Second class citizens aren’t on their agenda. Sorry man.
Well it was time for the yearly AI AXMC rifle colour change.
I thought something different, 5 colour Digital camo.
I did not think it would take 36 hours!
Full strip down, degrease, blast and then the layers of Cerakote H Series.
Over 1600, yes 1600 individual stencils applied, that alone took 3 hours.
2 hours to take them all off, then the reassemble.
The rifle, 3 barrels, 2 Moderators, Scope, Spur mount, Arca rails, 4 magazines and other bits.
Glad I only get bored once a year!
I thought something different, 5 colour Digital camo.
I did not think it would take 36 hours!
Full strip down, degrease, blast and then the layers of Cerakote H Series.
Over 1600, yes 1600 individual stencils applied, that alone took 3 hours.
2 hours to take them all off, then the reassemble.
The rifle, 3 barrels, 2 Moderators, Scope, Spur mount, Arca rails, 4 magazines and other bits.
Glad I only get bored once a year!
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This is my first AI. Topping it with a ZCO. New Fanboy for life!
AT LE Dark Earth
16.5” .308
AT LE Dark Earth
16.5” .308
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The Utah Highway Patrol sticker really ties the room together
It’s almost got the same color scheme...
Normal process, just did the plastics and rubber with the scope at a lower temp.
It does wear off after a bit of abuse but as I change the colour every year it never gets to that stage.
No did not debond, we have done a few now and experimented with one ages ago, 100 degrees C and it did not melt the epoxy.
What's your normal temp then for doing the action with H cerakote I'm seriously considering having mine recoated but it hammers and dont want to debond her.
What temp did you run the plastics?
I do the AI actions at 95 degrees Celsius, Plastics at 70 degrees C, Scopes at 60 degrees C, Normal Metal at 120 degrees C.
We use Celsius in the UK.
Thanks homie! And yes I am aware of the UK's continued use of the metric system
just a little reminder for everyone...
It'a a complete "Cluster F" here for measurements, we use Litres for fuel and drinks, Miles for distance and speed, Stones or Kilo for weight. Celsius for temp but inches for rain fall...and it goes on!Thanks homie! And yes I am aware of the UK's continued use of the metric system
just a little reminder for everyone...
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The Devcon aluminum putty max working range is 250F. That is the temperature which I put my rifle in the oven and can peel the action from the chassis since the putty gets soft. So if your applicator uses the typical 250F or 300F curing temp, I would be concerned that the epoxy could lose it's properties.
Oh for sure. Just curious if we did it at 150F if it would still hold firm enough but allow the cerakote to fully set up and cute
Which is why I said we do the AI actions at 95C and checked that with AI.
I found a "used" SFP AI AXMC .308 complete bolt assembly (in dark earth no less) at EO at a killer price and with mil discount. It arrived today and it's never seen a round. Sometimes you just luck into something. 
Now I can ditch that adapter thing, thing, thing and the LFP 308 body!
Now I can ditch that adapter thing, thing, thing and the LFP 308 body!
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I found a "used" SFP AI AXMC .308 complete bolt assembly (in dark earth no less) at EO at a killer price and with mil discount. It arrived today and it's never seen a round. Sometimes you just luck into something.
Now I can ditch that adapter thing, thing, thing and the LFP 308 body!
In DE? That's like a unicorn. Did they say if they have any more? Would love to get one.
Shit! I could have sworn it was advertised as DE but it's definitely PB, what a dope. Can't complain at the price I got it for though so it's a keeper.
AT LE’s first outing.
That 16.5” .308 was spitting out 168 SMK’s at 2550fps.
That 16.5” .308 was spitting out 168 SMK’s at 2550fps.
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135gr A-Tips in Peterson brass, makes me feel fuzzy inside.
I offer my humble contribution. My first AICS chassis hosting a r700 SPS Tactical. I haven't stopped beating my chest.
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That good looking rifle...love the AT with the AX buttstock!
Which Sphur scope mount model/height is that? I have the NV rail also on my AT and I am looking for scope mount that would clear the NV rail.
Humble addition.
AI AE MKII in its natural habitat.
Ran an interesting drill. 200 yard run followed by a 1st round hit on a 2inch x 2 inch square. Time was 3 mins.
We got it in 1.5min.
Changes for next time will be must carry the rifle on the run part. And maybe add a barricade. We were shooting prone today
AI AE MKII in its natural habitat.
Ran an interesting drill. 200 yard run followed by a 1st round hit on a 2inch x 2 inch square. Time was 3 mins.
We got it in 1.5min.
Changes for next time will be must carry the rifle on the run part. And maybe add a barricade. We were shooting prone today
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Don’t mix your fire forming loads with your formed loads. You get stuck bullets and powder in your action. Sometimes it provides opportune photo time though.
Looks like all the snow is finally going to melt around here. Range trip next week is in order. Been a crazy ass winter. I was shooting well into January and then whamo!
Wish it was mine, but it’s not. Thought y’all might be interested
Thanks for posting. It's nice to finally see one in a more normal color.
Nice looking AI AT LE. I bought one just like it the other day in the same color.
Thanks dude! I couldn’t be happier with the setup
It’s the 1.5” height 0-MOA Sphur to assist with NV co-witness.
I was just thinking that myself about the luna location. that RRS carbon weave though.......... droool...
Congrats! I saw the post on IG earlier today as well. I have one in Green headed my way this week and it'll be topped with the same glass as well.
