New Three-Lug Tempest Action from G.A. Precision
G.A. Precision (G.A.P.) has announced a new three-lug action, the Tempest. This unit features a large bolt knob with extended, curved bolt handle (similar to the bolt handle on the Accuracy International AX). Up front the Tempest boasts an integral recoil lug with extended front tenon section — for better support of heavy barrels. The Tempest’s distinctive feature is its three-lug bolt. Compared to a two-lug bolt, a three-lugger allows a short, 60° bolt lift (fewer degrees of lift to release). Like the G.A.P. Templar action, the new Tempest sports a Rem 700 footprint, though stock inletting would have to be altered slightly for the integral lug/tenon design.
Sorry guys, G.A.P. has not yet announced a retail price or delivery date (we did ask, but the folks at G.A.P. don’t even have a wholesale price from the 3rd-party manufacturer yet). Whatever it costs, the Tempest action will be popular. It has already inspired nearly 300 likes on the G.A.P. Facebook page.
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Tags: 3-Lug, Action, G.A. Precision, Recoil Lug, Tactical, Tempest, Three-lug
Is the 3rd party manufacturer still defiance?
Wonder if a left bolt left port will be offered?
Jason,
No, it isn’t Defiance.
Regards.
My guess would be Badger.
No, not Badger either. Badger is not a manufacturer.
I am going to guess Raven?
So, Kurz, who is the manufacturer?
Seekins…………
Doesn’t look like a close to production piece to my untrained eye. Rail is seperate. Bolt looks like an ai unit and why does it look like a screw in recoil lug? I love the idea. I run a trg because of the short 3 lug bolt lift. It just looks like a teaser to test interest. I believe they would sell a ton of them.
Editor: I confirmed that the recoil lug (and front of action) is integral. The circumferential line behind the lug is just cosmetic. This action is definitely going into production. Go to the G.A. Precision Facebook page to see a video of bossman George Gardner putting the Tempest through its paces. It looks fast and smooth.
Seekins I think.
It’s Horizon.
No, it’s not a teaser but this is not the final rendition either. It’s far better to run a few pre-production trial actions to get the bugs out before committing to a large run.
Looks. Lot like a stiller bolt release and a flat similar to theirs on the left hand side.
Mack Brothers, aka West River Rifle Company