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Nice stick Red, I am really digging the OD. That's what mine will be. Thanks for the teaser!
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Nice stick Red, I am really digging the OD. That's what mine will be. Thanks for the teaser!
Hello: I am a very new to this forum, I was just looking at AT information online. I followed the AI posting on their Facebook site to this forum. I did get that call last Wednesday. I placed my order with EuroO the first of April. My order was paid in full the same day of my call from AJ with EuroO, I see that my bank cleared the payment, I will assume shipment is next. I hope to see this AT this coming week. I am in CA ( I know), so I will have my 10 day wait to suffer through.
Just wanted to let you know, they are shipping.
Great to see guys south of the border getting their AT's. I just broke 300 rds on mine. Cleaned it and when shot it again, my CCB was bang on, no deviation, poa=poi. Very accurate and consistent rifle, as one would expect from AI.
I think everybody is going to be happy with the UK barrels on these. I ran mine today for the first time side by side with my AINA 24" on my AX that has about 1k rounds and sped up 50-60FPS after 300 rounds. The AT after 70 rounds of PMC bronze to break the throat in a bit shot the same velocity with multiple types of ammo. It should pick up some velocity as well so it will be faster. Accuracy was also a little better than the AINA. One of the loads was the 47gr power pro behind 185gr juggernaut that I developed for my AX and it shot it better than the AX.
I was wondering which barrel to hack back to 16-18" for hunting with a can and the answer is clear, AINA.
I was wondering which barrel to hack back to 16-18" for hunting with a can and the answer is clear, AINA.
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I could not agree more, the 1:12 UK barrels are outstanding well made barrels. I was not one bit swayed or dissappointed when I heard the AT's were shipping with these tubes.
I know some were. These days you're not a cool kid unless you have a 10 twist 308, which is absolutely pointless unless you're shooting subsonics too. I just wish you could get lothars in 243 and 260.
Just call up Woody at Lothar and order one. I've been running Lothars for 10+ years, and they all are impressive!
They do threaded/chambered barrels, not sure if they offer them for the AI to consumers though.
I would but I'm picking up a 243 barrel in the morning. I might have to give him a call on the next go round though.
It's a 1.35, it's a little higher than needed as is but I'm using it to clear the NV rail once it comes in.
If you want to have your SPUHR in the same plane as the NV rail you will have to go a little bit higher, which is not a problem with the AI adjustable cheek piece ( I chose the higher SPUHR for the NV rail). Some want the scope lower and will opt for a lower mount. MHSA has the SPUHR spec'd out for the AT's and they are very helpful.
Yep it puts it basically on a flat top mount so you need whatever would clear your scope on a flat top system like an AR15 with continuous rail or a AX. 1.35" is tight to the rail with a 50mm but it will work, 56mm and I'd definitely go 1.5".
The new color is pale brown and is indeed very different from the old FDE. I was told "soon" for the thumbhole kit and NV rail I ordered with mine.
Can anyone tell me if there is a torque spec published for the barrel/action screw? Hand tight has been used to describe the tightness required so far in this tread, but "hand tight" in the past resulted in my case in torn treads on many occasions. Admittedly I have no "feel" for such action. I have a torque screwdriver which goes up to 50 Inch/Lbs. Advise is needed and requested. Mine just arrived soon to be picked up.
Many thanks
Many thanks
I will be curious to see the new tan in person once mine gets here. So far it looks quite a bit lighter than the old dark earth.
Haven't had my bbl off yet but manual states 5 NM whick equals 44. 2 inch lbs according to converter.
FYI,
The night vision rail is an accessory and is not fitted at the factory. We receive rifle orders and accessory orders separately so it is possible to receive a rifle without a night vision from our distributors.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International
The night vision rail is an accessory and is not fitted at the factory. We receive rifle orders and accessory orders separately so it is possible to receive a rifle without a night vision from our distributors.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International
Looking for a little info from the guys that are swapping out barrels on their AT's. I'm looking into getting a new barrel (bartlein) or two for my AT in both .308 and 6.5 CM. What is the proper way of going about it? As in what is the required information i need to provide other than length, threaded etc? I hate being a "new guy" and wasting a manufacturer / fabricators time with multiple emails or phone calls until I get it right.
If you want the AINA Bartlein barrel just call AI or one of the dealers/distributors. Factory AINA barrels are available in 243, 6.5 creed, 6.5x47, 260, and 308 of course. Most stock them in both 24" and 26" and threaded or non threaded. Mile high can also thread it for you or you can have any other competent smith do it.
If you want aftermarket most of the top shops have the specs for AI barrels and can make you one in any caliber you want that fits the bolt face.
Personally I would skip the bartlein 308 considering your AT probably came with a 308 barrel. Out of a sample of three AINA bartleins and 3 UK barrels the UK's have been faster. I tested my 24" UK barrel on my AT to my 24" AINA barrel this past Sunday and the UK barrel after only 70 rounds to break in was clocking the same or faster than the AINA that has 1000 rounds. Once the speed picks up on the UK barrel it should be a consistent 50-75fps faster. Bottom line is they're both great barrels and if you have one or the other then there's no reason to buy another. My AINA is getting chopped to 16-18" to be used for suppressed hunting as well as subsonics as that's where the 10 twist shines.
^^^ What he said in regards to additional barrels. It's easy to call Mile High up and just provide them with your billing/shipping info, what caliber / length you desire, and then if you need it threaded you just provide them with the thread specs. The new AINA barrels Mile High has in stock right now have the flats milled into them already. Very easy and simple to do. I've got one in 260 that is in line for threading and then it should ship out shortly.
Thats for the input guys. What you said about the top shops is pretty much what I anticipated but had to voice it to the collective here. I was thinking of stocking up on barrels just to have for the future. I've been saving for a good while and over shot the mark for the AT plus goodies so I was just looking at stocking up on future necessities. I guess I could just roll it into ammo which is a better thought now that I think about it. I have an e-mail into Mile High but I haven't heard back, I bet they are crazy busy with after they received their first shipment of rifles. I'll give them a shout in the morning to see what the turn around time is on a barrel. It'd be nice if they could give me a status on my rifle as well
couple of quick questions while Im waiting on the AT...several of the new AT pics show flat spots on the barrel. Dont want to sound too ignorant but are all the new barrels coming that way? For?
Any word on the lower rail?
Also, I will be ordering a 6.5 barrel soon and wanted some input on length. Prob going with a 24 (threaded in case I want to run my can) unless Im convinced otherwise.
Are the key slot a standard size....thanks
Any word on the lower rail?
Also, I will be ordering a 6.5 barrel soon and wanted some input on length. Prob going with a 24 (threaded in case I want to run my can) unless Im convinced otherwise.
Are the key slot a standard size....thanks
All of the new barrels should have the flats milled in, they are there to aid in removal should the barrel not want to come loose by hand. The new AINA barrels are supposed to have the milled flats as well based on what Mile High passed on to me.
As far as key slot stuff goes, I can't speak as to whether or not the specs are the same as most of the Key Mod components we're seeing in the AR-15 world. I believe somewhere I read that AI had pushed to standardize the system, not sure if everything else is based on that or not. Maybe Tom could comment on that.
As far as key slot stuff goes, I can't speak as to whether or not the specs are the same as most of the Key Mod components we're seeing in the AR-15 world. I believe somewhere I read that AI had pushed to standardize the system, not sure if everything else is based on that or not. Maybe Tom could comment on that.
The keyhole slot system for the AI's are the same . I have an AX Harris bipod adapter that fit the keyhole slot system on my AT.
thanks for the responses...depending on the location of the flats may determine if I can have mine cut to 18.5 and threaded.
the reason I asked about the key slot is I have an Odin works K-pod bipod mount and wondered if it will work.
still waiting to hear about the lower rail...
Thanks again
the reason I asked about the key slot is I have an Odin works K-pod bipod mount and wondered if it will work.
still waiting to hear about the lower rail...
Thanks again
On my 24" the flats start at about 2" back from the muzzle. I can get an exact measurement tomorrow but that's roughly how far back they are and the pic I saw of a 20" appears to be the same. You'll be into the flats by cutting a 20" to 18.5 and threading. On a 24" you'll completely cut off the flats.
They aren't critical though, you don't tighten and loosen the barrel with a wrench each time. They're just there in the event the threads get seized from gunk, carbon, ect so you can get it off in the field with common tools. It's 19mm or 3/4" so there's a wrench in every set to get it off. If you get rid of the flats or don't have the flats though you could get the barrel off with a strap wrench or a pair of rubber jaw pliers too. In short I wouldn't worry too much about them, I'm not.
They aren't critical though, you don't tighten and loosen the barrel with a wrench each time. They're just there in the event the threads get seized from gunk, carbon, ect so you can get it off in the field with common tools. It's 19mm or 3/4" so there's a wrench in every set to get it off. If you get rid of the flats or don't have the flats though you could get the barrel off with a strap wrench or a pair of rubber jaw pliers too. In short I wouldn't worry too much about them, I'm not.
Some guys had asked about what height rail these are coming with. Just went to DROS mine and it came with the tall rail even though I didn't order NV.
My guess is Tom meant the lower rails will be shipped with rifles in the future and not the first batch?
Then I suppose my next question is, can we trade in our tall rail for a short one if it's unused, or can we purchase a shorter rail?
I take it that if all future rifles will come with either the short or tall rail depending on whether the buyer purchased the NV option, Hakan Spuhr will probably not be producing the shorter ones just for 10-15 rifles.
My guess is Tom meant the lower rails will be shipped with rifles in the future and not the first batch?
Then I suppose my next question is, can we trade in our tall rail for a short one if it's unused, or can we purchase a shorter rail?
I take it that if all future rifles will come with either the short or tall rail depending on whether the buyer purchased the NV option, Hakan Spuhr will probably not be producing the shorter ones just for 10-15 rifles.
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I took what Tom said to be that the first ones did in fact all ship with the higher NV rail as that was the original design. However, I think some of the feedback received from those of us desiring the lower rail may have prompted them to rethink that idea. So the first ones going out had the taller rail, but any of the future shipments would leave with the new low profile rail. That was my understanding at least.
I would like to clarify the action rail on the AT. The first rifles were built with tall rails so that anyone buying the night vision accessory would not have to buy a higher rail, one rail suits all. After getting feedback from users, which we did not get when we carried our market testing prior to production release, we designed a lower rail. I need to verify when we will start shipping with lower rails but at that time all AT's will ship with a lower rail and if anyone wants to buy a higher rail they can as an accessory. The night vision bracket is also an accessory and you cannot order an AT with a night vision bracket and taller rail fitted at the factory. I expect that our distributors might fit those before you receive them but we will not be shipping that way from the factory. For anyone who already has a higher rail you will be able to purchase a lower one.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International
Anyone know how to drop the trigger weight just a little bit on the AT? Mine Seems just a tad bit heavier than my TRG.
A rear monopod will be offered for the AT next year. We plan to have some new accessories at the Shot Show.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International
