Just do what I did, reub...
Stop counting!!!
Stop counting!!!
I never add it up. To do so takes away from the fun in putting it together. What better way to spend your money making tools for liberty.
I keep hearing that AI is not meant to be the most accurate rifle out there. They say that it isn't purpose built to deliver accuracy like a fully custom bolt gun....
I also hear that factory ammo can't compete.
Hmmmm.
This was one of yesterday's results while comparing different ammunition.
This was PRIME 6.5 CM out of my AI AT. It was the best group I shot but the others were all below 0.6MOA at 300 yards. Even the 5 shot groups.
You have to love AI
I also hear that factory ammo can't compete.
Hmmmm.
This was one of yesterday's results while comparing different ammunition.
This was PRIME 6.5 CM out of my AI AT. It was the best group I shot but the others were all below 0.6MOA at 300 yards. Even the 5 shot groups.
You have to love AI
Who the hell says any of that??? I've never heard it, and never thought AI's were viewed as being inferior to customs in the accuracy department.
I've heard it many times at a number of different places...forums...matches, etc. I never bought it but I have heard it here as well. Look at any of the threads dealing with "should I buy an AI over a blah blah custom". People always state a custom's precision is a reason to go that route.
I have 2 AIs and have never questioned the rifles potential for precision
Hopefully not as this is not my opinion but one I have heard others make. My photo was my rebuttal to that position.
The only people who say that are the ones trying to convince themselves it’s true. Because they don’t have one.
I would say to them: it’s worth every penny.
I would say to them: it’s worth every penny.
I had people came up to me saying ... that’s a nice Ruger. I just smile and said thanks.
@Nik H Uhm, an AI is a lot harder to shoot off your belly/ bench than a custom gun built for comps... ain't nothing wrong with admitting that. It's not going to make me switch.But I can see why guys favor other rifles vs AI's...
Maybe you should show them what's up at an actual match? Make them believers??
Maybe you should show them what's up at an actual match? Make them believers??
LOL...I am a non-competitive type. My mental game prevents me from competing in high pressure situations. So I just smile a lot.@Nik H Uhm, an AI is a lot harder to shoot off your belly/ bench than a custom gun built for comps... ain't nothing wrong with admitting that. It's not going to make me switch.But I can see why guys favor other rifles vs AI's...
Maybe you should show them what's up at an actual match? Make them believers??
Shot a match this past weekend with my AT at Reveille, what a beautiful place!
For anyone using a comp trigger, how often do you flush it with lighter fluid?
Sending mine in to AI and they guy on the phone thought it was crazy that flushing multiple times didn't fix my issue.
Sending mine in to AI and they guy on the phone thought it was crazy that flushing multiple times didn't fix my issue.
Good to know. I don’t have both and always figured they were the same. They do have different part numbers.
^ This
AT can't use AX mags...well it can, but only after you hammer in the front tap flush with the side of the mag.
While the AX can use either mag. You can feel the front lug on the AX mag lock into place, but both AT/AX mags still have the exact same amount of rattle movement and feed exactly the same (flawlessly) in my AX.
@pfl338 I don't see any real reason to make the AX specific version
I did put it on my MC, snug fit, but that's a good thing. Recommend ridges on both sides.
I've a few AI's, well more then a few... and willing to test out some of your gear if you're needing guinea pigs.
and willing to test out some of your gear if you're needing guinea pigs.
Pimpin ain’t easy!
Trying for 2 miles with a 33XC.
Yes it is! Lol. The 33xc has been impressive all day!
And we had some visitors tonight.
what is your load if you If you don’t mind sharing? My 33xc bbl will be here in 3 weeks.
Peterson brass
Berger 300 grain hybrid seated at the lands
GM 215M primer
123 grains H50BMG
3150 fps
Does anyone here know what height rings are needed when mounting a scope on a AI AT high 20 MOA rail?
I got a chance to hit Quantico today to start breaking in the 300 PRC. I got 70rds down the new barrel and will be able to develop a drop chart and take the rifle to 1,000 tomorrow.
I tested the 3-D printed lead sled, safety block and extended mag release for fit and function, absolutely no issues. I also chrono'd each shot so I can track and plot the barrel's speed. I shot factory Hornady 225s (60rds) and 10rds of the Unknown Munitions 220 Bergers over some IMR 7977.
I wasn't necessarily shooting for groups but here are shots 16-20 of the Hornady, I think this Dave Tooley 27" barrel is a shooter as long as I do my part. Speed for the Hornady today was in the 2850 range, but given it was factory, there were some wild variances.
I tested the 3-D printed lead sled, safety block and extended mag release for fit and function, absolutely no issues. I also chrono'd each shot so I can track and plot the barrel's speed. I shot factory Hornady 225s (60rds) and 10rds of the Unknown Munitions 220 Bergers over some IMR 7977.
I wasn't necessarily shooting for groups but here are shots 16-20 of the Hornady, I think this Dave Tooley 27" barrel is a shooter as long as I do my part. Speed for the Hornady today was in the 2850 range, but given it was factory, there were some wild variances.
I use Dewey & Pro shot. You can check out Dewey one with your caliber
AT doesn't have continuous rail so you can get away with low rings; however, I've found them to be too low for the cheek piece even at it's lowest setting. I just put a ARC M10 QD-L at 1.38" height, with the Wiebad cheek pad that is about the minimum height as I have the cheekpiece at it's lowest.
Dies / brass you can purchase on David tubb website. Barrel you can purchase on straight jacket website or call mile high shooting.
