AI AT-XC, Caracal CMP and the Nightforce Spotting scope

This is a long review of all 3 new products for 2024

[@bryanduchane2371]

Whole level of professionalism with the AIC VP vs the large majority sales people in the firearm industry. That level of sales people don't speak to every person who comes to the booth, unless they know and respect you. Thanks Ray, your a highly thought of and recognized person in the industry....

[@XRING]

Thanks Brian! I forgot to mention on the video that Jeff Spaulding is the CEO of Caracal USA. Most of the top guys within the industry are extremely approachable and very knowledgeable about their products. It was a great year for Shot Show but I am definitely glad to be back home and hope to get more content out shortly. Looking forward to a great year in 2024.

[@tedean1]

FWIW….Your X-Ring channel is top notch, no doubt due to your honesty and professionalism.

[@everythingbutmainly5206]

Hi Ray Just want to say thanks for Covering AI. Was hoping someone woule visit them and post a video. Was hoping it would be X-Ring!!! Awesome stuff And thanks for covering the show.

[@XRING]

My pleasure! Unfortunately, the rifles were locked to the wall so no one was able to handle them. Thanks for watching.

[@snakeman48]

At one of the NRA meeting back when Caracal was new to the US, I visited their booth. Being a piston operated AR guy, I was very interested in what they were offering. Word on the forums that Caracal's offering and the Sig 516 were step child's of the Hk 416. They were offering uppers for sale, but being a Sigholic, I went with the a 516 10" upper on my registered lower. That Nighforce spotting scope looks interesting. And thanks to you and IY6C late night talks, I have a RRS tripod. Keep the reviews coming Ray, as these long reviewers are good. The information is current to my interests

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Thanks Ray. Really nice rifles and pistols for 2024.

[@chrisb.4496]

These companies need to wake up and realize people are having money problems and these prices...

[@sjohnson1776]

Oh man what a great time to be a gun nut! Awesome stuff Ray. Thanks!!

[@blindspotter5241]

So when the AT-X was released this same guy told prospective buyers that magnum AND .223 bolts were "coming". Now we find out that those rifles will NEVER have that capability, you have to buy the new one. How is that ok?

[@thegreatdays3756]

Yep I would like a magnum bolt for my “Legacy” 2023 AT-X also

[@npet6842]

Excellent Ray . Thanks

[@talkingrock7011]

Wonder firearms Ray thanks

[@JoeHart6]

With the AXSR on top, with the mlok forend. I know they are making that pacifically for the Australian army because their adopting the rifle. Wonder if they will ever release that for the civilian market 🤔 hope so.

[@OFFICIALUND]

Another year, and still no 375CT conversion that Accuracy International promised years ago. Don't buy with confidence.

[@maj.kamper9314]

That accuracy international rifle is nice! ❤

[@camron1501]

Thank you.

[@olamorken]

The AI Vice pesident reminds me of Hans Gruber from the Die Hard movie..

[@XRING]

I have known Scott for a few years now and can definitely see the resemblance. 👍🏼

[@glennwood3912]

I’m that guy too. Bought a AT-X last year. I took him to say the prefit replacement barrels for the XC will work on the AT-X. Is that your understanding. Appreciate your content.

[@XRING]

Thanks Glenn, According to Scott, the barrels should interchange.

[@MrZhaokuo1225]

atxc is interesting. I may get this and sell my AT folder.

[@kubikariYOU]

Great information and video. Thanks 😂

[@shibaspeed]

I am also “that guy” with the old AT-X…. Will they send you a new one for review so that you could do a side by side comparison?

[@mohsenraghian210]

Ray, did he indicate when their Precision Rifles, 308 WM & 338 LM will become available here? Also, do you happen to know the barrel length for both of those? Is the 308 24"? And what about the 338 LM (I will be very much interested in this one) 26" or 27" or 29" or 32"? Thanks.

[@Tristy1987]

I feel AI have came so far now it’s hard for them to get better. The Next 3-5 years will be intresting. If they don’t bring something new to the market I feel they will be left behind a little bit like Schmidt & Bender.. Currently there acting a little bit like Apple

[@Thefishyveteran]

As ever great video and content. do you have a web site I can remember you did an ammo pouch system. I’m interested in one if they are still available?

[@XRING]

Unfortunately, it became too much to manage the web store. I have some bags left but only sell them when I go to matches.

[@Thefishyveteran]

I’m in the UK and not planning a visit to the states this year (it’s CZ republic’s turn for pistol and semi auto in 2024), so sadly I won’t get what the heart desires! Keep the content coming really enjoy it and above all take care 👍

[@jazibkamal4770]

The gentleman claims to have shot 0.1 MOA and 0.17 MOA groups from this CSR.Wot was the shooting distance and ammo used ?

[@lovetheprophets]

AI is competing with Apple iPhones on releases now.

[@OFFICIALUND]

10:10 - The English folks who watch this will be rolling when they see how many times he says "knob", "bigger knob", "they really liked the knob", "they could have the bigger knob" . . . .while lightly pinching the knob between his thumb and index finger. ("Knob" is a very common derogatory slang word in the UK . . . and AI is English, so even better).

[@GregsGruns]

So should I pick up a NF spotting scope?

[@RA-ov5cw]

I WANT A LH ATX!!! XD

[@dustinshaw2419]

What's s up with the forend/ handguards being keymod?

[@XRING]

AI has always used their proprietary Keylock system.

[@TJ-po9ol]

They need to ditch their keymod variant for mlok only, looks super outdated

[@NiteQwill_]

Why would anyone buy an AI? Parts you can never buy, bolt faces that never came, and crappy (lengthy) customer service that leaves a lot to be desired.

[@markmitchezee2728]

Great Video ! of course ! Why ( 9mm ) when we have ( 10mm ) Makes No Sense Yes, I am Declaring that I am DONE with ( 9mm ) PCC / "Sub Guns" ! --> Why ? Simply because ( 10mm ) EXISTS ! My reasoning is that a full-powered ( 10mm ) cartridge is Far Superior in Every way to a ( 9mm ). except when it comes to Recoil & Recoil Management. & that is according to the FBI themselves. In fact, the ( 9mm ) shortcomings are the reason behind the development of the ( 10mm ) in the first place. & the only reason ( 9mm ) was eventually phased out was certainly NOT due to its massive number of advantages in effectiveness & proficiency but rather because it was TOO Damn Powerful in some / enough cases for some / enough less capable FBI Agents / employees to handle in a handgun / Pistol configuration. Essentially ... in a Rifle/Carbine" configuration with ( 3 points ) of contact & stability the ( 10mm ) with it's near Rifle level velocity is FAR SUPERIOR. In fact, the FBI ( 10mm ) tests revealed that when using a true Full-Powered ( 10mm ) ( which most modern / current ( 10mm ) cartridges available today are not btw ) cartridge .. the velocities were TWICE that if the comparable ( 9mm ). Almost Rifle level velocity ! Hence the reason .. I'm DONE.