i can't decide.... CDX30 , AI AT, PGW, TRG.... in 308 for precsiison rifle matches

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so i am stuck.

i just cant decide.
it is a lot of cash to put down.

i reaload. have a ton of 155gr scenars still. so i would like to use them up.
so 1 in 10 will be to fast. i think...
will be shooting out to 800m.


20" or 24"

way to many options.....

was thinking about building up a custom rig but something is just sucking me into a production rifle.




what would you choose?
other options??
 
AIAT = quick calibre changes. You can't go wrong with any of them, I was in a similar position but worse off because I needed a lefty. Had I been able to get a coyote in lefty, I'd have gone with one. If I had waited for a lefthanded AI I probably would have been much happier, than I am now with a left handed DT.

the AICS magazines are really the beesknees, for that reason alone I'd stick with AI.
 
Hard to go wrong with a custom build unless you are looking for a high resale value. You can spec all the components to exactly what you like, and there are soooo many great options out there right now. Or you could drop 10K on a TacOps rig...the groups those rifles make are insane...have a look at any test target from one...wow.
 
I own an AI, have shot a TRG and have shot a Coyote. They are all great rifles and will shoot better than 99% of shooters can.

On custom vs factory: I have heard claims many times that the custom will "outshoot" the above mentioned rifles. My AI will group in the .3's and so did the PGW I shot (yes 5 rounds). By the time we get to shooting like that CONSISTENTLY (if ever) it is all on the guy doing the shooting and his meticulous reloading.

These rifles are all very reliable and are ground up engineered systems. The one area in which they differ is ergonomics. My advice is to shoot them all and see how their stocks fit you.
 
As much as I loved my TRG, it has some serious disadvantages = long LOP, expensive OEM parts, little compatability with aftermarket parts. However, if you're going to shoot from the bench or prone on a typical shooting range and want a rifle that is accurate with a fantastic trigger and action, the TRG could be a good choice.
 
I will also add, that several different actions now exist that allow for easy barrel changes, which opens the possibility of trying new calibers, swapping burnt out barrels without a gunsmith, or having one rifle and scope instead of 2 or 3 of each.
 
Cadex is top notch. Not a single complaint and the customer service is excellent.

There is a CDX30 for sale on EE right now for a good price.
 
All the rifles you are interested in are wonderfully made and solidly accurate BUT they may not fit you.

I don't own an AI simply because the stock doesn't work for me... I have tried to shoot a few and they just don't fit me.

Tried a Coyote with the folding stock... AC.. CU.. RATE!!!! But again, the stock layout was not my thing and I had problems with follow through. If I had a chance to reconfigure the entire layout, maybe it wouldn't have felt so uncomfortable but it was. I have no problems with the McMillan A5 versions.

The one I felt most comfy behind was the TRG

This has nothing to do with how well any of these rifles will work for you.... it has to fit you first before you can do good work with it.

Get behind as many of these as you can... pick the one that is the most natural to your body and shooting style. Remember that with PRS type events, you are going to be moving and in all manner of positions. Weight, balance and ergonomics are really important to success.

Jerry
 
I can't talk for AI AT since I don't own one but I currently own PGW Coyote, Cadex CDX30, 20 inch barrel and used to be owner of Sako TRG 22.

Both Canadian made rifle beat Sako TRG 42 for economic out of the box since it would cost you close to 1500 $ for a folding stock and proper cheek riser. All three of them shot very accurate out of the box, capable of doing 1/2 MOA at 100 meters all days long with handload and quality factory load.

Honestly, I can't made up my mind between the two, that's why I decide to buy two of them. I keep my PGW Coyote in 308 win and my Cadex went to rebarrel for 6.5 x 47 Laupa for PRS next summer.
 
AI mags are nothing compared to the TRG, I personally feel the TRG mags are the best on the market. I also happen to love my TRG but that's because it fits me superbly. You need to find the one that you get behind and just go "yeah, this is it"
 
I'd go with the longer barrel to benefit from higher velocity. 24" isn't that long and will work better for almost all shooting you might encounter.
 
AI>TRG but with that said the TRG is a great gun. TRG accessories are crazy pricey (bipod is $700+, mags are $300+ now).

The new AIs are nice with the quick change barrel system and they are BEEFY! The tenon on it is very long, the bolt is large and disassembles by hand in seconds. The TRG trigger is nicer though - just a bit.

The AI is a throw it off a cliff wipe it off and you are good to go kind of gun - the TRG can't do that.

Lots of guys love their CADEX but I have not seen enough reviews to say if it is good or not. A guy at Meaford used one with good success. I also don't see many complaints about PGWs.

You have a problem that is good to have.
 
DILLIGAF said:
30fps per inch of barrel length isn't worth the weight. Specially if shooting under 1000M
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With a .308??

100+ FPS is VERY much worth it in my books for anything over 500m. I'll write of buying a 20" barrelled gun simply due to barrel length.

It's all preference but I would NEVER own the 20" AIAT, and very glad I have the 24".

For short range PRS the differences are minor, both in velocity and gun handling. For long range PRS, bench rest, long range, etc the differences are quite major in my opinion.

.308 is competing against more capable cartridges. Why put the cartridge in a situation to be even less competitive by reducing it's slower, less ballistically coeffienct round?
 
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