Quote History Originally Posted By Ghostface:
I haven't really followed it but what does this do over a quick change Accuracy International?
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Since you asked, my take is this (I did sell my MRAD to move to an AI):
-Caliber changes between families take less expensive stuff (no magazine well adapters, no new entire bolt assemblies)
-magazines, regardless of caliber family are all the same size.
-Less prone to end-user error and easier to support logistically. Caliber kits are sent with a matched bolt head and barrels use receiver extensions with the locking lugs as opposed to an AI-type traditional system where the bolt locks into the receiver separate from the barrel. With the barrett, caliber changes are more involved as far a torque wrenches go, but it it's in battery, headspace is OK. AI quick lock barrels are shouldered prefits that need to be kept tight against the receiver. MRAD operates much like an LMT MWS.
-Lower bore axis (subjective; probably does not mean much in this role)
-Greater feel and manual of arms commonality (safety location/feel) with AR-type rifles
-Ease of trigger pack removal/cleaning/adjustment
-Capability to achieve lighter trigger pull weights safely, at least with current trigger designs
-Action is shrouded and closed to elements when in battery
-Fewer screws and fasteners and stuff to hold it together (subjective)
-U.S. company and U.S. made
-Cheaper, at least on the civilian market.