AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

[Andy T]

A few more questions as I am learning about my new rifle:
The rifle came with an aftermarket base installed. While the original AI base is include, it's missing the screws. What kind of screws are compatible with it? Can I get a set from AINA?
I would like to remove the trigger for initial cleaning. Do I just unscrew the small allen screw behind the trigger after removing the skins?

Thanks!

 

[Graham]

Re: AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

The original base is pinned as well. What 'aftermarket' base does it have and who installed it?

And there's no need to clean the trigger on a new AE rifle.

 

[poison123]

Re: AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

Never heard of any aftermarket bases for the AE.........

 

[Chiller]

Re: AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Andy T</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A few more questions as I am learning about my new rifle:
The rifle came with an aftermarket base installed. While the original AI base is include, it's missing the screws. What kind of screws are compatible with it? Can I get a set from AINA?
I would like to remove the trigger for initial cleaning. Do I just unscrew the small allen screw behind the trigger after removing the skins?

Thanks! </div></div>

Have you called Mile High?

 

[Kiba]

Re: AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Never heard of any aftermarket bases for the AE......... </div></div>

Ken Farrell makes a 20MOA base and US Optics makes one for the AE as well.

The Farrell base has more slots available than the factory AE base (but has interrupted slots in the middle of the rail) while the USO base has continuous slots for the full length of the rail.

Either the Farrell or USO gives you a few more mounting points than the factory "interrupted" rail and can fix problems with some mounting options; interference between the 1.18" Spuhr mount and the AE factory rail's interrupted slots comes to mind.

 

[Brandon05_88]

Re: AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

Farrell's newest AE base is continuously slotted. Bought one from him this summer, and he mentioned that's the way they're making them now.

 

[Kiba]

Re: AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brandon05_88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Farrell's newest AE base is continuously slotted. Bought one from him this summer, and he mentioned that's the way they're making them now. </div></div>

Good to know, the picture on Farrell's webpage shows the old configuration with no slots in the center of the rail.

USO no longer lists any rails on their webpage, I don't know if they're out of the rail business entirely or they're just no longer listed on their site.

 

[Andy T]

Re: AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

The rifle came with Farrell base (fully slotted, no gaps, 20 MOA).
The original base (on AI AE family) is designed to be removed and flipped 180 degrees to adjust eye relief.

 

[SSSamurai]

Re: AI AE - scope base and trigger questions

I've used both of the Farrell bases, and I like being able to mount my optics lower using the canted base and low rings.

The newer picatinny base is fully slotted, but much taller than the old one was. If anyone has an older Farrell 20 moa and wants to upgrade to the fully slotted base, I have an unopened one I would trade straight across.