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What you guys are looking for is surgical tubing. It comes in different thicknesses and won't stiffen up in the cold.
I just had a PROOF competition contour barrel spun up for my AT, chambered in 308, 1:10 twist, and 26" long. It is a beast at almost 8 pounds and shoots as well as any of my Krieger or Bartleins
Had a 26" comp contour on my old AT, that barrel was an absolute hammer. I'd use any proof barrel (carbon or steel) without hesitation.
I bought one of those, as well as the Ryobi inflator. I'm liking the Ryobi due to form, fit and function and will be testing it today out on Ironman.
ETA: Used it on the open Ironman range at Quantico. Lots of dust and dirt out there so I moved back to the riflekuhl until I can add a CPAP filter to the contraption. Worked like a charm on the TBAC 338 Ultra SR.
Debris blown into my handload box.
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I had a good day and wished to share it. I have room for improvement before considering external factors. But considering this is my first bolt-action and I'm still learning to shoot right handed, I'm quite happy. I'm still trying to find other factory ammo these 1:12 twist barrels like; I'm looking at Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X 178gr next.
Dumb question, but easy answer, I’m sure.
The rear u-shaped flush cup sling mount right by the AT buttpad; is there supposed to be a screw holding that in?
The one on my AT is just held captive by the plastic buttpad spacer (once the spacer & pad are screwed against the buttstock).
The flush cup thing is a little loose and wiggles.
The rear u-shaped flush cup sling mount right by the AT buttpad; is there supposed to be a screw holding that in?
The one on my AT is just held captive by the plastic buttpad spacer (once the spacer & pad are screwed against the buttstock).
The flush cup thing is a little loose and wiggles.
Yup, it's captive held. No screw. Just screw your buttplates tighter.
Huh. Weird. Thx!
There’s a little round rubber plug/pad under the u-shaped flush cup that looks like it’s covering up a hole. If memory serves (can’t get to my gun right now) there’s a corresponding hole on the u-shaped thing. Oh well.
I’ve resorted to putting some thick tape behind the “U” to snug it up.
Since I’m bored and idle here’s another stupid-ass near-meaningless question: the buttpad spacers’ screw holes are actually cone-shaped. Are you putting the narrow bit of the cone towards the muzzle or towards the buttpad? I’m guessing the former so it’s easier to locate the hole with the screw when attaching the buttpad.
But the hell I know?
Beers and couches and rain on the rooftop and darkness and silence will do that to a man lol"If overthinking was a thread..."
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Sassen is the new owner of border barrels (since some years now) and still make barrels for AI .
AI had a go a making their own.
It didn’t go down well. Not sure who makes that now.
It didn’t go down well. Not sure who makes that now.
AI make their own 6.5 Creedmoor barrels, not sure who makes the other calibres for them. I would expect that eventually AI will make all their own barrels.
So that leaves me to ask: How do I go about ordering a new UK made barrel for my AT?
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The question is why would you want to, and for what calibre?
It’s still up in the air if AI have fixed their own AI homemade barrels. So why take the risk, when you can have a lovely Bartlein one?
If you only wanted a .308 barrel I’m sure Sporting Services have a stock of older, but brilliant LW made barrels which used to come on all their guns years ago.
A classic LW barrel that has both a crown mark and says "7.62" instead of ".308" is exactly what I wish to find.
It is not just about practicality, but collect-ability. Sure, I'm more than happy to run a very nice 2018+ Barlein/Win barrel in 1:10 twist. But I wish to take care of the original parts as well.
How many of you today wish you could get a spare original AW barrel for your AW today?
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I recently sold my low mileage LW 7.62 barrel in the PX. You can always look there as well.
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I bought a barrel from sporting services. I paid for it but I have to find an importer for the barrel. So that’s something to think about.
Yes sir and it’s shooting great on its new home
. Same load as my other LW barrel and about 50FPS faster
Just grabbed a mk5 5-25 to throw on my AT. I’ll be migrating my NF elsewhere. What mounts are you guys using for the AI AT’s and mk5’s? I see a few options but not a ton.
I am glad it worked out!Yes sir and it’s shooting great on its new home
I know it doesn’t say “7.62”, but for general interest my 2023 AT bought this year from Eurooptic has this Brit stamp:
I don’t pretend to know what it means…found some shotgun proof mark references but they relate to using steel shot or not.
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I like the black recoil pad. I’ve got one hanging around and will follow suit on my sage green AX. As they say “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”
Just means Proofed to CIP Nitro standards. By Birmingham Proof house in 2023.
HKSniper11B - You might want to extend your search, the barrels your looking for might not have a crown on, signifying Birmingham Proof house, entirely likely you could London Proof house markings like below:
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This is exactly the barrel I have, same markings, also says 7.62. Do you happen to know who makes these barrels so I can get a matching 24" version?
I’ve got two. They’re both Walther barrels if I recall, my original was the factory barrel. The other I bought as an extra barrel with the intent of cutting down/threading the OG. Shouldn’t be hard to find on the marketplace if you’re patient!
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^ I see you trying to camouflage that Mk5 so that nobody would notice it...
Nice rifle
Nice rifle
Lol i knew one of you would strike… Fair play!^ I see you trying to camouflage that Mk5 so that nobody would notice it...
Nice rifle
I do well with them man.
Atacr on my SR15 LPR
I’m taking my NF off and putting it onto a mk12 for a more appropriate optic for mammoth. A mk5 is on the way to replace it . Hard to argue the mk5 especially with the discount for me . I’ll spray paint mine and put a NF QC sticker on it
1.5" is the standard now
Yep, 1.5 - 1.54", especially if you're going to run a rail on top of your fore end.
I'm not going to run one, and I still like my scopes mounted lower...so I went with a 1.3". It is almost too short for most dudes, but it fits me well. My cheek piece is on the first click up.
Run a 1.5 or a 1.54, because you don't want to find yourself in a situation where someone says "you can use my thermal/NV clip on" and you can't because you're not running the correct height rings.
Then later, you get to convince yourself than you need a clip on because your scope is already at the right height.
Then later, you get to convince yourself than you need a clip on because your scope is already at the right height.
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