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Tactical Rifles
No, seriously I'd probably go full custom. My dream rifle is a left hand Winchester 70 CRF fully customized with a Proof carbon fiber barrel, Manners T4a carbon fiber stock, detachable magazine, etc
No, seriously I'd probably go full custom. My dream rifle is a left hand Winchester 70 CRF fully customized with a Proof carbon fiber barrel, Manners T4a carbon fiber stock, detachable magazine, etc
I have mine...an AI with a PROOF barrel and Elite Iron Bipod
Good luck with yours
Good luck with yours
I picked AIAT. I cannot think of a LOGICAL reason to buy another bolt gun. Maybe a lighter weight hunter, maybe.
I can do anything I want with an AT (asside from .223/long action/magnum), and switch calibers/barrels in a minute if I needed to.
If AI introduced .223/WSM bolt faces and mags, it would cover all of my NEEDS and most of my wants.
I can do anything I want with an AT (asside from .223/long action/magnum), and switch calibers/barrels in a minute if I needed to.
If AI introduced .223/WSM bolt faces and mags, it would cover all of my NEEDS and most of my wants.
I think if you throw lightweight hunting into the mix + .223 trainer it is very hard to beat the Bighorn TL3 in a light stock. Steel match barrel(s) and a Proof for hunting (standard short action and short mags).
That said I am a big fan of my Tubb ATR rifle also. Great match rifle, not horribly heavy with a proof barrel and can maximize full potential of short mags with the ability to seat them out further. Works fine as a single feed ELR rifle as well since you can throw a Lapua bolt face on it.
That said I am a big fan of my Tubb ATR rifle also. Great match rifle, not horribly heavy with a proof barrel and can maximize full potential of short mags with the ability to seat them out further. Works fine as a single feed ELR rifle as well since you can throw a Lapua bolt face on it.
A rifle is a tool.
What is the purpose of the mission...target, hunting, long and short rNge shooting, competition shooting, heirloom, and so forth?
Without having specific info for the rifle's purpose, I think this is the best answer.
I was also going to vote something along the lines of a TL3 or a Impact Action. Something you can buy off the shelf barrels for without the need for a gunsmith. The bonus to the TL3/SR3/Origin is the ability to swap bolt heads around.
Then look no further as it is the perfect blend of accuracy and reliability in any field condition imaginable.
I'm on my third Desert Tech SRS A1 and have had several custom rifles in various calibers. MY preference right now is my custom Bighorn TL3 6.5 Creedmoor in a Manners T4A. Unless I was hunting, that would be my choice over the Desert Tech. I'm personally more comfortable behind a rifle with a standard stock than the DT, so if I had to choose one that would be the one. The Bighorn TL3 action is fantastic. I'm sure an Impact, Surgeon, Defiance, etc would be great too. I like my DT, but it's not my favorite rifle. It balances well, but it's a bit awkward to get behind, for me. If hunting and packing the rifle, I would take my GAP Templar Hunter 300 win mag.
They say to buy once and cry once. I bought a AIAT, but I haven't cried yet. I just giggle.
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I've been behind all of the AI chassis pretty for the most part, all in custom buildo tho i like the AT chassis the best only thing is I never ran a AI bolt. I really like thE interchangeable barrels in the AI. Wish i had trigger time on T4A for a comparison as it's more traditional stock. I'm pretty sure I'll be getting 6.5 of some sort
I chose an AIAT for centerfire.
For rimfire I ordered a Vudoo Sinister. I'll find out in a couple months if I made the right choice on that one.
For rimfire I ordered a Vudoo Sinister. I'll find out in a couple months if I made the right choice on that one.
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I’ve had custom 700 doner rifles, semi-custom factory rifles, factory rifles... all at the same time.
I now own one AI AX308 with a 6.5cm barrel and 308 barrel. Not only is it the most adaptable stock I’ve ever owned, it’s the most accurate rifle I’ve ever owned. Is the trigger a sub 1.5 lbs comp trigger? No but not a bad trigger at all and it’s definitely shootable if you have good trigger control. In my hands anything else is now sub par.
I’m surprised there isnt anyone making replacement carbon handguards for the AX. Pair that with a proof carbon barrel youd have a gun that’s failry manageable in weight for hunting as well.
I now own one AI AX308 with a 6.5cm barrel and 308 barrel. Not only is it the most adaptable stock I’ve ever owned, it’s the most accurate rifle I’ve ever owned. Is the trigger a sub 1.5 lbs comp trigger? No but not a bad trigger at all and it’s definitely shootable if you have good trigger control. In my hands anything else is now sub par.
I’m surprised there isnt anyone making replacement carbon handguards for the AX. Pair that with a proof carbon barrel youd have a gun that’s failry manageable in weight for hunting as well.
Not yet, I might venture down that road but so far I’m really happy with how it’s shooting.
LRI Mausingfield 6.5cm with 24” proof cf and the LRI cf stock with the amazing custom cammo job they do.
