Hunting with the AI ATX

[Lmi3]

Good evening guys,

Call me crazy but i would like to hunt with my ATX

Want to know if there are crazy guys who did hunt with the ATX ? How was it ?
Also, if you have any recommendations for the backpack

Ps : i will be using a tripod
Thanks !

 

[Campguy308]

I don't have that rifle but I hunt with the same rifle that i shoot PRS matches with. Everyone gives me shit about hunting with a long heavy M24 contour 24" barrel rifle.

Not crazy, go for it.

 

[Lmi3]

I don't have that rifle but I hunt with the same rifle that i shoot PRS matches with. Everyone gives me shit about hunting with a long heavy M24 contour 24" barrel rifle.

Not crazy, go for it.

Thanks - What backpack are you using ?

 

[The D]

If you can justify traipsing all over creation with it, go for it.

 

[Campguy308]

Thanks - What backpack are you using ?

I don't have the need for a backpack where i hunt.
How much does yours weigh and how far are you going?

 

[cro789]

My AT works fine

 

[Part Timer]

I hunted with mine last weekend, actually. It's definitely not ideal for carrying through deep snow and deadfall, but I think it could have a place in some settings... like on top of your tripod.

 

[ITR_98_111]

Seems ok to me - I’d probably want a lighter barrel but it’s actually a good platform for shooting of fence posts and the like

 

[LongRangeJunky]

2018 - 19 lb. Desert Tech SRS A1 / Vortex Razor / Pictures from 10,000 ft. DA / No elk that year
2019 - Custom R700 / 17.5 Pounds / No Elk / Pictures not included
2020 - 18.5 lb. GA Precision Crusader / Vortex Razor / / Hiked to 10,000 ft. DA several times / 5x5 Elk at 150 yards
2021 - 18.0 lb. Desert Tech SRS A2 w/ 32 inch Straight Contour 300 Norma Barrel!!! / Hiked to 9,000 ft. DA several times / 3x4 Elk at 750 yards

It SUCKS to carry that much weight. Everyone said I was an idiot. I agree with them. Was it cool? Hell yeah. Will I keep doing it? Probably.
Live in Virginia - toting heavy "PRS" style rifles to the edge of a field or into the woods for whitetail deer in nothing compared to Colorado.

I just had a custom carbon rifle made but it still comes in at 14 lbs. fully loaded which feels solid to me and I will take it to Colorado next year (skipping this year).

I am using a Eberlestock Team Elk Pack in the pictures and don't have any complaints.

 

[Stache]

I'm shooting my AT this year. Go for it!

 

[Covertnoob5]

My PRS configuration and hunting configuration. I definitely plan to take it on a hunt or 2 to see how I like it vs my Curtis in a manners LRH.

 

[jbuck88]

Axsr works just fine. I'm sure the featherweight AT-x wouldn't be a problem.

 

[Im2bent]

Axsr works just fine. I'm sure the featherweight AT-x wouldn't be a problem.

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Did you shoot it or run it over?

 

[RPN]

Did you shoot it or run it over?

Carried it out in two parts maybe?

 

[jbuck88]

Did you shoot it or run it over?

Brought my boy so we split it in two, each taking a half to pack out.

 

[LC 6.5 Shooter]

Im doing it some this year. Had TS Customs spin a 6 dasher for comps.

Had the factory 6.5cm cut down to 18” to shed a little weight for hunting. Shoots 130 berger ar hybrid 2700f/s into sub 1/2 moa @ 100yds

Obviously take all the internal and external weights off

 

[Graywolf.260]

I have been hunting with my TRG 22 this year, really liked it, it was heavy but not as heavy as an AI. I like to use the light Vorn pack to carry it.

 

[bigwatchpilot]

Well if you can only afford 1 rifle...

 

[clubsportmark]

Don’t hunt with an AT-X but I do hunt with an AT. 18” proof carbon barrel and lightweight mod helps.

I can recommend the tab gear biathlon sling makes carrying a doddle.

 

[cro789]

I know a lot of people like 6.5 cm but if you take a155 Berger 308 and push it to 2750 you have very close to the same ballistics as a 6.5 out to 600 yards. Just another choice.

 

[deadly0311]

I hunt with mine. 18” 308 barrel and no weights or anything. It’s definitely not a mountain rifle but a couple miles isn’t that bad. I use a MR 3DAP and it’s not quick to get out but it rides well.

 

[RRW]

Not AT-X but I hunt with my AX in 308. I have taken, Whitetail, Mule Deer, Moose and Elk with it. I use a Eberlestock Phantom if walking any distance. I lugged around a lot heavier shit and further in the Army than I ever did hunting so for me it's not a big deal anyway.