The AI version looks cooler than it is in practice. A smidge more velocity with attendant increase in point blank range of a few extra yards. Biggest boon is the lessened case stretching, but since most AI addicts by nature are pushing the envelope anyway, that is a moot point. Been there, done that 25 years ago, ain't going back. The cost of special order AI dies further offsets what little improvement one gets. It could also hurt resale value down the line, too. (Given the choice between equal rifles with "normal" and AI chambers of the same cartridge, I'll take the normal one every time.)

Plus if Mr. Niedner cut that chamber, it would be a shame to muck with it.

Last edited by Gary D.; 11/16/14 02:09 PM.