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Posted: 3/27/2017 8:25:39 PM EDT

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What do you do with a super accurate 14 pound rifle? Maybe if there were more decent 600 yard plus ranges around here or I lived out west

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Well a drive by obviously.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:26:08 PM EDT

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I run a Nightforce with Near rings on my .338 LM. Someone else said Schmidt & Bender another great choice. Even US optics.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:27:48 PM EDT

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Mostly in the bolt clearance, designed to work in fucking cold conditions

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Would you please explain how they accomplished that?

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:29:46 PM EDT

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Not sure why anyone would want to buy a new production AW when you can get a virtually-identical AT for far less money...

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Amen. An AW at this point unless it was marked wayyyy down makes no sense. Interchangeable barrels at the turn of an allen bolt for the win.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:30:36 PM EDT

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Closest I will come to owning one I think. An AE.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:32:09 PM EDT

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I might have to PM you for details, though I suspect this is probably only for overseas customers?

Any idea if the last one is set up like this one?

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Any way you want

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:32:38 PM EDT

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I run a Nightforce with Near rings on my .338 LM. Someone else said Schmidt & Bender another great choice. Even US optics.
http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/azroadrunner2007/SakoTRG338_zpsb83b31b1.jpg

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USO is lagging behind these days. Nightforce ATACR, Schmidt, and March are better optics.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:33:10 PM EDT

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Mostly in the bolt clearance, designed to work in fucking cold conditions

Would you please explain how they accomplished that?

I suspect through clever marketing.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:34:13 PM EDT

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what's an AT

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Not sure why anyone would want to buy a new production AW when you can get a virtually-identical AT for far less money...

what's an AT

Newest offering from AI. Has interchangeable barrels like the AXMC but a traditional AI butt stock. Only available in short action. Folder or fixed. Uses double stack AW mags. Fluted bolt for cold weather.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:36:25 PM EDT

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Newest offering from AI. Has interchangeable barrels like the AXMC but a traditional AI butt stock. Only available in short action. Folder or fixed. Uses double stack AW mags. Fluted bolt for cold weather.

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thanks

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:41:54 PM EDT

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I loved playing that map in Counter Strike! Man, that was a long time ago...

I used a piece of scotch tape and a sharpie.

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I taped a magnifying glass to the screen with a dot on it
Gotta get them headshots

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:46:40 PM EDT

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I work in the industry and the last rifle/optic package I sold was $8,900.

That was just a nice lightweight 1,000yd-capable hunting rifle. There's a .408 CheyTac waiting to be finished and the bill on that one is around $14,000 (but it has a suppressor, ammo, etc. that add quite a bit to the cost).

There are a lot of serious long range shooters in this part of the country.

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Where's that motivational poster for .338 Lapua that says it is actually chambered for 5 dollar bills

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:50:08 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/27/2017 8:52:34 PM EDT

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That gun is so OP

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:54:28 PM EDT

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Where's that motivational poster for .338 Lapua that says it is actually chambered for 5 dollar bills

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Lapoopa is cheap compared to CheyTac ammo.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:58:48 PM EDT

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I believe I read a great article on the rifle in Small Arms Review where they tested the rifle in artic type conditions.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:59:41 PM EDT

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Is this pre-or-post movement nerf? AWP really lost a lot of potency when they halved the zoomed movement speed.

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:03:19 PM EDT

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Out of curiosity why did he want an AW instead of an AT?

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:10:46 PM EDT

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Mostly in the bolt clearance, designed to work in fucking cold conditions

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What makes it particularly appropriate for arctic warfare, minimal Pic rail so it doesn't snag on the snow?
A hand warmer pocket in the cheekpiece? Green?

Mostly in the bolt clearance, designed to work in fucking cold conditions

According to Tom at AI (here)

The flutes on the AI bolts started with the AW back in 1991. There was a requirement from the Swedish Army to hose the rifle in water and place in an industrial fridge for the weekend, after which the bolt had to open. Without the flutes it was frozen solid, with the flutes it was fine. An added feature is that it assists with clearing sand and dirt.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:14:28 PM EDT

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I might have a total of $ 2500 in my heavy rem 700 (I sold one off because it had not been fired in years) I haven't shot the one I have since last August. Not saying I wouldn't if I had time and some huge british estate

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Well there's about $1,300 just in the case, mags, and accoutrements.

I might have a total of $ 2500 in my heavy rem 700 (I sold one off because it had not been fired in years) I haven't shot the one I have since last August. Not saying I wouldn't if I had time and some huge british estate

Yeah I added it up the other day and between the rifle, optic, magazines, spare barrels, bipod ,etc. I have almost $11K in my AI AT

i love the rifle though.

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:17:04 PM EDT

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That's not as much as it used to be

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:19:19 PM EDT

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I'm guessing it probably won't be a Bushnell, huh?

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All he needs to do now is decide on the scope

I'm guessing it probably won't be a Bushnell, huh?

The DMR IIi would be a very nice scope for that rifle. I had a DMR on my AI AT for awhile and only sold it because I got a smoking deal on a Gen II Razor.

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:20:25 PM EDT

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I'm great with that thing

I can jump off a car and still head shot a motherfucker from downtown

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:20:35 PM EDT

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CYKA BLYAT WHY YOU NO DROP AWP?

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:22:16 PM EDT

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Closest I will come to owning one I think. An AE.

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Nothing wrong with the AE as I really liked my MKIII.

After getting this picatinny mount that replaces the spigot I love my Atlas bipod!

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:24:41 PM EDT

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3-20x50 is the one now

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Did they ever get the 3-20 sorted?

I remember looking forward to that a few years back. Was going to replace my 5-25 PMII.

Ended up with the Gen 2 Vortex lol.

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:28:14 PM EDT

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I got to finger an AW in 338 and it was everything I hoped it would be. One day

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:42:02 PM EDT

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Shitty cell phone shot of mine. Was a demo rifle. 7.62x51, fluted 20" barrel with SAS mount and IOR optic.

Ciraxis and I discussed over gin, or bourbon maybe I can't remember, taking pics of it with a de-logo'ed Barska mounted and posting it as a serious thread just to see how long it would take for GD to figure it out.

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:44:45 PM EDT

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One of my grail guns.

.338 LM please.

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NICE

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:47:54 PM EDT

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What do you do with a super accurate 14 pound rifle? Maybe if there were more decent 600 yard plus ranges around here or I lived out west

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There are at least 3 ranges in PA that are 1000 yards or greater. I'd imagine that there's at least 1 in NY. Otherwise, drive a couple hours.

Posted: 3/27/2017 9:52:25 PM EDT

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Another vote for an S&B.

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Posted: 3/27/2017 9:52:37 PM EDT

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3-12 Schmidt!

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Hell no, 4.5-27 Gen 2 Razor.

Posted: 3/27/2017 10:00:00 PM EDT

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It take someone of this level to not only buy something like this, but know enough not to place a quility rifle upside down in the case.

Posted: 3/27/2017 10:47:04 PM EDT

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It take someone of this level to not only buy something like this, but know enough not to place a quility rifle upside down in the case.

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Lol. Yup. Scope towards the bottom while being carried.
My vote is for a NF 7-35 ATACR.

Posted: 3/27/2017 10:53:19 PM EDT

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Did someone say AIAW with an S&B scope?

Posted: 3/27/2017 10:54:31 PM EDT

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There's a rebate on these scopes right now.

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Go be poor somewhere else.

Posted: 3/27/2017 10:56:53 PM EDT

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Love my S&B 5-25

.300 WM

Posted: 3/27/2017 11:00:51 PM EDT

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300 WM..is perfect for that. 338 or 416 is just to much $$ and tough to source.

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If you can afford to spend 5 grand on a rifle, along with another 2 or 3 grand on a scope, you can afford to sling $5 bills downrange at 3000 feet per second.

Posted: 3/27/2017 11:26:49 PM EDT

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3-12 Schmidt!

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Why not the 3-20 with MSR?

Posted: 3/27/2017 11:39:57 PM EDT

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Mostly in the bolt clearance, designed to work in fucking cold conditions

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I almost made a crack about clearances, but for thermal contraction (which seemed sillier) rather than ice.

Interesting.

Posted: 3/27/2017 11:50:22 PM EDT

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I just went from six to midnight.

Posted: 3/27/2017 11:56:43 PM EDT

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I like my US Optics, it is tough, but a bit heavy.

Posted: 3/28/2017 2:05:36 AM EDT

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Go be poor somewhere else.

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Foghorn Leghorn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTwnwbG9YLE

Posted: 3/28/2017 2:50:37 AM EDT

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I like my US Optics, it is tough, but a bit heavy.

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Me too, but mine's a few years old.

Posted: 3/28/2017 3:21:05 AM EDT

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sm_ban Bradders NO AWPS NO AUTOS!

Posted: 3/28/2017 3:27:25 AM EDT

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I loved playing that map in Counter Strike! Man, that was a long time ago...

I used a piece of scotch tape and a sharpie.

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I snagged a pic of his range.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/265139/awp-map-175515.JPG

Nice rifle.

I loved playing that map in Counter Strike! Man, that was a long time ago...

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If you zoomed in and put a dot on your screen with a dry erase marker the AWP was a beast with one shot kills without zooming in.

I used a piece of scotch tape and a sharpie.

One of my monitors had an adjustable crosshair option built into it

Posted: 3/28/2017 4:01:01 AM EDT

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I want one. Would like it in a magnum chambering, probably .300WM. I'm drawn to iconic and classic firearms even if they have been 'replaced' by something generally considered better. I just don't have the willingness to spend that much or the real estate to host a "for shits and giggles" collection. But one day....