Official Accuracy International AT First Look

[MarinePMI]

Kudos to Melissa at Mile High Shooting. She made ordering an AT easy and enjoyable. No fuss, no muss; even remembered me from a call a few weeks back, asking questions.

So now the wait begins...

 

[peaceatwar]

I have to ask... Any lefties in the pipeline?

 

[PowerstrokeOBX]

Official Accuracy International AT First Look

I have to ask... Any lefties in the pipeline?

Curious as well.

 

[tomirwin]

We are focusing on getting all new rifle and AICS products into full production and one of the first things after that will be a left hand AT so I would expect it by the end of 2014.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International

 

[Splat]

I'd like to know which Spuhr (0 cant) would fit a S&B 5-25x56 closest to the barrel on the 308 I have on order. Will the SP-4001 fit and have clearance for Butler Creek covers?

 

[RRW]

^

 

[sib1948]

Sounds like my AI AXMC 308 in Tan may be arriving in the first batch. Can't wait. Will certainly post pictures once she's all fixed up. Can't wait to have her join her 2 DTA SRS A1 brothers at the range!

 

[Splat]

Has anyone that ordered from Mile High received the call yet?

 

[ZombieMonkey]

Has anyone that ordered from Mile High received the call yet?

I don't believe Mile High has them yet, they were not expected to ship out from AI until May 2nd. While I would love a call, I wouldn't expect one yet either.

Maybe Tom could shed some light on if they were shipped yet, but I would expect that they have to be shipped to AINA and then from there get shipped to the respective dealers. (Just a guess, I honestly know very little about AI's distribution)

 

[Edsel]

We are focusing on getting all new rifle and AICS products into full production and one of the first things after that will be a left hand AT so I would expect it by the end of 2014.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International

Excellent!

 

[matt2143]

Rifles are still awaiting export paperwork as of last week.

 

[JayCarver]

Got a email today from Wolverine saying that my AX308MC has arrived, just have to wait on the UPS guy now. With any luck I should have it by the end of next week.

 

[ZombieMonkey]

Got a email today from Wolverine saying that my AX308MC has arrived, just have to wait on the UPS guy now. With any luck I should have it by the end of next week.

Lucky man, you better post a ton of pictures once that thing gets here.

 

[sib1948]

Yeah! Lots of pictures, so we can all drool.

 

[malsa82]

To all you lucky bastards getting yours soon...PICS!! Pics galore!!

 

[JayCarver]

To all you lucky bastards getting yours soon...PICS!! Pics galore!!

I just checked my tracking #, next Wednesday I guess...

 

[designboy]

Any info on an alternative lower picatinny rail or if there's a dovetail underneath the mounted picatinny on the AIAT?

 

[tylerw02]

If the height bothers you, could you not just mount to the dovetail directly? Or just use low rings?


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[redneckbmxer24]

There is no dovetail on the AT. Spuhr is said to be making a lower mount though.

One thing folks should keep in mind with this is due to the design of the stock and cheek piece you have to run a scope higher than just clearing the barrel on an AI to get a sight picture. Judging from the mounting heights I've had to use in the past with an AW, AWSM, AE MKI, and numerous AICS stocks, the factory rail with low rings should be about perfect if you don't want to utilize the NV mount. You shouldn't have to run the cheek piece up much if at all.

There's really nothing wrong with the high mount. If you don't like the way it looks, well do you want a hard use rifle, or do you want a looker?

 

[hk dave]

Kinda depends on your mood you know?

Hard use or looker that is...

 

[ZombieMonkey]

I simply wish we knew if the Spuhr base was going to be canted or flat. I'm trying to get everything in order so that when these arrive (hopefully very soon) that I can hit the ground running in both 308 and 260. I would like around 30 MOA for a mount, but I don't see how that will be possible unless a 10 MOA rail is made as I am getting ready to pick up a Spuhr mount to swap the S&B into for this setup. I guess realistically it will be a choice of 20 MOA or 40 MOA total with the factory rail depending on what mount I go with. What are you guys planning on doing for rings on your AT?

 

[malsa82]

From what I know, Mr. Spuhr was debating both flat and multiple canted bases. I would prefer a flat base (to be as low as possible) and then use a Spuhr ISMS in the cant I want.

 

[Mulga]

From what I know, Mr. Spuhr was debating both flat and multiple canted bases. I would prefer a flat base (to be as low as possible) and then use a Spuhr ISMS in the cant I want.

+1 I would prefer a flat base too.

 

[RRW]

My AT, Pale Brown, folder, 24" bbl w/ brake arrived last week. Now my AI/AE has a companion. Overall impression is rifle is built like a tank as one would expect from AI. Frank was right regarding the height of the scope base. Its not an issue as AI stocks are high anyway and the cheek piece is thicker than the one on my AE. I did have a a Leupold ERT 8.5-25 with a H58 reticle initially on the rifle but ended up putting an NXS 5.5-22 X56 on. Using NF 1.00 rings with a NXS 5.5 -22 X56, I didn't have to raise the cheek piece at all for proper cheek weld. First trip to the range, after boresighting and zeroing with 3rds, 1st 5rd group using RUAG 168 gr target measured just under 1/2" at 100 m. That was rds 4-8 out of the rifle. Needless to say looking fwd to seeing what it can do with hand loads. I am currently using the Parker Hale bipod that I had with my AE. Its a bit high and was considering an Atlas with the spigot. Not sure about the length of the Atlas but for those that have used both, is the Atlas lower than the PH, if not I will just get the attachment for the Harris.

 

[remington patriot]

My AT, Pale Brown, folder, 24" bbl w/ brake arrived last week. Now my AI/AE has a companion. Overall impression is rifle is built like a tank as one would expect from AI. Frank was right regarding the height of the scope base. Its not an issue as AI stocks are high anyway and the cheek piece is thicker than the one on my AE. I did have a a Leupold ERT 8.5-25 with a H58 reticle initially on the rifle but ended up putting an NXS 5.5-22 X56 on. Using NF 1.00 rings with a NXS 5.5 -22 X56, I didn't have to raise the cheek piece at all for proper cheek weld. First trip to the range, after boresighting and zeroing with 3rds, 1st 5rd group using RUAG 168 gr target measured just under 1/2" at 100 m. That was rds 4-8 out of the rifle. Needless to say looking fwd to seeing what it can do with hand loads. I am currently using the Parker Hale bipod that I had with my AE. Its a bit high and was considering an Atlas with the spigot. Not sure about the length of the Atlas but for those that have used both, is the Atlas lower than the PH, if not I will just get the attachment for the Harris.

Yup, pretty jealous right now. Mine will be identical to yours only OD green and shorter barrel. Nice AI!!!!!!!!

 

[ZombieMonkey]

Very nice. You lucky bastard...all I want is a call from Mile High saying mine has arrived... this is not making things any easier.

 

[beenjammin]

The ATs are showing up? I wonder how far the AXMCs are behind?

 

[Papagallos]

My AT, Pale Brown, folder, 24" bbl w/ brake arrived last week. Now my AI/AE has a companion. Overall impression is rifle is built like a tank as one would expect from AI. Frank was right regarding the height of the scope base. Its not an issue as AI stocks are high anyway and the cheek piece is thicker than the one on my AE. I did have a a Leupold ERT 8.5-25 with a H58 reticle initially on the rifle but ended up putting an NXS 5.5-22 X56 on. Using NF 1.00 rings with a NXS 5.5 -22 X56, I didn't have to raise the cheek piece at all for proper cheek weld. First trip to the range, after boresighting and zeroing with 3rds, 1st 5rd group using RUAG 168 gr target measured just under 1/2" at 100 m. That was rds 4-8 out of the rifle. Needless to say looking fwd to seeing what it can do with hand loads. I am currently using the Parker Hale bipod that I had with my AE. Its a bit high and was considering an Atlas with the spigot. Not sure about the length of the Atlas but for those that have used both, is the Atlas lower than the PH, if not I will just get the attachment for the Harris.

How much do you want for it?

 

[ZombieMonkey]

The ATs are showing up? I wonder how far the AXMCs are behind?

Both are in the wild in Canada and parts of Europe. They have not quite made it stateside yet or at least if they have I do not think there are any customers who have received them. Hopefully very soon those who have been waiting will start getting their calls from their respective dealers.

 

[HH4]

The ATs are showing up? I wonder how far the AXMCs are behind?

According to an email I got from mile high today some AXMC .338's should be here next week.

 

[bonneville]

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...st-look-accuracy-international-ax308mc-2.html

 

[MarinePMI]

Hello!

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/eurooptic-ltd/252383-ai-rifles-stock-tomorrow.html

 

[SmimL7]

I really want to hold out to see if the long action will be available within the next year but this is getting tempting.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Hello!

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/eurooptic-ltd/252383-ai-rifles-stock-tomorrow.html

Nice, mine should be at my dealer Friday/Saturday then.

 

[hk dave]

Hello!

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/eurooptic-ltd/252383-ai-rifles-stock-tomorrow.html

Boy oh boy... I wonder if mine is in there.

 

[Jon Lester]

Here is what mine looked like at the dealer today. Put the 6 Creedmore barrel on and played until dark, didn't get ant pic of that show.

 

[K_4c]

Please forgive me guys, but are the AT's worth the extra coin over a MKiii if the end user is not going to use the quick barrel change feature... I'm just looking at picking up a no bs, reliable piece of kit that will be used and used hard. Seems AI's own that title and I may be ready to drink the AI koolaid...

 

[ZombieMonkey]

Here is what mine looked like at the dealer today. Put the 6 Creedmore barrel on and played until dark, didn't get ant pic of that show.

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You lucky bastard! That's awesome, I was not expecting anyone to actually have theirs in hand in the US this week. Very nice. Who did you buy yours through?

 

[ZombieMonkey]

Please forgive me guys, but are the AT's worth the extra coin over a MKiii if the end user is not going to use the quick barrel change feature... I'm just looking at picking up a no bs, reliable piece of kit that will be used and used hard. Seems AI's own that title and I may be ready to drink the AI koolaid...

An MKIII has a lot of great features, but the AT is definitely a leap ahead in terms of small useful features that collectively all add up to make it a fantastic package at a great price. Quick change barrel, flush cups, accessory rail options, better low-profile hinge mechanism, 6 lug bolt, use AW mags instead of AICS, bonded action like an AW. Essentially it's like getting an upgraded AW at a slightly higher price than the AE used to be. The AE is a great gun in its own right, but the AT is definitely the next evolution for AI.

 

[K_4c]

An MKIII has a lot of great features, but the AT is definitely a leap ahead in terms of small useful features that collectively all add up to make it a fantastic package at a great price. Quick change barrel, flush cups, accessory rail options, better low-profile hinge mechanism, 6 lug bolt, use AW mags instead of AICS, bonded action like an AW. Essentially it's like getting an upgraded AW at a slightly higher price than the AE used to be. The AE is a great gun in its own right, but the AT is definitely the next evolution for AI.

Much appreciated.... seems I have slightly been swayed to the AT

 

[RRW]

K_4c,
I have an AE which now has the AINA 6.5 CN bbl on it and have had an AT now for two weeks. Both the AE and the AT are hammers but ZM pretty much covered it. Rather that retyping... ^what he said, you will not be disappointed.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Yep zombiemonkey hit the nail on the head. The flush cups and double stack mag is worth it to me even without the quick change barrel, that's just another benefit.

 

[K_4c]

Well men, I pulled the trigger on a AIAT/pale brown/20"/.308/folder/non threaded. My plan is to send the rifle down to Beanland to have a 6.5/260 rem spun up for it and thread the original AFTER I put a few hundred down the tube.

Little note for any other service member that is going to purchase one, contact Eurooptic and ask for the mil discount... I saved enough to fund another barrel

 

[Surffshr]

My understanding is you don't have to send the rifle anywhere for this. Off the shelf barrels are available.

 

[Jrb572]

AI barrels a supposed to interchange between rifles and they do. But most smiths want the rifle to check the headspace of your rifle for the best possible job they can do for you.I think most will turn a barrel to AI spec if you want that also.

 

[K_4c]

Preference to the smith and my choice of reamer

 

[hk dave]

So awesome, mine came in. I hear Euro has some more in stock ready to ship guys, go get em!

Now i'm looking forward to AINA turning out some 6.5cm or 260rem Bartleins for it.

 

[or2d2]

So awesome, mine came in. I hear Euro has some more in stock ready to ship guys, go get em!

Now i'm looking forward to AINA turning out some 6.5cm or 260rem Bartleins for it.

They do, but only in 20in bbl. Did you guys get either the 24 or 26 versions?

 

[RRW]

For the guys getting your AT's. What bipod are you planning on using. I have a Parker Hale on mine now with the spigot but not a big fan of it because its too high and lots of play in it. Considering an Atlas with the spigot attachment but from the looks of it it won't be any lower than the PH, maybe I am wrong if someone can confirm. I may just get the attachment for the Harris. Any thoughts or considerations.

 

[tylerw02]

Go atlas an don't look back!


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