Accuracy International - Sales and Blowout Specials

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    I will soon be in the market for a SA AI, in the past I've seen Eurooptic and Mile High having some pretty good sales. Does anyone know if these happen randomly or if there's a particular time of year this occurs? I'm not in a huge rush so looking to be patient to find the right deal. I also see that EO has some "demo" rifles and while they don't have the chambering I'm looking for (6 Creedmoor) the deals look good enough to buy whatever caliber they have the best deal on and just sell the barrel and buy the barrel I want. Any thoughts, tips or recommendations is appreciated.

    Edit: I should note I'd be looking for a 2018 or newer model to get the small firing pin and fluted bolt.
     
    Not sure there is an exact date on when the bolt fluting happened. I’ve personally seen two rifles in that 2015 range with factory bolts and different styles of fluting.

    OP if your looking for a 6 creed barrel hit me up when your ready
     
    I thought it had to do with the 2014 model and up, not 2018?
    You could be right as that makes sense - new model coming so "get rid of the old to prepare for the new". The AXSR is coming out, but I don't think it's "replacing" any model, just a new model to the line. So I may have to hunt the classifieds here or keep watch of EO's demos.
     
    Not sure there is an exact date on when the bolt fluting happened. I’ve personally seen two rifles in that 2015 range with factory bolts and different styles of fluting.

    OP if your looking for a 6 creed barrel hit me up when your ready
    I'm pretty sure 2018 introduced the small firing pin and I think all of those have the fluted bolt (it's mostly the small firing pin I'm after).
     
    I will soon be in the market for a SA AI, in the past I've seen Eurooptic and Mile High having some pretty good sales. Does anyone know if these happen randomly or if there's a particular time of year this occurs? I'm not in a huge rush so looking to be patient to find the right deal. I also see that EO has some "demo" rifles and while they don't have the chambering I'm looking for (6 Creedmoor) the deals look good enough to buy whatever caliber they have the best deal on and just sell the barrel and buy the barrel I want. Any thoughts, tips or recommendations is appreciated.

    Edit: I should note I'd be looking for a 2018 or newer model to get the small firing pin and fluted bolt.
    They had a big discount for the AXMC (LA) as the AXSR is coming but never seen for SA.
    Also there are a few SAs in the Demo section currently.
     
    I don’t know if you are set on buying new, but if not, the deals that pop here in the px beat any deals I have seen from dealers, even the occasional clearance. I have bought all my AIs here and never had a bad experience.
    It wouldn’t hurt to call MH or EO and ask them if they are expecting and sales or demos up coming.
     
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    2015 is when SFP and fluting on the bolt occurred.

    There is no rhyme or reason that coincide to the range or showroom demos being posted. I called EO when I was ready to buy mine about a year ago. Sales told me they have no idea when they will be getting the demos and to just keep and eye out.

    Personally right now I would pick up whatever color I wanted and not worry about the caliber.
     
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    Great advice everyone. blb- appreciate the update on when AI started with small firing pin and fluting, maybe I was getting it confused with the new barrel contour which began in 2018 (right?).

    I will be keeping my eye out here in the classifieds for sure, it is pretty dry right now for short actions but I know these things eb and flow and I can be patient for the flow.

    Thanks for the tip with MH and demos not on their webpage, silverjay, I'd prefer to buy from them as they are in my backyard and it just makes it easier but I don't usually see the deals I do at EO
     
    Great advice everyone. blb- appreciate the update on when AI started with small firing pin and fluting, maybe I was getting it confused with the new barrel contour which began in 2018 (right?).

    Correct, new barrel contour is from 2018 and onward with bartliens, so AX only. AT’s still come with LW’s.

    if you are cool with dark earth this is hard to beat at $4450 + sales tax

     
    Correct, new barrel contour is from 2018 and onward with bartliens, so AX only. AT’s still come with LW’s.

    if you are cool with dark earth this is hard to beat at $4450 + sales tax

    Thanks for the confirmation on contour and such.

    Funny, I have that one in my cart. Don't "need" an AX and was looking more at AT's but if the price is right... looks like killer-e may have already bought it unless they have more than one demo, I have an inquiry in with Jason...
     
    I had a hard time deciding between the demo AX at EO, or buying a used AT. I eventually picked up an AT out of the PX and decided that if I like it, I will supplement it with an AXMC in the future.
     
    Bill, I thought I saw EuroOptic had a AX sort action 260 for like $4200. That's a smoking deal!

    Edit: Looks like that particular rifle is gone, but they have 243 and 260 offerings for under $4500
     
    Bill, I thought I saw EuroOptic had a AX sort action 260 for like $4200. That's a smoking deal!

    Edit: Looks like that particular rifle is gone, but they have 243 and 260 offerings for under $4500
    Thanks Zach, trying to keep a close eye myself. Keep waffling between waiting for a newer AT used or grabbing the AX demo from EO
     
    Well I got the ax in today couldn’t be happier only problem is my spur Mount it’s too low. Does anybody know what the right one is to fit a 56 mm objective 7BAAD401-7923-41BA-A5BD-5B44BECAF623.jpeg
     
    I will soon be in the market for a SA AI, in the past I've seen Eurooptic and Mile High having some pretty good sales. Does anyone know if these happen randomly or if there's a particular time of year this occurs? I'm not in a huge rush so looking to be patient to find the right deal. I also see that EO has some "demo" rifles and while they don't have the chambering I'm looking for (6 Creedmoor) the deals look good enough to buy whatever caliber they have the best deal on and just sell the barrel and buy the barrel I want. Any thoughts, tips or recommendations is appreciated.

    Edit: I should note I'd be looking for a 2018 or newer model to get the small firing pin and fluted bolt.

    I did buy my AI/AT in late November from EO... at the time they had about 12 of them on the DEMO sale... never fired, not a scratch, only un boxed for display at shows... it was hinged, .308... I added a threaded 6.5 cr barrel to the transaction along with an AI break... was a great deal, saved nearly $2000... shot .25 out of the box with Hornady 140 ELD Match... if you are in the market for a deal like that get in touch with Kyle... he fixed me up very well and went back then to get on sale Christensen Arms AR-15 at half off list... they will treat you right
     
    I did buy my AI/AT in late November from EO... at the time they had about 12 of them on the DEMO sale... never fired, not a scratch, only un boxed for display at shows... it was hinged, .308... I added a threaded 6.5 cr barrel to the transaction along with an AI break... was a great deal, saved nearly $2000... shot .25 out of the box with Hornady 140 ELD Match... if you are in the market for a deal like that get in touch with Kyle... he fixed me up very well and went back then to get on sale Christensen Arms AR-15 at half off list... they will treat you right
    Already spoke with Jason and no AT's on demo at this time :( Only AX SA on demo for a great price, but I ended up buying from the Hide Classifieds