Accuracy International Picture Thread

[samb300]

Is there currently an option for an Arca rail spigot for an AT? I feel like I read @samb300 was working on one, but I cant remember what thread it was in.

I have a final design, it’s waiting to be machined along with the picatinny version. I have partnered with Anarchy Outdoors to license and manufacture the bipod mounts and some other parts I’ve designed, I’ll keep you guys posted when they’re closer to being available on their website.

Sam

 

[mercracing]

Another pic. Zeroing the 338LM barrel for the first time.

 

[D̷e̷v̷i̷l̷D̷o̷c̷A̷Z̷]

Another pic. Zeroing the 338LM barrel for the first time. View attachment 7036602

My range day is going a little different than yours. But I'm sure they are equally as fun.

I'm putting the first rounds through my "Certified Pre-Owned" AX and all I can say is it's everything I wanted it to be and nothing I didn't.

 

[OzzyO20]

Anyone tried the Sawtooth Rifles AT Arca rail? I like the look and length better than the newer RRS model, but I'm curious who all has used it so far.

 

[blbennett1288]

Anyone tried the Sawtooth Rifles AT Arca rail? I like the look and length better than the newer RRS model, but I'm curious who all has used it so far.

I have one and love it. Its lower profile than some of the others. It has stops at the fore and aft to stop the bipod from coming off. Locks down super tight. I was using the RRS BAI-AT and switched to the Sawtooth rail

 

[Chasing3]

OzzyO20, I have the Sawtooh AT rail. I like it. I shoot off the tripod a decent amount and like having the rifle as close to the tripod as possible. That was the main reason I went with it. It's also nice that is is longer to mount the bipod too but I am still waiting for a RRS Btc-Pro to come back in stock so I can use it with my bipod.

 

[OzzyO20]

Thanks @blbennett1288 and @Chasing3 . I have the first gen RRS plate, but only really for a flatter spot to ride a bag on. I saw a few stages this weekend where having a bipod on an Arca rail would of been a HUGE help with speed and stability. Thought about trying an Arca spigot and the RRS plate, but I'm 100% sure I'd drop the bipod and lose a lot of time eventually tying to move it around.

 

[blbennett1288]

Thanks @blbennett1288 and @Chasing3 . I have the first gen RRS plate, but only really for a flatter spot to ride a bag on. I saw a few stages this weekend where having a bipod on an Arca rail would of been a HUGE help with speed and stability. Thought about trying an Arca spigot and the RRS plate, but I'm 100% sure I'd drop the bipod and lose a lot of time eventually tying to move it around.

No problem, if you want any specific pictures of it I can snap some real quick, just let me know

 

[jff_stvns]

Here it is in some sunlight View attachment 7017360View attachment 7017361

Can't imagine how much loot you have in that set up ? Must be nice !

 

[Dthomas3523]

Is there an attachment for the post 2014 stock that makes it a straight bag rider instead of the hand cutout?

I know you can take it off, but just curious if there is a piece that makes it all flush with the buttpad.

 

[samb300]

Is there an attachment for the post 2014 stock that makes it a straight bag rider instead of the hand cutout?

I know you can take it off, but just curious if there is a piece that makes it all flush with the buttpad.

Bugholes has one they just released, which bolts on to the pic rail. I’ve been working on one that’s more elegant (in my opinion) but I haven’t had the chance to finish it yet.

 

[blbennett1288]

Is there an attachment for the post 2014 stock that makes it a straight bag rider instead of the hand cutout?

I know you can take it off, but just curious if there is a piece that makes it all flush with the buttpad.

I assume you are talking about the AX? I don’t know of anything for the AT. I believe the Bugholes AX bag rider is what you are looking for.

 

[Brandon05_88]

Anyone tried the Sawtooth Rifles AT Arca rail? I like the look and length better than the newer RRS model, but I'm curious who all has used it so far.

I'm really digging the rail. RRS adapter on an Atlas PSR is the tits. Slight spin to unlock, slide bipod back, snug it, shoot. I went back and forth like you on the RRS plate on the back and spigot up front. I wanted the bipod farther out but on the same rail. RRS new rail doesn't go far enough out, so I figured I'd try the Sawtooth rail. It's been awesome.

 

[Scotch_egg]

Just to add if you don’t want the ARCA rail to go past the end of your stock. The Sawtooth 11” rail for the AX fits.

 

[M8541Reaper]

No picture to post (yet) but figured that this would be the group to ask...

Any of y'all running mag extensions on your AX mags (short action #667's)? If so, what brand are you running? This was asked in a previous (and much older) thread but never answered. Pretty much making out my order list and want to grab everything at once.

I've always wanted an AI but never thought I'd be able to afford getting one new and setup the way I want it. Shit has changed and even the wife is giving the thumbs up. It's going to be a Christmas summer for this guy.

 

[samb300]

No picture to post (yet) but figured that this would be the group to ask...

Any of y'all running mag extensions on your AX mags (short action #667's)? If so, what brand are you running? This was asked in a previous (and much older) thread but never answered. Pretty much making out my order list and want to grab everything at once.

I've always wanted an AI but never thought I'd be able to afford getting one new and setup the way I want it. Shit has changed and even the wife is giving the thumbs up. It's going to be a Christmas summer for this guy.

If you're talking about factory 10-round AW or AX mags, no such mag extension exists because the bottom is welded on. There is a SH member that cut off the bottom and welded or somehow affixed a mag extension (like the Area 419), but that's pretty much a one-off solution you'd have to investigate yourself.

 

[M8541Reaper]

If you're talking about factory 10-round AW or AX mags, no such mag extension exists because the bottom is welded on. There is a SH member that cut off the bottom and welded or somehow affixed a mag extension (like the Area 419), but that's pretty much a one-off solution you'd have to investigate yourself.

Ahhh ok, thanks for the heads up man.

 

[deersniper]

How are everyone's proof barrels shooting? I had a prefit come in today. Not sure if I should sell it or keep it as a spare/hunting barrel. I already have a factory 65 barrel

 

[MACHTECH]

How are everyone's proof barrels shooting? I had a prefit come in today. Not sure if I should sell it or keep it as a spare/hunting barrel. I already have a factory 65 barrel
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I took my 300 win mag proof prefit out last week and shot multiple 5 shot groups with factory GMM in the .3 -.4 range. I am very pleased so far!

 

[sjc929]

My proof 6.5x47L has shot every single load I’ve tried in it under .6 moa. Most loads shoot around .3 or .4 moa. I’m also extremely happy with it.

 

[Sixfivesavage]

How are everyone's proof barrels shooting? I had a prefit come in today. Not sure if I should sell it or keep it as a spare/hunting barrel. I already have a factory 65 barrel
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6.5 creed? What length? I'm curious what load you're running and speed you're seeing. What's the proof chambered?

 

[deersniper]

6.5 creed? What length? I'm curious what load you're running and speed you're seeing. What's the proof chambered?

Proof and ai are factory 6.5 creedmoor barrels.
Have not shot either.
Been ahooting my 26" dta with hornady 140 amaxs. Getting 2830fps out of them

I've been shooting 308 out of the AI with a 16" barrel plus suppressor. I keep having issues with the barrel getting loose when hot. I torqued the screw to 65 inch hopefully that fixes it have not shot it since

 

[Dthomas3523]

I assume you are talking about the AX? I don’t know of anything for the AT. I believe the Bugholes AX bag rider is what you are looking for.

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Ya, AX.

I agree with Sam. It’s not “elegant.” But I’ll give it a shot probably.

 

[Nik H]

Just got my RRS today and threw everything together for a quick pic

 

[trob_205]

Proof and ai are factory 6.5 creedmoor barrels.
Have not shot either.
Been ahooting my 26" dta with hornady 140 amaxs. Getting 2830fps out of them

I've been shooting 308 out of the AI with a 16" barrel plus suppressor. I keep having issues with the barrel getting loose when hot. I torqued the screw to 65 inch hopefully that fixes it have not shot it since

What kind of torque are you applying to the barrel itself?

 

[deersniper]

What kind of torque are you applying to the barrel itself?

Hand tight

 

[trob_205]

Hand tight

You might try more than that but I’m assuming you might not have barrel flats with a 16” barrel?

 

[deersniper]

You might try more than that but I’m assuming you might not have barrel flats with a 16” barrel?

Correct.
Good point though I have a 20" 308 barrel with flats that I will try and make sure it's snug

 

[blbennett1288]

Just got my RRS today and threw everything together for a quick pic

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My wife loves the doormat

Good looking setup

 

[Nik H]

My wife loves the doormat

Good looking setup

That is the motto of the house...LOL

 

[blbennett1288]

For those of y’all with AI factory 6.5CM barrels what factory ammo shoots well through them? I am specifically looking for lower SD and ES.

Pretty much anything I run through it will group well at 100 yards, 0.3-0.5”. I have tried Hornady 140gr ELD-Ms, Prime, Hornady 140gr BTHP, Federal Gold Medal Berger 130gr. All of these are SDs 15-30 and ES 45-80. Federal I only tried one box of but it was pretty bad. All of the others were multiple boxes.

I got some Copper Creek 139gr Lapua Scenars with Lapua brass and they ran consistently around SD 6-7 ES 20-25 over 80 rounds

At this point I am just considering starting to reload.

 

[BLKWLFK9]

For those of y’all with AI factory 6.5CM barrels what factory ammo shoots well through them? I am specifically looking for lower SD and ES.

Pretty much anything I run through it will group well at 100 yards, 0.3-0.5”. I have tried Hornady 140gr ELD-Ms, Prime, Hornady 140gr BTHP, Federal Gold Medal Berger 130gr. All of these are SDs 15-30 and ES 45-80. Federal I only tried one box of but it was pretty bad. All of the others were multiple boxes.

I got some Copper Creek 139gr Lapua Scenars with Lapua brass and they ran consistently around SD 6-7 ES 20-25 over 80 rounds

At this point I am just considering starting to reload.

Reloading is always the way to go. If u want, try www.defenderammunition.com

The 142gr smk loads gave me a 7 SD out of my old nucleus build. Sub .5 at 100 too. 2750 fps out of a 26" rock creek cut rifle barrel

Also, if you can find the Berger ammo, it gave me an SD of 6 out of the same rifle.

Sorry it wasnt out of an AI. Mine is otw and it doesnt have a factory barrel either

 

[solvovir]

 

[Nik H]

@blbennett1288,

I didn't even know that AI made factory 6.5CM barrels. Are they LW?

At any rate, when I bought my AT, I also bought a 24" 6.5CM barrel with it. I have no idea who EO uses to make their named barrels. Since then I also have bought a 24" PROOF CF barrel. Each barrel has about 1,200 rounds through them.

I shoot either PRIME or Hornady 140 ELD-M. I have shot both of these rounds to 1,300 yards. My SDs are lower and so are my ES values. I don't remember exact numbers but I can look in my DOPE book and let you know.

I have no problem with engaging plates at those distances.

Are you worried about the numbers in and of themselves or do you think those numbers will limit your performance? You shooting bullseye for groups or plates?

 

[blbennett1288]

Reloading is always the way to go. If u want, try www.defenderammunition.com

The 142gr smk loads gave me a 7 SD out of my old nucleus build. Sub .5 at 100 too. 2750 fps out of a 26" rock creek cut rifle barrel

Also, if you can find the Berger ammo, it gave me an SD of 6 out of the same rifle.

Sorry it wasnt out of an AI. Mine is otw and it doesnt have a factory barrel either

@BLKWLFK9 You are not the first one to tell me to try Berger, so I am going to have to give that a try.

What brass is the Defender ammo loaded into?

 

[blbennett1288]

@blbennett1288,

I didn't even know that AI made factory 6.5CM barrels. Are they LW?

At any rate, when I bought my AT, I also bought a 24" 6.5CM barrel with it. I have no idea who EO uses to make their named barrels. Since then I also have bought a 24" PROOF CF barrel. Each barrel has about 1,200 rounds through them.

I shoot either PRIME or Hornady 140 ELD-M. I have shot both of these rounds to 1,300 yards. My SDs are lower and so are my ES values. I don't remember exact numbers but I can look in my DOPE book and let you know.

I have no problem with engaging plates at those distances.

Are you worried about the numbers in and of themselves or do you think those numbers will limit your performance? You shooting bullseye for groups or plates?

@Nik H I am just looking for something more consistent. Best case scenario with my data at 40fps ES that is a 0.3mil difference in elevation at 1k. Shooting a 10” plate at that distance will cause a miss.

Prime shot well in my Tikka but not a Rock Creek. Hornady ELD-Ms have always been for me about SD 15-25 ES 45-65

 

[BLKWLFK9]

You are not the first one to tell me to try Berger, so I am going to have to give that a try.

What brass is the Defender ammo loaded into?

Jag. Theres not much info on it but I made a thread last year asking about it and apparently it's not bad. Better than federal or hornady but maybe not quite Norma brass.

 

[Nik H]

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@Nik H I am just looking for something more consistent. Best case scenario with my data at 40fps ES that is a 0.3mil difference in elevation at 1k. Shooting a 10” plate at that distance will cause a miss.

Prime shot well in my Tikka but not a Rock Creek. Hornady ELD-Ms have always been for me about SD 15-25 ES 45-65

Not sure about the runes on the barrel but they look like LW runes...somebody may know better than I do.

Regarding the ballistics - Used Labradar to measure two strings of 15. One was PRIME and the other was Hornady 140 ELD-M

1. Hornady ELD-M Statistics
   1. Average MV - 2665 fps
   2. ES - 26
   3. SD - 11.3
2. PRIME
   1. Average MV - 2876 fps
   2. ES - 27
   3. SD - 11.8

Temp = 62 deg F
RH=57%
SP=28.91
Barrel = 24" PROOF CF w/ Area 419 Hellfire brake

This data is pretty damn close to other days and environmental conditions (other than MV). SD and ES values are always close to these one way or another.

What are you using for a chronograph?

 

[blbennett1288]

Not sure about the runes on the barrel but they look like LW runes...somebody may know better than I do.

Regarding the ballistics - Used Labradar to measure two strings of 15. One was PRIME and the other was Hornady 140 ELD-M

1. Hornady ELD-M Statistics
   1. Average MV - 2665 fps
   2. ES - 26
   3. SD - 11.3
2. PRIME
   1. Average MV - 2876 fps
   2. ES - 27
   3. SD - 11.8

Temp = 62 deg F
RH=57%
SP=28.91
Barrel = 24" PROOF CF w/ Area 419 Hellfire brake

This data is pretty damn close to other days and environmental conditions (other than MV). SD and ES values are always close to these one way or another.

What are you using for a chronograph?

@Nik H Magnetospeed V3 with new batteries and clean bayonet. I really don’t think there is any issue with the setup as the numbers are consistent for each ammo. The rifle groups well will anything at 100 yards, all 0.3-0.5”.

Prior to 2/1 I had 75 rounds through the barrel. At the end of the day I had 195

3/4 I put 115 on it for a total of 310. Temperature is lower but looks like the barrel sped up.

 

[Nik H]

@Nik H Magnetospeed V3 with new batteries and clean bayonet. I really don’t think there is any issue with the setup as the numbers are consistent for each ammo. The rifle groups well will anything at 100 yards, all 0.3-0.5”. 390 rounds on the barrel

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Not familiar with the MS. Doubt it is the chronograph but thought I would ask.

Both of my barrels are very close. In a couple of months (Early May), I will be picking up a 26" Stainless Steel Krieger that is being chambered by Robert Gradous. I will be testing that as well to see if the results vary.

Did you try posting this in one of the reloading or ballistics forums? Some better people than me may have an answer

 

[D̷e̷v̷i̷l̷D̷o̷c̷A̷Z̷]

Well I called AI USA to inquire about some merch. Turns out the person that ran the online store passed away & they just haven't been able to get it back online. I was told it should be happing sooner than later.

After some chit chat the gentleman asked for my name and address. A few cool things arrived in the mail.

Thank you AI USA!

Stickers, coasters (or targets?) and a hat!

 

[trob_205]

Well I called AI USA to inquire about some merch. Turns out the person that ran the online store passed away & they just haven't been able to get it back online. I was told it should be happing sooner than later.

After some chit chat the gentleman asked for my name and address. A few cool things arrived in the mail.

Thank you AI USA!

Stickers, coasters (or targets?) and a hat!

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Very cool. The coaster/targets have been part of a Instagram/Facebook group/photo competition for a hat... that you already have lol.

 

[solvovir]

What the hell...I bought a rifle and didnt even get a sticker

 

[Sniperstud]

THIS^^^^

 

[MOUNTIC]

What the hell...I bought a rifle and didnt even get a sticker

I paid the 7100 after tax from mile high and got a few stickers... lol.

Send me your address, I'll send you one.

 

[Basher]

Sad to hear it closed due to someone’s passing, but hell yeah on them working to get it up again. I need some swag for my Pelican, maybe I’ll give them a ring, but definitely looking forward to them getting the shop re-opened!

 

[CuTm]

Here is the AW in question. When I first got it I was surprised on freaking heavy it was even though it only had a 18" bbl. It was a former police or SWAT gun. It has a Surefire flash hider on it which is a suppressor host. Same suppressor on the militaries XM3 rifle. I may strip the camo off, the original color is black which seems uncommon for the Arctic Warfare line. When I got it the buttpud was extremely loose so Mile High are sending a replacement free of charge. It has a hole in the rear of the stock where I think a monopod was so I'm on the lookout for a bipod and monopod for it. I would go shoot it but it is -20 here with almost 2 feet of snow. Hey but if I do I could see if it lives up to the name.

Thanks for out bidding me on gunbroker bro

 

[Kiba]

Just picked up the second AX that I purchased from the PX here... one is in 6.5 Creedmoor and the new one is wearing the 6 Dasher barrel from my AT. Damn things decided to mix and match some FDE and black parts when I wasn't looking.

Kicking myself for not ordering an AXMC while the Brownells 10% off coupon still worked for them... but I bought the second AX short action a few days before the word got out on the crazy good Brownells + Active Junky 14% off deal and I didn't feel like dropping that much money within a few days. Too late now, but maybe I can pick up an AXMC with a .300WM bolt for a good deal off the PX later this year and spin up a 300 PRC barrel for it. Elite Sand AXMC would be nice...

 

[BLKWLFK9]

Does anyone know if the AINA location in VA is open to the public to tour or visit? I pass through that way quite often and would love to drop in.

 

[dinnerbucket]

What the hell...I bought a rifle and didnt even get a sticker

Contact AI and they’ll send you coaster targets and a sticker