I have been waiting a long time and this is my first range report so I apologize in advance for anything it may be lacking.
<span style="font-weight: bold">RIFLE:</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Specs:</span>
Accuracy International AW 260REM
2.0 Olive Green Folding Chassis
24" Bartlein Barrel by Dave Tooley (Medium Heavy Contour #4277)
Quick Adjust Cheek & Butt
Buttspike
Target Butt
Picatinny Rail
<span style="font-weight: bold">Opinions:</span>
What can I say, other than it is an Accuracy International. With just over 50 rounds downrange I can not make a concrete statement about durability, but so far it has been great. The rifle feels as if it's indestructible. The action is smooth as if the bolt were on ball bearings, but has some solid resistance and a very positive lockup when the bolt is thrown forward. I am running the factory-set two-stage trigger and I love it! The first stage is firm enough without an exaggerated length of pull and the second stage breaks crisp.
My only dislike with the AW is the weight. Without shortening the barrel, I could reduce the weight by lightening the barrel contour or by changing the scope; however, I like both so for now I will live with the weight.
<span style="font-weight: bold">DAYTIME OPTICS</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Specs:</span>
Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-20x50mm
H2CMR Reticle
MTC Double Turn Locking turrets
<span style="font-weight: bold">Opinions:</span>
For the most part, I really like the S&B 3-20. The glass is great, but I think my old Premier 3-15 appeared more brilliant/clear. I no longer have the Premier, so I could not compare side by side. I like the size and weight of the 3-20 and it feels pretty durable to me. The MTC turrets seem smoother than the Premier's and I don't mind that they lock. I hold for windage, so locking the windage turret is a plus for me.
My major dislike with the 3-20 so far is the eye box. It seems very unforgiving. I don't have a ton of experience with other high-end optics for comparison, but it seems like I fight an awful lot to get a good picture.
<span style="font-weight: bold">NIGHTTIME OPTICS</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Specs:</span>
Night Optics D930 Gen 3
Luminous, 2035 u A/W
Radiant, 228 mA/W
Halo, 0.98
EBI Phot, 1.59
Resolution, 64 lp/mm
FOM, 1651.2
Signal to noise, 25.8 min
<span style="font-weight: bold">Opinions:</span>
Last night I got to play with the D930 for the first time. It had rained during the day a bit, so it was overcast (no stars visible) and there was no moon. In addition, no IR illumination was used. I must say that the 930 is extremely clear!! I was able to effectively use 3 through 16 power on the S&B at distances up to approximately 350 yards. The image was really clear between 3 and 12 power, only becoming slightly grainy up to 16 power. Prior to the 930, I had a D740, which is also a great night optic, but clearity/image is just as good if not better and you have magnification. I also like the ease of slipping the 930 onto the end of the day optic. No removing of scopes and so on. The mounting ring feels pretty secure; however, I am going to order a IMUNS and mount the 930 in a similar fashion as other clip-ons (PVS-27, etc.). All and all, for the price I think this is a great setup.
I tried to capture how clear the image was in the following photos; however, they really don't do it justice. The image, looking through the 930 is as clear as can be (all the grain in the following photos is the photos themselves).
The following photo was taken with my digital camera with the S&B at 3 power. The larger tree in the foreground is approximately 75 yards. The creek is approx. 200 yards.
(Iphone Photo) Scope at 3 power and the horse is approx. 150 yards.
(Iphone Photo) 8 power
It was raining here this morning, so I went to Bass Pro and sighted in the scope in their indoor range. Once it cleared up, it turned out to be a beautiful day and I decided to fire a few rounds from 100 and 200 yards at the house. Here is the range (from 200 yards),
and here is the target (should be rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees);
All shots were fired prone, using the Atlas bipod and no bag.
<span style="font-weight: bold">RIFLE:</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Specs:</span>
Accuracy International AW 260REM
2.0 Olive Green Folding Chassis
24" Bartlein Barrel by Dave Tooley (Medium Heavy Contour #4277)
Quick Adjust Cheek & Butt
Buttspike
Target Butt
Picatinny Rail
<span style="font-weight: bold">Opinions:</span>
What can I say, other than it is an Accuracy International. With just over 50 rounds downrange I can not make a concrete statement about durability, but so far it has been great. The rifle feels as if it's indestructible. The action is smooth as if the bolt were on ball bearings, but has some solid resistance and a very positive lockup when the bolt is thrown forward. I am running the factory-set two-stage trigger and I love it! The first stage is firm enough without an exaggerated length of pull and the second stage breaks crisp.
My only dislike with the AW is the weight. Without shortening the barrel, I could reduce the weight by lightening the barrel contour or by changing the scope; however, I like both so for now I will live with the weight.
<span style="font-weight: bold">DAYTIME OPTICS</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Specs:</span>
Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-20x50mm
H2CMR Reticle
MTC Double Turn Locking turrets
<span style="font-weight: bold">Opinions:</span>
For the most part, I really like the S&B 3-20. The glass is great, but I think my old Premier 3-15 appeared more brilliant/clear. I no longer have the Premier, so I could not compare side by side. I like the size and weight of the 3-20 and it feels pretty durable to me. The MTC turrets seem smoother than the Premier's and I don't mind that they lock. I hold for windage, so locking the windage turret is a plus for me.
My major dislike with the 3-20 so far is the eye box. It seems very unforgiving. I don't have a ton of experience with other high-end optics for comparison, but it seems like I fight an awful lot to get a good picture.
<span style="font-weight: bold">NIGHTTIME OPTICS</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Specs:</span>
Night Optics D930 Gen 3
Luminous, 2035 u A/W
Radiant, 228 mA/W
Halo, 0.98
EBI Phot, 1.59
Resolution, 64 lp/mm
FOM, 1651.2
Signal to noise, 25.8 min
<span style="font-weight: bold">Opinions:</span>
Last night I got to play with the D930 for the first time. It had rained during the day a bit, so it was overcast (no stars visible) and there was no moon. In addition, no IR illumination was used. I must say that the 930 is extremely clear!! I was able to effectively use 3 through 16 power on the S&B at distances up to approximately 350 yards. The image was really clear between 3 and 12 power, only becoming slightly grainy up to 16 power. Prior to the 930, I had a D740, which is also a great night optic, but clearity/image is just as good if not better and you have magnification. I also like the ease of slipping the 930 onto the end of the day optic. No removing of scopes and so on. The mounting ring feels pretty secure; however, I am going to order a IMUNS and mount the 930 in a similar fashion as other clip-ons (PVS-27, etc.). All and all, for the price I think this is a great setup.
I tried to capture how clear the image was in the following photos; however, they really don't do it justice. The image, looking through the 930 is as clear as can be (all the grain in the following photos is the photos themselves).
The following photo was taken with my digital camera with the S&B at 3 power. The larger tree in the foreground is approximately 75 yards. The creek is approx. 200 yards.
(Iphone Photo) Scope at 3 power and the horse is approx. 150 yards.
(Iphone Photo) 8 power
It was raining here this morning, so I went to Bass Pro and sighted in the scope in their indoor range. Once it cleared up, it turned out to be a beautiful day and I decided to fire a few rounds from 100 and 200 yards at the house. Here is the range (from 200 yards),
and here is the target (should be rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees);
All shots were fired prone, using the Atlas bipod and no bag.
