Accuracy International Picture Thread

[BEJ762]

Took the AW 308 beater out yesterday. 2003 dated receiver with 2003 dated barrel, started off life as a LEO/Agency rifle. Bought from MHS a few years ago, unknown round count on barrel. 18yr old rifle, used and abused with a old out dated NF F1 and it still hammers! Shoots BH 175 BTHP at 2620 with a SD 7.7. You all can keep the new stuff.

 

[hafejd30]

Took the AW 308 beater out yesterday. 2003 dated receiver with 2003 dated barrel, started off life as a LEO/Agency rifle. Bought from MHS a few years ago, unknown round count on barrel. 18yr old rifle, used and abused with a old out dated NF F1 and it still hammers! Shoots BH 175 BTHP at 2620 with a SD 7.7. You all can keeps the new stuff.

Personally of all the AI rifles the AW or AT with thumb hole stock are still my favorites

Nice rig!

 

[hafejd30]

Hmm little concerned about the AIAT… did they just stop producing sage green folding stock sides and thumb hole stock adapter? I can never find them in stock!

Watch the px. They pop up from time to time. There’s was a sage green folding thumb hole stock a few weeks ago for sale. I’m sure it sold but you can search for it in case it didn’t

 

[BuLLet]

I like them too

Never gonna part with them!

Personally of all the AI rifles the AW or AT with thumb hole stock are still my favorites

Nice rig!

 

[jcope]

So I picked up a demo rifle (AI AT) from Mile High (yes the other one that was on gunbroker) and got it this past Thursday, got it sighted in on Friday at the NRL Hunter Defiance Match here in Montana and then shot the match with it this weekend. My first AI and I put it to the test right out of the gate. And for those wondering, yes, I actually managed to make weight for open heavy with it. 16lbs on the nose. The MDs and several competitors where impressed with it and even more impressed that it made weight.
For those wondering, my rifle setup:
AI AT in 6.5 CM with the factory 24in barrel
Leupold MK5HD 7-35 in ARC rings with no scope caps
The rifle came with an Arca rail on it, so I ran an Atlas Bipod on an Area 419 arca adapter.

The match was an absolute blast and I loved shooting the AT every second of it.

 

[Huskydriver]

So I picked up a demo rifle (AI AT) from Mile High (yes the other one that was on gunbroker) and got it this past Thursday, got it sighted in on Friday at the NRL Hunter Defiance Match here in Montana and then shot the match with it this weekend. My first AI and I put it to the test right out of the gate. And for those wondering, yes, I actually managed to make weight for open heavy with it. 16lbs on the nose. The MDs and several competitors where impressed with it and even more impressed that it made weight.
For those wondering, my rifle setup:
AI AT in 6.5 CM with the factory 24in barrel
Leupold MK5HD 7-35 in ARC rings with no scope caps
The rifle came with an Arca rail on it, so I ran an Atlas Bipod on an Area 419 arca adapter.

The match was an absolute blast and I loved shooting the AT every second of it.
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Glad both those AI AT's went to first time AI buyers... More AI guys to uphold the stereotype....

 

[ForgeValley]

Glad both those AI AT's went to first time AI buyers... More AI guys to uphold the stereotype....


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I made this meme for my son when he bought an AT. Busted his balls mercilessly.

Now I own an AXSR. Pictures to come.

 

[Huskydriver]

I made this meme for my son when he bought an AT. Busted his balls mercilessly.

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Now I own an AXSR. Pictures to come.

Welcome to the elitist club...soon you will be running a zco with a clip on telling people too go be poor somewhere else lol

 

[Cush70]

Hello folks. I’m a newbie on this site but I wanted to share my recent happiness with you. Last weekend I popped out onto our long range at Stickledown, Bisley (UK) with my club for a shoot starting at 900 yards, falling back to 1,000 yards.

At 900, for a change, I did quite well despite dialling the wrong direction for windage (6MOA) on the first shot but I quickly realised my mistake and sorted it out. The first group of 9 scored me a shabby 43.4, but the second group of 10 shot at 900 yards made me very happy with a respectable 50.9. To date, that is the best score I have ever achieved at range and it did make me smile.

Moving back to 1,000 yards, all my luck was cast to the wind and the score was so shameful I refuse to share it.

I am looking forward to when I next get the chance to visit the States for some freedom time on your ranges.
Cheers.

 

[wizardpc]

Crappy picture but here's my new-to-me AXMC about 3 minutes after I got home with it.

 

[BEJ762]

Took the AW 308 beater out yesterday. 2003 dated receiver with 2003 dated barrel, started off life as a LEO/Agency rifle. Bought from MHS a few years ago, unknown round count on barrel. 18yr old rifle, used and abused with a old out dated NF F1 and it still hammers! Shoots BH 175 BTHP at 2620 with a SD 7.7. You all can keep the new stuff.

Forgot to add, the beater AW provided first round hits at 880 and 1100 yds.

 

[Heretoimproveforhunting]

cant see a whole lot of the AI here, but had the 260 out last weekend to pop some things / try out my tig

 

[Bulletsmith]

Welcome to the elitist club...soon you will be running a zco with a clip on telling people too go be poor somewhere else lol

@Huskydriver like this ?

 

[tbeckstrand]

There's some premium AI porn in this video.

 

[Huskydriver]

@Huskydriver like this ?

What tripod is that?

 

[NoLegs24]

What tripod is that?

One that you want to avoid… lol.
Crux ord btw

 

[Bulletsmith]

What tripod is that?

@Huskydriver its made by Crux Ord.

 

[Huskydriver]

@Huskydriver its made by Crux Ord.

@Huskydriver like this ?

Work on that tripod and get back to us I also don't see a tbac can on that rig either.....

 

[Bulletsmith]

One that you want to avoid… lol.
Crux ord btw

@NoLegs24 why would you want to avoid? Or were you joking ? It’s heavier than my RRS but it’s a beast and so stable.

 

[livingthedream]

Picked up an AI AE Mk l rebarreled in 260 Rem last month and really like it so far

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A lot lighter than the MC, until I start adding sh!t to it....

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That AE looks very familiar!

 

[NoLegs24]

@NoLegs24 why would you want to avoid? Or were you joking ? It’s heavier than my RRS but it’s a beast and so stable.

Nope, not joking. The twist locks are on the slippery side and would not hold the legs in place. The ones I've used. We had to use some since it was a stage prop and 1 of tripods broke. A lot of guys were pissed, LOL. For the price they're charging, you think you'd get your moneys worth. Sure, its stable. But that has more to do with the weight, and width of the setup.

Guys ended up throwing a bag over the center column vs using the leveling base/ clamps.

An RRS Tripod+Anvil setup would easily smoke it.

 

[deersniper]

Throw back Thursday to this day in 2018 when I still used inch scopes

 

[Krob95]

Throw back Thursday to this day in 2018 when I still used inch scopes

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Sir. I’m gonna have to ask you to delete this photo. We only post photos of rifles with mil scopes

 

[deersniper]

Here this should help

Or maybe this

 

[The Durk]

MOA....ew.

 

[Krob95]

Here this should help

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Or maybe this

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Significantly better

 

[hafejd30]

Throw back Thursday to this day in 2018 when I still used inch scopes

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And a Harris Bipod!!

You even shoot brah??

 

[BuLLet]

I must have missed the Elite Sand!

Significantly better

 

[deersniper]

And a Harris Bipod!!

You even shoot brah??

Lol I’ve killed more guilty animals with a Harris than most people have seen

 

[hafejd30]

Lol I’ve killed more guilty animals with a Harris than most people have seen

Same here! Own 5 currently

 

[96C]

Picked up the AXSR today. 300WinMag with a 300PRC proof carbon and 6.5CM (now waiting on the 308 bolt). Cerakoted by Delta Tactical here in Australia.

Hopefully get a chance to run it in when our baby arrives (should have been a few days ago! Everything happens at the same time around here).

NF Beast Tremor3
Spuhr 4603B
CkyePod

 

[AIAW]

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Picked up the AXSR today. 300WinMag with a 300PRC proof carbon and 6.5CM (now waiting on the 308 bolt). Cerakoted by Delta Tactical here in Australia.

Hopefully get a chance to run it in when our baby arrives (should have been a few days ago! Everything happens at the same time around here).

NF Beast Tremor3
Spuhr 4603B
CkyePod

Nice.

That Cerakote job was done very well

 

[The Durk]

You know your rig is quiet when you can hear Coyotes calling in the background.

My Low Vis Gear wraps finally made it State side. I couldn’t be happier with them.

 

[96C]

300PRC Proof 26" 1:8" with Area419 Sidewinder, dropped a heap of weight from the front end.

 

[bfk4lyfe]

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300PRC Proof 26" 1:8" with Area419 Sidewinder, dropped a heap of weight from the front end.

is that a prefit? how much weight did it cut?

 

[pfl338]

Hello folks. I’m a newbie on this site but I wanted to share my recent happiness with you. Last weekend I popped out onto our long range at Stickledown, Bisley (UK) with my club for a shoot starting at 900 yards, falling back to 1,000 yards.

At 900, for a change, I did quite well despite dialling the wrong direction for windage (6MOA) on the first shot but I quickly realised my mistake and sorted it out. The first group of 9 scored me a shabby 43.4, but the second group of 10 shot at 900 yards made me very happy with a respectable 50.9. To date, that is the best score I have ever achieved at range and it did make me smile.

Moving back to 1,000 yards, all my luck was cast to the wind and the score was so shameful I refuse to share it.

I am looking forward to when I next get the chance to visit the States for some freedom time on your ranges.
Cheers.
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That is one sweet range!! Nice shooting!

 

[Chasing3]

Current set up.

 

[Huskydriver]

You know your rig is quiet when you can hear Coyotes calling in the background.

My Low Vis Gear wraps finally made it State side. I couldn’t be happier with them.
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Next time you get a chance weigh that set up without the barrel for me......










and how much you want for it

 

[hafejd30]

Next time you get a chance weigh that set up without the barrel for me......

and how much you want for it

That’s the exact gun your looking for!!!

I’ve been watching for you in the px

 

[Huskydriver]

That’s the exact gun your looking for!!!

I’ve been watching for you in the px

Oh Durk knows lol....

 

[Huskydriver]

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Current set up.

Also a sweet rig...you upgrading to an ATX next year?

 

[hafejd30]

@Chasing3
@The Durk

I’m not going to tell you what @Huskydriver is willing to do for these guns.....

But it rhymes with “Smexual Fravors”

 

[Chasing3]

@Huskydriver Lol. I think I am passing on the ATX. Now if I could find an original green AO chassis I might be tempted. Seen a few posted but the members were selling the entire rifle. I still like the traditional AT look.

 

[Huskydriver]

@Huskydriver Lol. I think I am passing on the ATX. Now if I could find an original green AO chassis I might be tempted. Seen a few posted but the members were the selling entire rifle. I still like the traditional AT look.

@Adam B sell this man your green ao chassis lol

 

[96C]

Ran the 300PRC proof barrel in this morning. Heavy fog limited visibility to about 130m, could barely see the target until 12 noon. 3oC (35oF approx) beautiful still morning.

Rounds 4-6 were ‘.817 MOA’
Rounds 7-9 were ‘.709 MOA’

According to BallisticX. The first group of 3 was rubbish at about 50mm but that’s ok. Quick basic clean in between lots, the barrel will no doubt settle down fairly soon, then drop validation and the rest can begin.

New rifle, new trigger, new barrel, new ergonomics, fog, tight for time, difficult position to get comfortable in, very happy considering... No doubt I was the weak link this morning.

Recoil is very mild with the 212gr ELDX Precision Hunter Hornady ammo through the sidewinder brake, was expecting a bit more bite. It feels more like a spicy 308 but not a magnum.

Overall, loving the AXSR so far, fantastic rifle.

 

[blindspotter]

That throwback Thursday photo reminded me of this one that I grabbed from somewhere a while ago. Bit of a weird setup but also interesting, anyone know if the NV mount is factory?

 

[blindspotter]

I found the original photo:

 

[M8541Reaper]

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Ran the 300PRC proof barrel in this morning. Heavy fog limited visibility to about 130m, could barely see the target until 12 noon. 3oC (35oF approx) beautiful still morning.

Rounds 4-6 were ‘.817 MOA’
Rounds 7-9 were ‘.709 MOA’

According to BallisticX. The first group of 3 was rubbish at about 50mm but that’s ok. Quick basic clean in between lots, the barrel will no doubt settle down fairly soon, then drop validation and the rest can begin.

New rifle, new trigger, new barrel, new ergonomics, fog, tight for time, difficult position to get comfortable in, very happy considering... No doubt I was the weak link this morning.

Recoil is very mild with the 212gr ELDX Precision Hunter Hornady ammo through the sidewinder brake, was expecting a bit more bite. It feels more like a spicy 308 but not a magnum.

Overall, loving the AXSR so far, fantastic rifle.

Awesome setup man.
When you did your weight pic of 8195g, was that with the bipod as well?

 

[pfl338]

Question for AXMC owners. What kind of barrel life are you getting out of your 338LM barrel on average? I just scoped mine and I am getting "fire cracking" just forward of the throat. I am not sure how many rounds I have down the tube on mine, quite counting after the 500 mark.
The barrel still holds sub MOA vertical dispersion at 1000 yrds but is starting to foul up easily( my range sessions are usually 50-60rnds of 300gr projo's running 2650-2750fps depending on the load.) I am going to run it till it hits over 1MOA dispersion, just trying to decide when to start looking for a new barrel.

Thanks in advance.

 

[96C]

When you did your weight pic of 8195g, was that with the bipod as well?

Thanks brother, very happy!

8195gm:
Base rifle, bolt in
26” proof carbon prefit barrel
Area419 sidewinder with adapter collar
Unloaded 300wm magazine
NF Beast with ARD & caps
MDT CkyePod (standard) arca mount
Spuhr 4603B


Magazines with 10x 300PRC rounds are 565gm approx.


Base rifle with bolt in, 300WM steel 26” barrel and APA brake with empty 300wm magazine is 7,140gm (15.75lb).


I haven’t weighed the barrels separately yet, will do that this morning.

My short action AX with 26” steel barrel, ATACR 7-35 and some bits is even heavier which is strange and surprising! 9,340gm.