Accuracy International Picture Thread

[M8541Reaper]

Have you tried out the TT yet? Interested to hear your comparison b/t the ATACR, ZCO and this.

I have at the range but not at a match yet or side to side with the others (I don’t have them anymore). I like all three but I think the TT wins it out for me. But honestly not for anything other than that tool less zero feature. It’s tits. For me and my eyes, the ATACR and ZCO looked at brush and stuff (on the same power) at distance in the desert the same. The TT is just so easy to quickly float if you’re swapping calibers. Plan was to also try the SB636 but man I don’t think I’m going to pass this on. As for the turret “feel” (gay) they’re nice but I don’t see what the internet beats off too about their feel. They click, as they should. They feel nice but so do the ZCO 10Mil NLE turrets….and I liked the ATACR turret feel too. Glass seems to split hairs at this level, which is nice but honestly it’s clear and does really well in 105F mirage.

All in all I like the TT but I have a hard time saying I’d pay that high of cost out of pocket over an ATACR735. …plus the reticles are gay and Mil-XT and MPCT2X are at the top of my preferred reticles. …but I like the Gen3XR Fine a lot more than I thought I would. Although I hear the PST Gen 2 is the bee’s knees and maybe I should get that instead?

Looks like she’s the one to be painted this winter.

 

[vh20]

I have at the range but not at a match yet or side to side with the others (I don’t have them anymore). I like all three but I think the TT wins it out for me. But honestly not for anything other than that tool less zero feature. It’s tits. For me and my eyes, the ATACR and ZCO looked at brush and stuff (on the same power) at distance in the desert the same. The TT is just so easy to quickly float if you’re swapping calibers. Plan was to also try the SB636 but man I don’t think I’m going to pass this on. As for the turret “feel” (gay) they’re nice but I don’t see what the internet beats off too about their feel. They click, as they should. They feel nice but so do the ZCO 10Mil NLE turrets….and I liked the ATACR turret feel too. Glass seems to split hairs at this level, which is nice but honestly it’s clear and does really well in 105F mirage.

All in all I like the TT but I have a hard time saying I’d pay that high of cost out of pocket over an ATACR735. …plus the reticles are gay and Mil-XT and MPCT2X are at the top of my preferred reticles. …but I like the Gen3XR Fine a lot more than I thought I would. Although I hear the PST Gen 2 is the bee’s knees and maybe I should get that instead?

Looks like she’s the one to be painted this winter.

Thanks. I have the SB 6-36 with the new TR2ID, and ATACRs with Mil-XT (4-20) and Tremor 3(7-35), plus some SB 5-25s with H2CMR reticles. I shoot ELR, but just for fun, and I like the H2CMR a lot until I run out of Elevation and have to hold both Elevation and Wind, then I’m just guessing. I really like the Mil-XT but need more mag than just 4-20. I like the 7-35 ATACR just fine, but the Tremor3 is TOO busy. The SB 6-36 TR2ID is just about perfect for me so far, but if I thought the TT was noticeably better optically, and the Gen3 XR is not too fine, I wouldn’t be opposed to trying one. I haven’t looked hard at the ZCO 8-40, but I don’t think it has anything on the SB 6-36 from what I’ve seen so far.

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

This one time, at band camp, I put on face pant and went streaking through the quad. Despite being the fastest out of all of my invisible friends (and girlfriends who live in Canada but can’t afford to move to the US just yet), I still wasn’t fast enough to make my dad proud. That’s why I spend money on things like this:
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i just closed my eyes, taped the lenses and autistically sprayed those with rustoleum. Feels good now

 

[Rhed]

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Sometimes I wonder if my old sage green AX is still here. Sold it to a guy in these forums summer of 2019.

 

[Charger442]

I hope so. Man the moly fad ended like 15 years ago. I didn’t know you could even buy it anymore.

so... is fireclean out of style also? asking for a friend

 

[M8541Reaper]

ES dabbling in some PB

Shhhhhhhhh

 

[TheOE800]

Sometimes I wonder if my old sage green AX is still here. Sold it to a guy in these forums summer of 2019.

I know exactly who here has my old AX.

 

[Firestarter123]

Did AI change the location of the serial # on the receivers? I just saw this on a GunBroker ad for an AT and I really, really dislike it if so. I know it shouldn't matter but it's just not right. The receiver is also a matte black which looks weird to me.

 

[The Durk]

Did AI change the location of the serial # on the receivers? I just saw this on a GunBroker ad for an AT and I really, really dislike it if so. I know it shouldn't matter but it's just not right. The receiver is also a matte black which looks weird to me.

They did that because the AT-X chassis sits so high that it would cover where the original SN was.

 

[J-Ham]

That's the singular way they deviated from Sam's original design of the chassis.

 

[Kiba]

I know exactly who here has my old AX.

It's still living a happy life, thanks for checking in on it. Currently has a 6 Dasher barrel on it. Had it out recently on a multi day hunting trip and it blew up about 300 ground squirrels. 55gr Nosler BTLFs at 3850 are spectacular on the little buggers. Got a couple of coyotes with it too.

I wish I could remember who I sold my AE Mk3 (my first AI purchase) and 2x ATs to, but those old PX threads and PMs were victims of the Scout transition.

 

[jbell]

Same, I have a pair of AW 2.0 that I would like to have back

 

[taliv]

AXSR people, what is the range of weight? Who has the heaviest AXSR and who has the lightest?

 

[M8541Reaper]

AXSR people, what is the range of weight? Who has the heaviest AXSR and who has the lightest?

Weight is a social construct.

My 308 setup is 18#

 

[hafejd30]

AT back off unemployment for the night

 

[Kopfjager1]

AI AXSR Weight	0.308​	6.5 CM	6.5 PRC	300 NM
AXSR Chassis	138.3​	138.3​	138.3​	138.3​
Barrel	51.84​	80.64​	58.7​	103.52​
NF 7-35	39.3​	39.3​	39.3​	39.3​
Badger COMM	8.6​	8.6​	8.6​	8.6​
Badger CLIF	1.8​	1.8​		1.8​
Badger level	0.63​	0.63​	0.63​	0.63​
Bipods	14.4​	27.6​	14.4​	14.4​
Thunderbeast	20.6​	10​	9.7​	20.6​
Impact 4000	16​	16​		16​
Modtac	8​	4​		8​
Forend Weight		12.8​		12.8​
Sunshade	2.3​	2.3​		2.3​
Ounces	301.678​	341.97​	269.63​	366.25​
Loaded mag	17.8​	16.8​	13.7​	22.8​
Pounds	18.88​	21.37​	16.85​	22.89​

AXSR people, what is the range of weight? Who has the heaviest AXSR and who has the lightest?

 

[taliv]

That’s actually super helpful. Thanks!

 

[BurtG]

AT back off unemployment for the night
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Brah PVS 30s are like $3000. LWTS lr have sold for like 6000

 

[Charger442]

Brah PVS 30s are like $3000. LWTS lr have sold for like 6000

wut? where?

 

[ReturnFire]

Yea for real I’ll take a PVS30 for $3k

 

[hafejd30]

Brah PVS 30s are like $3000. LWTS lr have sold for like 6000

Turn your screen lighting up

I can see perfectly fine here

 

[BurtG]

wut? where?

I bought a LWTS LR here March 2023 for 6500. Those radioactive pvs30s were $3000 a while back iirc

 

[BurtG]

Turn your screen lighting up

I can see perfectly fine here

 

[hafejd30]

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Lots more at night! Unfortunately these particular tags are only valid during normal daylight hours. So half hour after sunset

 

[JayjayUK]

Another match down and a Win in the Mil/LEO Division

Here's the Skills Stage video.. cost me a top 10 finish not cleaning this new Proof Barrel has made a world of difference

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

 

[stanley_white]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

Tell everyone in your squad that it is your first match.

Take your time, have fun, learn a lot.

-Stan

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

Tell everyone in your squad that it is your first match.

^^This, plus

Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen. Bug spray if appropriate. You're going to time out- try not to care, you can't miss fast enough to win.

 

[hafejd30]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

Just have fun. If you stress to the point it isn’t fun you’ll just loose interest

- Nobody really cares how you shoot
- All the eyes behind you are not watching you
- Mishaps are part of the fun
- Yes your bolt lift was always that heavy

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

Focus on good trigger discipline and building good positions. Don't worry about the timer so much at this point and take your time to get good hits especially on barricades and other weird positions. Ask questions and don't go in with big expections for your performance.

Also help spot, police brass, etc.

 

[TheOE800]

Constantly remind everyone of the provenance of your rifle and how much it cost, without them asking you.

 

[BurtG]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

Practice prone kneeling standing etc with your game changer
Practice getting into position quickly , finding NPA and dryfiring/firing

Get a data card I like the magnetic one in the for sale section
Make sure you have accurate drops for your rifle
Make sure you have a chamber flag
Wings or the pro gamer plate and square bag are useful

“Preshoot” each stage with your spotter if you have one. Can do this while helping spot hits for other shooters. Can see which side of plate people are hitting or missing on. Give wind clues



Have fun. Most people are very humbled at their first decent Prs match.



When in doubt. Bag it

 

[mercracing]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

Ask to borrow gear. You won't know what works until you try it. This way you can try many different bags and bipods without having to buy them all.

 

[carbonbased]

Every time you miss, mutter “phukin’ heat drift.”

 

[M8541Reaper]

Constantly remind everyone of the provenance of your rifle and how much it cost, without them asking you.

Every time you miss, mutter “phukin’ heat drift.”

Ignore those other nerds @xxflyingturtlexx …this is the only advice you need for a match.
You already have the most important thing locked in..looking cool. That’s the most important thing.

 

[taliv]

Constantly remind everyone of the provenance of your rifle and how much it cost, without them asking you.

This. And also, instead of a shooting mat, especially if shooting mats are provided on the stage, roll out a red carpet to place your AI on before shooting. And bring some moist towelettes to cleanse any barricades before they touch your rifle. The ROs should do this for you but some of them may be noobs so best to being your own

 

[jps24]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

1. Be comfortable shooting around 15x magnification for a majority of the match so you can see your impacts, misses and quickly find your targets. Too much magnification can be a problem.

2. Trust yourself and equipment so that when you miss you can immediately make the necessary windage / elevation hold adjustment.

3. After the match on the drive back home or the day after write down three skills you did well and three skills you need to improve. Then pick one of those skills from the improve list and just focus on that one skill for the next match until it is comfortable for you. Then pick the next one to work on, etc.

 

[sporter123]

I have now the first rounds down the range with the new scope and mount, and i m still impressed with the FOW

The comparison between K624i and K328i was done on 20x.

 

[JayjayUK]

Keep things simple. Bag and bipod, don't get caught up in doing thing others are managing loads of kit around the stage.
Forget the time, send solid shots and ENJOY it!

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Shoot slow, focus on building a good position and getting good shots off. Don't be in a rush to get to all the positions and targets. Speed will come later but it will take WAY longer to correct bad habits than build right from the start. 3 hits out of 10 shots is the same as 3 hits out of 3 shots. 3/3 is deliberate, 3/10 is a lot of luck with a little skill.

Go with the mindset to learn and have fun.

Since I RO a lot this one is more for me.... if your name is called to be "on deck", fucking be on deck. No one wants to be waiting in 90+ degree weather for anyone's ass who couldn't prepare to go their turn.

This is a big one as an AI owner.... make sure everyone knows they are poor and they missed because it wasn't an AI. They will come to realize the BS the prs community has fed them and see the errors in their life.

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.

Practice prone kneeling standing etc with your game changer
Practice getting into position quickly , finding NPA and dryfiring/firing

Get a data card I like the magnetic one in the for sale section
Make sure you have accurate drops for your rifle
Make sure you have a chamber flag
Wings or the pro gamer plate and square bag are useful

“Preshoot” each stage with your spotter if you have one. Can do this while helping spot hits for other shooters. Can see which side of plate people are hitting or missing on. Give wind clues



Have fun. Most people are very humbled at their first decent Prs match.



When in doubt. Bag it

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These were to the T everything happened to me today! All of these you listed were running through my head on the way back.

Well; i did not come last; 3rd from last

I will keep working on supplemental gear and dry fire dry fire dry fire.

Dudes were super helpful; and like many of you said; small things like picking up brass; spotting for others, and many gestures break the ice.

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

Shoot slow, focus on building a good position and getting good shots off. Don't be in a rush to get to all the positions and targets. Speed will come later but it will take WAY longer to correct bad habits than build right from the start. 3 hits out of 10 shots is the same as 3 hits out of 3 shots. 3/3 is deliberate, 3/10 is a lot of luck with a little skill.

Go with the mindset to learn and have fun.

Since I RO a lot this one is more for me.... if your name is called to be "on deck", fucking be on deck. No one wants to be waiting in 90+ degree weather for anyone's ass who couldn't prepare to go their turn.

This is a big one as an AI owner.... make sure everyone knows they are poor and they missed because it wasn't an AI. They will come to realize the BS the prs community has fed them and see the errors in their life.

I was consistently out of time; but placed a lot of decent shots. Distances i regularly shoot became so difficult initially; but towards the end of the match i was getting in the pace of things. Lots to work on

 

[BurtG]

All those jitters etc go away after you shoot a few matches. Well most of them anyway

Welp. Atx didn’t like the subs. Saved @Zak Smith some work repairing my 338 ultra.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

I was consistently out of time; but placed a lot of decent shots. Distances i regularly shoot became so difficult initially; but towards the end of the match i was getting in the pace of things. Lots to work on

It will come. Like everyone said the jitters go away and speed will come as you learn. I'm not sure if you're MDs do this but mine stopped once PRS got bigger here.... some stages are borderline unfinishable. It's meant to force you to speed up and screw up. I've been at this for longer than the PRS and NRL existed and every so often I still don't get to the end of a stage.

Don't overwhelm yourself though, pick 1 or 2 things that would help you the most and work on them until your next match and then reevaluate. Trying to bite off too much at once is going y hurt you

 

[Huskydriver]

These were to the T everything happened to me today! All of these you listed were running through my head on the way back.

Well; i did not come last; 3rd from last

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I will keep working on supplemental gear and dry fire dry fire dry fire.

Dudes were super helpful; and like many of you said; small things like picking up brass; spotting for others, and many gestures break the ice.

Ahhh I see the issue...

 

[taliv]

AI guys: do you remove your bbl to clean or use a bore guide to keep crap out of action?

 

[Huskydriver]

AI guys: do you remove your bbl to clean or use a bore guide to keep crap out of action?

Always pull the barrel.... Way easier

 

[blbennett1288]

@taliv @Huskydriver y’all clean your AI’s?

 

[Huskydriver]

@taliv @Husky y’all clean your AI’s?

Once a year or so in the shower