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Accuracy International Picture Thread

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The latest threads and almost available Lapua brass and available Lee collet die has me thinking of trying a 300 WSM setup eventually for my ATX

Anyone run a 300 WSM in AI? (I know some do)

Any magazine issues?

Been thinking of getting another 300 WM or 300 PRC and trading out my ATX. But the 300 WSM has me interested again
 
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The latest threads and almost available Lapua brass and available Lee collet die has me thinking of trying a 300 WSM setup eventually for my ATX

Anyone run a 300 WSM in AI? (I know some do)

Any magazine issues?

Been thinking of getting another 300 WM or 300 PRC and trading out my ATX. But the 300 WSM has me interested again
Stay with what you got man.

Don’t go chasing the latest and greatest. 308 and 6.5 creed will do it all, won’t burn up a barrel, and you already got two proven rifles….
 
I have a bunch of 300 PRC brass yet from when I had my AXMC. May get another one someday. I see Lee makes a collet die for that now as well
Bro just build another rifle

Probably gonna get flamed but AI has its places but you could build a nice 300 PRC with an Impact or an Origin with a prefit for quite a few dollars less

Don’t hate me
 
Bro just build another rifle

Probably gonna get flamed but AI has its places but you could build a nice 300 PRC with an Impact or an Origin with a prefit for quite a few dollars less

Don’t hate me
Not hating. Been thinking of a terminus build. But this is the AI thread. And I have an ATX that I’m on the fence on keeping. So the WSM would just be another option for it
 
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AI guys: do you remove your bbl to clean or use a bore guide to keep crap out of action?
If I have to clean the brake simultaneously, I remove the barrel; plug the end with a PVA device, and soak the bore and chamber.

I still remount the barrel to the rifle and swab everything out using a bore guide.

So I always use a bore guide.

I also always clean the inside of the action thoroughly to keep the bolt smooth.
 
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AI guys: do you remove your bbl to clean or use a bore guide to keep crap out of action?
I do both. Proshot rods have narrow enough handles to flex over my AT’s buttplate (or alternatively, fold the stock), and @pfl338 makes some awesome barrel-only bore guides for when I feel like removing the barrel.

I use Possum Hollow bore guides when I don’t remove the barrel.
 
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But why tho lol
Honestly it just makes me feel good

Is it needed not really. I just keep the rod centered with my hand

But when I remove barrels or cans from the end it’s my SOP to install a thread protector. Before even setting it down

My luck is to drop it or turn and wack the threads off my bench, chair or ceiling fan. This way it stays protected. This specific thread protector allows you to handle and clean the barrel with the thread protector on. I then remove it to clean the chamber area and wipe excessive solvent off

I can’t have a 300, I can’t have a bore guide/thread protector

You guys are just mean this week 🥺
 
Honestly it just makes me feel good

Is it needed not really. I just keep the rod centered with my hand

But when I remove barrels or cans from the end it’s my SOP to install a thread protector. Before even setting it down

My luck is to drop it or turn and wack the threads off my bench, chair or ceiling fan. This way it stays protected. This specific thread protector allows you to handle and clean the barrel with the thread protector on. I then remove it to clean the chamber area and wipe excessive solvent off

I can’t have a 300, I can’t have a bore guide/thread protector

You guys are just mean this week 🥺

I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel
 
I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel
Ok nerd, looks like we have to have the talk.

—Pulls up chair backwards and sits so you know I’m one of the hip adults—

“Look there comes a time in an AI owner’s life when you have to pull it out. Once out though, it’s dangerous to leave it exposed. That’s why you have to use protection. There’s different kinds of protection too. Some big, some small. Some thick, some thin. Some with holes, some without. But you should always use protection once you pull it out, especially if you plan on sticking it.

Good talk champ.”

::ruffles your luscious locks and trips over the chair on my way out but I play it off and don’t turn back or acknowledge it::
 
I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel
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It’s going to keep the rod centered and not rubbing on the rifling.

What do you think a bore guide does when the barrel is attached to the action
 
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I mean you can do what ever you want just never heard anyone using a bore guide when the barrel is pulled. Thought maybe you used it to the rod centered when it's chucked into the 7axis Dremel
The cool thing about @pfl338 ’s bore guides, which are used when the barrel is off (as opposed to Possum Hollow guides), is they have a solvent port built in.
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Cool to me, anyways.

This way I don’t make a mess as I stuff my patch into the hole…no liquid squeezes out…onto the bed floor…uhhhh
 
The cool thing about @pfl338 ’s bore guides, which are used when the barrel is off (as opposed to Possum Hollow guides), is they have a solvent port built in.
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Cool to me, anyways.

This way I don’t make a mess as I stuff my patch into the hole…no liquid squeezes out…onto the bed floor…uhhhh
Mine don’t have holes. I was probably one of the first to try them. Bought a couple and he sent me a couple to try for free

They are awesome and I use them on every AI barrel. Including the spare barrels set aside. The black thread protectors above are his as well
 
Neat! I’ve been looking for something like that for awhile to keep the rod centred with the barrel off. I have so many possum bore guides for my AIs already though. It would be cool if @pfl338 made a universal one meant to slip a possum bore guide into, holding it firmly in place. Well, I think so anyway…
 
Question fellas…I ordered my barrel a little thick and now I’m worried about negative effects. It’s not touching the hand guard but it will with little effort. How much might this affect accuracy?
 

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Question fellas…I ordered my barrel a little thick and now I’m worried about negative effects. It’s not touching the hand guard but it will with little effort. How much might this affect accuracy?

Yup you might have a problem... @hic28 or @NoLegs24 had a good max profile they can comment on the max dimensions you can run
 
Question fellas…I ordered my barrel a little thick and now I’m worried about negative effects. It’s not touching the hand guard but it will with little effort. How much might this affect accuracy?
What's the contour? I ask because I just placed an order for 1.350 to 1.250 at 28".
Have you rested the rifle on bipods or tripod and applied pressure? Im no no barrel doctor, but I imagine it will make contact, because of the thickness I'm not sure how much pressure will make an effect.