22GT Ultra-Light Weight Build (Start to Finish)

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Ever since I heard about the 22GT I thought to myself: I need to build one of these! And that's exactly what I'm going to cover in this video- my ultra-light-weight 22GT build start to finish.
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@stephenjohnson8205 2 жыл бұрын

DUDE!! Audio balance man!! That opening was screaming loud.

@aaronfactor6838 2 жыл бұрын

Wholly shit! I about dropped my phone out of my hand that intro was so loud! Wish I read your comment before I started the video!

@TheMrkylester101 2 жыл бұрын

It woke my 3 month old daughter

@waynemensen4252 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@redraiderreloading7612 2 жыл бұрын

That's what Bufford T justice would call a ATTENTION GETTER

@docpittillo 2 жыл бұрын

Really?

@calebconner6127 2 жыл бұрын

I've been running a 22gt for a little over a year and i have to say i am beyond impressed. Backpack wolf rifle and match guns. Anyone that is interested in this cartridge plug the numbers into your app, 90 atips are within 30 foot lbs of energy at a MILE of a factory 143 eld 6.5 creed load. The thing is a monster. 4.9 mil to 1k. The bc is higher then specified from the factory on these as you are at a higher bc. Just ridiculous.

@LRRPFco52 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best craftsmanship videos I've seen in this industry in a long time.

@christittle1131 2 жыл бұрын

Man seeing how much pride you take in getting things perfect I’ll definitely be reaching out to you for a build.

@Noscrap909 Жыл бұрын

Best channel going. Very detailed yet simple to understand. Also like how you talk about the products you use.

@Ultimatereloader Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!!

@williambordeman1653 2 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff man, thanks for the full run down

@yellowjacket548 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring build Gavin. Makes me want to upgrade some of my antiquated cartridges.

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! :)

@jessewilson8283 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely sweet setup

@anthonykhalil70 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting cartridge. Nice build. Thx.

@CyclopsJoeVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool editing on the intro !!

@leewithey2014 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic!!! 😺

@hungryyeti2548 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching you for a while ,it just keeps getting better, and I might be able to get you to build me a rifle? Hell yes!

@sylvinson4169 2 жыл бұрын

Split sleeves, such an easy and great concept.. too bad the custom rifle shop in my area was either too lazy or in too big of a hurry, but the barrel of my 45-70 Handi that I had cut down, re-crowned, and threaded for my SiCo Hybrid, shows the marks of negligence.. I'm glad to hear you're going to be doing commercial work, congrats.

@williamboggs1682 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel thanks for the videos

@gscotty311 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

@mimicocto8 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! Great choice for a wildcat load.

@cornbreadburgess1950 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update brother, excellent video Enjoyed it your OCD I outstanding for perfection.❤️👍have a great day everyone.

@blantant 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing build

@Fishman138 2 жыл бұрын

Accuracy FTW, great job and video. Best wishes for your upcoming commercial production.

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@TTiger86268 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome

@aaronarcher2356 2 жыл бұрын

Best intro music yet!

@TerrySprey Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job

@rgthomson1 10 ай бұрын

Nice work as usual Gav

@Ultimatereloader 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@dwightvoeks9970 Жыл бұрын

Wicked build. 👍

@CaliGuns556 2 жыл бұрын

Love my 224

@TheRealCCSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Comment for the algorithm 👍 I try to leave a comment for the KZfaqrs that I like....even if I don't have anything to say. Great job...God Bless Texas.

@kirkmartin2223 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build!! I love the wildcat stuff you are doing! I'd like to see you chamber an Ackley Improved cartridge on a production rifle action. Like take a Howa 1500 in 25-06 and re-chamber it in 25-06AI as an example.

@marcmoore4115 Жыл бұрын

Oh that would be so cool! .223 AI, .25-06 AI and .243 AI would be cool as well.

@richardlawton1023 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun Varmint rifle.

@pjbarney9580 2 жыл бұрын

That rifle is killer cool

@alexmclennan3011 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@johnjensen5483 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the videos very informative!!!!

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@kenwiltsie6920 2 жыл бұрын

Gavin, how about doing a series of reloading with budget reloading equipment? Not all of us can afford this super expensive equipment. Budget rifle, budget scope, and budget reloading. 👍

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

Guy miner has been and will be working on this- have you watched those videos? We will be doing a lot more of that in 2022

@richardma1000 2 жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of all your video. Enjoyed every episode. One question. Where did you get your primer for your ammo? No disrespect.

@BillB8 2 жыл бұрын

i love these vids, they just remind me how poor i am

@br4713 2 жыл бұрын

Nice music in the intro ! I didnt know the .22GT

@aaronfactor6838 2 жыл бұрын

I needed to wear Earpro for that loud ass intro! Definitely got the blood pumping with that one.

@mattmyers5314 2 жыл бұрын

Can you show how you mated the flat bottom action to the chassis? Thanks for another great video.

@tac328 2 жыл бұрын

Fun, I built a gun with the same idea, even the same color 2 years ago. Hunting rifles with precision rifle features without the weight.

@milo555100 10 ай бұрын

I watch your channel frequently. I have a question because I am putting myself in your shoes and thinking with my own OCD mind. Your level of precision attention is amazing. Do you lose sleep thinking about tiny variables? And…. Have you ever “felt” (at the end of a build) that what you produced is perfect? Really cool to see this light build. I’d like to have the same in 7mm-08 for eastern whitetail. I am very grateful for your content. Thank you.

@oddmunddale806 2 жыл бұрын

Carbon on barrels heats and burns them faster. Feels cold on the outside, works just like a thermos. A gunsmiths dream :)

@davidcoiner6550 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on what kind of carbon barrel you get!

@oddmunddale806 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidcoiner6550 No!

@davidcoiner6550 2 жыл бұрын

@@oddmunddale806 it absolutely does, there are carbon fiber barrels that literally don’t even make contact with the carbon to the steel except for the far ends, and the carbon is drilled full of vent holes. It doesn’t retain more heat than a plain steel barrel.

@cmoslof 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and build. Have you used a throating reamer on any of your builds to fine tune the throat length for a specific bullet, seating depth and jump?

@claytonirlbeck8668 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gavin, I’m a big fan! I’ve never heard of the 22gt? Can you or are you planning a video on it or comparing it to other .22 cal cartridges?

@DanielBoone337 2 жыл бұрын

I know I said the 223 trainer was going to be a prairie dogs worst freakin nightmare but I think them little guys better start worrying even more... LOL I ended up having g a 22-250AI built with a 24 inch fast twist barrel so I can shoot the 22cal heavies. It should be ready any day now but I did it because it brings the 22-250 REM to modern times and it makes much more versatile then just a varmint cartridge even though I've killed deer with the 22-250 Rem. I think this rifle/cartridge combo is going to give my 22-250AI a run for its money and can't wait to see how it does. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

Haha- yes!

@kevinjwatkins 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work as always Gavin. May I ask what front rest you used in this video?

@CHenry1951 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice..................

@onewithmanyfingers 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Bubbybub0077 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Gavin, You clearly are very interested in precise machining and make exceptional rifles. Have you every considered making your own custom scope rings?

@Duckhunterbow 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a load development step by step video. I've been out of reloading for a few years and am looking to get back into it. I'd also love to see you do a 22lr build on something like a rimx action. Seems like lots of guys like the rimx but the results depend on who does the barrel.

@HWWlInsuranceLawAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Watch Erik Cortina's channel - he has videos. Also @fclassjohn does some videos.

@lawrencelewis1036 2 жыл бұрын

I want one in 243win or 6mm arc please!

@tallyman15 2 жыл бұрын

I know you like the lite brake, but try your tuner brake.

@deansshootingandfishingham8275 2 жыл бұрын

Nice rifle 👍 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

@johnwhitty9069 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you do videos of just shooting your different rifles. I mean when your done with the Initial video we don't see them Anymore. I wana keep seeing your 224 Valk bolt gun shoot. Or your hunting rifles you build . I love the build rifle videos but I wana see the rifles shoot more.

@Tanden300 2 жыл бұрын

Hey.. Really a spectacular channel you have.. What is the benchrest that you use in this video? It looks really solid. Best regards Thomas

@ethancuny3913 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@stuartgrimm6048 2 жыл бұрын

Interested in why you chose a 1-8 twist. The extra velocity the 22GT produces or maybe not planning on using the 88 - 95 grain bullets?

@knifetech101 2 жыл бұрын

When you start selling bolt guns I wanna be on the list to order one!

@sambenge9140 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome setup, truly a dream to have what you have. Your a detail control freak and i hope you start building and selling custom rifles. If the price was reasonable id buy, i know the details would be scrutinized by you.

@LRRPFco52 2 жыл бұрын

For this type of work, as a customer, I'm not looking for low price. In fact, if the price is too low, I wouldn't trust the work. Different market and clientele where getting it right is worth a premium value range.

@Nightmarehc130 2 жыл бұрын

Gavin....try the 75 ELD-Ms and your tuner brake.....I have two 22 GTs.....coyotes really hate that bullet!!! laser beam!!!!!

@kurtbogle2973 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Bix and Andy triggers? The one on my BAT EX action ; when you feel you're finger touch the trigger all you have to do is think go off, and it does.

@riflegus Жыл бұрын

Hi Gavin, awesome video. Does the bumblebee fitted straight away into the xlr chassis? No mods?

@cooperrogers9076 2 жыл бұрын

You're not good at building rifles. You're amazing at building rifles!

@billmclaughlin8321 8 ай бұрын

Gavintube - College next?😂

@chrisfisher3900 2 жыл бұрын

Gavin I’m gonna follow you around with a bag to catch all that money you’re crapping out!😂

@SEOKLADUCKIN 2 жыл бұрын

Try Hammer Hunters

@joelwerre 2 жыл бұрын

can you do an Alaska build for moose or brown bear? maybe collaborate with Bill Molls?

@tonysmith5871 2 жыл бұрын

Wow u must have some serious cash mate

@davidmcgrath4576 2 жыл бұрын

Gavin, What 50W engraver are you using? Researching to get one myself - any guidence much appreciated.

@pstewart5443 2 жыл бұрын

Have you made a 22 Grendel yet? Now that one is a dream cartridge. Recoil like a 22LR but hits the target at 1k yards at 1500fps using an 88gn ELD-M.

@tonydamato4313 2 жыл бұрын

Is the folding adapter aluminum or steel? Does it lock up rock solid or does it have wiggle too it?

@eliaswebster937 Жыл бұрын

Thinking of building a custom rifle. From your experience, would you lean towards the 22GT over a 22 Creed?

@rayzupmuzik8611 2 жыл бұрын

"Like Woah"

@Rico11b Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen any other videos regarding this rifle build. Did one get posted and I missed it?

@DanielReyes-hz1qk 4 ай бұрын

When you're checking headspace after screwing the receiver onto the barrel, are you removing the extractor and ejector from the bolt or just the ejector?

@calebconner6127 2 жыл бұрын

Berger 85.5, 90, 95 smk, 88 and 90 from hornady Varget to 4350 speed powders all work well, but not surprisingly, rl26 is a monster for accuracy and speeds if you use then heavies. A 1-8 will stabilize most of those bullets when running at the speeds it can produce, but id leave the 90 and 95s out.

@mitchellscott1120 2 жыл бұрын

How fast have you got the 85.5’s moving in a 1-8 twist? I’m doing 22 GT in 22” 1-8T and planning on 75/80ELD’s, but would love to try the 85.5’s if they fly

@calebconner6127 2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellscott1120 in a 7 ive touched 3300. They are rockets. Trued bc is .307

@sherkaneshraghi5324 2 жыл бұрын

Great and awesome content. Do you think the EC tuner would help with the groupings? I wonder if the EC tuner is best for solid barrels than carbon wrapped. The harmonics are different when the barrel is made from multiple layers of materials. Please share if you end up using EC tuner and find a great result.

@Rico11b Жыл бұрын

If you're getting those groups WITHOUT the proper load development done yet, why would you even care about a tuner at all?? With a slight touch of load development he's gonna have this that thing printing single hole groups at 100, or probably even 200 yards.

@TheFlanman10 2 жыл бұрын

Why not go with AG composites... Its even lighter than that stock. The privateer comes in sub 20 ounces. Also I am curious to see how good a aluminum body receiver holds up with hunting. Up here in AK my concern with these is they will scratch and gouge way to easily. for just a few ounces and I mean just a few you can go with the terminus apollo lite and be better suited without having dissimilar metals squeezed into each other.

@gsxrdrama9025 2 жыл бұрын

Im curious, how long till you do your own actions?

@mryaj0095 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting on numbers on the 22gt vs 22 creed...... adavantages and disadvantages between the 2 please

@misterlewgee8874 2 жыл бұрын

Very shallow recoil lug built into the action it seems. Will you bed it?

@laneratliff4537 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have velocities and load specs up for this?

@rickbeadle4663 9 ай бұрын

Did you have to machine the chassis for the action to fit?

@billhatcher2984 2 жыл бұрын

Were you not worried about slipping while threading

@lewisvarnum9632 2 жыл бұрын

great job on the rifle. I think it would be cool to see what you could do with a 7.62x54r. but make it as modern and light weight and as accurate as possible. just modernizing the oldest produced calibers. I saw your 223 trainer cool build cost effective to shoot and many applications but with great offering like the 6.5 grendel and they are the roughly same price per round that would be my personal choice. thanks for the great cids keep it up

@loadmastergod1961 2 жыл бұрын

I've considered doing a 22gt since I've got so many 80.5s and 90s from the Valkyrie. And I've already got 6gt headspace gauges. Side note. Try out Tuebor precision. Their action is awesome and they're marines. I got a cert from a guardian natch and have a 6gt in it. Shot about a 4 inch group at 868 at the last match I did in August

@captaincripple7218 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up! Ever since I watched his 223 trainer video I want to get one built. I’ve been shopping around for a builder. Just checked them out and I live a lot hour from them! Plan on calling tomorrow 👍🏻 thanks again!!!

@loadmastergod1961 2 жыл бұрын

@@captaincripple7218 no problem. Only issue I've had is a lack of time to train, and develop a new load with staball since varget extinct

@captaincripple7218 2 жыл бұрын

@@loadmastergod1961 yea thankfully I seen this coming and squirrelled away 8 lbs of it but I still don’t like using it up.

@arborist460 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wantin someone to true up my factory 700 action and would love to spin on a heavier barrel

@mryaj0095 2 жыл бұрын

Wooohhh..... when did u purchase your XLR stock bud...... Im still waiting on mines since Nov.. said to be around 20weeks.... No Fair!!!

@edmcwilliams6524 2 жыл бұрын

22 GT Wild Cat Caliber Ammunition. If it's Hard to find it may not worth using. What other Caliber can you use . Thank You For The Great Video.

@cadetbooth 2 жыл бұрын

Factory brass being available certainly helps to make it worth it.

@duggydo 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw this, I thought GT stood for Gavin Toobe.

@jesseiancassidy 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking to get into something odd. There isn't much data on it but wasn't sure if anyone else will be interested. 46 grain .224 flat point soft point (218 Bee bullet) in a 223 bolt gun. I want to know if it will be a land jumping mess or an awsome varmint blaster.

@nathanielgray4235 2 жыл бұрын

What did you get for mv with the 80.5s

@ryanelliott5216 11 ай бұрын

Do you use a 6mm GT go/ no go gauge?

@KenGardner-rc1er Жыл бұрын

What Freebore di you use for this reamer?

@DisgustedGenXr 2 жыл бұрын

Can i re-use pulled (unloaded) bullets

@jakearchambault8160 2 жыл бұрын

What is the model number of the tenth indicator you use?

@r.awilliams9815 2 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about updating my old-school walking varminter, a Sako L461 custom in .222 Remington. I like the .222, I just wish that the rifle had a bit more ooomph at longer ranges (I'm not as sneaky as I used to be) and the bore has 20 years of wear. I'm wondering how fat of a round I can fit into the action...specifically, the 6mm ARC or 6.5 Grendel size case. I have some 6.5 Grendel rounds and it looks like it would fit, but I'm not a machinist , my eyeballs are not to be trusted for precision work and so I would value an expert opinion.

@Greyzonecompliant 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen some vixens in 6ppc. And it needs the same size bolt as the Grendel, or other cartridges of the 220 russian offspring. As for maximum cartridge length that will work/feed i dont know. If you get a barrel in 204 ruger, it might be the quickest/cheapest change for a more flat shooting rifle. And you can still change the 222 rem barrel back if you want to.

@r.awilliams9815 2 жыл бұрын

@@Greyzonecompliant As it turns out, the .24 Nosler will fit, and I wouldn't even need to have the bolt face opened. Feed rail work would be necessary, I believe. The new Nosler manual shows velocities ranging from 3400 fps with 55 grain bullets to 2600 fps with 107 grainers in a 24" barrel, a substantial improvement over the .222 Remington.

@Greyzonecompliant 2 жыл бұрын

@@r.awilliams9815 There really is a lot of new and impressive cartridges. I hope it works out in your favor. Im just a sucker for a classic. The 222 and 22-250 even if the newer ones are better.

@cadetbooth 2 жыл бұрын

Makes you wonder about a 6GT, doesn't it? Come on Gavin. You know you want to....

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

It's in the plans :)

@lundysden6781 2 жыл бұрын

Can you discuss the chuck system we see on this lathe? it seems very long?

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

See: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opmjjM2K27yseKM.html

@jerryrochelle3112 2 жыл бұрын

Great content on your rifle builds and machine work. Question ..please… how do you deal with natural barrel Curvature in the lathe and do you index high point to 12:00

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for long range builds I typically clock the barrel at 12:00 :)

@jerryrochelle3112 2 жыл бұрын

Do you capture the the muzzle end of the barrel while you chamber ream?

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

@@jerryrochelle3112 Yes, using the combination of the barrel extension and the outboard spider.

@jerryrochelle3112 2 жыл бұрын

Does that not set up stress on the barrel and affect precision work?