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New to bolt gun thread, question about AI based on use case

I have a lot of experience with shooting but it is primarily with pistols and small frame gas guns. Sometime around 2010, I purchased a GAP 260 Rem and had a lot of fun with it. With kids and life, I just could not spend the time to go do competitions and even had a hard time getting to a range so I ended up selling the rifle.

My kids are now out of the house and we bought a place outside Houston where I have room to shoot far (far for me, I can safely shoot almost 1,300 yards). So for the last eight months I have been reading this forum and the precision rifle blog. I have also reached out and talked to a bunch of people who have been incredibly helpful and friendly but I still have some really basic questions and I also want to check myself versus the real life experience of the forum.

I do not want to own half a dozen bolt guns, I would greatly prefer to own a single platform that allows for changing caliber by swapping barrels and bolts. The two choices that I landed on were Accuracy International and the Terminus Zeus. My goal is to be able to shoot 1,200 yards with the rifle reliably. I will also use the rifle on occasion to shoot feral pigs and deer. I do not expect to compete with the rifle, I also don't expect to ever sell it (my kids can deal with my gun collection after I am dead). I am not working with any real budget constraints in that I can afford an AI and a high end piece of glass.

1) My first question is, if you look at PRS ranking and the top 200 shooters none of them were using AI last year. Are the custom actions with Bartlien barrels just inherently more accurate than AI?

2) Am I being overly concerned with accuracy given my use case above?

3) Am I being a moron? Is a barrel swap system even necessary or could I just build a 6mm or a 6.5mm and be good to go for the things I want to do?

So that you know why I am thinking this way, I have been corresponding with a couple of people and one of them shoots for the US Army and he is uses a barrel swap system. He likes it because of the flexibility of the system and it's ability to scale up and down. He was telling me for instance that he spends a lot of time swapping to a 5.56 layout to work on wind calls for instance. The idea of a buying one rifle platform with a premium scope and then swapping in different barrels and bolts (instead of new firearms) is what is appealing to me, sort of future flexibility if I decide to change things up.

SOLD Two Vets Recon V2

Two vets recon V2 for sale. Used for a season or so but in great shape.

$sold TYD comes in original box

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Firearms Aero Precision EPC-9 Custom AR Pistol 9mm

Aero Precision EPC-9 builder set - Cerakoted (Done in-house by Aero). Accepts Glock magazines. Maybe 500 rounds through it. Normal wear near magwell and charging handle.

Hiperfire PDI trigger
Aero Precision charging handle
Aero Precision 9mm BCG
Sig Sauer Romeo 5 & Juliet 3 combo
B5 Systems Grip

Hiperfire PDI trigger
  • 2 lb Pull
  • MIL-Grade Hammer Strike
  • H&M BLACKNITRIDE+™ Finish
    • Exceptionally Smooth Feel
    • Enhanced Corrosion Protection
    • Polished Look
  • PCC Blowback Tough
    • Hammer Collision Bumper
    • Disconnector Crash Protection
    • Disconnector Spring Crush Protection

Odin Works CQ-B brace
Odin Works 7.5 barrel"
  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Button 1:10 rifling 416 stainless steel
  • For blowback AR builds
  • Works with Colt or Glock lowers
  • ½-28 muzzle threads Medium profile
Aero Precision charging handle
Aero Precision 9mm BCG
Sig Sauer Romeo 5 & Juliet 3 combo
B5 Systems Grip.


Selling for a friend. Located in Youngsville NC.

Asking $1800 obo

We are an FFL dealer so we can facilitate transfer.

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MDT BR AICS mags source?

Anyone have a good source for the MDT BR AICS pattern mags? Placed an order with MDT 10 days ago they showed “in stock” at the time of order placement. I called them today and I was told 1-2 weeks for the 10 round and 8-12 weeks for the 12 round. I’d like to have a mag or two in hand sooner. Share a link if anyone knows a retailer who has them in stock. Thanks!

Hornady seating stem for 73 Gr ELDM

I'm trying to figure out witch seating stem to use for the Hornady 73 ELDM They list one for the 75/80/88/90 and the same for the A-Max pills. What are you all finding works to seat these damn things? Also need to get the seating die. Midsouth has one for 28.00 but it says it is for the .223, .222 as well as several other .224 cal rounds. Is that the right one?

Rapid Defense Scoped Carbine Series (WI)

Rapid Defense brought back their Scoped Carbine series this year, taught by Adrian Alan of Critical Impact Group (formerly of Vortex Edge and Performance on Demand).

These classes are held in SE Wisconsin and teach students how to utilize a light weight carbine out to 700+ yards. I've taken them all and they are excellent classes for mastering your rifle and scope.

Intro to Scoped Carbine on 4/5 and 6/28
Intermediate Scoped Carbine on 6/29 and 9/7
Advanced Scoped Carbine on 10/18
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SOLD Vortex Impact 4000 like new

Like new Vortex Impact 4000.

If you haven't used one of these, it is an awesome piece of kit. I am only selling because I am moving over to my Sig Kilo 10x G2s to narrow down my gear when traveling with multiple rifles.
  • Used for a couple of ELR range sessions on 6.5 PRC, 100% mint condition
  • Includes all the original packaging and kit as new.
  • I have a couple different diving boards I can include, just let me know which one you prefer. (pics below)
$1300 shipped-PayPal F&F or Zelle

Possible trades:
  • Foundation Exodus stock cut for Impact 737
  • New Bartlein carbon barrel blank in 6.5mm
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Accessories NEW Geissele 2 Stage (G2S) Trigger for AR15/AR10 Part 05-145

NEW Geissele 2 Stage (G2S) Trigger for AR15/AR10 Part# 05-145 $110 Shipped in the CONUS.

Bought this for a build and went with a single stage instead. This is brand new in the factory packaging.
  • The Geissele 2 Stage (G2S) was designed to be a high quality, cost effective alternative to the SSA.
  • It is a 4.5 lb. non-adjustable precision combat two-stage trigger and allows precise and accurate trigger control.
  • The G2S is manufactured from the same tool steel as the SSA.
  • Visually, from the outside of the weapon there is no difference from the SSA and the feel and reliability is the same.
  • The G2S Trigger will lighten the trigger pull relative to a standard trigger.
  • This lightened trigger pull will make the firearm easier to discharge.
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