Accuracy International Picture Thread

[walkabout]

Well it was time for the yearly AI AXMC rifle colour change.
I thought something different, 5 colour Digital camo.

I did not think it would take 36 hours!

Full strip down, degrease, blast and then the layers of Cerakote H Series.

Over 1600, yes 1600 individual stencils applied, that alone took 3 hours.

2 hours to take them all off, then the reassemble.

The rifle, 3 barrels, 2 Moderators, Scope, Spur mount, Arca rails, 4 magazines and other bits.

Glad I only get bored once a year!

 

[AXMC]

Wow, gorgeous!
Nice Work!

 

[zerolumens]

@walkabout how did you go about doing the rubber ergo grip?
that looks amazing..

 

[Huskydriver]

Well it was time for the yearly AI AXMC rifle colour change.
I thought something different, 5 colour Digital camo.

I did not think it would take 36 hours!

Full strip down, degrease, blast and then the layers of Cerakote H Series.

Over 1600, yes 1600 individual stencils applied, that alone took 3 hours.

2 hours to take them all off, then the reassemble.

The rifle, 3 barrels, 2 Moderators, Scope, Spur mount, Arca rails, 4 magazines and other bits.

Glad I only get bored once a year!View attachment 7564681View attachment 7564683View attachment 7564685

Did you debond the action?

 

[BuLLet]

Wow, that really blends into that rock on the first photo. Great job!

Well it was time for the yearly AI AXMC rifle colour change.
I thought something different, 5 colour Digital camo.

I did not think it would take 36 hours!

Full strip down, degrease, blast and then the layers of Cerakote H Series.

Over 1600, yes 1600 individual stencils applied, that alone took 3 hours.

2 hours to take them all off, then the reassemble.

The rifle, 3 barrels, 2 Moderators, Scope, Spur mount, Arca rails, 4 magazines and other bits.

Glad I only get bored once a year!View attachment 7564681View attachment 7564683View attachment 7564685

 

[5-0 MTB]

This is my first AI. Topping it with a ZCO. New Fanboy for life!

AT LE Dark Earth
16.5” .308

 

[Huskydriver]

This is my first AI. Topping it with a ZCO. New Fanboy for life!

AT LE Dark Earth
16.5” .308


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The Utah Highway Patrol sticker really ties the room together

 

[5-0 MTB]

The Utah Highway Patrol sticker really ties the room together

It’s almost got the same color scheme...

 

[walkabout]

@walkabout how did you go about doing the rubber ergo grip?
that looks amazing..

Normal process, just did the plastics and rubber with the scope at a lower temp.
It does wear off after a bit of abuse but as I change the colour every year it never gets to that stage.

 

[walkabout]

Did you debond the action?

No did not debond, we have done a few now and experimented with one ages ago, 100 degrees C and it did not melt the epoxy.

 

[Huskydriver]

No did not debond, we have done a few now and experimented with one ages ago, 100 degrees C and it did not melt the epoxy.

What's your normal temp then for doing the action with H cerakote I'm seriously considering having mine recoated but it hammers and dont want to debond her.

What temp did you run the plastics?

 

[walkabout]

What's your normal temp then for doing the action with H cerakote I'm seriously considering having mine recoated but it hammers and dont want to debond her.

What temp did you run the plastics?

I do the AI actions at 95 degrees Celsius, Plastics at 70 degrees C, Scopes at 60 degrees C, Normal Metal at 120 degrees C.
We use Celsius in the UK.

 

[Huskydriver]

I do the AI actions at 95 degrees Celsius, Plastics at 70 degrees C, Scopes at 60 degrees C, Normal Metal at 120 degrees C.
We use Celsius in the UK.

Thanks homie! And yes I am aware of the UK's continued use of the metric system
just a little reminder for everyone...

 

[walkabout]

Thanks homie! And yes I am aware of the UK's continued use of the metric system
just a little reminder for everyone...
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It'a a complete "Cluster F" here for measurements, we use Litres for fuel and drinks, Miles for distance and speed, Stones or Kilo for weight. Celsius for temp but inches for rain fall...and it goes on!

 

[Krob95]

It'a a complete "Cluster F" here for measurements, we use Litres for fuel and drinks, Miles for distance and speed, Stones or Kilo for weight. Celsius for temp but inches for rain fall...and it goes on!

they need to commit to using the units of measure that got man to the moon and to Mars instead of the halfassery currently going on

 

[samb300]

What's your normal temp then for doing the action with H cerakote I'm seriously considering having mine recoated but it hammers and dont want to debond her.

What temp did you run the plastics?

The Devcon aluminum putty max working range is 250F. That is the temperature which I put my rifle in the oven and can peel the action from the chassis since the putty gets soft. So if your applicator uses the typical 250F or 300F curing temp, I would be concerned that the epoxy could lose it's properties.

 

[Huskydriver]

The Devcon aluminum putty max working range is 250F. That is the temperature which I put my rifle in the oven and can peel the action from the chassis since the putty gets soft. So if your applicator uses the typical 250F or 300F curing temp, I would be concerned that the epoxy could lose it's properties.

Oh for sure. Just curious if we did it at 150F if it would still hold firm enough but allow the cerakote to fully set up and cute

 

[walkabout]

Which is why I said we do the AI actions at 95C and checked that with AI.

 

[Huskydriver]

Which is why I said we do the AI actions at 95C and checked that with AI.

For sure

 

[zerolumens]

Which is why I said we do the AI actions at 95C and checked that with AI.

thanks for the info. I was curious of the debonding temp as well.

 

[zerolumens]

This is my first AI. Topping it with a ZCO. New Fanboy for life!

AT LE Dark Earth
16.5” .308


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welcome to the AI club..

 

[Defender3]

I found a "used" SFP AI AXMC .308 complete bolt assembly (in dark earth no less) at EO at a killer price and with mil discount. It arrived today and it's never seen a round. Sometimes you just luck into something.

Now I can ditch that adapter thing, thing, thing and the LFP 308 body!

 

[eo3x0]

I found a "used" SFP AI AXMC .308 complete bolt assembly (in dark earth no less) at EO at a killer price and with mil discount. It arrived today and it's never seen a round. Sometimes you just luck into something.

Now I can ditch that adapter thing, thing, thing and the LFP 308 body!

In DE? That's like a unicorn. Did they say if they have any more? Would love to get one.

 

[AXMC]

I believe that's actually Pale Brown, but nice snag!

 

[THEOZZ]

Well it was time for the yearly AI AXMC rifle colour change.
I thought something different, 5 colour Digital camo.

I did not think it would take 36 hours!

Full strip down, degrease, blast and then the layers of Cerakote H Series.

Over 1600, yes 1600 individual stencils applied, that alone took 3 hours.

2 hours to take them all off, then the reassemble.

The rifle, 3 barrels, 2 Moderators, Scope, Spur mount, Arca rails, 4 magazines and other bits.

Glad I only get bored once a year!View attachment 7564681View attachment 7564683View attachment 7564685

Amazing!!!

 

[Defender3]

I believe that's actually Pale Brown, but nice snag!

Shit! I could have sworn it was advertised as DE but it's definitely PB, what a dope. Can't complain at the price I got it for though so it's a keeper.

 

[5-0 MTB]

AT LE’s first outing.
That 16.5” .308 was spitting out 168 SMK’s at 2550fps.

 

[hic28]

 

[96C]

135gr A-Tips in Peterson brass, makes me feel fuzzy inside.

 

[M8541Reaper]

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[Defender3]

The AT-X at our Quantico Shooting Club PRS match today.

 

[LOS]

I offer my humble contribution. My first AICS chassis hosting a r700 SPS Tactical. I haven't stopped beating my chest.

 

[buckshizzo]

AT LE’s first outing.
That 16.5” .308 was spitting out 168 SMK’s at 2550fps.

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That good looking rifle...love the AT with the AX buttstock!

Which Sphur scope mount model/height is that? I have the NV rail also on my AT and I am looking for scope mount that would clear the NV rail.

 

[wichitaguns]

Humble addition.
AI AE MKII in its natural habitat.
Ran an interesting drill. 200 yard run followed by a 1st round hit on a 2inch x 2 inch square. Time was 3 mins.
We got it in 1.5min.
Changes for next time will be must carry the rifle on the run part. And maybe add a barricade. We were shooting prone today

 

[SkyScrapin]

Don’t mix your fire forming loads with your formed loads. You get stuck bullets and powder in your action. Sometimes it provides opportune photo time though.

 

[Huskydriver]

Don’t mix your fire forming loads with your formed loads. You get stuck bullets and powder in your action. Sometimes it provides opportune photo time though.

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Interesting luna mount location

 

[ChadL]

Looks like all the snow is finally going to melt around here. Range trip next week is in order. Been a crazy ass winter. I was shooting well into January and then whamo!

 

[Doctorwho1138]

Well it was time for the yearly AI AXMC rifle colour change.
I thought something different, 5 colour Digital camo.

I did not think it would take 36 hours!

Full strip down, degrease, blast and then the layers of Cerakote H Series.

Over 1600, yes 1600 individual stencils applied, that alone took 3 hours.

2 hours to take them all off, then the reassemble.

The rifle, 3 barrels, 2 Moderators, Scope, Spur mount, Arca rails, 4 magazines and other bits.

Glad I only get bored once a year!View attachment 7564681View attachment 7564683View attachment 7564685

That is just wonderful and so worth the effort. Amazing

 

[blbennett1288]

Wish it was mine, but it’s not. Thought y’all might be interested

 

[AXMC]

Wish it was mine, but it’s not. Thought y’all might be interested

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Thanks for posting. It's nice to finally see one in a more normal color.

 

[MP5kA1]

This is my first AI. Topping it with a ZCO. New Fanboy for life!

AT LE Dark Earth
16.5” .308


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Nice looking AI AT LE. I bought one just like it the other day in the same color.

 

[5-0 MTB]

That good looking rifle...love the AT with the AX buttstock!

Which Sphur scope mount model/height is that? I have the NV rail also on my AT and I am looking for scope mount that would clear the NV rail.

Thanks dude! I couldn’t be happier with the setup It’s the 1.5” height 0-MOA Sphur to assist with NV co-witness.

 

[5-0 MTB]

Wish it was mine, but it’s not. Thought y’all might be interested

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Looks much better in that color

 

[zerolumens]

Don’t mix your fire forming loads with your formed loads. You get stuck bullets and powder in your action. Sometimes it provides opportune photo time though.

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I was just thinking that myself about the luna location. that RRS carbon weave though.......... droool...

 

[Tex68w]

This is my first AI. Topping it with a ZCO. New Fanboy for life!

AT LE Dark Earth
16.5” .308


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Congrats! I saw the post on IG earlier today as well. I have one in Green headed my way this week and it'll be topped with the same glass as well.

 

[blbennett1288]

Sold on it? lol. Nice NF 7-35x with BEAST turrets.

I’d really like to spend some time behind one, but realistically that isn’t going to happen. I bought my AT and AX without ever being behind either and have been impressed/satisfied so far.

I am going to purchase an AT-X. The debate I am having is do I get in on the preorder or wait until they are available and in stock.

I am a middle of the pack shooter, but occasionally have a lights out day and shoot well. The AT-X isnt going to make or break my performance, but I still want one lol.

 

[DoSqH]

Waiting for rifles is painful.

 

[Defender3]

I’d really like to spend some time behind one, but realistically that isn’t going to happen. I bought my AT and AX without ever being behind either and have been impressed/satisfied so far.

I am going to purchase an AT-X. The debate I am having is do I get in on the preorder or wait until the are available and in stock.

I am a middle of the pack shooter, but occasionally having a lights out day and shoot well. The AT-X isnt going to make or break my performance, but I still want one lol.

I'm going to venture into no man's land and comment FWIW as a non-competitor, but I've owned 2 ATs and have an AX. I had the chance to briefly shoot the AX in 6 Dasher at Quantico Saturday, it was incredibly smooth (as is any AI action), but it felt lighter to me when cycling. The 6 Dasher had very little recoil and I was easily able to stay on target and watch the trace, hits and misses at 756y. Ergo was fantastic, even though I was shooting the bosses setup and glass. I only shot a mag, but it's motivating me to get off my old ass and become a PRS competitor.

My understanding is the pre-order AXs will be in 6.5CM, so if you want to shoot, for example, a 6mm, you'll be putting more cash up for a barrel and mags inserts. The team were using delrin inserts and different springs and followers for the 6mm rounds in a regular AI mag. They did say they will release different caliber mags (akin to the AX mag recently released for the 308 bolt face), but for now, you may be limited to 6.5CM.

Pics of the AX I shot. Gratuitous video of the match winner also included.

 

[abn31c]

Wish it was mine, but it’s not. Thought y’all might be interested

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What color is this? I pre ordered one in FDE. Hope thats it..

 

[Tex68w]

Don’t mix your fire forming loads with your formed loads. You get stuck bullets and powder in your action. Sometimes it provides opportune photo time though.

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Who makes that suppressor cover? Thoughts on it?