incredible device I have ever owned, bar none. Although the results were only at 25 yards, they were astonishing. The adjustability of the chassis enable me to fit it like a glove to my shooting position; everything was perfect, and even as an avid amateur I was able to achieve the most accurate and consistent results I’ve ever had with a rifle. Next weekend I’ll get to try it at 100 yards; the next step will be at an outdoor range in Northern Colorado where I can shoot 400 yards. After that… ???

Attached are some preliminary pictures; they probably aren’t good enough to post on your website, but you’re welcome to do so if you feel otherwise. I intend to get some better photos in the future.

The only aspect of the system I wasn’t satisfied with was the Harris bipod. I’m looking for a replacement; I’ve heard good feedback on products from Sinclair but any suggestions you might offer would be appreciated. I am looking for something with fine adjustments on both pods to get my shooting aspect level to eliminate cant error.

Thanks for all of your help. You will get outstanding product and service reviews from me (I have quite a number of work associates that are already drooling over my new system…).

B/R,

Mark F.

Lastly add link to actual story
http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/31690/drake-associates-stalker-300-win-mag/

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Ok, gents – here’s some pictures, the new addition – small saturation and brightness correction to account for the 100+ degree weather under the california sun we have today. zeroing on saturday – trying to shoot a match with it on sunday. 6.5 creedmoor, remington 700 receiver, 20″ varmint profile barrel, magpul CTR stock (fully collapsed). 15 pounds as shown.
The fit was excellent and when i first assembled the strike dual last year, i was very impressed with how (almost) everything fit perfectly. On the lite strike, i was again impressed. Please tell your CAD and machinist people they do good work.
Feedback from the various LEOs at sniper school was entirely positive when examining the strike dual. They wanted it to be lighter, though and the lite strike core would have been even more impressive since it’s about 3 pounds lighter.
– A.L.

the heavy rifle – 20″ .308, medium palma profile. 18 pounds. same glass as above.

family portrait:

DRAKE – here’s a couple of pictures from a match over the weekend. Pics are of the DRAKE / CADEX Strike Dual, with short action Remington 700, .308.

Hello Chris
I finished the barrel break in that was recommended by you last week, and today was my very first time trying 1000 yds. ive shot a bunch at 400 and a little at 500 with my other 338 lapua but never any target shooting beyond that.
First shot was on the cardboard so that made me very happy i just needed to adjust a little more for wind. then i fired a few more and ended up with a 3 shot 7.75″ group. its no record but i was extremely happy with it being my first time at 1000yds
I have 52 rounds through this rifle and cant wait to shoot it more. I will tune it in a little more when i have more time and give you an update.
Thanks again for building such a sweet rifle 🙂 Hope you are doing well
Take care
Later
Mike D.