I hear the LE models dont need as much time for the bullets to go to sleep
So they’re more accurate inside 100
AX buttstock $1100 smh
Cheaper than a felony and a couple years in Federal Pound You in The Ass Prison for straw purchasing an AT-LE from your cop buddy
Cheaper than a felony and a couple years in Federal Pound You in The Ass Prison for straw purchasing an AT-LE from your cop buddy
I still think one of the best AI on here was husky’s AXMC with thumbhole. That was bad ass
How if your buddy doesn't fill out the 4473.....
Just cuz your le buddy bought it and had it shipped to his dealer then changed his mind to buy it then your dealer bought it from him then you buy it from the dealer and do the 4473
.. What law was broken...????
Not that I would know
Lol, all my AI's have been bought with the snipers hide px discount.
So they say they are still making parts for the current ATs
Yet parts have been unobtanium for a long time now
Intersting sales strategy
Yet parts have been unobtanium for a long time now
Intersting sales strategy
I saw the post above about the sales rep's quote on that - "indefinitely, for now."
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I would bet $5 that the new LE only "sniper gray" will look a lot like elite sand...but since we're talking AI money, that would be $450.
Parts for AI rifles have always been unobtainable within a reasonable timeframe even for brand new current production rifles... Anyone who has owned an AI for longer than a month or ever tried to order a spare part should know this by now, lol. It's been a running joke for 15+ years that your backordered part will arrive "eventually" with no timeframe provided.
I remember waiting 6+ months just for different colored skins for my AT when the AT was less than a year old from the initial release, and 8+ months for different colored plastics and the longer 16" hand guard for my AX when the AX was still the newest and best model in the lineup.
If you think that's bad try ordering spare parts they normally don't like to sell to the consumer like firing pins, firing pin springs, safety levers, etc. No, I don't want to send the entire rifle in for a warranty repair, I just want spare parts for my inventory and can change it myself if needed.
It's an abusive relationship when it comes to anything AI, they hit me because they love me, lol...
My AT was my grail rifle
I wanted that sucker for years and I finally had the coin and MH had a used one with everything I wanted
So I got it
Yeah I’m griping about parts and I’ll just suck it up and get them
Will I sell this rifle? Hell no. It’s ugly, it’s heavy, but it runs no matter the abuse I throw at it
And it’s a 308 so haters unite
Don’t say things you can’t take back!
Yup...try being LH and getting parts.
Part is available via backorder...LMAO. I'm sure that in 4-5 years, I may see a LH AXMC 300 WM bolt body
Nah, the AI models for LE are optimized for shooting dogs. At least the models for Federal contracts.
Had to make a stop to check out Mile High when I was going through Denver in August for the Guardian match at Cameo.
Cashing out got asked if I was LE, had to sadly sigh and say no or the AXMC-LE behind you would be going home with me…….
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Cashing out got asked if I was LE, had to sadly sigh and say no or the AXMC-LE behind you would be going home with me…….
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The whole LE specific bolt gun is fucking retarded.
Same thing for the different models of the same damn switch barrel action.
ASR vs AXSR… ATLE vs AT… AXMCLE vs AXMC… ATXC vs ATX… ATXC Mil vs ATXC…
Same thing for the different models of the same damn switch barrel action.
ASR vs AXSR… ATLE vs AT… AXMCLE vs AXMC… ATXC vs ATX… ATXC Mil vs ATXC…
Yes, but people will still line up to purchase one. They will gladly fork out an exorbitant amount for an item that has almost non-existent factory support, or connection/empathy for their consumer base.
Yet the staus symbol of ownership will overcome many, who follow up their "I just got porked in the ass by AI" with "but it's an AI, so it felt smoother." As an AI owner myself, I am starting to master the prison rape victim walk, all the while telling others to GBPSE.
Will not sell a 16" AT in 308 but will let us go ahead and buy a 338LM ASR. Someone make it make sense! But that is par for the course in the firearms industry.
Ive never needed parts but scott has always been extremely helpful with any questions that ive had and has probably talked to me on the phone more than i deserve. My experience is that the customer service is quite good
HK is way way way worse. They go out of their way to make their "civilian" guns and their military/LE guns not even compatible with one another.
Another thing that I often think about is we should be happy civilians get any rifles at all from them to purchase. I kind of doubt civilian sales is whats keeping the lights on there
There is probably some parts that should not take as long to get as they do but we have to remember theyre a small business and military/ le would come first. Just my opinion but if they can only produce so many parts so fast id rather the guys on the front line get them first. These are just toys for us civilians. If you dont like that about AI then buy something else, but it wont be as good
There is probably some parts that should not take as long to get as they do but we have to remember theyre a small business and military/ le would come first. Just my opinion but if they can only produce so many parts so fast id rather the guys on the front line get them first. These are just toys for us civilians. If you dont like that about AI then buy something else, but it wont be as good
Glad I picked up my SR-15 years ago when Brownells had them for right at $2K with mil/le/veteran discount. They’re totally overpriced now though.
If they didn't have le/Gov contacts the price would likely be much lower and more civs would own them making up for the loss. When
.gov is willing to pay nearly anything because it's taxpayer money you jack up the price to make good money. There is really NO reason these AI rifles should cost this much when you compare it to other custom chassis builds. A bit more robust, yes but not nearly 3k+ more. It's .gov pricing.
I think most people that made that swap, myself included, also switched to the taller AX rail while they were at it.
The last two pages in the "Accuracy International Picture Thread" have been without pictures. I'm here to rescue you.
Sincerely,
Self-appointed Hall Monitor.
ETA: But yeah, the notion that "The King's Men" can have something that the citizenry can't have is antithetical - no, it does violence - to the Founders' intent and the purpose of the 2nd Amendment. On the scale of outrage, while I don't like AI's position on "LE-only" setups, it's still less of a sin than proclaiming your undying love for the ATF during congressional testimony. YMMV
Sincerely,
Self-appointed Hall Monitor.
ETA: But yeah, the notion that "The King's Men" can have something that the citizenry can't have is antithetical - no, it does violence - to the Founders' intent and the purpose of the 2nd Amendment. On the scale of outrage, while I don't like AI's position on "LE-only" setups, it's still less of a sin than proclaiming your undying love for the ATF during congressional testimony. YMMV
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Maybe we need a separate “Vintage AI Picture Thread” to keep things on topic? I’ll contribute to keep the intent of this thread alive! 
Also, if anybody that converted their AIAWs to an aftermarket chassis or skins and want to offload their old and useless AI gear…
Also, if anybody that converted their AIAWs to an aftermarket chassis or skins and want to offload their old and useless AI gear…
I would love to see a whole lot more of this rifle... I'll be contributing my own photos shortly.Maybe we need a separate “Vintage AI Picture Thread” to keep things on topic? I’ll contribute to keep the intent of this thread alive!
Also, if anybody that converted their AIAWs to an aftermarket chassis or skins and want to offload their old and useless AI gear…
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#1 or #2 would look very comfortable in my house. Just saying if you wanted to free up space
No claims of first rights of refusal are valid unless and until you say the word "dibs." This is at least a nationwide principle of commerce.#1 or #2 would look very comfortable in my house. Just saying if you wanted to free up space
Accordingly, Dibs on #4. Many moons ago, someone agreed to see me a Covert Kit and then reneged. I should have hunted him down and thrown him into a pit of alligators, but instead I just sulked/dwelt in the misery of what might be the firstmost of first-world problems.
Alright, finally throwing down a photo as I've been researching for a long time. Mile High Shooting Accesories really came through and helped me out for my birthday. I'm currently waiting to install the Accu-Shot Monopod, and have two sets of Thumbhole Stocks (Green) on their way. Plan is to shoot factory Hornady TAP ELD Precision 168gr from it, probably exclusively.
- Factory 20" 1:12 barrel, 2016 Crown AI AT
- Leupold MK5HD 5-25x56mm Illuminated with Tremor3 Reticle
- SPUHR SP-5006 1.35" Scope Mount (there's about 2mm between the obj. lens and the NV rail)
- Atlas Bipod + Spigot
- 7 AIAW Double Stack 10 Round Magazines
- AI Factory Cleaning Kit, Tools, 19mm Spanner
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Nice rig. Two suggestions- don’t bother with the monopod, buy a decent rear bag or a heavy fill game changer. Monopods haven’t been in vogue for like 10+ years. AI makes a LH AT, I’d try to find one if you can, it makes life a lot easier (fellow right handed, left eye dominant shooter here). Cheers
The Monopod when collapsed acts as a real nice bag rest. I run Wiebad Fortune Cookies. And, no way am I gonna try and hunt for a LH rifle after just getting this one lol. One rifle is enough.
I know of 2 of the covert barrels that I could possibly get but never seen the suppressor for sale.No claims of first rights of refusal are valid unless and until you say the word "dibs." This is at least a nationwide principle of commerce.
Accordingly, Dibs on #4. Many moons ago, someone agreed to see me a Covert Kit and then reneged. I should have hunted him down and thrown him into a pit of alligators, but instead I just sulked/dwelt in the misery of what might be the firstmost of first-world problems.
Said no AI owner ever. In fact, I think that statement might even get you banned here.
Someone Report this post!
Trying to make it harder on yourself past 800 with those 168s? 175s will have a higher BC. Not sure if the 12 twist will stabilize 185s.
The Hornady TAP ELD Precision 168gr rounds (BC .523 G1) have a higher BC than either 168gr (.462 G1) or 175gr (.505 G1)FGMM SMKs. At a mile high, I'm good out to 1400 yards, in ideal conditions. I won't have a problem reaching past 1000 yards at most altitudes and conditions, but I'll have to collect real world data. Impact energy will suffer with the lighter weight. I'd like to try out the civilian Hornady ELD Match 175gr rounds though, and see how they do. But I'd also like to hear other's experiences with various factory rounds using the 20" 1:12 barrel. The 1:12 twist is too slow a twist rate for 185gr Bergers, unfortunately, despite the 20" muzzle length.
Nice, that elevation will help. I’m down at sea level. Have you done a tall target test on the Mk5? I just saw a new mil contract model with almost 3% error in the turrets.
What rounds does your classic AW with 1:12 twist barrel like most? What have you had the best experiences with? Damn beautiful rifles...
Not yet. And all I've had the chance to do is do a first cleaning of the bore. Shooting happens today where I hope to see how the entire setup does. While I figure there's plenty of shooting data on this forum for the classic AI AT, I'll be glad to share my results. There's got to be some LE on here with plenty of shooting experience on the AI AT with the Hornady TAP ELD Precision round.
