Accuracy International Picture Thread

[carbonbased]

All these years.. turns out I just had the definition of smooth wrong all along

I think some here have waxed a bit too poetic about the AI bolt throw. It’s ok. To its credit, mine does feel like a bank vault closing. Back and forth is smooth. Opening…eh.

My Rem 700, Tikkas, and especially one Bergara were much lighter. Dare I say that, comparatively, if that one Bergara was like shifting a nice “snick-snick” sports car, opening (not closing) my AI bolt feels more akin to a 4x4 transfer case shift linkage? Needs a little oomph.

Maybe it’s just my AI, but I’ve read others have the same experience. And I get the reasons, I’m not complaining, heavy-duty, 60° throw, etc etc.

 

[rlee58]

Please enjoy this journey fellow AI friends

 

[Sniperwannabee]

Please enjoy this journey fellow AI friends

What? Are you a communist? Where’s the suppressor?

 

[carbonbased]

What? Are you a communist? Where’s the suppressor?

Oui oui! Mon frère! Merdé!!

 

[JayjayUK]

Please enjoy this journey fellow AI friends

 

[TripleBull]

You 6.5 CM dudes need to get a room, obviously.

 

[BurtG]

 

[Nik H]

Please enjoy this journey fellow AI friends

Very nice...wish I could get a LH thumbhole kit for my AT

 

[Series 70 Colt]

Please enjoy this journey fellow AI friends

. Congrats. Is that ASR?

 

[800mZero]

Please enjoy this journey fellow AI friends

How did it actually shoot…I found my AX doesn’t really love the 140’s all that much, but sure does love the 147’s.

 

[rlee58]

. Congrats. Is that ASR?

Ha, keen eye my friend. Yep it's ASR!

How did it actually shoot…I found my AX doesn’t really love the 140’s all that much, but sure does love the 147’s.

Shot 60 rounds of the Berger and 60 of the Hornady. The Hornady was lights out same ragged hole. The Berger on the other hand was a bit inconsistent. I thought it was me but the Hornady shot amazing. I haven't tried 147s.

 

[Nik H]

Ha, keen eye my friend. Yep it's ASR!


Shot 60 rounds of the Berger and 60 of the Hornady. The Hornady was lights out same ragged hole. The Berger on the other hand was a bit inconsistent. I thought it was me but the Hornady shot amazing. I haven't tried 147s.

I have really good outcomes with the Hornady 140. I also have recently tried FGMM using the 130 Berger bullet and it is also lights out in terms of accuracy and consistency.

 

[BuLLet]

Burt and his tiny baby hands!

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[Defender3]

Wearing a new Proof CF for the 300PRC. I was really torn between the 1/8 and 1/9 for a heavier bullet, but stayed with the 1/8.

 

[Huskydriver]

Get em while they are hot boys

Firearms - New Gen 3 Accuracy International AT-X Rifles with 6.5 PRC Conversions

New Accuracy International Gen 3 ATX rifles in DE. In conjunction with Black Canyon Customs I am offering just 4 of these new rifles in 6.5 PRC at the moment. Bolt faces are opened up and barrels are spun up in 6.5PRC. These barrels are on Bartlein Blanks. MTU Contour, 5r rifling, 8t, black...

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[Rio Precision Gunworks]

So, AW's seem to be harder to find currently. I've run across a 97 year production, non folding, with what appears to be the original, fluted barrel. I'm seriously considering the purchase.

Pretty much like new, very possibly under 100 rounds fired. Excellent shape skins and has an AI dovetail scope mount included.

Anyone have any idea what fair market value would be? It seems like a hard item to price currently.

 

[gearguywb]

You guys are killing me. I see a serious dent in my savings account coming soon.

 

[jbell]

Please enjoy this journey fellow AI friends

Friggin love the classic skins! I really miss my AWs...

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

You guys are killing me. I see a serious dent in my savings account coming soon.

Can't take it with you when you die.

That line worked in me twice by a buddy

 

[Bacarrat]

So, AW's seem to be harder to find currently. I've run across a 97 year production, non folding, with what appears to be the original, fluted barrel. I'm seriously considering the purchase.

Pretty much like new, very possibly under 100 rounds fired. Excellent shape skins and has an AI dovetail scope mount included.

Anyone have any idea what fair market value would be? It seems like a hard item to price currently.

It's truly a sellers market on the AW line of rifles. If it's a AWM/AWSM newish rifles have been going for around 8-10K. Short action AW, 5-6K wouldn't be unheard of. I have only seen a couple come up for sale in the past year or so. IMO they are the best rifles AI has ever made.

 

[800mZero]

I have really good outcomes with the Hornady 140. I also have recently tried FGMM using the 130 Berger bullet and it is also lights out in terms of accuracy and consistency.

This is all so interesting to me. I seemed to have got the most picky ass 6.5 AI barrel.

It hates anything less than 140. It seems to be inconsistent with the 140’s. However it loves the norma 143’s and the 147 eld-m’s.

Have no idea why my barre only seems to like heavy 6.5 loads.

 

[Brym427]

So, AW's seem to be harder to find currently. I've run across a 97 year production, non folding, with what appears to be the original, fluted barrel. I'm seriously considering the purchase.

Pretty much like new, very possibly under 100 rounds fired. Excellent shape skins and has an AI dovetail scope mount included.

Anyone have any idea what fair market value would be? It seems like a hard item to price currently.

If its a welded chassis, that can be worth more to a collector because there was less made. I forget what year they went to the bonded chassis. Also if you have the aluminum transport case that adds alot of value

 

[Nik H]

This is all so interesting to me. I seemed to have got the most picky ass 6.5 AI barrel.

It hates anything less than 140. It seems to be inconsistent with the 140’s. However it loves the norma 143’s and the 147 eld-m’s.

Have no idea why my barre only seems to like heavy 6.5 loads.

What kind of barrel?

 

[Huskydriver]

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

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I really like the color on this AI

 

[Huskydriver]

I really like the color on this AI

Yea I was on the fence but wanted to try something different

 

[MOUNTIC]

300WSM

 

[Huskydriver]

300WSM
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There's my 320 ultra short !

 

[MOUNTIC]

There's my 320 ultra short !

I almost tagged ya and said, Husky, that scope is not for sale. I figured you would say something though..

 

[Chasing3]

What reticle you guys got in those S&B’s @Huskydriver @MOUNTIC ?

 

[Huskydriver]

I almost tagged ya and said, Husky, that scope is not for sale. I figured you would say something though..

 

[Huskydriver]

What reticle you guys got in those S&B’s @Huskydriver @MOUNTIC ?

Msr2

 

[MOUNTIC]

Msr2

The best one

 

[800mZero]

What kind of barrel?

Factory Bartlein AI 2018 countour.

 

[Nik H]

Factory Bartlein AI 2018 countour.

I use a 7.5 twist Bartlein Heavy Palma and it shoots 130 and 140 grain with no issues.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Yea I was on the fence but wanted to try something different

What is that color? Looks like the cement of my Toyota.

 

[Huskydriver]

What is that color? Looks like the cement of my Toyota.

Bull shark grey

 

[800mZero]

I use a 7.5 twist Bartlein Heavy Palma and it shoots 130 and 140 grain with no issues.

Wish I could say that with my 1:8. With the FGMM 130 gr Berger load it’s a 2 moa gun.

 

[Nik H]

Wish I could say that with my 1:8. With the FGMM 130 gr Berger load it’s a 2 moa gun.

10 shot group using FGMM with the 130 grain Berger bullet

I don't believe it is twist rate related but not sure. I would think it would be the reamer used to create the chamber. My barrel was done by Dave Tooley. I have another one on my AT that the late Robert Gradous chambered for me and it is also a hammer

 

[800mZero]

10 shot group using FGMM with the 130 grain Berger bullet

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I don't believe it is twist rate related but not sure. I would think it would be the reamer used to create the chamber. My barrel was done by Dave Tooley. I have another one on my AT that the late Robert Gradous chambered for me and it is also a hammer

Count me as Jelly. Wish this barrel shot that well.

Again I can’t complain too much because I can get the same result as above with heavier bullets, just wish it liked the lighter stuff as well.

 

[MysizeisMAGNUM]

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I was just in your country snowboarding.

 

[Huskydriver]

I was just in your country snowboarding.

Noice shoulda dragged an ai up with you!

 

[Sniperwannabee]

I was just in your country snowboarding.

The USA?

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Count me as Jelly. Wish this barrel shot that well.

Again I can’t complain too much because I can get the same result as above with heavier bullets, just wish it liked the lighter stuff as well.

If they make anything factory with a 140smk try that. I have yet to see a 140smk shoot bad out of anything and even through all my load development across 3 cartridges my worst group had been .78". (Had to check my notes after doing dev on my 6.5creed barrel)

 

[samb300]

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Is this a 338-SR or a Magnus-SR?

 

[samb300]

@MOUNTIC
@trophyhunter

Have either of you done a magnum or 223 bolt head on a LH bolt?

 

[MOUNTIC]

@MOUNTIC
@trophyhunter

Have either of you done a magnum or 223 bolt head on a LH bolt?

I know BCC (Fritz) is not offering any 223 Conversions for RH or LH. I have not sent him any LH bolts personally to date as everything we are converting right now is from new ATx and AX RH rifles. LH shouldn't be an issue for Magnum conversion. I can't speak to the 223 stuff.

 

[MOUNTIC]

AXSA / AXSR 6.5PRCs

 

[Nik H]

AXSA / AXSR 6.5PRCs
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I have a Bartlein BB Blank that I want to chamber in 6.5 PRC if I can get a LH bolt for my MC. Patiently waiting

 

[Huskydriver]

Is this a 338-SR or a Magnus-SR?

338sr