Wait till you shoot it.
Here’s how my first range trip with mine went. Bore sighted with my eyes looking down bore. First round 2” low and 3/4” left. I over adjusted scope. Fired 3 rd group group that was 4” high and 2” right. Group was about 3/4 moa. Adjusted scope. Fired 3 rd group that was 1” high and about 1” right. Group was about 1.25 moa.
At this point I was a bit concerned. I took a break. My wife shot a couple 3 rd groups. Both low. The first about 1.5 moa the second was sub moa with 2 rds touching.
I cleared my head and sat back at the bench and fired a 5 rd 1 hole group that’s right at 1/2 moa and I think I may have pulled a shot.
The AI Koolaid is sweet. Now when I screw up I can’t blame the rifle.
Ended up stripping the paint off the AX338. Huge pain in the ass, but worth it. Got it out today for the first time with Prime 338 and had a blast. Lasted 40 rounds and had to quit. I'm used to shooting 6mms and this is a little different!
Considering adding the 338 Lapua to my collection. With the AI AXMC I know I'll need the bolt, magazine and barrel. As an add on, does the 338 Lapua magazine and bolt support the 338 and 300 Norma magnums - would only then need barrels for the Norma Magnums.
Installed the @samb300 thumbrest. I followed along with the video he made and had it installed within 5 minutes. It's very ergonomic and my thumb just kind of falls right to it after closing the bolt. I appreciate that there aren't any raised edges that plastics tend to have. All in all I think it was a good buy.
Long Rifles Inc did a really good job matching sage green on my barrel and RRS forend plate.
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Sure does! 
I'm going to put a set of these wheels on my Prius, so I can list it for $3,000,000.00.
I'm going to put a set of these wheels on my Prius, so I can list it for $3,000,000.00.
All in good fun, with a hint of truth. Not hatin' on the Rem 700/AI chassis combo. I have two myself. I also have an AXMC. but I do get mildly irritated when someone, mainly in a for sale listing, refers to a Rem 700 as an AI because its in a chassis. Some give no hint anywhere in the listing that the rifle is not fully AI. Don't deceive. Buy what you want. Buy what you can afford. Get proficient with it, and be proud of that.
I guess I missed the fine print on strictly all AI only... I just saw an opportunity to join in on some gun porn. My apologies on disgracing Your fine weapons thread with my $5000 Prius build, it won’t happen again-Sure does!
I'm going to put a set of these wheels on my Prius, so I can list it for $3,000,000.00.
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I do get and agree with what you’re saying about people being misleading when selling guns, very frustrating. I however do not have that issue because I don’t not sell guns, only buy em and build em ! ?
Yup! They did a 6.5x47L with a Bartlein blank I had won off a prize table. It's not too hard with 6.5x47L, but it's a shooter nonetheless!
I will keep using LRI, they do good work and they do it in their quoted timeframe.
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Ignore the douchery, nowhere in the title or original post does if restrict what can be posted to only full AI rifles. There's plenty of other customs in AI chassis and even factory 700's in chassis that have already been posted in this thread. The way I see it any AI product is game.
It's a regular Bartlein 5R cut rifled barrel.Impressive
I'm going to try a 4-groove 6mm barrel for my next AI barrel from Bartlein. It's hard not to use them, considering they're made less than an hour from my house
It's a regular Bartlein 5R cut rifled barrel.
I'm going to try a 4-groove 6mm barrel for my next AI barrel from Bartlein. It's hard not to use them, considering they're made less than an hour from my house
My 14 AT came with a 20" .308 and it's amazing and I bought a 5R cut bartlein 260 Remington barrel on sale from Mile High and it's the most accurate I've had todate.
Guess which shot was number 10
God I love these rifles.
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Does anybody shoot their other rifles after purchasing an AI? I find my custom sitting in the safe, scopeless, and probably not coming out anytime soon...
Head up north about 2 hours and I’ll be glad to help you out with this . Bring your AI too because we can stretch it out to 1375 yards!
Your AT looks ultra sick , AI and shorty barrels rule
Taking a wild guess here ,you really really really enjoy your AX....? Lol . I know the feeling mine Ax is 16.5" in 6.5 creed and its so compact when folded , I store it in a London Bridge Tac backpack .
Dear all,
I just ordered a AI AX50 (in black) here in Germany. There are really few people in Germany with such rifles so help is rather limited here (the only official seller in Germany suggests to use the original AI mountings. Are there any better mountings on the market? I have absolutely no idea about mountings...). I was wondering if one of you could help me with finding the right mounting for ranges from 100m to max300m with a Schmidt und Bender PM2 5-25x56.
I am sorry if this is the wrong thread but I was hoping that, due to the pictures, there are some owners here as well. Let me know if I should switch to another thread.
Any ideas/suggestions are welcome! Many thanks in advance!
Philipp
I just ordered a AI AX50 (in black) here in Germany. There are really few people in Germany with such rifles so help is rather limited here (the only official seller in Germany suggests to use the original AI mountings. Are there any better mountings on the market? I have absolutely no idea about mountings...). I was wondering if one of you could help me with finding the right mounting for ranges from 100m to max300m with a Schmidt und Bender PM2 5-25x56.
I am sorry if this is the wrong thread but I was hoping that, due to the pictures, there are some owners here as well. Let me know if I should switch to another thread.
Any ideas/suggestions are welcome! Many thanks in advance!
Philipp
recknagel are based out of Germany, they sell under the name ERA-TAC here in the states. Spuhr is another great option.
https://www.recknagel.de/Joomla/en/products/scope-mounts.html
https://www.eratac.de
https://www.recknagel.de/Joomla/en/products/scope-mounts.html
https://www.eratac.de
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Just ordered an AIAT (20”, .308, ODG, folding) a few minutes ago from MHSA! Should ship Monday, hopefully I’ll have it in hand sometime later next week. Extremely excited!
Just need to buy stuff for it now (ARC rings, Atlas CAL, RO sling, samb300 spigot, PVA Jet Blast, and a couple thousand rounds...). I definitely need a Magnetospeed as well.
Question:
I’ll purchase some FGMM 168/175 grain for the initial sight in and accuracy confirmation. I want to use the Hornady 178 ELD-M bullets as my primary loading. Any known recipies for this bullet in y’all’s factory AT barrel? Already have 200 cases of Lapua brass.
Just need to buy stuff for it now (ARC rings, Atlas CAL, RO sling, samb300 spigot, PVA Jet Blast, and a couple thousand rounds...). I definitely need a Magnetospeed as well.
Question:
I’ll purchase some FGMM 168/175 grain for the initial sight in and accuracy confirmation. I want to use the Hornady 178 ELD-M bullets as my primary loading. Any known recipies for this bullet in y’all’s factory AT barrel? Already have 200 cases of Lapua brass.
Seeing how some of my posts have deleted I guess I’ll participate appropriately...
I’ve made some changes to my AT, swapped the Gen 2 Razor for an AMG and added the Big Dog Steel spigot mount since I’m trying out a Wiser Precision mount for my Magnetospeed and needed a mounting point for it in front of the bipod.
16” .308 barrel that was cut from a factory AX308 barrel
26” OTM 6.5x47L barrel
I was shooting the 6.5x47L earlier today with a new load I worked up for the Berger 130 VLD. 4 of the 6 groups each had 1 flier from mistakes I made, (Grad school and bad weather have really degraded what little skill I’ve ever had. Was shooting prone with bipod and rear bag) but you can see the barrel was printing between .2 and .5 moa without my shooter errors. I adjusted the zero after the second group, which is why you see a shift in impact. You can see at the top of the target the load I’m using, it’s around the 2905-2915 fps range.
I’m looking to replace the OTM barrel soon with a Proof carbon prefit also in 6.5x47L. I’m also tempted to try the comp trigger despite my love for the original trigger.
16” .308 barrel that was cut from a factory AX308 barrel
26” OTM 6.5x47L barrel
I was shooting the 6.5x47L earlier today with a new load I worked up for the Berger 130 VLD. 4 of the 6 groups each had 1 flier from mistakes I made, (Grad school and bad weather have really degraded what little skill I’ve ever had. Was shooting prone with bipod and rear bag) but you can see the barrel was printing between .2 and .5 moa without my shooter errors. I adjusted the zero after the second group, which is why you see a shift in impact. You can see at the top of the target the load I’m using, it’s around the 2905-2915 fps range.
I’m looking to replace the OTM barrel soon with a Proof carbon prefit also in 6.5x47L. I’m also tempted to try the comp trigger despite my love for the original trigger.
Anyone seen a lefty long action AXMC with a 308 bolt? Do they even make them?
