Accuracy International Picture Thread

[samb300]

AO sits lower than the standard AT though I assume?

The AO sits ~1” lower than an AT or AX, which makes a huge difference in stability and recoil management.

I don’t have an ATX to measure, but my rough math is it sits 0.2-0.25” lower than the AO. So it is better in that regard, but like others have said in actual use it likely doesn’t matter that much when comparing it directly to an AO.

The reason the ATX sits a little lower is because they’re able to relocate the rifle serial number to the 45deg angled face of the action. When I was designing the AO back in 2019 I realized I couldn’t have a bonded chassis where the side walls blocked the s/n so I had to make that concession and eat that 0.25” deeper I could have made it. I’d still rather have the bonded action but that’s just me.

 

[Nik H]

The AO sits ~1” lower than an AT or AX, which makes a huge difference in stability and recoil management.

I don’t have an ATX to measure, but my rough math is it sits 0.2-0.25” lower than the AO. So it is better in that regard, but like others have said in actual use it likely doesn’t matter that much when comparing it directly to an AO.

The reason the ATX sits a little lower is because they’re able to relocate the rifle serial number to the 45deg angled face of the action. When I was designing the AO back in 2019 I realized I couldn’t have a bonded chassis where the side walls blocked the s/n so I had to make that concession and eat that 0.25” deeper I could have made it. I’d still rather have the bonded action but that’s just me.

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The other nice thing from my perspective is that you didn't forget us southpaws when you designed the AO

 

[samb300]

The other nice thing from my perspective is that you didn't forget us southpaws when you designed the AO

Ha, yeah the benefit of me shooting LH is that I was forced to make everything ambi on the AO chassis. I actually wanted to design it to have the cutout magwell and use AX mags like the AX and ATX use, but realized that having to make a LH and RH version of the chassis just didn't make financial sense. The secondary benefit of that is AW mags are cheaper and are really solidly protected from knocks, props and bags in the AO magwell. I was also able to make a really nice flared magwell aperture that is easier for reloads than the factory AT.

 

[JayjayUK]

@samb300

I can't wait to get my hands on one! I've been speaking to Chris at Spartan Refinishing the UK Vision supplier and will be getting one after my next PRS Match

 

[beetroot]

@samb300

I can't wait to get my hands on one! I've been speaking to Chris at Spartan Refinishing the UK Vision supplier and will be getting one after my next PRS Match

Do you know how much the vision forend is going to cost in the UK?

 

[JayjayUK]

Do you know how much the vision forend is going to cost in the UK?

£1035 is what I've been quoted.

 

[Tim Brush]

£1035 is what I've been quoted.

That will be pre-cerakote too I’d guess.

 

[JayjayUK]

That will be pre-cerakote too I’d guess.

Yes i believe so.

 

[Josch13579]

Finally got this thing out over the weekend!
Also, if I were to swap this setup into a vision or a AT-X chassis do they need to still be bonded? Being non quick change it would be a giant pain to swap barrels if you had to debond it each time. Can't use the new handguards either.

 

[Huskydriver]

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Finally got this thing out over the weekend!
Also, if I were to swap this setup into a vision or a AT-X chassis do they need to still be bonded? Being non quick change it would be a giant pain to swap barrels if you had to debond it each time. Can't use the new handguards either.

Ao should be bonded but just use a release agent on the action too break it loose after the bonding cures. Then it's basically a bed job that you pop the action in and out of quickly and you just retorque the action screws

 

[samb300]

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Finally got this thing out over the weekend!
Also, if I were to swap this setup into a vision or a AT-X chassis do they need to still be bonded? Being non quick change it would be a giant pain to swap barrels if you had to debond it each time. Can't use the new handguards either.

It's recommended to bond the Vision chassis, but it's not required. Some guys choose not to, OR bond it with release agent and treat it like a typical bedding job. The atx isn't bonded.

Regardless, using the vision wouldn't require it to be un-bonded each time, but if you had barrels between 16-20" you would have very limited real estate to clamp the barrel into a vise. The forend is designed for 16.5" as the minimum length, so really you'd need an 18" barrel to have 2" of barrel in a vise.

 

[Bravo6niner]

Is the height over bore much different on the AO vs AT-X?

From my post on the atx thread back when I had both guns. .22 inches lower

 

[Hennig]

Aka sweet fuck all.

 

[beetroot]

£1035 is what I've been quoted.

Ouch.

I know arguing about price when talking AI seems stupid but the Vision chassis price outside of the USA unfortunately means the AT-X is the far more cost effective option if you are looking at buying a new rifle.

 

[beetroot]

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Finally got this thing out over the weekend!
Also, if I were to swap this setup into a vision or a AT-X chassis do they need to still be bonded? Being non quick change it would be a giant pain to swap barrels if you had to debond it each time. Can't use the new handguards either.

All AIs are switch barrel....

A quick barrel change with an Accuracy International AW

Jacob shows how he changes barrels on his AI...

www.snipershide.com

 

[JayjayUK]

Ouch.

I know arguing about price when talking AI seems stupid but the Vision chassis price outside of the USA unfortunately means the AT-X is the far more cost effective option if you are looking at buying a new rifle.

It does, but I've already got an AT so dropping that into the chassis would still likely be cheaper and less hassle than selling up and buying an AT-X.

Plus the AT-X doesn't look as good imo.

 

[M8541Reaper]

All AIs are switch barrel....

A quick barrel change with an Accuracy International AW

Jacob shows how he changes barrels on his AI...

www.snipershide.com

That video never gets old.

 

[Clint E.]

Next week or so, we're going to run the AT-X side by side with MDT ACC Elite. See which one ends up the comp gun for the year.


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Did you ever end up running these side by side? What were your thoughts?

 

[BLKWLFK9]

No sir, sold it to get that ATX I wish I still had it. It was a solid rifle


I’ll do it again

I have what you need, big homey.

 

[3rdfocal]

also with this adapter I could rebarrel in .223 or 6 br if I really wanted to since they don't have these options for the platform now.

Would be interested to know if you've had success with this in 6br...

 

[Huskydriver]

Would be interested to know if you've had success with this in 6br...

People do 6br family all the time on the ai

 

[3rdfocal]

People do 6br family all the time on the ai

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Tracking, shooting an ATX in 6bra now. Looked like he is able to run 6br in an AXSR though....

 

[Huskydriver]

Tracking, shooting an ATX in 6bra now. Looked like he is able to run 6br in an AXSR though....

Sure it's the same mag adapter for both the axsr/mc and the short action... All you would need is a barrel spun up

 

[3rdfocal]

Sure it's the same mag adapter for both the axsr/mc and the short acting.... All you would need is a barrel spun up

Thanks, hadn't seen these before

 

[TylerN]

HRD BR kits my short action AX mags work great.

 

[ototallydude]

Shooting the new 6.5cm barrel today. Loving this rifle, 17.7 lbs as it sits.

 

[wizardpc]

AXMC in "fun size" with a 16.5" 308 barrel

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

AXMC in "fun size" with a 16.5" 308 barrel

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The older and wiser I get, the shorter my barrels get.

 

[wizardpc]

The older and wiser I get, the shorter my barrels get.

Happens to a lot of guys

 

[JayjayUK]

My AT basking in the Welsh.. cloud.. at the PRS UK match this month.

Videos from the match below..

 

[wizardpc]

It's like someone turned a dually into a lowrider

Reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back

 

[Huskydriver]

If I was going to own one I would want one like this!

You lose your way out of the savages are the greatest rifles ever threads?

 

[OrionLeWinder]

If only I could not be poor :’(

 

[POI_Shift]

Would be interested to know if you've had success with this in 6br...

Im going to be scanning the chassis soon to get the hole positioned for the adapter and then I will let you know. I am happy to try and feed and extract anything I can get my hands on

 

[Huskydriver]

Im going to be scanning the chassis soon to get the hole positioned for the adapter and then I will let you know. I am happy to try and feed and extract anything I can get my hands on

I'm confused what are you trying to do I missed something somewhere do you mind explaining?

 

[POI_Shift]

I'm confused what are you trying to do I missed something somewhere do you mind explaining?

I have a MC magwell adapter that will accept standard AICS mags that I am going to be adapting to my SR so I can dabble in different calibers in that platform. I have 3d scanned and basically done a full reverse engineering of that bolt head so .223 isn't out of the question.

 

[Huskydriver]

I have a MC magwell adapter that will accept standard AICS mags that I am going to be adapting to my SR so I can dabble in different calibers in that platform. I have 3d scanned and basically done a full reverse engineering of that bolt head so .223 isn't out of the question.

But why not just use a 308 axsr mag and just use an hrd kit for 6bra? Would assume something similar for 223?

 

[POI_Shift]

But why not just use a 308 axsr mag and just use an hrd kit for 6bra? Would assume something similar for 223?

I’ve got 40 aics mags and those can do 12+ rounds in some cases. I’m also not aware of anyone making replacement aftermarket bolts.

 

[Huskydriver]

I’ve got 40 aics mags and those can do 12+ rounds in some cases. I’m also not aware of anyone making replacement aftermarket bolts.

@trophyhunter or Greg at bugholes does

 

[trophyhunter]

That is so 2018

 

[mercracing]

@trophyhunter or Greg at bugholes does

Neither does for the MC

 

[wizardpc]

I would love a .223 bolt body for my axmc just for the lolz.

"What caliber is that rifle?"
"300"
"300 what?"
"300 AllOfEm"

 

[mercracing]

I agree. If someone made a WORKING 223 kit for the MC I would definitely pick one up.

 

[turboek]

Picked up the AT yesterday from a local for a pretty decent deal. I’m looking for some insight on ring height once the NV bridge is added on.

 

[Huskydriver]

Picked up the AT yesterday from a local for a pretty decent deal. I’m looking for some insight on ring height once the NV bridge is added on.

1.35-1.5"

 

[hafejd30]

1.35-1.5"

Do you need the regular base for those as well? Low profile base won’t work?

 

[Huskydriver]

Do you need the regular base for those as well? Low profile base won’t work?

You talking the action rail? If you want the bridge rail and the action rail on the same plane you will need the high rail.

You would only need 1.35-1.5" rings if you were actually running a clip on up front and wanted your day optic set up optimally

 

[POI_Shift]

@trophyhunter or Greg at bugholes does

they are making 223 bolts for a AXSR when a .223 mag doesn't exist?

 

[Huskydriver]

they are making 223 bolts for a AXSR when a .223 mag doesn't exist?

I was mistaken sounds like it was only the short action

 

[POI_Shift]

I was mistaken sounds like it was only the short action

I believe that once we are able to feed from an AICS magazine in the SR the caliber options really open up