AIAX pulling double duty

[RADcustom]

I recently purchased an AIAX in 260 to replace my AW for shooting tactical matches. There hasn't been much tactical stuff going on around here lately but, I was anxious to try it out .There is a monthly centerfire benchrest match not far from me so, last month I decided to shoot it using the AX. I mounted a NF F1 on it the night before and apparently didn't torque the cross bolts.

I shot the match and did OK but, nothing impressive. What hurt the most was getting beat by a guy shooting a Savage with a factory 6BR barrel in an HS precision stock.

This month I decided to try again only be a little more prepared. I tightened the rings and sighted the rifle in before the match this time around. It's amazing what a difference a little preparation makes.

195-3x
Off a bipod with rear bag
15x scope


This just shows that AI rifles are as accurate as they are rugged... and it helps to be prepared before the match.

 

[jasonk]

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Another happy moment for Team AIAX

"As accurate as they are rugged" Couldn't agree more.

Good shooting!!

 

[fishdog]

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congrats!

 

[RonPogi]

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WOW! go go go AI guys!! Congrats!

 

[LRJammer]

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Pretty much puts to rest the idiotic notion that AI rifles arennt as accurate as "Custom" rilfes.

 

[cav1993]

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awesome!! way to put her to use!!! impressive!!!!

 

[Mile High Shooting]

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Sounds about right for an AX...

Good shooting!

-Sean

 

[bm11]

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what was your best group? mine with an AINA .260 barrel has shot a couple 5 shot groups in the .13-.15 range, prone with a rear bag.

 

[Killbox Alpha]

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Congrats

 

[TYB422]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another happy moment for Team AIAX

"As accurate as they are rugged" Couldn't agree more.

Good shooting!! </div></div>

Yup, that 'bout says it all...Congrats on the trophy!

-Tyler

 

[RADcustom]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bm11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what was your best group? mine with an AINA .260 barrel has shot a couple 5 shot groups in the .13-.15 range, prone with a rear bag. </div></div>

Other than doing some load testing, I haven't really shot any groups besides the match.

Here is my target from 330yrds scored 49

and here is the one from 415yrds scored 50-1x

 

[Jethro3898]

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Holy crap! Those groups are pretty awesome.
I hope the AE 6.5 I just ordered shoots as well.

 

[Chance]

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I know my AIAX in .308 is a hammer! Good shooting, way to go.

 

[RADcustom]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TYB422</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another happy moment for Team AIAX

"As accurate as they are rugged" Couldn't agree more.

Good shooting!! </div></div>

Yup, that 'bout says it all...Congrats on the trophy!

-Tyler </div></div>

Thanks for the compliments guys.

I really didn't care as much about the trophy as I did beating the guy with the Savage.

 

[Shoottothrill]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TYB422</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another happy moment for Team AIAX

"As accurate as they are rugged" Couldn't agree more.

Good shooting!! </div></div>

Yup, that 'bout says it all...Congrats on the trophy!

-Tyler </div></div>

Thanks for the compliments guys.

I really didn't care as much about the trophy as I did beating the guy with the Savage.

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I don't own a Savage or an AX, but it says alot about Savage if that was one of your main competitors. Everyone knows an AIAX is a badass rig, but those Savages seem to be holding their own. Congratulations on the win and the groups are super impressive. Nice shooting.

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

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Oh I want a ax bad... Congrats on the win. I LOVE my AW.

 

[RADcustom]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 78steeler</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I don't own a Savage or an AX, but it says alot about Savage if that was one of your main competitors. Everyone knows an AIAX is a badass rig, but those Savages seem to be holding their own. Congratulations on the win and the groups are super impressive. Nice shooting. </div></div>

Last month he shot a 198 out of 200 with that Savage. I knew if I had any chance of beating him, I needed to be on top of my game. There was more wind this month and I guess the 6BR was affected more by it.

 

[DAVETOOLEY]

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Congrats

Bartlein/Tooley barrel + AX = factory class ummmmmm.

Good shooting.

 

[Brandon05_88]

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Mine isn't an AX, but an AE MKIII with .260 AINA barrel. I ran an OCW this past weekend. Three loads had groups under 0.1" until the final round when I chucked a flier on the paper for each! Loads had a 1.0 grain total spread too.

AI rifles with AINA barrels just plain shoot! Good shooting!

 

[ashland]

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A few months ago I shot a 575-11X in an FPR match with no rear bag with my AE .260. Best group with that barrel was .16 5-shot. Just got a new barrel but it shoots the same as the last.

Both Bartlein/Tooley barrels.

 

[RADcustom]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Congrats

Bartlein/Tooley barrel + AX = factory class ummmmmm.

Good shooting. </div></div>

Aren't you a manufacturer?

I think it has more to do with the stock/rest setup. Another guy was shooting a factory action and barrel with a BR stock and rest, and that put him in the custom class.

 

[DAVETOOLEY]

Re: AIAX pulling double duty

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Tooley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Congrats

Bartlein/Tooley barrel + AX = factory class ummmmmm.

Good shooting. </div></div>

Aren't you a manufacturer?

Yea and that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

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[HOGTOOTH5R]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 78steeler</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I don't own a Savage or an AX, but it says alot about Savage if that was one of your main competitors. Everyone knows an AIAX is a badass rig, but those Savages seem to be holding their own. Congratulations on the win and the groups are super impressive. Nice shooting. </div></div>

Last month he shot a 198 out of 200 with that Savage. I knew if I had any chance of beating him, I needed to be on top of my game. There was more wind this month and I guess the 6BR was affected more by it. </div></div>

AIs ARE KING!...But for a Factory Savage at a Fraction of the Price, 198 out of 200 is Very Impressive at a Price Range where common folks like us can have some fun too...

 

[tylerw02]

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Indian, not the bow.


ETA: winners win with whatever they shoot. My problem lately is gettin thrown off my mental game by a rifle that is more accurate than I am, but unreliable. Accuracy shootin is very mental. If you question your rig or it isn't working, you'll have problems.