AI AW common problems

[musgrave]

Is there any common malfunctions or parts that break on these rifles?

Don

 

[Chiller]

Re: AI AW common problems

......uuuuhhhhhhh........no.........

short of pole vaulting with one.

 

[81sfo]

Re: AI AW common problems

Yes,the one thing that breaks is the bank.No parts breaking or malfunctions.

 

[Ratbert]

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A few bank accounts and marriages have been known to become somewhat damaged...

 

[ORD]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">......uuuuhhhhhhh........no.........

short of pole vaulting with one. </div></div>

...and then it is only a problem if you weigh more than 225lbs!

 

[Ratbert]

Re: AI AW common problems

Why do you ask?

 

[Lowlight]

Re: AI AW common problems

I saw something break on one...

the action had 90,000 rounds through it at the time, it was on it's 10th barrel and the pin that hold the side bolt release broke, it was awful, and I know the owner was almost ready to be upset, except it was movie night which always puts people in a good mood.

So there is something to look out for, be sure you follow through with AI's offer to check the rifle after 100,000 rounds.

 

[musgrave]

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No particular reason, just asking. I am planning to get one in the next few months.

 

[Chiller]

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this thread has the makings of an epic.....

 

[Chiller]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">......uuuuhhhhhhh........no.........

short of pole vaulting with one. </div></div>

...and then it is only a problem if you weigh more than 225lbs! </div></div>

damn you for throwing me under the bus.....

 

[ORD]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">......uuuuhhhhhhh........no.........

short of pole vaulting with one. </div></div>

...and then it is only a problem if you weigh more than 225lbs! </div></div>

damn you for throwing me under the bus..... </div></div>

Don't take it too personally, Chiller...I'm right there with you!!!

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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This is one of the reasons I spent the cash on a AE. After the range trip this morning I am VERY glad I did.

I only have 55 rounds through it (was pressed for time) but I don't know if I am going to feel the need for another .308 after the AE.

 

[trilogymac]

Re: AI AW common problems

LWUSMC,

Range report. Tease me. I also have one on the way.

Trilogymac

 

[desertHK]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: musgrave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there any common malfunctions or parts that break on these rifles?

Don </div></div>

If you introduce your AI to Mr. Sledge Hammer, then it's a different story. None of my AWs had any problem. It's definitely built for abuse, although I am not sure if I want to abuse it that much. LOL

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trilogymac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LWUSMC,

Range report. Tease me. I also have one on the way.

Trilogymac
</div></div>

I haven't pulled the target pics off the camera yet. Hope to get to that tomorrow.

I am tight of FGMM and that's what it seemed to like. I hope to get some different brands and run them through to see if it's as accurate with other "match" ammo.

 

[Guest]

Re: AI AW common problems

I found a few problems after I got my AW:

1) I want more!!!! A barrel chambered for something in 6.5mm and perhaps a second AI AWSM in .338 LM would work.

2) If you find out you like it, it's incredibly difficult to go back to a stock remmy.

Granted, these are only "problems" if don't have the financial means (or sound spending habits)

 

[rrflyer]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I saw something break on one...

the action had 90,000 rounds through it at the time, it was on it's 10th barrel and the pin that hold the side bolt release broke, it was awful, and I know the owner was almost ready to be upset, except it was movie night which always puts people in a good mood.

So there is something to look out for, be sure you follow through with AI's offer to check the rifle after 100,000 rounds. </div></div>

Well a 3,000 dollar rifle that'll hold up for 90,000$ dollars worth of ammo before it fails.....I just dont know if its worth owning at this point.

 

[savage110]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rrflyer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I saw something break on one...

the action had 90,000 rounds through it at the time, it was on it's 10th barrel and the pin that hold the side bolt release broke, it was awful, and I know the owner was almost ready to be upset, except it was movie night which always puts people in a good mood.

So there is something to look out for, be sure you follow through with AI's offer to check the rifle after 100,000 rounds. </div></div>

Well a 3,000 dollar rifle that'll hold up for 90,000$ dollars worth of ammo before it fails.....I just dont know if its worth owning at this point. </div></div>
that would be a 6000 dollar rifle, just sayin.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: AI AW common problems

$3K may get you a used AE. It won't get you a new AE and definitely won't get you a AW.

 

[CHEYTAC]

Re: AI AW common problems

There are no problems with these guns that I have ever heard of, they are just a little on the heavy side. However so are most tatical rifles that you would strap to your back and bail out of a blackhawk with it strap to you.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: AI AW common problems

The weight was initially a concern, but once I got the scope, mount and bipod on it the 20" AE actually balances very well. I don't think I will have any problem slinging up and shooting offhand.

 

[Goldbeachman]

Re: AI AW common problems

Sometimes they are too accurate: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...061#Post1999061

 

[AIAWinAU]

Re: AI AW common problems

Biggest problem is they are addictive.

With the AE & the AW, I can be truly happy with just 2 rifles in the safe.

 

[SRT_Supply]

Re: AI AW common problems

They're not designed to survive direct nuclear detonation at contact distance, unfortunately.

Other than that...

 

[Adam B]

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I had one break on me, it was a 1995 model and I know that they have reinforced the chassis since then, AI took care of the problem and even offered me an upgrade to a 2.0 chassis for a small fee

 

[SRT_Supply]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had one break on me, it was a 1995 model and I know that they have reinforced the chassis since then, AI took care of the problem and even offered me an upgrade to a 2.0 chassis for a small fee

</div></div>

Wow. What happened to the rifle to cause that damage?

 

[desertHK]

Re: AI AW common problems

did you use it as a baseball bat to slug something??. That's solid aluminum, I think.

 

[lanwickum]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is one of the reasons I spent the cash on a AE. After the range trip this morning I am VERY glad I did.

I only have 55 rounds through it (was pressed for time) but I don't know if I am going to feel the need for another .308 after the AE.</div></div>


"don't know if I am going to feel the need for another .308 after the AE"

And now we know you are a newbie to the sport

 

[Adam B]

Re: AI AW common problems

I really don't know what happened to it, I never abused it, the only thing that could of caused it might of been when I was showing someone their drop test where you bounce the gun on the buttstock.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: AI AW common problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: montana</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> if I am going to feel the need for another .308 after the AE.</div></div>

And now we know you are a newbie to the sport

</div></div>

Umm, OK.

Or maybe I just like to master one rifle instead of tinkering with many.

Then again, you did notice I used "need" not "want" right?

 

[Captain Kirk]

Re: AI AW common problems

I think any problems with a factory AI rifle will be an exception, anything but common.

Kirk R

 

[Jackalope33B]

Re: AI AW common problems

Adam- That sucks your stock broke like that. But I am glad o hear AI stood behind their product! If you dont mind me asking, were they going to swap out the 1.5 stock for free, then offer you a 2.0 stock upgrade for a small fee? If so, what was the upgrade fee?

 

[Adam B]

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it was several years ago and I cannot remember what the upcharge was but it wasnt much