Accuracy International Picture Thread

[M8541Reaper]

Question for those of you who have chopped barrels…

I’m thinking of either hacking down my AXSR’s 24” 308 barrel down to 14.5 or 16 -OR- buying a proof SS prefit 308 and having it cut to either 14.5 or 16.

If I do 14.5, I’ll obviously have to do the pin/weld of the brake…which I would want timed. I don’t want to send off the rifle so do you think a black marker indicating the timing for the smith would suffice?

Or do ya think that 16 is just better for the lack of hassle and ease of cleaning the crown?

And I’ll obviously 5axis dremel my forend down to let it fit.

 

[Huskydriver]

Question for those of you who have chopped barrels…

I’m thinking of either hacking down my AXSR’s 24” 308 barrel down to 14.5 or 16 -OR- buying a proof SS prefit 308 and having it cut to either 14.5 or 16.

If I do 14.5, I’ll obviously have to do the pin/weld of the brake…which I would want timed. I don’t want to send off the rifle so do you think a black marker indicating the timing for the smith would suffice?

Or do ya think that 16 is just better for the lack of hassle and ease of cleaning the crown?

And I’ll obviously 5axis dremel my forend down to let it fit.

Like 0 perf difference between a 14.5 and a 16......

 

[TheBigCountry]

Like 0 perf difference between a 14.5 and a 16......

 

[Reese91]

Question for those of you who have chopped barrels…

I’m thinking of either hacking down my AXSR’s 24” 308 barrel down to 14.5 or 16 -OR- buying a proof SS prefit 308 and having it cut to either 14.5 or 16.

If I do 14.5, I’ll obviously have to do the pin/weld of the brake…which I would want timed. I don’t want to send off the rifle so do you think a black marker indicating the timing for the smith would suffice?

Or do ya think that 16 is just better for the lack of hassle and ease of cleaning the crown?

And I’ll obviously 5axis dremel my forend down to let it fit.

I chose to buy a proof prefit for my 6.5 and had it cut and profiled to 18" for an AEM5-30. The stock barrel was just too nice IMO to cut the length down and the proof was the right price. If you have expert voice or qualify Proof barrels for the AI are on there.

Personally I'd just go 16" so that you're not ending up with the timing being off a few degrees left / right and it driving you crazy....plus who knows you might change muzzle devices or want to salvage that one once your barrel is shot out.

 

[TheOE800]

Pin and weld 14.5” is carbine stuff. I’d just stick with 16” or longer where maneuverability and vehicle egress aren’t primary concerns.

I chose to buy a proof prefit for my 6.5 and had it cut and profiled to 18" for an AEM5-30. The stock barrel was just too nice IMO to cut the length down and the proof was the right price. If you have expert voice or qualify Proof barrels for the AI are on there.

Personally I'd just go 16" so that you're not ending up with the timing being off a few degrees left / right and it driving you crazy....plus who knows you might change muzzle devices or want to salvage that one once your barrel is shot out.

Who did your profiling? I assume collarless?

 

[Reese91]

Pin and weld 14.5” is carbine stuff. I’d just stick with 16” or longer where maneuverability and vehicle egress aren’t primary concerns.

Who did your profiling? I assume collarless?

I sent it off to Allegheny Arms and went collarless. I think turn around was 1...1.5 weeks? He did a phenomenal job and even cloned the proof serial and markings onto the barrel where it's covered by the can. Sorry about the crap picture....my phone kinda sucks and I pulled it off my instagram since the weather isn't great right now

 

[hafejd30]

@TheBigCountry

You recognize her?

 

[Huskydriver]

@TheBigCountry

You recognize her?
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[TheBigCountry]

@TheBigCountry

You recognize her?
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I’m gonna have to live vicariously through you until I can get a replacement

 

[TheBigCountry]

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[Krob95]

I’m gonna have to live vicariously through you until I can get a replacement View attachment 8491882

I’ve been saying the same thing for years. Maybe someone will offer me a salty post 14 AX with the 13” hand guard for my PVS 26. I’d even settle with a yucky PB one

 

[CollarChoke]

Question for those of you who have chopped barrels…

I’m thinking of either hacking down my AXSR’s 24” 308 barrel down to 14.5 or 16 -OR- buying a proof SS prefit 308 and having it cut to either 14.5 or 16.

If I do 14.5, I’ll obviously have to do the pin/weld of the brake…which I would want timed. I don’t want to send off the rifle so do you think a black marker indicating the timing for the smith would suffice?

Or do ya think that 16 is just better for the lack of hassle and ease of cleaning the crown?

And I’ll obviously 5axis dremel my forend down to let it fit.

Coincidentally I have a 17.25" 6.5creedmoor barrel on order for my AXSR to run with a TBAC Ultra 9 which will then sit slightly recessed inside the handguard. That is the shortest that would fit without busting out the Dremel.

I do have a shorty 16" 308 bolt action and I don't I'd give up brake/can flexibility just to go as a short as possible with it.

 

[M8541Reaper]

Cool cool so 16” proof from ExpertVoice it is.

 

[TheBigCountry]

I’ve been saying the same thing for years. Maybe someone will offer me a salty post 14 AX with the 13” hand guard for my PVS 26. I’d even settle with a yucky PB one

Don’t forget the $900 S&B too bro

 

[BurtG]

https://www.mbeballisticsolutions.co.uk/product-page/side-rail-sleds

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Are they aluminum ? How far are they above the arca ?

 

[Criver600]

Are they aluminum ? How far are they above the arca ?

Aluminum, I run RRS SC-ARC bipod clamp, no issues with these Sleds

 

[Hoser]

I recently bought a 2011 AW from a local guy getting out of the game.

Low mileage MSA 260 barrel, AI brake and Seekins rings.

Now to get rid of the terrible Viper skins and track down some original thumbhole skins. Right now it is looking like skins are going to be hard to find.

I am thinking this will end up being a short barrel 308 with a Covert Suppressor.

 

[MK20]

I recently bought a 2011 AW from a local guy getting out of the game.

Low mileage MSA 260 barrel, AI brake and Seekins rings.

Now to get rid of the terrible Viper skins and track down some original thumbhole skins. Right now it is looking like skins are going to be hard to find.

I am thinking this will end up being a short barrel 308 with a Covert Suppressor.

I would buy your current barrel and brake if you will sell it when you get the short barrel.

 

[SpeedDrop]

Aluminum, I run RRS SC-ARC bipod clamp, no issues with these Sleds
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Is there an ATX with an AX buttstock in the product video?

 

[Criver600]

Is there an ATX with an AX buttstock in the product video?

Yep

 

[SpeedDrop]

Yep

How did you convert it to fit an ATX/AXSR?

 

[CaseFinder]

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As @Huskydriver says...
#gobepoorsomewhereelse

 

[TheOE800]

HEAT’s auctions are all sham bidding anyway. Those fixed price listings are hilarious, though.

 

[austino775]

*literally anything*

High End Armament: "HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER"

 

[Criver600]

How did you convert it to fit an ATX/AXSR?

.......The video is on MBE Ballistic Solutions website. Mike Barrat, UK is the manufacturer. I would think he did the conversion.
However a Accuracy International hinge will fit anything they have with a hinge, so bolting on a different buttstock is not a big deal

 

[BurtG]

However a Accuracy International hinge will fit anything they have with a hinge, so bolting on a different buttstock is not a big deal

?

The atx hinge is different than the other ones ?

 

[Criver600]

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The atx hinge is different than the other ones ?

How is it different?

 

[BurtG]

 

[jps24]

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What's that big ol' tan thing in front of the scope?

 

[BurtG]

What's that big ol' tan thing in front of the scope?

Looks like a hiss xlr cooled thermal

 

[jps24]

Looks like a hiss xlr cooled thermal

Yo, if I have to "Call for pricing" that's gonna be out of my league

 

[Ruggedtouch]

My cat is that same size

His name is Mittens

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My first thought for a name was “stubby” , but Mittens, that works.

 

[BurtG]

Yo, if I have to "Call for pricing" that's gonna be out of my league

They were on sale a while back

 

[Edsel]

They were on sale a while back

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Is this the poverty - tier bubbatrailerhick version?

 

[jps24]

They were on sale a while back

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Lol, hey you've got my truck parked on the front of your rifle for that price

 

[DKN83]

Poorness just went to another level...
Buying an AI now seems like getting a Savage

 

[Dr. Strangeglove]

 

[HKSniper11B]

This is where I'm at. Can shoot tight all day long with FGMM 175gr, but then am all over the place with Hornady TAP ELD Precision 168gr.

But the tightest group I've shot to date was with the Hornady so, I've been immensely confused.

Hornady A-MAX (Black) I'd shoot if I needed something quick and cheap. Unfortunately it's not cheap and FGMM is cheaper.

I'm gonna try the TAP ELD Precision ammo out to further distance and see what I get, and post results. A different barrel would fix a lot of my problems ... 1:12 twist really is dated.

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I haven't been able to recreate this good shooting day with the Hornady TAP ELD since. Its important to note that this is with the 20" Lothar-Walther 1:12 4R barrel.

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Federal GMM 175gr has been much more consistent, but simply doesn't have the reach that the TAP ELD Precision (or any Hornady ELD ammo) has with its greater BC.

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Shot out to distance yesterday. 100 yards or 300 yards, it didn't matter: all the Hornady ammo shot like dogshit. 2-3 MOA level of bad. Federal GMM SMK 175gr it is for the Lothar-Walther 1:12 barrels. Hopefully Bartlein barrels show up in stock again in the near future... that said, I'm now wondering how this rifle shoots past 800 yards with FGMM, how it behaves when it hits transonic and subsonic.

 

[CollarChoke]

Shot out to distance yesterday. 100 yards or 300 yards, it didn't matter: all the Hornady ammo shot like dogshit. 2-3 MOA level of bad. Federal GMM SMK 175gr it is for the Lothar-Walther 1:12 barrels. Hopefully Bartlein barrels show up in stock again in the near future... that said, I'm now wondering how this rifle shoots past 800 yards with FGMM, how it behaves when it hits transonic and subsonic.

For what it's worth, I could never get my AI factory (wintac?) 20" 1:10 308 barrel to behave with 168gr bullets but it shoots lights out with 175SMK consistently.

Re: transsonic ... things definitely start getting iffy past 800 if you're pushing around 2525fps out of a 20" with 175SMK but I was able to connect out to a 1000 pretty consistently still.

 

[M8541Reaper]

MH marked down the Elite Sand AXSRs for those of you who want the best looking AI on dez streetz

 

[CollarChoke]

MH marked down the Elite Sand AXSRs for those of you who want the best looking AI on dez streetz

You gotta factor in the cost of the rattle cans as well I suppose.

 

[hafejd30]

Shot out to distance yesterday. 100 yards or 300 yards, it didn't matter: all the Hornady ammo shot like dogshit. 2-3 MOA level of bad. Federal GMM SMK 175gr it is for the Lothar-Walther 1:12 barrels. Hopefully Bartlein barrels show up in stock again in the near future... that said, I'm now wondering how this rifle shoots past 800 yards with FGMM, how it behaves when it hits transonic and subsonic.

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[stanley_white]

“This 308 / 175 SMK works awesome, which means I need to try something else.”

-People, Apparently

 

[vh20]

MH marked down the Elite Sand AXSRs for those of you who want the best looking AI on dez streetz

Wow, that’s a good deal! ES is my second favorite behind SG, so I picked one up last year. I got a good deal from MH, but not quite THAT good (close…).

 

[hafejd30]

MH marked down the Elite Sand AXSRs for those of you who want the best looking AI on dez streetz

Damn that’s a great deal!

 

[its_sean]

Thoughts on selling axsa and buying a new rifle for prs?

Help me decide - keep AXSA or sell for custom rifle for PRS

Hi all, I have an AXSA in 6.5 cm which I absolutely love and have shot some PRS matches with. I’m still a beginner but I’m trying to decide if I keep this or sell it for something below. Impact 737r in MDT acc elite chassis - lightest and smoothest bolt lift of the three to keep my on target...

www.snipershide.com

 

[hafejd30]

Thoughts on selling axsa and buying a new rifle for prs?

Help me decide - keep AXSA or sell for custom rifle for PRS

Hi all, I have an AXSA in 6.5 cm which I absolutely love and have shot some PRS matches with. I’m still a beginner but I’m trying to decide if I keep this or sell it for something below. Impact 737r in MDT acc elite chassis - lightest and smoothest bolt lift of the three to keep my on target...

www.snipershide.com

@Krob95

 

[PrecisionRifleGuy]

Thoughts on selling axsa and buying a new rifle for prs?

Help me decide - keep AXSA or sell for custom rifle for PRS

Hi all, I have an AXSA in 6.5 cm which I absolutely love and have shot some PRS matches with. I’m still a beginner but I’m trying to decide if I keep this or sell it for something below. Impact 737r in MDT acc elite chassis - lightest and smoothest bolt lift of the three to keep my on target...

www.snipershide.com

I am never going to recommend you not be shooting an AI haha. But..... if you do sell it get an AT-XC for PRS or you could put the Vision/AO forend on your AX and make the rifle that bit better for your intended purpose.

I personally sold my AX for an AT-X as it was my PRS rifle. I haven't looked back.

I have an AXSR for everything else though.

 

[its_sean]

I am never going to recommend you not be shooting an AI haha. But..... if you do sell it get an AT-XC for PRS or you could put the Vision/AO forend on your AX and make the rifle that bit better for your intended purpose.

I personally sold my AX for an AT-X as it was my PRS rifle. I haven't looked back.

I have an AXSR for everything else though.

If I had the money I’d do both an AXSR and a custom PRS rifle.

I mean I have the money but I really shouldn’t lol

 

[M8541Reaper]

Run the AXSR at matches. Be a man.
Run the Elite Sand AXSR at matches. Be an elite man.