Hunting with the AI ATX
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I don't have that rifle but I hunt with the same rifle that i shoot PRS matches with. Everyone gives me shit about hunting with a long heavy M24 contour 24" barrel rifle.
Not crazy, go for it.
Not crazy, go for it.
I don't have the need for a backpack where i hunt.Thanks- What backpack are you using ?
How much does yours weigh and how far are you going?
I hunted with mine last weekend, actually. It's definitely not ideal for carrying through deep snow and deadfall, but I think it could have a place in some settings... like on top of your tripod.
Seems ok to me - I’d probably want a lighter barrel but it’s actually a good platform for shooting of fence posts and the like
2018 - 19 lb. Desert Tech SRS A1 / Vortex Razor / Pictures from 10,000 ft. DA / No elk that year
2019 - Custom R700 / 17.5 Pounds / No Elk / Pictures not included
2020 - 18.5 lb. GA Precision Crusader / Vortex Razor / / Hiked to 10,000 ft. DA several times / 5x5 Elk at 150 yards
2021 - 18.0 lb. Desert Tech SRS A2 w/ 32 inch Straight Contour 300 Norma Barrel!!! / Hiked to 9,000 ft. DA several times / 3x4 Elk at 750 yards
It SUCKS to carry that much weight. Everyone said I was an idiot. I agree with them. Was it cool? Hell yeah. Will I keep doing it? Probably.
Live in Virginia - toting heavy "PRS" style rifles to the edge of a field or into the woods for whitetail deer in nothing compared to Colorado.
I just had a custom carbon rifle made but it still comes in at 14 lbs. fully loaded which feels solid to me and I will take it to Colorado next year (skipping this year).
I am using a Eberlestock Team Elk Pack in the pictures and don't have any complaints.
2019 - Custom R700 / 17.5 Pounds / No Elk / Pictures not included
2020 - 18.5 lb. GA Precision Crusader / Vortex Razor / / Hiked to 10,000 ft. DA several times / 5x5 Elk at 150 yards
2021 - 18.0 lb. Desert Tech SRS A2 w/ 32 inch Straight Contour 300 Norma Barrel!!! / Hiked to 9,000 ft. DA several times / 3x4 Elk at 750 yards
It SUCKS to carry that much weight. Everyone said I was an idiot. I agree with them. Was it cool? Hell yeah. Will I keep doing it? Probably.
Live in Virginia - toting heavy "PRS" style rifles to the edge of a field or into the woods for whitetail deer in nothing compared to Colorado.
I just had a custom carbon rifle made but it still comes in at 14 lbs. fully loaded which feels solid to me and I will take it to Colorado next year (skipping this year).
I am using a Eberlestock Team Elk Pack in the pictures and don't have any complaints.
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My PRS configuration and hunting configuration. I definitely plan to take it on a hunt or 2 to see how I like it vs my Curtis in a manners LRH.
Axsr works just fine. I'm sure the featherweight AT-x wouldn't be a problem.
Brought my boy so we split it in two, each taking a half to pack out.
Im doing it some this year. Had TS Customs spin a 6 dasher for comps.
Had the factory 6.5cm cut down to 18” to shed a little weight for hunting. Shoots 130 berger ar hybrid 2700f/s into sub 1/2 moa @ 100yds
Obviously take all the internal and external weights off
Had the factory 6.5cm cut down to 18” to shed a little weight for hunting. Shoots 130 berger ar hybrid 2700f/s into sub 1/2 moa @ 100yds
Obviously take all the internal and external weights off
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I have been hunting with my TRG 22 this year, really liked it, it was heavy but not as heavy as an AI. I like to use the light Vorn pack to carry it.
Don’t hunt with an AT-X but I do hunt with an AT. 18” proof carbon barrel and lightweight mod helps.
I can recommend the tab gear biathlon sling makes carrying a doddle.
I can recommend the tab gear biathlon sling makes carrying a doddle.
I know a lot of people like 6.5 cm but if you take a155 Berger 308 and push it to 2750 you have very close to the same ballistics as a 6.5 out to 600 yards. Just another choice.
Not AT-X but I hunt with my AX in 308. I have taken, Whitetail, Mule Deer, Moose and Elk with it. I use a Eberlestock Phantom if walking any distance. I lugged around a lot heavier shit and further in the Army than I ever did hunting so for me it's not a big deal anyway.
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