Constantly remind everyone of the provenance of your rifle and how much it cost, without them asking you.
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View thread Contact supportPractice prone kneeling standing etc with your game changerI have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.
Ask to borrow gear. You won't know what works until you try it. This way you can try many different bags and bipods without having to buy them all.I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.
Constantly remind everyone of the provenance of your rifle and how much it cost, without them asking you.
Ignore those other nerds @xxflyingturtlexx …this is the only advice you need for a match.Every time you miss, mutter “phukin’ heat drift.”
This. And also, instead of a shooting mat, especially if shooting mats are provided on the stage, roll out a red carpet to place your AI on before shooting. And bring some moist towelettes to cleanse any barricades before they touch your rifle. The ROs should do this for you but some of them may be noobs so best to being your ownConstantly remind everyone of the provenance of your rifle and how much it cost, without them asking you.
I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.
I have my first ever match this Saturday. I shoot a lot at my property but this is different. Any advice from AI crowd? I am all ears.
These were to the T everything happened to me today! All of these you listed were running through my head on the way back.Practice prone kneeling standing etc with your game changer
Practice getting into position quickly , finding NPA and dryfiring/firing
Get a data card I like the magnetic one in the for sale section
Make sure you have accurate drops for your rifle
Make sure you have a chamber flag
Wings or the pro gamer plate and square bag are useful
“Preshoot” each stage with your spotter if you have one. Can do this while helping spot hits for other shooters. Can see which side of plate people are hitting or missing on. Give wind clues
Have fun. Most people are very humbled at their first decent Prs match.
When in doubt. Bag it
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Shoot slow, focus on building a good position and getting good shots off. Don't be in a rush to get to all the positions and targets. Speed will come later but it will take WAY longer to correct bad habits than build right from the start. 3 hits out of 10 shots is the same as 3 hits out of 3 shots. 3/3 is deliberate, 3/10 is a lot of luck with a little skill.
Go with the mindset to learn and have fun.
Since I RO a lot this one is more for me.... if your name is called to be "on deck", fucking be on deck. No one wants to be waiting in 90+ degree weather for anyone's ass who couldn't prepare to go their turn.
This is a big one as an AI owner.... make sure everyone knows they are poor and they missed because it wasn't an AI. They will come to realize the BS the prs community has fed them and see the errors in their life.
It will come. Like everyone said the jitters go away and speed will come as you learn. I'm not sure if you're MDs do this but mine stopped once PRS got bigger here.... some stages are borderline unfinishable. It's meant to force you to speed up and screw up. I've been at this for longer than the PRS and NRL existed and every so often I still don't get to the end of a stage.I was consistently out of time; but placed a lot of decent shots. Distances i regularly shoot became so difficult initially; but towards the end of the match i was getting in the pace of things. Lots to work on
These were to the T everything happened to me today! All of these you listed were running through my head on the way back.
Well; i did not come last; 3rd from last
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I will keep working on supplemental gear and dry fire dry fire dry fire.
Dudes were super helpful; and like many of you said; small things like picking up brass; spotting for others, and many gestures break the ice.
AI guys: do you remove your bbl to clean or use a bore guide to keep crap out of action?
Bore guide, but I use a pva plug to soak the barrel for a day or so first.AI guys: do you remove your bbl to clean or use a bore guide to keep crap out of action?
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Stay with what you got man.The latest threads and almost available Lapua brass and available Lee collet die has me thinking of trying a 300 WSM setup eventually for my ATX
Anyone run a 300 WSM in AI? (I know some do)
Any magazine issues?
Been thinking of getting another 300 WM or 300 PRC and trading out my ATX. But the 300 WSM has me interested again
Well that’s no funStay with what you got man.
Don’t go chasing the latest and greatest. 308 and 6.5 creed will do it all, won’t burn up a barrel, and you already got two proven rifles….
300 prc walks all over std throated 300wm and will crush a 300wsmWell that’s no fun![]()
I have a bunch of 300 PRC brass yet from when I had my AXMC. May get another one someday. I see Lee makes a collet die for that now as well300 prc walks all over std throated 300wm and will crush a 300wsm
I have a bunch of 300 PRC brass yet from when I had my AXMC. May get another one someday. I see Lee makes a collet die for that now as well
That’s my go to. Got tired of chasing donuts with the Redding bushings. Lee collet/redding body has been a flawless combo for me. Happy to see them making dies for the 300 PRC and WSM. Wasn’t an option when I owned my PRCWhat's up with the collet die obsession lol
Bro just build another rifleI have a bunch of 300 PRC brass yet from when I had my AXMC. May get another one someday. I see Lee makes a collet die for that now as well
Not hating. Been thinking of a terminus build. But this is the AI thread. And I have an ATX that I’m on the fence on keeping. So the WSM would just be another option for itBro just build another rifle
Probably gonna get flamed but AI has its places but you could build a nice 300 PRC with an Impact or an Origin with a prefit for quite a few dollars less
Don’t hate me
as someone going through some stuff I won’t disclose, keep it.Not hating. Been thinking of a terminus build. But this is the AI thread. And I have an ATX that I’m on the fence on keeping. So the WSM would just be another option for it
If I have to clean the brake simultaneously, I remove the barrel; plug the end with a PVA device, and soak the bore and chamber.AI guys: do you remove your bbl to clean or use a bore guide to keep crap out of action?
I do both. Proshot rods have narrow enough handles to flex over my AT’s buttplate (or alternatively, fold the stock), and @pfl338 makes some awesome barrel-only bore guides for when I feel like removing the barrel.AI guys: do you remove your bbl to clean or use a bore guide to keep crap out of action?
Is that a bungee to help lift the bolt
Are you using a bore buide with the barrel pulled?@carbonbased +1 on pfl338's thread on bore guides. Makes it easy to then clamp the barrel to a bench and go to town.
I do. Maybe that’s what he’s referring to above? I bought those black end caps from someone on here. Can’t remember the name. Work as a thread protector and bore guide while the barrels offAre you using a bore buide with the barrel pulled?
But why tho lolI do. Maybe that’s what he’s referring to above? I bought those black end caps from someone on here. Can’t remember the name. Work as a thread protector and bore guide while the barrels off
Honestly it just makes me feel goodBut why tho lol
Honestly it just makes me feel good
Is it needed not really. I just keep the rod centered with my hand
But when I remove barrels or cans from the end it’s my SOP to install a thread protector. Before even setting it down
My luck is to drop it or turn and wack the threads off my bench, chair or ceiling fan. This way it stays protected. This specific thread protector allows you to handle and clean the barrel with the thread protector on. I then remove it to clean the chamber area and wipe excessive solvent off
I can’t have a 300, I can’t have a bore guide/thread protector
You guys are just mean this week![]()