Accuracy International AT-XC

I asked about this when the CBP rifle came out and was told it's the nature of the photoshoping they did for the press release photo since that rifle in that configuration did not exist at the time. If you look at the CBP rifle you posted it's a lot easier to see the interface between the grip and chassis doesn't look smooth and natural.
 
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it's insane that the AT-X Mil and the Border Patrol guns aren't available for sale to civilians. I'd take either... or both.... but this is a company that nuked their patterns for the AW, both the action/chassis and the skins.... AI just doesn't make sense to me.
 
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The grip angle thing is interesting... I much prefer the grip angle on my AXSR over the AT-X with the same Ergo grip.

Pictures are different on each website. (AI, MHSA, Euro).

The Euro video has a normal AT-X grip angle:


This guy has a new AT-XC that also has the standard grip angle.



Seems like some photoshop shenanigans.
 
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Thumbhole AT and ATM
Green
Standard, Mag and Lapua bolt face bolts

That would be my ideal pair

They only need one model of AT. Green with thumbhole stock. Similar to the old AW. There’s still a decent crowd that’s into the old school AI’s vs the new stuff

Exactly.

In 2014, Tom Irwin mentioned that they were planning for an AT in .300 Winchester Magnum - however without the needed options to swap calibers.

I mentioned this as a possible project for Accuracy Obsession (they were working on short action / AT chassis option then) using the AXMC (can't remember the model acronyms that well any more) platform - but he didn't think there was any point.
 
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I must say, they've made an outrageously handsome rifle.
I'd rather have my Coup de grace action and build, but it isn't as pretty as the atxc all kitted out.
Good luck next year when arc designs a new one and discontinues all support for that CDG like they left all the nuc and arch owners lol

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Calling out another company over product support in an AI thread is pretty laughable.
Yeah that’s downright hilarious 🤣

I was just cruising the ARC website and they still support all of their actions from what I’m seeing spare parts wise.

You can get a spare bolt head for under $200 compared to $1000 for the entire bolt body plus bolt head that AI charges.

Criticizing any company over spare parts support (except for Sig) compared to AI is laughable.
 
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Good luck next year when arc designs a new one and discontinues all support for that CDG like they left all the nuc and arch owners lol

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for people like us who actually burn through our guns I'd recommend buying your spare parts in advance, I already have some stuff, it's very cheap from ARC.
back to this gorgeous AI masterpiece that I in no way can afford.
 
for people like us who actually burn through our guns I'd recommend buying your spare parts in advance, I already have some stuff, it's very cheap from ARC.
back to this gorgeous AI masterpiece that I in no way can afford.

I'm 3 weeks into an unknown wait for a couple of spare triggers and breech rings for my AT's. If I see them by the end of the year I'll be genuinely shocked.

Good times :rolleyes:
 
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for people like us who actually burn through our guns I'd recommend buying your spare parts in advance, I already have some stuff, it's very cheap from ARC.
back to this gorgeous AI masterpiece that I in no way can afford.
Like AI parts are ever available. In advance. After the fact. During. Ever. Never.
 
I love AI rifles, however, I dislike AI as a company.

They're very much like HK in regards to how they view the civilian market support. As long as they have military contracts the civilian market comes in a distant second in priority.
 
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I love AI rifles, however, I dislike AI as a company.

They're very much like HK in regards to how they view the civilian market support. As long as they have military contracts the civilian market comes in a distant second in priority.
That’s because AI is a company that has its roots in Mil and LE contracts. It’s a company that was designed around that platform and branched to civilian market more with things like the ATX and what not

In my opinion it’s one of the things that’s makes them so popular but yet not preferred by prs shooters.

It’s a rifle designed for and proven in combat that branched into civilian market. Not the other way around. So it’s priority naturally will go to what’s kept it alive for this long

Not to mention when companies get contracts in Mil or LE they agree to provide support for those products. So parts and warranty service or even training on the rifles are included in that contract

AI is also I believe a much smaller company than we realize
 
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There’s one in the Px already
Two actually. One is sold, one available.


 
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It’s just a joke as AI’s timelines are either non-existent or unreliable if provided and shouldn’t be trusted.

Back in the day, Mile High Shooting took our names for the left - handed ATs and actually called us when they came.

Today’s a totally different story…

They don’t exactly cater to the peanut gallery any more.
 
Back in the day, Mile High Shooting took our names for the left - handed ATs and actually called us when they came.

Today’s a totally different story…

They don’t exactly cater to the peanuts gallery any more.

That's the name of the game when you are a third tier customer.

Companies like AI, KAC, HK, etc are there to serve the military first, LE second, and everyone else third.

They make great products, but not the companies to purchase from if you want to feel heard.
 
.Companies like AI, KAC, HK, etc are there to serve the military first, LE second, and everyone else third.

Those companies were providers for the military / LE agencies long before Mile High started selling them (referring to AI).

That’s a given.

I was referring to Mile High Shooting.
 
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if you're wanting a lefty your best bet is an ARC CDG in the ATX aics.
you'll have a fake-tx but it'll be a lefty.

I agree. My second CDG just shipped and I’m looking forward to getting it.

I went with the smooth bolt and round knob for this one.

It’s going into a Xylo though at some point.

Who knows I may love it so much that I sell my AI’s 🤷‍♂️
 
I will say the cdg is waaaaay smoother than the at-xc. I’m really hoping some break in will smooth it out. I was not really impressed from that aspect, aside from that it’s an awesome rifle and my fir AI. I’m really looking forward to getting some range time with it.
 
I will say the cdg is waaaaay smoother than the at-xc. I’m really hoping some break in will smooth it out. I was not really impressed from that aspect, aside from that it’s an awesome rifle and my fir AI. I’m really looking forward to getting some range time with it.
I owned an axmc so not exactly the same as an atxc but they do smooth out like any action and after just a few thousand normal rounds my old ax felt as smooth as literally any action I've ever touched.
that said, my cdg has the lightened FP spring so it's much lighter cock and close than the ax ever thought about being.
 
I owned an axmc so not exactly the same as an atxc but they do smooth out like any action and after just a few thousand normal rounds my old ax felt as smooth as literally any action I've ever touched.
that said, my cdg has the lightened FP spring so it's much lighter cock and close than the ax ever thought about being.
That is excellent news, I’ll have to get to work on some dry cycling.
 
AT-X Gen 3 vs. AT-XC, thoughts amongst the hive? Worth the $2K increase?
I would say if you see the bolt heads come out like the magnum and a 223 for instance then I say it be worth it. But currently the Gen 3 is very similar and you can buy extra bolts and convert them to magnum. You can’t find extra XC bolts yet which are different and not compatible with the older designs

The gen 3 are much cheaper on the used market as well
 
I'm still waiting to see some direct first-hand reports on the XC bolt lift.

Most people at SHOT didn't realize that the required safety rules of a deactivated rifle meant that AI had to remove the firing pin assembly, and by doing so there's no longer any resistance on opening and closing. The demo rifle at SHOT basically couldn't demo the lightened bolt lift.

I've talked with one other AT-X owner who handled the XCs at MHSA last month, and said he didn't notice much difference. Would be nice to get some empirical numbers describing resistance in pounds.
 
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Saw that we lefties can pre-order an AT-XC now.

I wonder when they will actually ship

Or do you mean the actual date, not the AI date?
 

Or do you mean the actual date, not the AI date?
That actually may be possible. Does it use an M27 thread pitch like the AT and AXSA?