AIAW- AE Dislikes?

[SFree]

FIRST, let me preface this querey by noting that I'm well aware of what these rifles are, and how well they do the job and am seriously considering a purchase of an AW or an AE.
Second, this is not a flame fest as I'm needing constructive criticism of the systems in question and how they compare to the R700 and it's clones in feel, operation, weight and anything that may be a detracting issue...

 

[Graham]

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Are you asking us to compare our dislikes of the AE vs our dislikes of the AW, or our dislikes of the AE and the AW actions compared to the Remington 700 action, or our potential dislikes of anything that may detract from the operation of each action, or simply to compare the AE and AW to the Remington 700 (which has been done many times on this site), or do you have a partuclular question in mind?

 

[poison123]

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My dislike of the AW....it does not fire mind guide bullets.

 

[beenjammin]

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The ONLY issue you may ready about is the thumb hole stock. Some people dont like it and some people love it. There are now have viper skins and new AI side panels that fix the thumb hole issue.

I would sway to toward an AIAE. After owner several AWs, I found the AE was every bit as accurate. The new MK III AE is a clone of the AW with the exception that is it not bonded to the chassis. I use to think I needed that, but then came to my senses.

I love my AIAE.

 

[SFree]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you asking us to compare our dislikes of the AE vs our dislikes of the AW, or our dislikes of the AE and the AW actions compared to the Remington 700 action, or our potential dislikes of anything that may detract from the operation of each action, or simply to compare the AE and AW to the Remington 700 (which has been done many times on this site), or do you have a partuclular question in mind? </div></div>
Anything about the AI series of rifles that could be negative...
Believe it or not I have talked to individuals who do not like them...

 

[jpspeeddemon]

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I've got an AE MKIII and had a high end custom R700 for 2.5 yrs before i went with the AE.

Before i bought my AE, I shot about 50 rounds through an AW to make sure i like the system.

Accuracy: same for the AE and AW, 0.25moa if you can do it.
Feel: AE and AW feel the same, R700 action feels puny after you load and extract a rough with the beefy AIs. The AI actions are smooth. The locking of a round feels more solid than a R700, some slight resistance is felt upon inital bolt lift, but you can still lift it with one finger. Extraction of a round is very positive for AIs. Loading a round in an AI feels like you're pushing the cartridge into the chamber with a bulldozer. Feeding is 100% smooth. 60 degree bolt throw is great.
Cost: AE MKIII=$3400 for a 1.5 stock, AW=like $6000, custom R700, same a AE, maybe a bit more, less than an AW

Reliability: This is the main reason i switched to AIs. I had trouble with my custom 700 in dusty/windy/very cold conditions. I've shot my AE in the pouring rain without any problems at all.

 

[Mo_Zam_Beek]

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<-- Started w/ a 700P shot that for @ 2k, sent it to GAP and had it re-done with an A5 and a Rock Creek, everything was stock R700 but w/ GAP fairy dust sprinkled on it, shot that for the better part of 5k; then bought an AW 2.0.

If you search around there is a thread about which actions take dump in crappy conditions. In it Frank (and others concurred) that stock 700s that have been tuned up by reputable firms are not nearly as prone to failure as 'custom' actions since the 700 (while now trued) is still looser. All most all of my LR shooting is off in the boonies and I shoot year 'round, rain, snow, and I am not big on cleaning. I never had an issue with a 700. I am also not claiming that I am shooting in the worst of conditions; and on a typical day in the woods of So. OR there isn't much wind at ground level and we don't have fine dust that could be blown into an action.

I bought the AW primarily due to difference in what is required to change a barrel. As for the thumbhole, if you don't stick your thumb in it, it is no different than a pistol grip on an McM or Manners.

I think an AE is the best deal out there.

Complaints: the slick AL section reserved for the hand stop. I fixed this with skateboard tape along the length of it.


Good luck


ETA - please excuse the grammer, I just woke and editing on an iPad is a pain

 

[uracowman]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpspeeddemon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got an AE MKIII and had a high end custom R700 for 2.5 yrs before i went with the AE.

Before i bought my AE, I shot about 50 rounds through an AW to make sure i like the system.

Accuracy: same for the AE and AW, 0.25moa if you can do it.
Feel: AE and AW feel the same, R700 action feels puny after you load and extract a rough with the beefy AIs. The AI actions are smooth. The locking of a round feels more solid than a R700, some slight resistance is felt upon inital bolt lift, but you can still lift it with one finger. Extraction of a round is very positive for AIs. Loading a round in an AI feels like you're pushing the cartridge into the chamber with a bulldozer. Feeding is 100% smooth. 60 degree bolt throw is great.
Cost: AE MKIII=$3400 for a 1.5 stock, AW=like $6000, custom R700, same a AE, maybe a bit more, less than an AW

Reliability: This is the main reason i switched to AIs. I had trouble with my custom 700 in dusty/windy/very cold conditions. I've shot my AE in the pouring rain without any problems at all. </div></div>

Would you say it's worth spending the extra money for the AW over the AE? It's basically the same gun with a few minor differences other than the action.

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

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i wanted a AW and got a AW, and don't regret it at all absolutely love the gun. by far the most "hard use" bolt gun i own.

for anything AI i highly reccomend Mile high shooting, randy is awesome people. anything AI related i own i have from him

 

[jpspeeddemon]

Re: AIAW- AE Dislikes?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uracowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpspeeddemon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got an AE MKIII and had a high end custom R700 for 2.5 yrs before i went with the AE.

Before i bought my AE, I shot about 50 rounds through an AW to make sure i like the system.

Accuracy: same for the AE and AW, 0.25moa if you can do it.
Feel: AE and AW feel the same, R700 action feels puny after you load and extract a rough with the beefy AIs. The AI actions are smooth. The locking of a round feels more solid than a R700, some slight resistance is felt upon inital bolt lift, but you can still lift it with one finger. Extraction of a round is very positive for AIs. Loading a round in an AI feels like you're pushing the cartridge into the chamber with a bulldozer. Feeding is 100% smooth. 60 degree bolt throw is great.
Cost: AE MKIII=$3400 for a 1.5 stock, AW=like $6000, custom R700, same a AE, maybe a bit more, less than an AW

Reliability: This is the main reason i switched to AIs. I had trouble with my custom 700 in dusty/windy/very cold conditions. I've shot my AE in the pouring rain without any problems at all. </div></div>

Would you say it's worth spending the extra money for the AW over the AE? It's basically the same gun with a few minor differences other than the action. </div></div>

The only advatages an AW has over an AE MKIII are 1)action bonded to chassis forever which means the AW will maintain its zero if you drop it out of a helicopter, and 2) barrel changing is 5 minutes vs 15 minutes for an AE becasue you don't need to take the barreled action out of the chassis.

The AE is every bit as rugged and reliable as an AW except for the most extreme of extreme cases like "oh shit i just dropped my AW off a 100ft cliff, i hope it retains its zero...oh ya, it will". Then again, your scope/mount system is weakrer than that.

 

[ChrisF]

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Only one dislike , its that they cost so much !!!

RE the AW vs AE question , for me its ALL about the MAGAZINE , AW wins hands down , just like the OLD H&K adds , except NO COMPROMISES ,

Later Chris

 

[jpspeeddemon]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Only one dislike , its that they cost so much !!!

RE the AW vs AE question , for me its ALL about the MAGAZINE , AW wins hands down , just like the OLD H&K adds , except NO COMPROMISES ,

Later Chris </div></div>

Alpha mags are double stack for AICS

 

[poison123]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpspeeddemon</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Only one dislike , its that they cost so much !!!

RE the AW vs AE question , for me its ALL about the MAGAZINE , AW wins hands down , just like the OLD H&K adds , except NO COMPROMISES ,

Later Chris </div></div>

Alpha mags are double stack for AICS </div></div>

Still a difference between true AW mags and Alphas....

 

[George63]

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had an AE - found the chamber to be on the large end (for reliability?) - this could be changed with the first rebarrel

neither the thumbhole or pistol grip really do it for me on a precision rifle, I prefer the sako style stock

on the heavy side

definitely like everything the ideal would be to run a 100 rds in various positions through it before purchase

 

[Sgt.Henry]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Understand this,

When the aliens land and I head to the Rockies, I am grabbing my AW, so regardless of what I have built, when considering what is being asked, of everything in the safe the only one I see on the way out is the AW. </div></div>

That said the only negative I have to say about my AW is its heavier than dragging a Drunk Marine home.

 

[bward]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpspeeddemon</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Only one dislike , its that they cost so much !!!

RE the AW vs AE question , for me its ALL about the MAGAZINE , AW wins hands down , just like the OLD H&K adds , except NO COMPROMISES ,

Later Chris </div></div>

Alpha mags are double stack for AICS </div></div>

Still a difference between true AW mags and Alphas....</div></div>

There's no comparison between the Alphas and AW's. I would suggest going ahead and getting the AW or AX over the AE. If you're like me, you would get the AE and then just want the better version in a couple weeks.

 

[bm11]

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About 6-7k rounds on AW rifles and AX rifles, and they are absolutely the best bolt rifle available, in my honest opinion.

 

[terrygood]

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Accuracy international makes very good rifles. I think in most cases they are over kill. The stock is based on function in fact the entire rifle is. Accuracy is on the level of any high end rifle.

The price for the a new one is insane. I personally like the feel of the McMillan stocks. I feel the Surgeon action is smother and nicer to operate. I am only punching holes in paper.

If I had to have one rifle it would be a M4 mill-spec. If I could have two , one would be AW in 308. The AW is mill spec in every way. I own most of the rifles talked about on this forum. I find that the resale is very important in this hobby. Don't be afraid of buying a used AW or AE. You will get most of your money back if you buy it used from someone reputable off the hide.

 

[jbell]

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I have no time behind the AE, but have slung a few rounds with the AW and AX. They are some of the finest rifles built period. The reliability, accuracy, and repeatability is everbit as good as they calim they are. However I have an AW that is fan-fucking-tastic that I am thinking about selling. I just have a damn hard time driving the rifle. I think because I have so much time behind the TRG, I just cant get used to the AW. So they are the shit, but not for everyone. YMMV

 

[SFree]

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Thanks guys for the responses on the positive side and for the negative even more so for an honest appraisel.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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I have several thousand rounds and more than a few matches on my AE MkII. The only regret I have is that it doesn't have the AW/MkIII safety and it would cost too much to switch it over.

Other than that, it's an excellent rifle. I have run it with Viperskins and with the factory skins. This changes the ergonomics vastly.

Now that I have started swapping barrels on it I would like the added convenience the AW would provide (not pulling the skins or action). However I am still not sure the added cost is worth it unless I go full-on AX.

I mulled over the custom action/trued 700/AE or AW question for weeks before I ordered my AE MkII. It hasn't let me down.

In fact I may start shooting benchrest with it this year just for shits and grins.

 

[hewlett260]

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Here is my only dislike about my AW, I don't get to shoot it enough, and every time I look at it, it feels like I'm letting the rifle down. Fit and feel are next to perfection, when I hold it up to my shoulder it feels like it was tailored to fit me. And performance, this thing will out do anyone I know for accuracy and probably outlast my great-grand-kids grand-kids

 

[Timo Turl]

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My only gripe with the AE is the pic rail which limits your choice of scope mounts. Costs about $100 to buy a good alternative.

 

[SFree]

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Other than epoxied action and magazines is there much difference between AE III and AW, other than about 3 grand?

 

[leadbullet]

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my biggest gripe is with the size of the thumbhole, too small for my hand and for that kind of coin it better fit me perfect, viper skins or the AX are the solution but a TRG is perfect out the box for me so that is what i shoot.

 

[hewlett260]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SFree</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Other than epoxied action and magazines is there much difference between AE III and AW, other than about 3 grand? </div></div>

Well the AE is still mil-spec, and the AW is 'End-Of-The-World'/'Zombie Apocalypse' Spec

 

[dtibbals]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have several thousand rounds and more than a few matches on my AE MkII. The only regret I have is that it doesn't have the AW/MkIII safety and it would cost too much to switch it over.

Other than that, it's an excellent rifle. I have run it with Viperskins and with the factory skins. This changes the ergonomics vastly.

Now that I have started swapping barrels on it I would like the added convenience the AW would provide (not pulling the skins or action). However I am still not sure the added cost is worth it unless I go full-on AX.

I mulled over the custom action/trued 700/AE or AW question for weeks before I ordered my AE MkII. It hasn't let me down.

In fact I may start shooting benchrest with it this year just for shits and grins. </div></div>

Do you prefer the AI with the thumbhole skins or the Viper skins?

 

[Stubb]

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I purchased an AI AW .308 with a folding stock from Mile High Shooting in October and would do it again in a heartbeat. After over 1,500 rounds and shooting out to 1,500 yards, my one complaint would be hand positioning on the thumbhole stock. I like how the McMillan A5, Manners T4, and similar stocks let you rest the thumb of your shooting hand on the tang, which I feel eases coming straight back on the trigger. No such luck with a thumbhole stock. I ended up building a thumb shelf on the right side of the stock to give an index point for floating my thumb. It works well enough.

The rifle is stupid accurate and has no cold-bore shift that I can discern. It's your fault if you miss. I recently took out two friends who had effectively zero experience with firearms. One had no trouble hitting a 3" plate at 300 yards with the rifle from prone. The other had trigger control issues and could whack the 5" plate but consistently missed the 3" one an inch or two to the left.

I took a couple of custom 700s for a spin before and after my purchase. One of the big advantages of AIs is that a dealer like Mile High Shooting can get one to you in days. No weeks/months of waiting like with a custom rig. And the same applies to spare parts and barrels (this is a big difference between AI and Sako). A custom 700 will always have a 90-degree bolt lift and other reminders that it's a gussied-up hunting rifle, not a ground-up precision rig.

—Andreas

 

[bward]

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The viper skins make it feel like a whole different rifle. I had sold my first AW because I didn't like the feel of the stock, but bought another one recently and put viper skins on it and am really liking it.

 

[trilogymac]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The only regret I have is that it doesn't have the AW/MkIII safety and it would cost too much to switch it over.

Other than that, it's an excellent rifle. I have run it with Viperskins and with the factory skins. This changes the ergonomics vastly.

I mulled over the custom action/trued 700/AE or AW question for weeks before I ordered my AE MkII. It hasn't let me down.

</div></div>

^ This

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dtibbals</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Do you prefer the AI with the thumbhole skins or the Viper skins? </div></div>

I honestly can't say I have a definitive preference either way. I am able to shoot either accurately even from unsupported positions. The biggest difference is with the factory thumb hole stocks, I float my hand to get proper trigger placement. With the Viperskins I can take a firmer grip since the XL grip fills my hand and places it in the proper position for a correct trigger pull.

 

[JudasMac]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sgt Henry</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Understand this,

When the aliens land and I head to the Rockies, I am grabbing my AW, so regardless of what I have built, when considering what is being asked, of everything in the safe the only one I see on the way out is the AW. </div></div>

That said the only negative I have to say about my AW is its heavier than dragging a Drunk Marine home. </div></div>

How often do take drunk Marines home!!??

The ONLY negative IMO is that they're not made in the U.S.

 

[Sandbogg]

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Just curious, Why is the AE harder to swap barrels with??

 

[SSSamurai]

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With an AE, you have to remove the skins and pull the action off the chassis. Not a huge deal, just a few extra minutes.

 

[George63]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sandbogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just curious, Why is the AE harder to swap barrels with?? </div></div>

you have to separate the stock/ action on the AE

the AX is the easiest, just an allen wrench I believe

 

[Rthur]

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Have had a MK3 for a while now and like it. I was already used to a aics chassis so not a problem with the stock ergos. I recently put some viper skins on my aics and they feel great. I need to spend more time with them before changing the other ones. Also the factory barrel is a bug holer with it's prefered ammo. So I guess you could say I have been very happy with the MK3.

 

[aaronfor10]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: George63</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

the AX is the easiest, just an allen wrench I believe</div></div>
I believe that this only pertains to the PSR AX model. The standard AX should be just like the AW in respect to barrel removal/swap.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SSSamurai</div><div class="ubbcode-body">With an AE, you have to remove the skins and pull the action off the chassis. Not a huge deal, just a few extra minutes.</div></div>

I have heard of a conversion that you can do (I believe it is just drilling a couple of holes in the bottom of your skins to the chassis) so that you can remove the chassis from the action without removal of the skins. I am looking into doing it with my rifle right now. I'll post more if I come across any more information.

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

Do you prefer the AI with the thumbhole skins or the Viper skins?</div></div>

I, personally, prefer the Viperskins on the AE with the accu-shot monopod installed. I use the accushot as a flat surface to put my rear bag on when I don't have it deployed and it enables me to put my hand over the monopod and under the butt of the rifle so that I can manipulate the bag from above. This in much more comfortable for me compared to how I have to manipulate the bag with the standard AI skins. (and yes, I know that I said 'manipulate the bag' twice in the same post. Make that three times...)

 

[SFree]

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Is weight ever an issue? Yea, yea, I know, go to the gym...
I'm 50 years old with a bad back and got tired of luggin 17 lb. rifles around, with my current rifle being 14lbs fully dressed. Disadvantage or live with it?

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aggie410</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I have heard of a conversion that you can do (I believe it is just drilling a couple of holes in the bottom of your skins to the chassis) so that you can remove the chassis from the action without removal of the skins. I am looking into doing it with my rifle right now. I'll post more if I come across any more information.</div></div>

The front action screw is no big deal. You can already see 90% of it so you just need to trim a little to remove it.

The rear action screw is more problematic since it's behind the trigger. I think the easiest way to do this modification would be to remove the action. Reinstall the skins. Apply a clamp to hold them together at the trigger guard, then drill through from the top down using the action screw hole in the chassis as a guide. You will have to be VERY careful not to enlarge the hole in the chassis.

Once you are done. Remove the skins. Clamp them back together and enlarge the hole so the screw head can pass though.

Really at this point, modifying the skins is more trouble than it's worth to me. I have a power screwdrivers, so it's fast at the bench.

 

[tylerw02]

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I'm thinking very long and hard about the same thing. I've actually got a GAP I'm thinking about selling to fund an AE. I'd love to have an AX, but that's not in the cards for me unless I'd sell all my rifles.

I've also got another 700 action that is getting close to a re-barrel.

I've not shot an AW or AE, but I've handled an AE a few times.


The action of the AE is very strong and it feels like you're operating a bank vault. The thumbhole stock doesn't do it for me. It doesn't feel right. The rig seems heavier than it needs to be, and its not barrel weight. It instills confidence. Is it more reliable than needed for a recreational shooter? I don't know. I've not had 700s fail me shooting in the prairie with lots of dust and wind, but that doesn't mean it can't/won't happen.

A five or six month wait doesn't bother me, its not the end of the world with the Chinese invading tomorrow (or other far-fetched scenario).

I've got tools for 700s and parts are easy to come up with.

Being that I have a heavy 6.5 in a Manners T4A for shooting matches, I don't really need or want a super-heavy gun. I want a general-purpose "do-all" precision rifle with good barrel life, good accuracy, and widely available ammo. It would also be nice if it fit in my car trunk.

The AE 2.0 would fill that role, but come in on the heavy side. I'm torn between sending my action in to GAP to be turned into a Gladius or similar or biting the bullet and dealing with the weight and chassis on the AE. I'm sure I can get over my aversion to the chassis, but the real question would be "does it meet my needs?". I've got more thinking to do. Hopefully this helps you decide what will work best for you.

 

[_Shay_]

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After reading these threads, and mulling the idea of having my remington trued, put in an AIAX, etc, it seems like the best option overall is to just get an AX rifle, which after considering my options, I may end up doing.

 

[Victor Co Heather]

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There is no finer rifle than an AI, it's ruggedness, accuracy and quality are vastly superior to other rifles. You should own one at some point in your life.

One thing to note though, an AW/AE feels and functions much differently than a custom rig on an AICS. The bolt and trigger may take a little getting used to. If you are shooting in competitions and like your single stage jewell/timney then the two stage AI trigger may feel clunky at first... but once you work with it a bit you'll discover it's really robust and crisp.

 

[leadbullet]

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I like everything about them except price and size of thumbhole, it does not fit my hand at all.

 

[Brandon05_88]

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I honestly think the only dislike is cost. Now I'd kinda like to have another one. I picked up my new AI AE MKIII .260 on Friday. It is by far the most comfortable and easy to shoot rifle I have shot.

I had a Surgeon with a Huber trigger that was in a McM A5. I dropped it into my buddy's AICS that was milled for a Surgeon. I felt very comfortable from the get go. I called Mile High to price out an AICS for the Surgeon. Out of curiosity, I asked about an AE MKIII. Later that week, I placed a deposit on the AE.

Coming from shooting a Huber, the AI is just second nature. The thumbhole took a lil getting used to because I have big hands. Without a doubt, I feel I have made the right decision going with the AE. The new skins are awesome too.

 

[-=boone=-]

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I personally can not come up with a single dislike towards my AI MKII.

It was well worth the 3 years it took me to achieve my dream gun.

 

[jrgfox]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hewlett260</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is my only dislike about my AW, I don't get to shoot it enough, and every time I look at it, it feels like I'm letting the rifle down. Fit and feel are next to perfection, when I hold it up to my shoulder it feels like it was tailored to fit me. And performance, this thing will out do anyone I know for accuracy and probably outlast my great-grand-kids grand-kids </div></div>

+1 on this

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael Victor</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
One thing to note though, an AW/AE feels and functions much differently than a custom rig on an AICS.</div></div>

Absolutely.

The bolt throw and lockup on the AW/AE/AX feels pretty unique to AI. It's one of the reasons I love AI rifles.

On the trigger though it is hugely adjustable. Mine is still factory, but I have fell them adjusted all the way down to a wicked light single stage (not something I suggest).

 

[D_Lamz]

Re: AIAW- AE Dislikes?

I have only one compliant, all my friends have one and I don't.

 

[blair]

Re: AIAW- AE Dislikes?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D_Lamz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have only one compliant, all my friends have one and I don't.</div></div>


LOL......

 

[SFree]

Re: AIAW- AE Dislikes?

Has anyone ever had issues or malfunctions with an AI and if so how costly and long to get repaired/replaced?
These rifles can and have malfunctioned, just wanted to know how big of a pain they can be to fixed?