Why does the Accuracy International AXSR in 300 Norma Mag cost twice what the Barrett MRAD in 300 Norma Mag

[Bruce K]

I was about to order a Barrett MRAD in 300 Norna Mag. today when my FFL dealer who also owns one asked if I was familar with the news circulating around about current MRAD's having unintentional discharges. Some asked if it involves the purchase of Barret by NIOA Group.

Anyone have insights.

Bruce

 

[Mike Casselton]

What does that statement above have anything to do with the purchase price?

 

[hafejd30]

To answer your initial question in the title it’s because AI is a damn fine product and commands a premium price to back it up.

In your other thread I suggested AI over mrad and you can find what you’re looking for likely in the px here for much cheaper. Probably $8-$9k. It can be a AXSR or AXMC for 300 Norma

MRAD has plenty of fans but has had its share of issues. Especially during their cracked receiver era which didn’t do them any favors

Personally I think you’d be happy with either. But I’d buy a AI used in the PX before ever considering one at the current new prices. And I back that statement across all AI platforms

MH was blowing out elite sand AXSR’s a while back at $8900 which was a fair deal in my opinion

Here’s a thread asking basically what you are if you want to read

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[theonlykernel]

Don’t over complicate it. The AI is twice the gun the Barrett ever will be.