Accuracy International AW and AT Chassis Question

[kft101]

Hey, all.

I have a question about the interchangeability of chassis parts between an older (1997) AIAW and a newer AIAT. Specifically, if one is a fixed butt stock and the other is a folder, would the butt frames be able to be taken off and swapped between the two, presuming both have screwed/pinned and bonded frames, and not welded. And if so, any recommendations on who might be able to do this, as well as install the old AW rear butt spike assembly onto one of the chassis (which will entail welding the support tube into the butt frame and cutting up the rear skin sides as well).

Thanks!

 

[clinkous]

Hey, all.

I have a question about the interchangeability of chassis parts between an older (1997) AIAW and a newer AIAT. Specifically, if one is a fixed butt stock and the other is a folder, would the butt frames be able to be taken off and swapped between the two, presuming both have screwed/pinned and bonded frames, and not welded. And if so, any recommendations on who might be able to do this, as well as install the old AW rear butt spike assembly onto one of the chassis (which will entail welding the support tube into the butt frame and cutting up the rear skin sides as well).

Thanks!

Did you ever get any replies to your questions buddy? I have an AW that was gifted to me by a deceased uncle and honestly don't know what my options are for modernizing it. I love the rifle but would like to install a cheek riser if possible.

 

[kft101]

Did you ever get any replies to your questions buddy? I have an AW that was gifted to me by a deceased uncle and honestly don't know what my options are for modernizing it. I love the rifle but would like to install a cheek riser if possible.

If you have an AW, I would say don't try to "modernize" it other than what the options are with original parts. These AWs are basically collectibles nowadays, and their value for many is in their original configurations with factory parts.

But it sounds like you have an AW 1.0 with a fixed stock and no adjustable cheek, and simply want to make it a 1.5 with fixed stock and adjustable cheek? With original thumbhole stocksides/skins I presume? Got any pics?

If so, you should be able to easily add a factory adjustable cheek piece (mostly available from the US distributors Mile High or EuroOptic, or if you cannot find it here, via the UK distributor Sporting Services). If you cannot find factory 1.5 stocksides - the original square butt hook stocksides are long discontinued but you may be able to find a set in the aftermarket or try to find someone with the new large butt hook multi-part stocksides (again check with Sporting Services; if they don't have the new multi-part AW stocksides in stock, they can order them for you from AI but you'll have to wait), you can also have 1.0 stocksides modified to be 1.5 (simply chopping the top of the fixed cheek off and drilling holes for the two side screws).

Hope this helps.