Accuracy International Picture Thread

[rlee58]

Na axsrs brand new are 11...

Is that to say 12 for a BNIB AW is worth? Sorry I can't follow haha

Only if no one is willing to pay that much.
You can't get a brand new AW anymore, so they are worth whatever the highest bidder is willing to pay.

You can (probably) still buy a brand new AT for less that $4000 but they are going out of production too, so don't hang around if you want one.

I thought that was just a rumor that spread just before SHOT in regards to the AT? I have an AE MKIII and an AT, but desperately want an AW. I'm considering selling the AT and AE but 12k is a lot of coin. I just don't remember the last time I saw a brand new AW come up for sale.. especially with a green folder.

If I could have an AT308 with all its modern feartures that looked exactly like an AW, with classic AW folding thumbhole skin and in its proper OD Green, that would be the best of both worlds for me. I'll always feel the OD Green is a better color than the Sage Green. But, the Sage is a better color for the field.

I have a 6.5 AT in green with the classic thumbhole id be listing soon if the deal on the AW happens..

 

[HKSniper11B]

Is that to say 12 for a BNIB AW is worth? Sorry I can't follow haha


I thought that was just a rumor that spread just before SHOT in regards to the AT? I have an AE MKIII and an AT, but desperately want an AW. I'm considering selling the AT and AE but 12k is a lot of coin. I just don't remember the last time I saw a brand new AW come up for sale.. especially with a green folder.


I have a 6.5 AT in green with the classic thumbhole id be listing soon if the deal on the AW happens..

Send me a message when you do, and make me an offer I can't refuse.

 

[Mauser48]

Only if no one is willing to pay that much.
You can't get a brand new AW anymore, so they are worth whatever the highest bidder is willing to pay.

You can (probably) still buy a brand new AT for less that $4000 but they are going out of production too, so don't hang around if you want one.

Any leads where one can be found for that price?

 

[beetroot]

Any leads where one can be found for that price?

No sorry other than try EO or MHSA, I'm not in the US so don't keep track of who general sells them.

I'd heard the rumour the AT was going out of product so messaged Sporting Supplies in the UK who pretty much have a direct line to AI.
They said that confirmed it was going out of production and the last delivery was going to be April/May this year.

I was going to by an AT-X or the new AT-XC but upon hearing the AT was going out of production ordered an AT while I still could.

 

[beetroot]

If I could have an AT308 with all its modern feartures that looked exactly like an AW, with classic AW folding thumbhole skin and in its proper OD Green, that would be the best of both worlds for me. I'll always feel the OD Green is a better color than the Sage Green. But, the Sage is a better color for the field.

As you said OD looks like the AW so and AT with OD thumbhole skins looks old skool cool.
But sage green looks somewhat modern and still cool as hell.

Maybe just get both and can mix and match with my outfit for the day.

 

[beetroot]

I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 International Best Sniper Competition as a spectator. The Irish did not disappoint. I got about three dozen photos, but this was one of the best. They told me that they're all original, right down the barrel, and that they run about 1000 rounds a year through them. Other images show that they are 1993 AWs. Scopes are the S&B Ultra Performance 6-36x. I didn't have a chance to see what reticle they were running.

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Also, finally got the thumbhole stock on the AT308. I'm on the fence about the mounting solution for the EFLX though, and might go with a Leupold Low Mount + SPUHR Wilcox Rail (Diving Board).

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Just some good photos worth sharing. If you guys want more photos of the AWs from the Irish Army, I'll share them. I just need to finish editing/color correcting them. UPDATE: Adding more edited photos below:

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Interesting they have installed the butt pads upside down, Frank style.

Also somewhat surprised they are still using the Parker Hales bipod, maybe they are just used to them but they are kinda horrible by todays standards.

 

[HKSniper11B]

Interesting they have installed the butt pads upside down, Frank style.

Also somewhat surprised they are still using the Parker Hales bipod, maybe they are just used to them but they are kinda horrible by todays standards.

It feels better that way. I'm glad I'm not the only one who does it. It made me quite happy to see the Irish doing the same.

 

[Silvan]

Is $12k too much for a brand new unfired AW in .308 with a 24" barrel? Green folding with rail and butt spike.

Yes. Unless it’s for collection.

 

[rlee58]

No sorry other than try EO or MHSA, I'm not in the US so don't keep track of who general sells them.

I'd heard the rumour the AT was going out of product so messaged Sporting Supplies in the UK who pretty much have a direct line to AI.
They said that confirmed it was going out of production and the last delivery was going to be April/May this year.

I was going to by an AT-X or the new AT-XC but upon hearing the AT was going out of production ordered an AT while I still could.

Interesting. I heard the rumor and asked the guys at EO before I ordered my AT and they said it wasn't true. This was a month or so before SHOT. I'd believe the folks at Sporting Supplies though. Just checked EO and MH and there are barely any ATs in stock. Might have to see about getting that AW and sell the AT..

 

[rlee58]

Yes. Unless it’s for collection.

Is it way overpriced? I know it's hard to get a pulse on the "market" since so few of these come up for sale..

Edit: Sorry to spam this thread with price checking. Please accept these photos as an apology.

 

[NoLegs24]

Is $12k too much for a brand new unfired AW in .308 with a 24" barrel? Green folding with rail and butt spike.

If I’m selling it? No.

If I’m buying it? Absolutely!

 

[Dr. Strangeglove]

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What's with the fuzzy barrel?

 

[DKN83]

Is $12k too much for a brand new unfired AW in .308 with a 24" barrel? Green folding with rail and butt spike.

I would not pay that much, easy to say though, i own one. However, if i was searching for a rifle forever and it pops up, i pay whatever is required to find inner peace

Its on you how bad you want one.
They go for about 8000-10 000 Euro including scope in Europe.

I'd rather buy a Sako TRG M10 for 12 000 and look for a used AW thats cheaper.

Shame to see rifles like that sitting in a safe or hanging on a wall without ever being used. Very sad....

 

[ReturnFire]

Firearms - AI AW 308

Hello Hide. Hate to do this but I'm putting my AW up for grabs. Rifle is in great shape. -folder -308 16.5" barrel -Badger NV mount -Arca rail mount Took it out of the safe this morning and took some quick pics. Can take additional glamour shots this evening when I get home if needed...

www.snipershide.com

 

[Charger442]

I mounted an old US optics retractable bubble level to maintain its old school shoot ability. I mounted my fix-it level and a send it level to the rifle to check the level of the U.S. optics level. I could not get the level to match the other two which agreed with each other. Are these levels just junk? I never used them back in the day. I just used an accuracy 1st level mounted to my scope.

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i have an old US Optics level on my AW and i dont think its right. i cant make it be right with any of my other bubble levels.

 

[Patrice Dauffer]

What's with the fuzzy barrel?

The same « hi tech » protective band that’s in the scope

 

[Dr. Strangeglove]

The same « hi tech » protective band that’s in the scope

Did you put it on for mirage, camo, or protection?

 

[Patrice Dauffer]

Did you put it on for mirage, camo, or protection?

It’s more to protect from the scratches as I am not very careful .

 

[samb300]

Is $12k too much for a brand new unfired AW in .308 with a 24" barrel? Green folding with rail and butt spike.

Pretty sure this is the "you're a wealthy 40 year old trying to bring to life your video gaming nostalgia from 20+ years ago" price

 

[hafejd30]

Is $12k too much for a brand new unfired AW in .308 with a 24" barrel? Green folding with rail and butt spike.

That be the highest price I’ve seen one go for if sold. Have seen a few near $10k in certain models. Funny thing is when the AT came out guys were dumping these for current AT prices

 

[Doctorwho1138]

Is $12k too much for a brand new unfired AW in .308 with a 24" barrel? Green folding with rail and butt spike.

That’s a lot of cheddar but there probably aren’t many unshot AW’s out there. The market sets the price on these since you can’t buy them anymore from a dealer. Personally, I think that’s a bit unrealistic but maybe there is someone out there that would buy it. I have one AW with a 2nd on the way so I am a bit of a collector and I wouldn’t pay that.

 

[Doctorwho1138]

i have an old US Optics level on my AW and i dont think its right. i cant make it be right with any of my other bubble levels.

Thanks. Saves me the hassle of trying to hunt another one down and see if it works. My bubble sits all the way right just touching the edge of the window. I will just use that mark as level until I figure out another solution. Appreciate the information

 

[M8541Reaper]

Pretty sure this is the "you're a wealthy 40 year old trying to bring to life your video gaming nostalgia from 20+ years ago" price

CounterStrike on AOL Dial Up or Die!

 

[Scotch_egg]

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Okay humour me with the heritage of the AE.

It was my belief the original MK1 AE only used a proprietary 5 round magazine. The AE Mk11 used proprietary 5 and 10 round magazines and finally the AE Mk111 used AICS magazine just before they were dropped with the introduction of the AT.

Reason I ask is a friend here in the U.K. is selling an AE having bought an AT-X because he couldn’t get 10 round magazines for his original AE.

Your bolt fluting is certainly something very different to his AE.

 

[Fixr]

Okay humour me with the heritage of the AE.

It was my belief the original MK1 AE only used a proprietary 5 round magazine. The AE Mk11 used proprietary 5 and 10 round magazines and finally the AE Mk111 used AICS magazine just before they were dropped with the introduction of the AT.

Reason I ask is a friend here in the U.K. is selling an AE having bought an AT-X because he couldn’t get 10 round magazines for his original AE.

Your bolt fluting is certainly something very different to his AE.

It's a MK l action in a MK ll chassis(folder, adjustable cheek), uses common AICS mags. I bought it used and can't comment on the bolt fluting. The numbers on the bolt and firing pin assembly do not align with the action SN. I don't care. it's a laser

 

[jff_stvns]

Had a great trip to the US recently with a good mate. Took the AT-X in 6.5CM over, being so easy to get ammo for locally with MHSA.

Rocks and sand with Colorado Precision Rifle at the Blue Steel Ranch in NM, snow filled canyons in Colorado and finally farm fields in Missouri shooting NRL Hunter matches.

Caught up with a heap of excellent people, ate a shit load of brisket & burnt ends, drank a lot of Dr Pepper and made a heap of new mates. Love the USA.

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Pueblo, Colorado - NRL Hunter a couple of weeks back.
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Blue Steel Ranch, New Mexico... Shooting on MARS.
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Clarence, Missouri - NRL Hunter.
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Love that camo pattern on your back pack, what brand is that ?

 

[rlee58]

That’s a lot of cheddar but there probably aren’t many unshot AW’s out there. The market sets the price on these since you can’t buy them anymore from a dealer. Personally, I think that’s a bit unrealistic but maybe there is someone out there that would buy it. I have one AW with a 2nd on the way so I am a bit of a collector and I wouldn’t pay that.

Welp, seller didn't accept the offer of 12. He originally listed for 15 but wants to get at least 14. Oh well.. moving on.

 

[Fixr]

He originally listed for 15 but wants to get at least 14.

 

[hafejd30]

Welp, seller didn't accept the offer of 12. He originally listed for 15 but wants to get at least 14. Oh well.. moving on.

AW’s are awesome

But I’m not sure they’re used AXSR topped with a ZCO awesome….

But if he sells it for that good for him. Everyone has a price on what they have/want

 

[diggler1833]

For that kind of money you could get 42 Savages...and have 3 that function

 

[M8541Reaper]

AW’s are awesome

But I’m not sure they’re used AXSR topped with a ZCO awesome….

But if he sells it for that good for him. Everyone has a price on what they have/want

I concur. It is pretty hard to beat the AXSR/ZCO combo. …maybe a 735TT/AXSR would once they offer a non-dogshit reticle.

 

[Huskydriver]

Welp, seller didn't accept the offer of 12. He originally listed for 15 but wants to get at least 14. Oh well.. moving on.

 

[vh20]

Welp, seller didn't accept the offer of 12. He originally listed for 15 but wants to get at least 14. Oh well.. moving on.

Hope he likes it

 

[taliv]

I concur. It is pretty hard to beat the AXSR/ZCO combo. …maybe a 735TT/AXSR would once they offer a non-dogshit reticle.

For real. I’ve been shopping for a scope for mine for months. Had narrowed it to TT 735 and sb 636 and just today decided that I just can’t live with any TT reticle. They’re all complete dogshit.
I guess in a way I should thank them that they saved me $2-3k compared to everyone else’s scopes

 

[vh20]

For real. I’ve been shopping for a scope for mine for months. Had narrowed it to TT 735 and sb 636 and just today decided that I just can’t live with any TT reticle. They’re all complete dogshit.
I guess in a way I should thank them that they saved me $2-3k compared to everyone else’s scope

While the current selection of SB 6-36 reticles is only P5FL and GR2ID, they have released (and you can pre-order) the new TR2ID reticle, which to me is a much better option. It is similar to the NF Mil-XT, which I have and like.

 

[TheOE800]

Gen 3XR $6k scope crew checking in.

 

[vh20]

Gen 3XR $6k scope crew checking in.

I like it.

 

[NoLegs24]

Welp, seller didn't accept the offer of 12. He originally listed for 15 but wants to get at least 14. Oh well.. moving on.

Damn, you were willing to pay $12k for it?!

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

If I remember right there was a unfired AWM that sold here less than a year ago for under 10k. 12 for a AW would have been one of the highest I've seen

 

[Jrb572]

Funny I couldn’t give away an 1.5 AW and an AWM years ago on here when the AT came out. The AW had ever color skin and the AWM had 338 and 300 win bolts and barrels and an AI marked S&B on it.

I love my AIs but I don’t understand paying so much for an AW it’s just an AT with thumbhole skins and a barrel you need a vise to remove. But hey everyone has their thing.

 

[beetroot]

Funny I couldn’t give away an 1.5 AW and an AWM years ago on here when the AT came out. The AW had ever color skin and the AWM had 338 and 300 win bolts and barrels and an AI marked S&B on it.

I love my AIs but I don’t understand paying so much for an AW it’s just an AT with thumbhole skins and a barrel you need a vise to remove. But hey everyone has their thing.

Have you seen how much 90s Japanese cars like the Supra, RX7 and Skyline can fetch these days.
You used to be able to by them for next to nothing.

The same goes for most things in life, when something becomes out dated or replaced by a new model it's worthless. Once 99% of said item is no longer available it becomes a collectors item.

There are a bunch of cars from the 80s and 90s that 5-10 years ago were next to worthless, now they sell for 100k+.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Have you seen how much 90s Japanese cars like the Supra, RX7 and Skyline can fetch these days.
You used to be able to by them for next to nothing.

The same goes for most things in life, when something becomes out dated or replaced by a new model it's worthless. Once 99% of said item is no longer available it becomes a collectors item.

There are a bunch of cars from the 80s and 90s that 5-10 years ago were next to worthless, now they sell for 100k+.

Look at fox body mustangs. You could get them all day for 3-5k not long ago and the last 2 years they are 15+

 

[Defender3]

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[Bacarrat]

If AWs are going for 10k+now. I think it's time to sell my AW. It's marked FBI and is 1 of 3 comes with full deployment kit.

 

[hafejd30]

If AWs are going for 10k+now. I think it's time to sell my AW. It's marked FBI and is 1 of 3 comes with full deployment kit.

Take nothing less than $20k

You know what you got

 

[Silvan]

G22 (AWM in 300WM) was sold for $78k a few years ago . Just a regular AWM.

 

[MysizeisMAGNUM]

Look at fox body mustangs. You could get them all day for 3-5k not long ago and the last 2 years they are 15+

88 Vert owner here

 

[TheOE800]

is 1 of 3

Got tube socks and a corvette to go with that?

 

[Bacarrat]

Got tube socks and a corvette to go with that?

Hey, at least I shoot my shit. I will never sell it!

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

88 Vert owner here

I was shocked. I finally got some free cash and my neighbor growing up had a black cobra fox body I loved. Mild lowering with a nice full exhaust. I looked to get one and was shocked to see they are 15-25k now.