Accuracy International AT-X

[Darkside-Six]

Who makes that front sling QD attachment?

I believe anarchy outdoors.

Accuracy International Anti-Rotation QD Sling Mount for AX Model

The Anti-Rotation QD Sling Mount provides a secure, twist-free attachment point for push-button QD slings and accessories. It is compatible with all factory pre-14’ and post-14’ AX, AX338, AXMC, and AX-AICS forends.

www.anarchyoutdoors.com

 

[smarcus]

Who makes that front sling QD attachment?

Anarchy outdoors

 

[rydah]

Customers rifle.

 

[Defender3]

I went back out a re-zeroed after switching one S&B in a lower mount for another in a 1.5" mount. This rifle, caliber and suppressor combo continues to impress me and I hope I can do as well when I get off my belly and on to some positional shooting. Shown with the '21 Toyota TRD Pro gun carriage in the magnetic grey master race.

 

[Defender3]

I dig the truck.

Me too.

Traded a '14 Tacoma that only had 12K on it for this TRD day after Xmas. They gave me so much for the Taco it was like I drove it for free for seven years.

Now back to normal programming...

 

[AXMC]

This is what I made for a bag rider and a thumb test. Hoping to get them cerakoted today.

Nice work! What material are those made of?

 

[getstung8]

They are 6061 aluminum. I cut them on a cnc mill. If you have any interest in one shoot me a pm

 

[Defender3]

They are 6061 aluminum. I cut them on a cnc mill. If you have any interest in one shoot me a pm

There could be a market for those bag riders and that thumb shelf.

 

[getstung8]

There could be a market for those bag riders and that thumb shelf.

It definitely costs more to mill a part from billet aluminum than 3d print, but they are really solid.

 

[Defender3]

It definitely costs more to mill a part from billet aluminum than 3d print, but they are really solid.

And they look good too.

 

[getstung8]

I am going to cerakote them elite sand for my rifle as soon as I get a chance

 

[Maciej]

Much to my absolute shock, my AT-X just hit the states already. Still waiting for the bridge, but that’s ok since I still have a few other things ordered for it. My American Express is also melting at this point unfortunately.

 

[JB.IC]

I got lucky. Only stripped one screw head trying to remove the scope rail. What are these screws made of? Liberal feelings? Soft and squishy metal

 

[hic28]

I got lucky. Only stripped one screw head trying to remove the scope rail. What are these screws made of? Liberal feelings? Soft and squishy metal

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Yep. Playdough with 5lbs of locktite. I stripped one also.

 

[JB.IC]

Yep. Playdough with 5lbs of locktite. I stripped one also.

I felt it strip and immediately said it’s not worth it. I knew where that road was going to lead.

Idk about anyone else but my bolt lift is ridiculous. A few people on the hide said it was comparable to a Zeus and that’s not even remotely true. I’m 220lbs and can do 15+ pull-ups and deadlift basically a Toyota pickup. The bolt lift is stupid heavy.

 

[JB.IC]

No no. You must be confused. It's an AI. It's got the smoothest bolt out there.

I think I got the 1.879 gen.
I want whatever those die hards are smoking.

 

[JB.IC]

Don't you hate it when your expectations get crushed by the reality of a thing after hearing all the hype from people online....

Severely. My AXSR has a marginally better bolt feel overall. I figured with the exaggerations and what I experienced with the AXSR that it would be in the same realm. But this ain’t it with the ATX.

 

[getstung8]

When I first got my AT-X the bolt lift was heavy and gritty but after about 1000 cycles of dry firing it has broken in nicely. It is vet comparable to my nucleus if not better

 

[jimsair]

Idk about anyone else but my bolt lift is ridiculous. A few people on the hide said it was comparable to a Zeus and that’s not even remotely true. I’m 220lbs and can do 15+ pull-ups and deadlift basically a Toyota pickup. The bolt lift is stupid heavy.

Couldn't resist.

 

[TylerN]

When I first got my AT-X the bolt lift was heavy and gritty but after about 1000 cycles of dry firing it has broken in nicely. It is vet comparable to my nucleus if not better

Same, live and dry firing have broken it in and it's now just on the heavy side but not gritty. Also getting used to moving my thumb behind the cocking shroud first before for leverage before lifting helped.

 

[JB.IC]

Using the thumb as leverage is something I’ve done for 5-6 years now. I assume most people who shoot PRS comps are doing the same regardless of the action. It’s just an efficient way to run the bolt.

Does alright with the 6CM barrel and a random load of 38gn RL16 with 108 ELDM. 6 shots on the first pic and 5 on the second.

 

[JB.IC]

You guys just normalized the bolt lift for yourselves

They probably have six packs on their pointer finger and thumb. Big jacked pinchers

 

[TylerN]

They probably have six packs on their pointer finger and thumb. Big jacked pinchers

I can lift a F350 with my thumb, bolt lift is fine

 

[JB.IC]

I can lift a F350 with my thumb, bolt lift is fine

Be careful with the pork sausage. Rip that thing right off.

 

[getstung8]

Be careful with the pork sausage. Rip that thing right off.

Everyone knows when you buy an AI you have transition to support hand pork sausage handling so damage doesn’t occur. I think it is in the manual.

 

[BLKWLFK9]

Something I learned last week. Ever since owning my AI, I have never thought about lubing the back of the firing pin assembly. I did so because my bolt was significantly heavier on open and especially closed ever since getting it cerakoted. Little did I realize it was because the factory grease had been taken off by degreasing, sand blasting, and cerakoting. I greased it up and it feels better than it ever has. Everywhere that is circled in blue. A little goes a long way if you use the right grease.

Also grease the rear face of the bolt body where it meets the front side of the bolt shroud.

 

[smarcus]

Something I learned last week. Ever since owning my AI, I have never thought about lubing the back of the firing pin assembly. I did so because my bolt was significantly heavier on open and especially closed ever since getting it cerakoted. Little did I realize it was because the factory grease had been taken off by degreasing, sand blasting, and cerakoting. I greased it up and it feels better than it ever has. Everywhere that is circled in blue. A little goes a long way if you use the right grease.

Also grease the rear face of the bolt body where it meets the front side of the bolt shroud.



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What grease do you recommend?

 

[BuLLet]

Pork?

What grease do you recommend?

 

[BLKWLFK9]

What grease do you recommend?

I like using Ceramic brake grease. Either that or Royal Purple motor oil.

 

[deersniper]

I felt it strip and immediately said it’s not worth it. I knew where that road was going to lead.

Idk about anyone else but my bolt lift is ridiculous. A few people on the hide said it was comparable to a Zeus and that’s not even remotely true. I’m 220lbs and can do 15+ pull-ups and deadlift basically a Toyota pickup. The bolt lift is stupid heavy.

Must be something wrong with yours

Seriously mines pretty light. Maybe yours needs broke in.

 

[BuLLet]

Burt's baby hands... just love it!

Must be something wrong with yours
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Seriously mines pretty light. Maybe yours needs broke in.

 

[alfmoonspace]

Must be something wrong with yours
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Seriously mines pretty light. Maybe yours needs broke in.

It’s so light, it cocks back magically .

 

[Surly]

What is the lowest mount you can go with a ZCO scope (with out the top bridge)? I am planning on running scope caps. I finally received my DE yesterday and am looking for mounting solutions. I am thinking about trying out ZCO's rings to save weight. I really like the one piece mount from Tier One that I had on my AXSR but want something a bit lighter.

 

[deersniper]

What is the lowest mount you can go with a ZCO scope (with out the top bridge)? I am planning on running scope caps. I finally received my DE yesterday and am looking for mounting solutions. I am thinking about trying out ZCO's rings to save weight. I really like the one piece mount from Tier One that I had on my AXSR but want something a bit lighter.

I wouldn’t go lower that 1.35

 

[JB.IC]

Must be something wrong with yours
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Seriously mines pretty light. Maybe yours needs broke in.

That’s as smooth as a baby’s ass!!

 

[Darkside-Six]

So…….about my broken bolt handle.

 

[BuLLet]

So…….about my broken bolt handle.

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Least it's a Snapon!

Quit digging for potatoes.

 

[Darkside-Six]

Quit digging for potatoes.

WTF is that even supposed to mean?

 

[BuLLet]

WTF is that even supposed to mean?

Post in thread 'Accuracy International Picture Thread' https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...national-picture-thread.6252614/post-10172864

 

[Defender3]

WTF is that even supposed to mean?

You young guys.....

 

[Surly]

Is there any instructions to install the hinge? Am I missing something? Hinge showed up from EO with nothing in the box.

 

[blbennett1288]

@Surly Post #3570

Hey while its not overly difficult, its also not really obvious how to replace your fixed stock with the Hinge Assembly. I included some quick short instructions on my website where I list the AT-X Hinge Assembly for sale:

AT-X Hinge Assembly - Bison Tactical

The AT-X Hinge Assembly is the part that converts the Accuracy International AT-X Rifle into a Folding version of the AT-X. The AT-X is designed to be either

www.bisontactical.com

Here they are as well (since I just replaced mine):

Below the manual calls for 44.3 inch pound torque settings for #4 (bolts to main chassis), and #5 which is the bolt to the rear chassis. These are basically the same bolt sets you will use for replacing the fixed chassis with the hinge assembly. The AT-X Hinge Assembly comes with (4) M6 hex screws and (1) M5 hex screw. You will need to remove the part below that is between the screws #4 and #5.





Additionally, you will need to remove the below part as well (between #1 and #2). You will then replace these with the Hinge Assembly.




edit - of course there are the other parts like the part that keeps the stock in the folded position - those are pretty obvious so I didn't include them...

 

[jbuck88]

Must be something wrong with yours
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Seriously mines pretty light. Maybe yours needs broke in.

Now show the bolt lift while cocking it.

 

[Surly]

@Surly Post #3570

The hinge part was easy to figure out. Just wondering on the stock and chassis (where the stock is held in place).

 

[generalzip]

Now show the bolt lift while cocking it.

Glad someone has a brain here

 

[JB.IC]

Glad someone has a brain here

Sometimes it’s that and other times it’s because people don’t want to be attacked over telling the truth. The mob is always on standby. With my ATX on a tripod, I can damn near lift the rifle and one tripod leg off the ground with the uncocked bolt lift. Too many people are lying to theirselves and to form users. It’s not even remotely close to custom action bolt lift in the 60 degree lift category. My old Cadex shadow, somehow, had impressive and lighter bolt lift than most 60 degrees out there. It also didn’t feel like I was fighting a small midget to lock the bolt up. My Zeus action has a lock up assist where it forces the lockup.

The issue with the action is coming from the fire control system. I greased it and the bolt shroud contact point and it made it slightly better.

I will say, it’s hard to notice its flaw when manipulating the bolt under a PRS style COF. The stress of completing the COF masks its flaws. If you manipulate the bolt fast it’s fine. But the lying about it being comparable to a custom action needs to stop. But if someone believes it to be true then it is what it is.

 

[generalzip]

Sometimes it’s that and other times it’s because people don’t want to be attacked over telling the truth. The mob is always on standby. With my ATX on a tripod, I can damn near lift the rifle and one tripod leg off the ground with the uncocked bolt lift. Too many people are lying to theirselves and to form users. It’s not even remotely close to custom action bolt lift in the 60 degree lift category. My old Cadex shadow, somehow, had impressive and lighter bolt lift than most 60 degrees out there. It also didn’t feel like I was fighting a small midget to lock the bolt up. My Zeus action has a lock up assist where it forces the lockup.

The issue with the action is coming from the fire control system. I greased it and the bolt shroud contact point and it made it slightly better.

I will say, it’s hard to notice its flaw when manipulating the bolt under a PRS style COF. The stress of completing the COF masks its flaws. If you manipulate the bolt fast it’s fine. But the lying about it being comparable to a custom action needs to stop. But if someone believes it to be true then it is what it is.

Agreed. It’s the heaviest bolt lift I’ve personally ever felt. Nothing wrong per say with that but it is what it is. This and lack of 12+ round mags will likely keep AI off the PRS podium for a long time. This is also why many advocate for the 90 degree actions in general for PRS because off an unstable position on a bag it disturbs the gun much less, keeping on target, reducing par times. You can say you’re just as fast with an AI but you’re either lying to yourself or haven’t practiced with a custom 90 degree action enough.

I bought an AI due to the reliability reputation. With a carbon barrel I think the ATX makes a great multi use field rifle. Are there better options for hunting? Yes? PRS? Yes. But the AI is a great all around rifle. Shot mine the other day with a 22” bart carbon barrel. I think it measured .1’s. Sure some luck involved, but it flat out shoots.

 

[JB.IC]

Agreed. It’s the heaviest bolt lift I’ve personally ever felt. Nothing wrong per say with that but it is what it is. This and lack of 12+ round mags will likely keep AI off the PRS podium for a long time. This is also why many advocate for the 90 degree actions in general for PRS because off an unstable position on a bag it disturbs the gun much less, keeping on target, reducing par times. You can say you’re just as fast with an AI but you’re either lying to yourself or haven’t practiced with a custom 90 degree action enough.

I bought an AI due to the reliability reputation. With a carbon barrel I think the ATX makes a great multi use field rifle. Are there better options for hunting? Yes? PRS? Yes. But the AI is a great all around rifle. Shot mine the other day with a 22” bart carbon barrel. I think it measured .1’s. Sure some luck involved, but it flat out shoots.

I’ll be honest, I bought mine (AXSR and ATX) because they look sexy and I had money to burn. I relied upon user feedback to validate my purchases. Now my only issue is the feedback was not truthful. That’s my main issue. As far as I can tell, so long as there’s a good barrel installed and reloading skills to match, they will shoot. My 6CM and 300NM in those rifles does well as far as groups are concerned.

 

[JB.IC]

I've been saying this for years. It's true when you're rifle weighs 20 lb and you're running the bolt real hard during a course of fire you won't notice it and you can run it pretty fast. But if the discussion is about objective bolt feel then it just doesn't compare. When I lay down behind a rifle bilit on a custom action and trigger tech trigger and I shoot it it just feels like a marriage of precision. Like you're shooting a scalpel. When I lay down behind the AI with the coarse two stage trigger and that bolt lift and the big fat tang area that eliminates a thumb rest it feels like I'm driving a dump truck. People will argue about it on the internet all day long but I would love to have them lay down behind my two rifles and then tell me the AI feels more precision.

Agree. And to reiterate, it’s the user feedback perception that’s my main issue. Although there could be improvements nonetheless

 

[Eurodriver]

Must be something wrong with yours
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Seriously mines pretty light. Maybe yours needs broke in.

Your rifle seems to be malfunctioning. The firing pin should be forward and then move to the rear when lifting the bolt.

Get that checked out. It could be a safety issue.