That's right. There is LE packaged but not LE only meaning you can get the same bullet but in civilian packaging. Give me an example of something a civilian can't have that LE can ......
You can buy an AI AT as a fixed variant and upgrade it to the LE / AX buttstock, then resell it as an AT LE, doesn't mean you bought an AT LE, you made one, which is semantically different.
Meh. Desert Techs are handier and have a better barrel change system with less poi drift when you change he barrel
Meh. Desert Techs are handier and have a better barrel change system with less poi drift when you change he barrel
You could have just stopped at "never been around one".I've never been around one but I highly doubt they have less POI change swapping barrels than an AI. Handier, maybe if you're not running a short barrel on an AI but I don't want my action directly under my face and right next to my throat.
I've never been around one but I highly doubt they have less POI change swapping barrels than an AI. Handier, maybe if you're not running a short barrel on an AI but I don't want my action directly under my face and right next to my throat.
You could have just stopped at "never been around one".
And for POI shifts, everyone is going to experience a shift when swapping from one barrel to another. The POI shift you want to avoid is when removing and reinstalling the same barrel.
I like my desert tech a lot but I've jammed it a few times trying to quickly cycle the bolt.
This is the equivalent to people who don’t like appendix carry or think flying is unsafe but drive everywhere.
You are about to have 10 guys trying to gang up on you. Forum beatdown. They are so tough. ?I’m talking from one barrel/caliber to another
I’m talking from one barrel/caliber to another
If you were around one, you can see just how much steel is around the chamber and how much aluminum clamps around that steel. Or how big the bolt lugs are. Find one case of one blowing up.I could have, I guess. But I know I dont like Bullpups and I can see where the action is when in a firing position, so I'm not sure what you're getting at.
You could have just stopped at "never been around one".
And for POI shifts, everyone is going to experience a shift when swapping from one barrel to another. The POI shift you want to avoid is when removing and reinstalling the same barrel.
I like my desert tech a lot but I've jammed it a few times trying to quickly cycle the bolt.
I choose to switch complete rifles with scopes already zeroed ready to go. I don’t even switch bipods. My rifles either have them or they don’t. I don’t switch uppers and lowers on Ar15 rifles either. That’s my prioritization.If you want to have minimal shift between barrels, I've found in my experience that shouldered barrels have very minimal shift (~0.10 mils or less) when swapping between barrels.
Of course, if you go that route, you give up the convenience of "quick change" systems. There's always going to be a compromise somewhere. I personally don't mind changing out shouldered barrels, and not having to change the zero is a really nice benefit. For others, a more field expedient barrel swap system will take priority over minimizing POI shifts between barrels.
It's all about figuring out what you want to prioritize, and where you are willing to compromise.
Having owned both, the DT is very utilitarian - the trigger was good enough, but not good. The fit of the skins was unrefined (see the washer mod for drop free mags). The AI fit and finish was off the charts - the trigger was a bit heavier than I'd choose, but incredibly crisp.Meh. Desert Techs are handier and have a better barrel change system with less poi drift when you change he barrel
Adding that to AT price AT and AX are only about $2k apart. Might as well go right to the AX.
You should buy the AX I posted above from Euro at $4799. Sell the barrel if you don't like the caliber. It's a better deal than the AT with a an AX butt stock. An AT folder can likely be had for around $4150.Adding that to AT price AT and AX are only about $2k apart. Might as well go right to the AX.
1) $2K is a huge chunk of cashAdding that to AT price AT and AX are only about $2k apart. Might as well go right to the AX.
I've had both. Kept the AI. If there is an accuracy difference between barrel swaps, I can't tell it. More importantly, IME its much more reliable - especially the magazines.Meh. Desert Techs are handier and have a better barrel change system with less poi drift when you change he barrel
Price a non folder AT and an AX conversion.
If I was doing it all over again I would watch the PX for a non folder AT then pick up an AX stock and do the conversion.
Then add the Accuracy Obsession chassis forend.
That's the route I would go.
More handier for what? All fine on a square range or a PRS Type competition where totally exposing yourself doesn't matter. Have you ever deployed on a call and your only option is shooting from your weak side? Try that with a Desert Tech or any bull pup bolt action for that matter and tell me how it worked out.Meh. Desert Techs are handier and have a better barrel change system with less poi drift when you change he barrel
Handier for “deploying “ out of vehicles/equipment/hunting/offhand/etc.More handier for what? All fine on a square range or a PRS Type competition where totally exposing yourself doesn't matter. Have you ever deployed on a call and your only option is shooting from your weak side? Try that with a Desert Tech or any bull pup bolt action for that matter and tell me how it worked out.
If you were around one, you can see just how much steel is around the chamber and how much aluminum clamps around that steel. Or how big the bolt lugs are. Find one case of one blowing up.
As a matter of fact there was a guy on here a while back who blew one up. I can't recall if we ever found out what the issue was. Anyone else remember that post ? I remember from the pictures it was catastrophic.
Pics or back story?I wasn't gonna bring it up to avoid the fight. Lol
More handier for what? All fine on a square range or a PRS Type competition where totally exposing yourself doesn't matter. Have you ever deployed on a call and your only option is shooting from your weak side? Try that with a Desert Tech or any bull pup bolt action for that matter and tell me how it worked out.
Word. No such thing as halfway gangster/sniper. There are $200 barrels and below and there are $600 barrels and above.OP, whatever the hell you do, take it from me, you buy one, you will be buying another, and another, and another. That’s how the AI thing goes for 90% of us.
More handier for what? All fine on a square range or a PRS Type competition where totally exposing yourself doesn't matter. Have you ever deployed on a call and your only option is shooting from your weak side? Try that with a Desert Tech or any bull pup bolt action for that matter and tell me how it worked out.
The lego assembly self built rifle may never be an AI but at least I can put a good trigger into my assembly.
What AI model and caliber is your rifle?I was in the same boat as you. I read all I could, asked questions, checked videos, and bought one. It was better than expected with amazing adjustability including the trigger length of pull. Best rifle I've ever owned!
Everyone knows that the AI two stage is brutally heavy and it’s scientifically impossible to shoot a good group with anything heavier than a 6 ounce pull. That’s why AIs don’t shoot well.
I have to know what you consider a good group at what range.Everyone knows that the AI two stage is brutally heavy and it’s scientifically impossible to shoot a good group with anything heavier than a 6 ounce pull. That’s why AIs don’t shoot well.
I have to know what you consider a good group at what range.