Accuracy International Picture Thread

[JackBeNimble]

AN UNUSED 'ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL' THUMBHOLE GRIP UPGRADE KIT IN GREEN

A dirt cheap lot on Holt's August auction (UK) for those looking for a thumbhole upgrade kit 20-30 pages ago...

Photo tax of wifey with my AI coopermatch palmamaster (in another forum user's old AT chassis):

 

[blbennett1288]

Fall loadout for Team Matches. Only thing that may change is a smaller bag from the MR 3DAP

Major Land Sniper Cup - Oct
Steel City Sniper Challenge - Nov
5th Annual Colemans Creek Team Sniper Comp - Dec

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

@carbonbased +1 on pfl338's thread on bore guides. Makes it easy to then clamp the barrel to a bench and go to town.

 

[Huskydriver]

@carbonbased +1 on pfl338's thread on bore guides. Makes it easy to then clamp the barrel to a bench and go to town.

Are you using a bore buide with the barrel pulled?

 

[hafejd30]

Are you using a bore buide with the barrel pulled?

I do. Maybe that’s what he’s referring to above? I bought those black end caps from someone on here. Can’t remember the name. Work as a thread protector and bore guide while the barrels off

 

[Huskydriver]

I do. Maybe that’s what he’s referring to above? I bought those black end caps from someone on here. Can’t remember the name. Work as a thread protector and bore guide while the barrels off

But why tho lol

 

[hafejd30]

But why tho lol

Honestly it just makes me feel good

Is it needed not really. I just keep the rod centered with my hand

But when I remove barrels or cans from the end it’s my SOP to install a thread protector. Before even setting it down

My luck is to drop it or turn and wack the threads off my bench, chair or ceiling fan. This way it stays protected. This specific thread protector allows you to handle and clean the barrel with the thread protector on. I then remove it to clean the chamber area and wipe excessive solvent off

I can’t have a 300, I can’t have a bore guide/thread protector

You guys are just mean this week

 

[Huskydriver]

Honestly it just makes me feel good

Is it needed not really. I just keep the rod centered with my hand

But when I remove barrels or cans from the end it’s my SOP to install a thread protector. Before even setting it down

My luck is to drop it or turn and wack the threads off my bench, chair or ceiling fan. This way it stays protected. This specific thread protector allows you to handle and clean the barrel with the thread protector on. I then remove it to clean the chamber area and wipe excessive solvent off

I can’t have a 300, I can’t have a bore guide/thread protector

You guys are just mean this week

I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel

 

[M8541Reaper]

I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel

Ok nerd, looks like we have to have the talk.

—Pulls up chair backwards and sits so you know I’m one of the hip adults—

“Look there comes a time in an AI owner’s life when you have to pull it out. Once out though, it’s dangerous to leave it exposed. That’s why you have to use protection. There’s different kinds of protection too. Some big, some small. Some thick, some thin. Some with holes, some without. But you should always use protection once you pull it out, especially if you plan on sticking it.

Good talk champ.”

::ruffles your luscious locks and trips over the chair on my way out but I play it off and don’t turn back or acknowledge it::

 

[M8541Reaper]

Thumbhole AI for the ELR win.

(AXSR pictured for the non-purists)

 

[hafejd30]

I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel

 

[Huskydriver]

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Nice!

 

[BuLLet]

These look good, where did you get them from?

@pfl338 ?

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[taliv]

Another question… pretty sure there’s no anti seize on my axsr bbls. All my other actions use it. Should I add a little?

 

[BuLLet]

Another question… pretty sure there’s no anti seize on my axsr bbls. All my other actions use it. Should I add a little?

I never add any on my AI swappables.

 

[hafejd30]

These look good, where did you get them from?

@pfl338 ?

I had to look back in my conversations but yes that is correct

 

[BurtG]

I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel

?

It’s going to keep the rod centered and not rubbing on the rifling.

What do you think a bore guide does when the barrel is attached to the action

 

[carbonbased]

I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel

The cool thing about @pfl338 ’s bore guides, which are used when the barrel is off (as opposed to Possum Hollow guides), is they have a solvent port built in.

(Pardon the pubes lint)

Cool to me, anyways.

This way I don’t make a mess as I stuff my patch into the hole…no liquid squeezes out…onto the bed floor…uhhhh

 

[hafejd30]

The cool thing about @pfl338 ’s bore guides, which are used when the barrel is off (as opposed to Possum Hollow guides), is they have a solvent port built in.
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(Pardon the pubes lint)
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Cool to me, anyways.

This way I don’t make a mess as I stuff my patch into the hole…no liquid squeezes out…onto the bed floor…uhhhh

Mine don’t have holes. I was probably one of the first to try them. Bought a couple and he sent me a couple to try for free

They are awesome and I use them on every AI barrel. Including the spare barrels set aside. The black thread protectors above are his as well

 

[Chargerguy]

Neat! I’ve been looking for something like that for awhile to keep the rod centred with the barrel off. I have so many possum bore guides for my AIs already though. It would be cool if @pfl338 made a universal one meant to slip a possum bore guide into, holding it firmly in place. Well, I think so anyway…

 

[hafejd30]

In stock

Accuracy International Bolt Assembly Complete 308 Win including bolt/shroud assembly with 1.6mm firing pin. MPN 26547BL

Accuracy International Bolt Assembly Complete 308 Win including bolt/shroud assembly with 1.6mm firing pin. MPN 26547BL | Only at EuroOptic.com!

www.eurooptic.com

 

[Defender3]

We had a visitor at the Quantico Shooting Club last evening.

 

[VSP968]

We had a visitor at the Quantico Shooting Club last evening.

“If you see wildlife on the range, do not shoot it.”

 

[ReturnFire]

Question fellas…I ordered my barrel a little thick and now I’m worried about negative effects. It’s not touching the hand guard but it will with little effort. How much might this affect accuracy?

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

 

[Huskydriver]

Question fellas…I ordered my barrel a little thick and now I’m worried about negative effects. It’s not touching the hand guard but it will with little effort. How much might this affect accuracy?

Yup you might have a problem... @hic28 or @NoLegs24 had a good max profile they can comment on the max dimensions you can run

 

[Kopfjager1]

Question fellas…I ordered my barrel a little thick and now I’m worried about negative effects. It’s not touching the hand guard but it will with little effort. How much might this affect accuracy?

What's the contour? I ask because I just placed an order for 1.350 to 1.250 at 28".
Have you rested the rifle on bipods or tripod and applied pressure? Im no no barrel doctor, but I imagine it will make contact, because of the thickness I'm not sure how much pressure will make an effect.

 

[NoLegs24]

Yup you might have a problem... @hic28 or @NoLegs24 had a good max profile they can comment on the max dimensions you can run

Here I was having fun just lurking around. Now I’m having to ‘contribute’ again lol

1.35” for 5”. Then taper to 1.25” at the muzzle.

Need more weight to manage recoil? Hit the gym. And then add some weights… to the rifle

 

[clubsportmark]

Question fellas…I ordered my barrel a little thick and now I’m worried about negative effects. It’s not touching the hand guard but it will with little effort. How much might this affect accuracy?

Nothing the 6axis Dremel won’t fix!

 

[zero0zero]

Does anyone know if a 7-35x56 atacr in 1.5" rings will clear the nv rail on this? I have the high mount. It looks like it would be really close.

Pic thread.

 

[ReturnFire]

What's the contour? I ask because I just placed an order for 1.350 to 1.250 at 28".
Have you rested the rifle on bipods or tripod and applied pressure? Im no no barrel doctor, but I imagine it will make contact, because of the thickness I'm not sure how much pressure will make an effect.

It is 1.35 for 5 then a straight taper to 1.15 at 34”
It doesn’t touch with it sitting on a bipod but if I put any additional load on it I can here it tap

 

[BurtG]

Does anyone know if a 7-35x56 atacr in 1.5" rings will clear the nv rail on this? I have the high mount. It looks like it would be really close.

Pic thread.

1.5 will clear if your action and clip on rail are the same height This is 1.5” with a 5-27x56 and there’s room for aadland scope caps.

 

[diggler1833]

It is 1.35 for 5 then a straight taper to 1.15 at 34”
It doesn’t touch with it sitting on a bipod but if I put any additional load on it I can here it tap

So, no exact experience with this in an AI...BUT...I had this problem in an AR that gave me accuracy fits until I figured it out. Basically had the same thing as your photos as far as clearance to the gas block, and could squeeze the barrel down by hand and get the two to touch.

Had horrible accuracy with two barrels and probably 200 rounds wasted. Never could get to keep it from shooting fliers. Finally gave up and went to a thinner barrel and .750 gas block (had been .875). Problem went away immediately.

I'd shoot it and see if I were you, especially after you invested that much. However, if you find yourself battling accuracy issues, I wouldn't put a lot into load development.

 

[hafejd30]

Still in stock. Ordered 2 of them. Definitely call when ordering as they work a better deal then what’s online

I’ll try them in my 22 atx and 14 AT when they arrive. Ones going to be converted to a WSM bolt. The other I plan to use as a SFP bolt for my 2014 AT

Accuracy International Bolt Assembly Complete 308 Win including bolt/shroud assembly with 1.6mm firing pin. MPN 26547BL

Accuracy International Bolt Assembly Complete 308 Win including bolt/shroud assembly with 1.6mm firing pin. MPN 26547BL | Only at EuroOptic.com!

www.eurooptic.com

 

[zero0zero]

I called and they said they didn't have any for an at...

 

[MK20]

Still in stock. Ordered 2 of them. Definitely call when ordering as they work a better deal then what’s online

I’ll try them in my 22 atx and 14 AT when they arrive. Ones going to be converted to a WSM bolt. The other I plan to use as a SFP bolt for my 2014 AT

Accuracy International Bolt Assembly Complete 308 Win including bolt/shroud assembly with 1.6mm firing pin. MPN 26547BL

Accuracy International Bolt Assembly Complete 308 Win including bolt/shroud assembly with 1.6mm firing pin. MPN 26547BL | Only at EuroOptic.com!

www.eurooptic.com

Damn you for helping me spend more of my money, lol.

I mentioned to the guy at euro optic that a guy told me he would work a deal and he gave me the same deal as you.

I ordered 2. There are 8 left, so if you want it, go for it.

 

[hafejd30]

I called and they said they didn't have any for an at...

Did you ask for the complete bolt above? Or just for the bolt? The bolt alone would be without the firing pin assembly

 

[zero0zero]

I asked for "complete bolt assembly for an at"

 

[Firestarter123]

I asked for "complete bolt assembly for an at"

Ask about SKU 26547BL-AI

 

[Firestarter123]

Damn you for helping me spend more of my money, lol.

I mentioned to the guy at euro optic that a guy told me he would work a deal and he gave me the same deal as you.

I ordered 2. There are 8 left, so if you want it, go for it.

I didn't realize "working a deal" was even possible

 

[zero0zero]

It will work in an at correct?

 

[Firestarter123]

It will work in an at correct?

Yes.

AT, AXSA 2014+, AT-X

 

[hafejd30]

It will work in an at correct?

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong,

All short action AI’s use the same action. The chassis is what’s different

The early bolts 2014 and earlier had large firing pins. In 2015 models they swapped to small firing pins.

This bolt is a small firing pin complete bolt. It fits the AT, AX and ATX actions.

Mile high also has complete bolt bodies which fit the AT, AX and ATX. Euro has the firing pin assembly which is listed for AX but fits AT, AX and ATX bolts

Both also have the 1.6mm firing pins which are the SFP pins that only work in the SFP bolts and fit AT, AX and ATX

Again correct me if I’m wrong but that’s my understanding. Hell maybe this bolt only fits the AX haha. Then I’ll have to buy one of those to

 

[zero0zero]

Snagged one, thanks guys

 

[Firestarter123]

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong,

All short action AI’s use the same action. The chassis is what’s different

The early bolts 2014 and earlier had large firing pins. In 2015 models they swapped to small firing pins.

This bolt is a small firing pin complete bolt. It fits the AT, AX and ATX actions.

Mile high also has complete bolt bodies which fit the AT, AX and ATX. Euro has the firing pin assembly which is listed for AX but fits AT, AX and ATX bolts

Both also have the 1.6mm firing pins which are the SFP pins that only work in the SFP bolts and fit AT, AX and ATX

Again correct me if I’m wrong but that’s my understanding. Hell maybe this bolt only fits the AX haha. Then I’ll have to buy one of those to

You're close, however, when the AT was introduced the number of lugs on the bolt changed from 3 to 6 lugs.

Given that these bolts won't work in the AW, AE, or pre-2014 AXSA rifles.

These bolts *CAN* be used to upgrade an early AT rifle from having a LFP to a SFP bolt assembly.

 

[hafejd30]

You're close, however, when the AT was introduced the number of lugs on the bolt changed from 3 to 6 lugs.

Given that these bolts won't work in the AW, AE, or pre-2014 AXSA rifles.

These bolts *CAN* be used to upgrade an early AT rifle from having a LFP to a SFP bolt assembly.

Awesome thank you for clarification. My 2014 AT is a 6 lug LFP bolt and predates the 6 lug SFP bolts of 2015

My 22 ATX is a SFP 6 lug

Both bolts fit both guns excellent and only difference is the fluting on the 22 bolt

I’m assuming the bolts above (the 2 I ordered) are the same bolts as what’s in my 2022 ATX

Hoping both work in either rifle. We’ll see this week I suppose

 

[Firestarter123]

Awesome thank you for clarification. My 2014 AT is a 6 lug LFP bolt and predates the 6 lug SFP bolts of 2015

My 22 ATX is a SFP 6 lug

Both bolts fit both guns excellent and only difference is the fluting on the 22 bolt

I’m assuming the bolts above (the 2 I ordered) are the same bolts as what’s in my 2022 ATX

Hoping both work in either rifle. We’ll see this week I suppose

AI appears to change bolt fluting at times. My 2014 bolt isn't fluted when chambered, however, my 2015 bolt is.

I'm guessing you'll be just fine with the new bolts. I've only heard of 1 other bolt with issues on here and I saw 1 more mentioned on Reddit from the batch of bolt assemblies that I received.

 

[DKN83]

Just out of interest, if my AW bolt fails some day in the very far future, am i f*cked? Do they still produce bolts for the AW? I assume not?

 

[HKSniper11B]

Just out of interest, if my AW bolt fails some day in the very far future, am i f*cked? Do they still produce bolts for the AW? I assume not?

I actually would like to know the answer to this as well, for academic purposes.

 

[Firestarter123]

Just out of interest, if my AW bolt fails some day in the very far future, am i f*cked? Do they still produce bolts for the AW? I assume not?

From what I've seen the AW is still produced for other markets so hopefully AINA has a spare parts allocation for them.

You aren't able to buy them new though in the US anywhere that I've ever seen in the last 5+ years.