Accuracy International Picture Thread

[FUNCTIONAL]

I just twist until snug, then back off a hair and snap it tight with one fast twist. Then I just use a fix it to 55lb on the screw.

when I had my AX I found 55lb gives me more consistency than the quoted 49 for some reason. Just carried on the practice when I got my AT.

 

[Krob95]

Cause anything under 1 mile w 33XC is a waste...! .185 throat erosion in 117 rounds

Man i thought my GT was bad at 10 thou per 100 rounds. That is nasty

 

[800mZero]

I just twist until snug, then back off a hair and snap it tight with one fast twist. Then I just use a fix it to 55lb on the screw.

when I had my AX I found 55lb gives me more consistency than the quoted 49 for some reason. Just carried on the practice when I got my AT.

Interesting! Thanks for your input.

I wonder if it has to do anything with tolerance. Even fix it sticks have a 6% +\- tolerance

 

[Kopfjager1]

I was looking for a wrench as well, there's not enough space to grip my 18.5" 308 completely. Figured I'd either but the Borka wrench or a cheap wrench and cut it down to size.

 

[hafejd30]

My kit is setup with the Borka for $12 from mile high. Then wheeler fat wrench for 60 inch lbs based on recommendations here

If for some reason the barrel doesn’t come off easy the borka has the drives on it to use a socket wrench

For tightening I just got hand tight. Slight snug with the wrench. 60 inch lbs on the screw. Worked good for my AT. AXMC will have the same treatment

 

[Defender3]

Y’all are switching barrels? I’m still trying to burn my 308 barrel out before I screw on the dreaded 260 barrel that’s sitting neglected in my safe.

The best AI is a .260 AI...

 

[Krob95]

A little practice before the finale. Also did a little load work for some 87gr vmaxs. Shot way better than I expected and a lot slower too.

 

[JayjayUK]

Hello from across the pond.

Got me a Thumbhole on the way. Couldn't decide between going the whole hog with the AX conversion or getting the Thumbhole. For the sake of £56 I thought I'd try the Thumbhole first.

I was considering getting a contrast cerakote on the action and barrel.. I was thinking FDE or PB.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Hello from across the pond.

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Got me a Thumbhole on the way. Couldn't decide between going the whole hog with the AX conversion or getting the Thumbhole. For the sake of £56 I thought I'd try the Thumbhole first.

I was considering getting a contrast cerakote on the action and barrel.. I was thinking FDE or PB.

Thumbhole is the lords AI. You made the right choice and when judgment day comes you'll be seated at his right hand.

 

[pfl338]

Rain Shmain, A bit of bad weather rolls in and the only thing that shows up at the range for some 1200-1500 yard shooting is a pair of AI's. Spotting was tough for sure, but the rifles performed flawlessly ,as expected, AI's don't give a crap about environmental conditions, you press the trigger and it goes BANG. lol

 

[Defender3]

Great range day at the QSC. Started off hosting day 2 of the VA State Steel Challenge Championships then moved to Range 4 to shoot a 1000yd day with 10 differing sized steel targets from 609yds to 1,035yds, and the 1,000yd milk jug challenge. Four of us hit the jug within the allotted 5 shots and with no coaching/spotting. I was using the MC in 300 PRC and had the center right hit on my 3rd shot.

Previous MC photo for the thread as I didn't take one today:

 

[Rhed]

Snuck in a shot of my son shooting out to 1297 yrds. We shoot at a military range and they don’t allow pictures of the range. Steel targets move randomly weekly. We range, shot and impact targets at 852, 906, 1152, and 1297 today. Using 155 gr Palma’s all day.. Like it ain’t no thing to it with this AX. Ranged another one at 1673 yrds though never tried. But it was a nice day at the range shooting with the AI.

 

[Krob95]

Snuck in a shot of my son shooting out to 1297 yrds. We shoot at a military range and they don’t allow pictures of the range. Steel targets move randomly weekly. We range, shot and impact targets at 852, 906, 1152, and 1297 today. Using 155 gr Palma’s all day.. Like it ain’t no thing to it with this AX. Ranged another one at 1673 yrds though never tried. But it was a nice day at the range shooting with the AI.

Hell yeah, fuck them rules

 

[JayjayUK]

So apparently Accuracy International don't distribute the Thumbhole Stock in Elite Sand in the UK

Potentially going to look at ordering the AX Stock instead then.. guessing they won't do that in Elite Sand either despite selling rifles with it on.

 

[MOUNTIC]

Elite sand has been discontinued as a rifle color across all rifles. They are filling existing backorder of ES guns and then it will be no more. Sage Green is coming back as a replacement.

 

[JayjayUK]

Elite sand has been discontinued as a rifle color across all rifles. They are filling existing backorder of ES guns and then it will be no more. Sage Green is coming back as a replacement.

That explains alot.

Shame

 

[blbennett1288]

Elite sand has been discontinued as a rifle color across all rifles. They are filling existing backorder of ES guns and then it will be no more. Sage Green is coming back as a replacement.

This made my day!

 

[hafejd30]

Elite sand has been discontinued as a rifle color across all rifles. They are filling existing backorder of ES guns and then it will be no more. Sage Green is coming back as a replacement.

Sage green=Master Race

 

[JayjayUK]

Well now I don't know what to do..

I think I read somewhere AIs Elite Sand is proprietary and you can't get Cerakote or anything in the same colour?

So I guess I'm left with buy a Thumbhole in a different colour and Cerakote it all to match or do something else...

 

[Krob95]

Sage green=Master Race

You hold your tongue

 

[Krob95]

Well now I don't know what to do..

I think I read somewhere AIs Elite Sand is proprietary and you can't get Cerakote or anything in the same colour?

So I guess I'm left with buy a Thumbhole in a different colour and Cerakote it all to match or do something else...

GCP Rifle Co has the elite sand cerakote. They custom color matched my vision chassis when I sent it in last year and it is spot on. I don't know how that will work for you as it seems you’re across the way but maybe if you find an exceptional person that does cerakote, they may be able to color match it

 

[JayjayUK]

That's reassuring.. but I don't quite fancy posting a Thumbhole across the pond to cerakote it.. maybe I can find somewhere in the UK that'll do it.

 

[blbennett1288]

You hold your tongue

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[Krob95]

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Exactly, Sage green is the worst

 

[HillBilly n TX]

Pale Brown, gone but not forgotten.

 

[Krob95]

Pale brown who?

 

[Bacarrat]

Should bring back the OD Green and original FDE. Current FDE is a mixture of green and tan.

 

[CoriolisEffect]

Anyone know who's gun this is? I think I found this picture on here (possibly even in this very thread) a while ago. Was hoping to find some additional high res pictures and maybe even get some info on what rattle can colors were used. TIA.

 

[TylerN]

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Anyone know who's gun this is? I think I found this picture on here (possibly even in this very thread) a while ago. Was hoping to find some additional high res pictures and maybe even get some info on what rattle can colors were used. TIA.

Probably @96C from that water mark.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

That's reassuring.. but I don't quite fancy posting a Thumbhole across the pond to cerakote it.. maybe I can find somewhere in the UK that'll do it.

Break out the rattle cans!

 

[Tim Brush]

That's reassuring.. but I don't quite fancy posting a Thumbhole across the pond to cerakote it.. maybe I can find somewhere in the UK that'll do it.

Have a chat with Mark at FMJ Firearms, he’s here in UK and has matches for most AI colours I believe.

He’s on here somewhere too if you search

 

[96C]

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Anyone know who's gun this is? I think I found this picture on here (possibly even in this very thread) a while ago. Was hoping to find some additional high res pictures and maybe even get some info on what rattle can colors were used. TIA.

Hey man,
That's my old AT.

In Australia, we have access to Tamiya model paint spray cans. They do a tonne of matte, military colours for planes / tanks etc. that are fairly nice. They scratch off if you don't clear coat them (I don't).

I'm not sure which colours it ended up with, that was from about 2017.

I normally use similar colours though, such as:

TS-5 Olive drab

TS-90 Brown (JGSDF)

TS-28 Olive drab 2

From this list:

Tamiya Color Spray Paint

 

[96C]

@CoriolisEffect

 

[JayjayUK]

Have a chat with Mark at FMJ Firearms, he’s here in UK and has matches for most AI colours I believe.

He’s on here somewhere too if you search

Hes going to sort it

 

[Sniperwannabee]

Snuck in a shot of my son shooting out to 1297 yrds. We shoot at a military range and they don’t allow pictures of the range. Steel targets move randomly weekly. We range, shot and impact targets at 852, 906, 1152, and 1297 today. Using 155 gr Palma’s all day.. Like it ain’t no thing to it with this AX. Ranged another one at 1673 yrds though never tried. But it was a nice day at the range shooting with the AI.

Where is that? 1673? Dang

 

[800mZero]

So I picked up a 26” 6.5 barrel for my axsa, looking at ammo now and I can find 140 gr fgmm, and 140 gr eld, and the cheaper 123gr American eagle. What are peoples experiences of those rounds in the AXSA?

 

[Sniperwannabee]

So I picked up a 26” 6.5 barrel for my axsa, looking at ammo now and I can find 140 gr fgmm, and 140 gr eld, and the cheaper 123gr American eagle. What are peoples experiences of those rounds in the AXSA?

Hornady ELD match shot the best for me, the only fgmm I,shot were the Berger 130.s but the hornady shot better for me

 

[800mZero]

Hornady ELD match shot the best for me, the only fgmm I,shot were the Berger 130.s but the hornady shot better for me

Interesting, looks like time to buy boxes of what I can find and see what she like the most.

Looks like the consensus though is that the 140, and 147 Elds are laser makers.

 

[Mr. F]

Interesting, looks like time to buy boxes of what I can find and see what she like the most.

Looks like the consensus though is that the 140, and 147 Elds are laser makers.

The 140 has worked ok to well for me in the past (factory and handloads)

I don’t know where are you getting this “consensus” from but id advise to steer clear of the 147eldm anything.

 

[800mZero]

The 140 has worked ok to well for me in the past (factory and handloads)

I don’t know where are you getting this “consensus” from but id advise to steer clear of the 147eldm anything.

Good to know, just from looking over many threads on best performing and most accurate 6.5 loadings, many have sung the praises of both the 140 and the 147. I appreciate the info.

 

[Bulletsmith]

The 140 has worked ok to well for me in the past (factory and handloads)

I don’t know where are you getting this “consensus” from but id advise to steer clear of the 147eldm anything.

Any special reason why to steer clear of the 147 ? I’ve been using the 147gr factory TAP ammo and my own hand loads with zero issues.

 

[Krob95]

Any special reason why to steer clear of the 147 ? I’ve been using the 147gr factory TAP ammo and my own hand loads with zero issues.

147's have have a tendency to blow up mid flight to target. Hornady refuses to acknowledge the issue and places the blame on every one but themselves. What what I have read, seems isolated to those bullets and not the 140's but I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Huskydriver]

147's have have a tendency to blow up mid flight to target. Hornady refuses to acknowledge the issue and places the blame on every one but themselves. What what I have read, seems isolated to those bullets and not the 140's but I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

I have seen it personally with 140s too......

How's that atx?

 

[Krob95]

I have seen it personally with 140s too......

How's that atx?

I don't know, you haven't bought my AX yet

 

[Huskydriver]

I don't know, you haven't bought my AX yet

Kinda prefer mine already lol

 

[800mZero]

I have seen it personally with 140s too......

How's that atx?

Damn, doest sound like the eld-x is all the great of a bullet.

I managed to pick up some 140 gr FGMM, and some 130 gr berger loadings. We’ll see in my AX likes it.

 

[Simia Dei]

I have seen it personally with 140s too......

How's that atx?

I've also had it happen with the 162s out of the 7SAW

 

[Mr. F]

The 147 blowups are one thing. Same lot,and lot to lot inconsistencies is another.

Sometimes i can live with it but i mentality prep for bullshit every time i load ELDMs for a match.

 

[thrashergrant]

Worked my way up the ladder... AT -> AX -> AXMC -> AXSR... Think I'll hang onto this beast for a while!

 

[Bacarrat]

Worked my way up the ladder... AT -> AX -> AXMC -> AXSR... Think I'll hang onto this beast for a while!

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So does that mean it's going to be for sale next week?