Always good when the problem isn’t as bad as first thought. Love those types of problems.
Yeah, that’s it if you’re talking about the lighter AI barrel contour. My factory 20” 308 has a real short breach length and tapers fast down to .88” at the threaded shoulder. Thanks!!
Muller’s
What sucks is that $1 of filament and 1.5hrs of print time on a 3D printer could have prevented it
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6731623
I didn’t even have to use my AK….
I gotta say it was a good day.
Took my nephew and 3 of my kids shooting. Here’s my 12 year old daughter ringin steel at 400 cause she can. AI AXSR + Proof Carbon + Nightforce + TBAC = Unmissable. So easy a 12 year old girl can do it.
I gotta say it was a good day.
Took my nephew and 3 of my kids shooting. Here’s my 12 year old daughter ringin steel at 400 cause she can. AI AXSR + Proof Carbon + Nightforce + TBAC = Unmissable. So easy a 12 year old girl can do it.
Alright, I'm doing another round of invites to the Accuracy International Fan Club Discord Server. It's been built up into a rather nice place and with some wonderful members. There's a good chunk of you folks here on it so far but this is for anyone else who's been on the fence, or haven't had a chance. Happy Easter!
https://discord.gg/FywydqKarS
(This is a permanent link and will not expire)
https://discord.gg/FywydqKarS
(This is a permanent link and will not expire)
Flat trigger gang. This trigger has been on my work bench for 2 years all alone waiting for a new rifle to go on. One of the best upgrades. But only if you love flat triggers like I do.
The one offered by @pfl338 with the little straight lip at the bottom is even better. I love a flat trigger shoe.
Felt good to get out the olde 308. Trying 110gr Nosler Varmageddon ammo.
Bet you wouldn’t say the same thing for scratches on your Porsche
I don't spray paint my Porsche.
thats the catch 22 with the AX rear end. its higher than the old AICS chassis, but i always liked the old chassis height because i think where your scope is mounted now is how it should be, or its a more ideal location. getting that scope as low to the bore as possible is a big plus and why many of us like to the old AICS chassis cheek weld
Oh boy... The tall scope gang is simply NOT going to be able to let this stand...
I've heard this a number of times over the years, what's the advantage of a lower scope or where does it really benefit you? I've always run a taller scope and never felt like my height over bore mattered unless I was shooting in a cattle gate or something else weird...
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Just because something works for you doesn't mean that it is correct. The advantages of a taller scope have been documented in many different threads. I tried it and have never looked back. It is very dependent on your anatomical build.
i like it lower because when shooting, i feel it helps you control the recoil better as everything is closer to being in line. but maybe its just a comfort thing. i did feel comfortable shooting my AX, it was just different.
and correct me if i am wrong, but a higher height over bore will mean you need more elevation dialed at range. maybe it doesnt matter to some folks.
i can get down lower on the AICS cheek and as long as my LOP is set well, i can be very comfortable. i feel its more when shooting prone, and a higher one is more comfortable when shooting from a bench.
If you're shooting 308 @ 1000 yards (Federal Tactical Tip 168 grain bullets), the difference is pretty small
Total sight height of 3.35" (1.93" Mount/ring height) has a correction of 11.20 mils
Total sight height of 2.65" (1.23" Mount/ring height) has a correction of 11.37 mils
That is about 5" of elevation at 1,000 yards. A more efficient bullet would be even less.
Man, if y'all are sensitive about 1/2 an inch (1.0" "low" rings vs 1.5" "NV clip-on height" rings) then I worry about you muppets.
We haven't done "scope as close to the barrel as possible" as a standard since the 1990s. And even then, it was about heigh-over-bore for accuracy sake. Now that we got these fancy gadgets called Kestrels and other ballistic computers that can compensate for a height-over-bore of 2.75" (ref: AT308 High Action Rail with SPUHR SP-5002 used as example) from the center of the action to the center of the scope, it's moot, especially when these rifles have at minimum 20 MOA built into their bases already.
We haven't done "scope as close to the barrel as possible" as a standard since the 1990s. And even then, it was about heigh-over-bore for accuracy sake. Now that we got these fancy gadgets called Kestrels and other ballistic computers that can compensate for a height-over-bore of 2.75" (ref: AT308 High Action Rail with SPUHR SP-5002 used as example) from the center of the action to the center of the scope, it's moot, especially when these rifles have at minimum 20 MOA built into their bases already.
No more sensitive than you are about bullet weight/stability factor in your 1/12 twist barrels 
Some of us have high cheek bones. If I used a 1.5" on my AT I very likely would run out of comb adjustment.
Some of us here like to actually shoot well, and not collect rifles like pursesNo more sensitive than you are about bullet weight/stability factor in your 1/12 twist barrels
Some of us do both. Less argue-y more pic-y.Some of us here like to actually shoot well, and not collect rifles like purses
I use Breakthrough Clean Solvent. If I had to though, I'd use Automotive Brake Cleaner. Fast and easy way to clean barrels too; a trick I picked up from Phoenix Weaponry in Colorado. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe it down. I then use Shooters Choice FP10 for the bolt and to clean/treat the barrel. It's less messy than grease.
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“Why not lower the scope AND the cheek rest?!”
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Don’t think I ever posted mine before
“Why not lower the scope AND the cheek rest?!”
Answer: Because you can't?
Tall scope mounts/rings still make your $5-10K rifle look like you had it assembled at the big box gun store by a guy who keeps arguing about the superiority of the .410 shotgun as a home defense weapon.
And I collect handguns like purses... not rifles.
And I collect handguns like purses... not rifles.
i feel attacked.
the 410 with 3" shells is an excellent home defense weapon. why is that in dispute?
Well played Sir...i feel attacked.
It does. It don’t sit behind no cushy desk all day. It’s gets its hands dirty.
Oh contraire, I mean farmers tan, as in work, sun up to sun down…
It is a little different color combo than most. It’s good when the dirt shows!
Ah, I stand corrected then. Around here (ND/MN) “farmer’s tan” refers to the actual tan of a person, usually dark neck (esp the back neck) and forearms and white-ass upper arms, chest, and legs.
I bought the rifle used and I am trying out the tan grip it came with. I may switch back to black but wanted to give this a fair try first. That photo it looks very different in color. The reality isn’t as drastic.
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You are absolutely correctAh, I stand corrected then. Around here (ND/MN) “farmer’s tan” refers to the actual tan of a person, usually dark neck (esp the back neck) and forearms and white-ass upper arms, chest, and legs.
! People and things that represent hard work. I live on a farm in SW MO and it gets hot 
My arms and neck just get red AF, and then I have to get little skin cancers cut off of me.
The tan only happens after my 5-6th burn.
The tan only happens after my 5-6th burn.
i mean, i dont care what color it is, that it the GOAT of all grips. i make no apologies about that statement because its 100% true.
Anybody have some pics of accuracy international rifles (AT?) with heavier sporter barrels? Particularly interested in something like a #3b or #4 Bartlein, which are apparently classified as Light Bull and Bull sporters by Bartlein.
Don’t necessarily care about the brand of barrel, just that it’s a heavier sporter. If I get one I wanted to make sure my AT doesn’t look stoooopid.
Don’t necessarily care about the brand of barrel, just that it’s a heavier sporter. If I get one I wanted to make sure my AT doesn’t look stoooopid.
How is this bag over $1000?
www.milehighshooting.com
Kifaru: Citadel AI Combo, Medium Belt, ARK Frame, 22"
Accuracy International and Kifaru have partnered together to create the ultimate range bag - The Citadel. - Mile High Shooting Accessories
www.milehighshooting.com
That tag on the front with the skull on it...
Because they know plenty of idiots will Credova it.How is this bag over $1000?
Kifaru: Citadel AI Combo, Medium Belt, ARK Frame, 22"
Accuracy International and Kifaru have partnered together to create the ultimate range bag - The Citadel. - Mile High Shooting Accessories
Coming up on 8 weeks waiting for warranty replacement sling swivel studs for my AT.
I can’t say that I’m impressed
I can’t say that I’m impressed
