Accuracy International Picture Thread

[Luvman]

You guys are killing me. Wanna trade for a slightly used AT? Even up of course

I do plan to pick up an 18” 6.5CM for mine. I currently only have regular access to 350yds and .308 match ammo can be found cheap so all my funds have been better spent on ammo and trigger time.

 

[kRcu]

You guys are killing me. Wanna trade for a slightly used AT? Even up of course

I do plan to pick up an 18” 6.5CM for mine. I currently only have regular access to 350yds and .308 match ammo can be found cheap so all my funds have been better spent on ammo and trigger time.

@beenjammin may trade you. Hit him up.

 

[Luvman]

@beenjammin may trade you. Hit him up.

I doubt anyone would trade me an AX even up for my AT. It was a joke.

 

[kRcu]

I doubt anyone would trade me an AX even up for my AT. It was a joke.

He hit me up about a trade for my AT, Plus cash. He has his AX listed in the for-sale section currently.

 

[Skimafia]

So stoked!! Samb spigot installed.

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Yours looks nice, mine looks nicer!

 

[kRcu]

Yours looks nice, mine looks nicer!

^^
Lol. Gentlemen, one of the oldest AT’s on earth.

 

[Aaron47pb]

Just got a really nice condition 2012 AX338. Keep the paint or strip it? Never stripped the paint off a rifle, so tempted just to live with it.

 

[mercracing]

Just got a really nice condition 2012 AX338. Keep the paint or strip it? Never stripped the paint off a rifle, so tempted just to live with it.

Post of pic of what it looks like now

 

[Skimafia]

^^
Lol. Gentlemen, one of the oldest AT’s on earth.

Mine has way more juice than yours!

 

[Basher]

Post of pic of what it looks like now

This. Depending on the color/pattern, and what you wanted/needed it to look like will be a deciding factor. I'm assuming it's been rattle caned?

 

[kRcu]

Just got a really nice condition 2012 AX338. Keep the paint or strip it? Never stripped the paint off a rifle, so tempted just to live with it.

Fixed your photos, homie.

I’d keep the paint.

 

[mercracing]

take the paint off

 

[winniethepooh]

I’d spray a camo layer on top

 

[Basher]

I’d spray a camo layer on top

Yeah, I'd hit it with my own pattern to make it your own.

 

[Aaron47pb]

So what is the trick to getting decent patterns? I've never rattle canned a rifle.

And then on the other hand, what's the trick to stripping a rattle canned rifle?

 

[kRcu]

So what is the trick to getting decent patterns? I've never rattle canned a rifle.

And then on the other hand, what's the trick to stripping a rattle canned rifle?

Citristrip works well to remove.

Please don’t fishnet if you add camo..pls, no. I’ve always been more partial to the Pat Rogers camo method, but not sure if that’s more of an AR type thing.

 

[winniethepooh]

Citristrip works well to remove.

Please don’t fishnet if you add camo..pls, no. I’ve always been more partial to the Pat Rogers camo method, but not sure if that’s more of an AR type thing.

Fishnet camo works perfectly where I live. I guess it just depends on your environment

 

[flyright]

Just bought my AX short action. The bolt lift seems a bit heavy but it's been so long since I've handled one I can't remember if it's normal. It's brand new so maybe that's a part of it. The bolt finish looks a bit thin/worn but it's obviously NIB. I know they are test fired at the factory. Very smooth though, and quite pretty - Elite sand. This all sound normal to you aficionados?

 

[winniethepooh]

Just bought my AX short action. The bolt lift seems a bit heavy but it's been so long since I've handled one I can't remember if it's normal. It's brand new so maybe that's a part of it. The bolt finish looks a bit thin/worn but it's obviously NIB. I know they are test fired at the factory. Very smooth though, and quite pretty - Elite sand. This all sound normal to you aficionados?

Sounds normal. Post pics of that beauty when you get it

 

[Night Assassin]

Just bought my AX short action. The bolt lift seems a bit heavy but it's been so long since I've handled one I can't remember if it's normal. It's brand new so maybe that's a part of it. The bolt finish looks a bit thin/worn but it's obviously NIB. I know they are test fired at the factory. Very smooth though, and quite pretty - Elite sand. This all sound normal to you aficionados?

Put the safety on to the first Position and see if it makes any difference, on mine the resistance comes from cocking the firing pin.
Good taste on colors!

 

[flyright]

Yes, first safety position feels like butter on a skillet. I was just a bit concerned about the heavy bolt lift for cocking and chambering. After a few dry fire runs it is getting a little better. Pics to come.

 

[Luvman]

Yes, first safety position feels like butter on a skillet. I was just a bit concerned about the heavy bolt lift for cocking and chambering. After a few dry fire runs it is getting a little better. Pics to come.

My AT is the same way and it's getting better with use. With 220rds down through it the difference is noticeable. I put a light coating of moly grease on the lugs and bolt on mine. That helped as well. I use moly because it stays put and doesn't seem to attract dirt.

 

[winniethepooh]

I was cruising on EOs site and noticed that the short action AX is now labeled AXSA. Is this official?

 

[MichaelEber]

This is my way of having an AI rifle. It began as a Remington 700 5R milspec (one of the very first ones) mounted into an AICS thumbhole stock. The flat on the bottom of the stock is perfect for both F Class and bench shooting.
I'll soon be rechambering for a .260 with the trued action and competition profile. Going back into F Class.

 

[Mike_Honcho]

Just bought my AX short action. The bolt lift seems a bit heavy but it's been so long since I've handled one I can't remember if it's normal. It's brand new so maybe that's a part of it. The bolt finish looks a bit thin/worn but it's obviously NIB. I know they are test fired at the factory. Very smooth though, and quite pretty - Elite sand. This all sound normal to you aficionados?

Grease the lugs and spend an hour or two dry firing over the next couple of days. Prior to shooting - wipe the grease out.

 

[TripleBull]

Just bought my AX short action. The bolt lift seems a bit heavy but it's been so long since I've handled one I can't remember if it's normal. It's brand new so maybe that's a part of it. The bolt finish looks a bit thin/worn but it's obviously NIB. I know they are test fired at the factory. Very smooth though, and quite pretty - Elite sand. This all sound normal to you aficionados?

Our AX MC has some fairly heavy bolt lift too. We only have 50 rounds down the tube so far but also a few hundred dry fires. I can't tell that it's loosened yet. I guess I should try the lug grease plus dry fire routine, it just hasn't been an issue yet. I'm still too busy smiling at it.

 

[CRT2]

Pelican Storm 3300 with foam cut using electric knife. Not as fancy as the $700.00 version but at 1/4 the cost, will suffice. Funny, the Vortex GEN 2 doesn't have the stark color contrast as depicted in the photo - must be lighting or maybe the photographer?

 

[Skimafia]

Here is a picture of my latest outing with my boy. We are taking a few inclined shots at around 425 yards. This is him ranging it and working on sight picture.

 

[beenjammin]

I doubt anyone would trade me an AX even up for my AT. It was a joke.

yea .. he said even.. i wont do it for even either

 

[Skimafia]

Does anyone have an AT with a SN older than 13 19120?

 

[winniethepooh]

Best group of the day

 

[Toney198]

Not my gun but I was able to hang with my tikka

 

[OzzyO20]

Question for the AI hive. Does anyone know of a smith spinning pre-fit Broughton 5C barrels for AI AT's (or small shank AX's)? If not, who would you go to about taking a blank and finishing it?

I was looking at some old notes from a custom R700 with a 24" MTU Broughton 5C, and I was getting more velocity with a full 1.0 grains of less powder (same exact range, same exact time of year) out of that barrel. It was a friggin laser out of the box, and everyone I pointed in that direction had similar experiences.

 

[phlegm]

Question for the AI hive. Does anyone know of a smith spinning pre-fit Broughton 5C barrels for AI AT's (or small shank AX's)? If not, who would you go to about taking a blank and finishing it?

I was looking at some old notes from a custom R700 with a 24" MTU Broughton 5C, and I was getting more velocity with a full 1.0 grains of less powder (same exact range, same exact time of year) out of that barrel. It was a friggin laser out of the box, and everyone I pointed in that direction had similar experiences.

Not sure about anyone already carrying Broughtons, but Accurate Ordnance, Mile High Shooting, OTM Tactical, and Robert Gradous all turn barrels for the AT.

 

[Skimafia]

ES Tactical is worth a look too. He had some 6.5 Proof Stainless barrels in stock. I have been very happy with mine

 

[winniethepooh]

Hit the 300 yard line today

 

[The Durk]

Well, I'm a long time lurker and I'm finally going to purchase an AI next year. You guys are KILLING me with some of these awesome photos.

 

[NateVA]

Well, I'm a long time lurker and I'm finally going to purchase an AI next year. You guys are KILLING me with some of these awesome photos.

I finally did it after ignoring the "Get an AI" advice for a couple years. It arrives at my FFL on Monday.

 

[Skimafia]

I have a bad friend who talked me into mine. You know who you are. Best mistake Ive ever made.

 

[The Durk]

I decided since I've been shooting a Remington 700 in an AICS gen 1 stock, I needed to get more serious about my long range shooting. As of today, I've lost over 130lbs, naturally, in a year, and hit a goal weight of under 220lbs. It's time to purchase one for my birthday in February.

 

[Badfinger]

Well, I'm a long time lurker and I'm finally going to purchase an AI next year. You guys are KILLING me with some of these awesome photos.

That's how the addiction begins

 

[jim996]

Still waiting on my AXMC arriving.......been told the first week of October now.....

 

[The Durk]

That's how the addiction begins

That's the EXACT rifle I'm going to be purchasing.

 

[Badfinger]

You're obviously a gentleman and a scholar with EXCELLENT taste

 

[Dave62677]

Hit the 300 yard line today
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what brand is that rear rest. thanks

 

[hic28]

I may have posted this in a different thread. IPSC at a mile

 

[NateVA]

That's the EXACT rifle I'm going to be purchasing.

We must be the precision rifle version of basic bitches. That is the rifle that arrives at my FFL on Monday. A pale brown folding AI AT.

 

[deersniper]

I may have posted this in a different thread. IPSC at a mile
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What caliper?

 

[winniethepooh]

what brand is that rear rest. thanks

Triad tactical wedge

 

[The Durk]

We must be the precision rifle version of basic bitches. That is the rifle that arrives at my FFL on Monday. A pale brown folding AI AT.

I DID have an avocado and pumpkin seeds today. I've always wanted an AW but in my 20's I could barely afford a Remington 700. Now I have a nice Kahles k624i and spuhr mount to sit on top. Does anyone know if Euro Optics gives a discount to hide members? They're about 4 hours away from me.