So I can tell people I shoot an AI and post pictures and memes in the AI threads ofc.Just curious but why would people pay 5k for an AI ATX rifle that gets 1 moa? Is it because of the name? Easy barrel swaps?
So I can tell people I shoot an AI and post pictures and memes in the AI threads ofc.Just curious but why would people pay 5k for an AI ATX rifle that gets 1 moa? Is it because of the name? Easy barrel swaps?
I bought an AI atx because I could. I put a ZCO on top, because I could. If a person wants something, and can swing it financially, who cares. If it's not a half minute gun, I'll be a little disappointed. I will likely never shoot factory ammo since I just acquired 400x pcs alpha ocd srp brass. It'll get a steady diet of 144 hybrids for match shooting and 142smk for practice/target. I have never had a custom barrel not shoot 1/3 moa or better after proper load development on a quality action. If you want to shoot factory ammo, yes you can definitely build a rifle a lot cheaper that will shoot as good maybe better. Hand loads I'm sure a good custom fit barrel to a quality action will sholt to same potntial as an AI for cheaper. I have currently or in past owned customs built on terminus, impact, kelbly, Mesa Precision, lone peak, tikka, bat, zermatt and ARC action. Still own most but sold all the titanium mesa/lone peaks. They all shoot with a good barrel and chamber job. Prices for a manners tcs, impact, bartlein, diamond/tac sport, cerakote, you're in the 4500$ ballpark. Paid 4690 for my atx. I don't feel like I paid too much if it shots half moa out the box.Just curious but why would people pay 5k for an AI ATX rifle that gets 1 moa?
@tomirwin
Since Anschutz will not be distributing the AI/Anschutz atx variant of the chassis in Europe, will it be possible to buy it through the regular AI dealers instead?
Just curious but why would people pay 5k for an AI ATX rifle that gets 1 moa? Is it because of the name? Easy barrel swaps?
What barrel do they come with? For 5k+ I would expect them to have top of the line ones.
@tomirwin
Since Anschutz will not be distributing the AI/Anschutz atx variant of the chassis in Europe, will it be possible to buy it through the regular AI dealers instead?
I was in Huntsville all week so I'm late to the party, but I have three AIs (short and long actions in differing calibers) and all have shot consistently under 1MOA out of the box and are easily 1/2 MOA rifles if I do my part. AI is quality engineered, combined with Bartlien barrels, and simply delivers.Just curious but why would people pay 5k for an AI ATX rifle that gets 1 moa? Is it because of the name? Easy barrel swaps?
What barrel do they come with? For 5k+ I would expect them to have top of the line ones.
Playing devil's advocate here but even a 500 dollar savages axis can shoot under 1 moa from factory. Why would one spend 5k to get the same performance?I was in Huntsville all week so I'm late to the party, but I have three AIs (short and long actions in differing calibers) and all have shot consistently under 1MOA out of the box and are easily 1/2 MOA rifles if I do my part. AI is quality engineered, combined with Bartlien barrels, and simply delivers.
A question could be who isn't getting under 1MOA performance, and do they suck? Plenty of shooters show up at Quantico R4 with good rigs but their technique, crap ammo, etc., make them 1MOA+ shooters.
Reliability. Durability. Trigger. Low bore axis. Integrated arca Way closer to under 1/2 MOA than under 1 MOAPlaying devil's advocate here but even a 500 dollar savages axis can shoot under 1 moa from factory. Why would one spend 5k to get the same performance?
Also, what would make it better than getting a tikka t3x for 1/3 of the cost?
Savage? Just open and work the bolt and you know it's a dog shit action. Had a lefty ss storm idk what model 800$ accustock thing in 65cm for the lady. She hated the heavy bolt lift and so did I. Still sits in the safe, want to buy it for 500$?Playing devil's advocate here but even a 500 dollar savages axis can shoot under 1 moa from factory. Why would one spend 5k to get the same performance?
Also, what would make it better than getting a tikka t3x for 1/3 of the cost?
How about vs the tikka? They have great actions, disability, and cost 1/3 the price.Reliability. Durability. Trigger. Low bore axis. Integrated arca Way closer to under 1/2 MOA than under 1 MOA
And it’s an AI. Not a salvage
Why are you trying to argue this in an AI thread? Just curious.How about vs the tikka? They have great actions, disability, and cost 1/3 the price.
I may not be the best person to answer, but in my case, I went from an RPR to a Mausingfield to AIs because I could. Each shot well, but the Mausingfield was more accurate than the RPR and the AIs were better ergonomically than the MF, which helped reduced my groups.Playing devil's advocate here but even a 500 dollar savages axis can shoot under 1 moa from factory. Why would one spend 5k to get the same performance?
Also, what would make it better than getting a tikka t3x for 1/3 of the cost?
Playing devil's advocate here but even a 500 dollar savages axis can shoot under 1 moa from factory. Why would one spend 5k to get the same performance?
Also, what would make it better than getting a tikka t3x for 1/3 of the cost?
How about vs the tikka? They have great actions, disability, and cost 1/3 the price.
Careful, remember that got Arnold in trouble...Because we like to peel money and touch bitches. It's the most baller thing you can do. When I pull up to the range, I step out of my Mercedes G5, presidential Rolex bling'n, lay prone on a Gucci shooting mat made from the inner ears of African Antelope, whip out my AI with a Henny on top, shoot 1 moa groups with platinum plated bullets, tell all the Poors to go back to their shanties, hop back into the G5 and crush a bottle of Cristal for the trip home so I can be nice and lit when I knock the bottom out of my phat bootied Cuban house keeper.
Try doing that with a Savage or Tikka.
Because some of us think tikka is a shit rifle too? And that’s coming from someone who is not an ai fan.How about vs the tikka? They have great actions, disability, and cost 1/3 the price.
Yeah?How about vs the tikka? They have great actions, disability, and cost 1/3 the price.
Best response ever haha!Because we like to peel money and touch bitches. It's the most baller thing you can do. When I pull up to the range, I step out of my Mercedes G5, presidential Rolex bling'n, lay prone on a Gucci shooting mat made from the inner ears of African Antelope, whip out my AI with a Henny on top, shoot 1 moa groups with platinum plated bullets, tell all the Poors to go back to their shanties, hop back into the G5 and crush a bottle of Cristal for the trip home so I can be nice and lit when I knock the bottom out of my phat bootied Cuban house keeper.
Try doing that with a Savage or Tikka.
I'm not arguing at all. I'm actually looking to get into prs and doing my homework to make an educated decision. Lots of information on the hide!Why are you trying to argue this in an AI thread? Just curious.
This argument can go on for days. A Toyota gets you from point A to B just as good as a Benz, BMW, Ferrari, etc. But some ppl like nicer shit
Are you running a clip on?To the guys whove run a thermal or NV clip-on......I have my zco420 coming along with a 1.5" zco block mount that's also 20moa. I'll have 40moa total in rail/mount. Did I F up by getting the extra moa in the mount? I know AI has 20moa pic rails to attach to my barrel shround, there will still be 20 moa is misalignment.
I plan to acquire a clip on on the barrel shroud. Perhaps it'd be best to get a separate 1-8 or 1-10 lpvo on a 0 moa mount to run with the thermal.Are you running a clip on?
To the guys whove run a thermal or NV clip-on......I have my zco420 coming along with a 1.5" zco block mount that's also 20moa. I'll have 40moa total in rail/mount. Did I F up by getting the extra moa in the mount? I know AI has 20moa pic rails to attach to my barrel shround, there will still be 20 moa is misalignment.
The MK ones are quite a bit better than the factory offering, I found. Nice to have a thumb shelf that you don’t need to tap into the chassis for.Just curious as to what grip your running on your AT-X. Staying with the Ergo factory grip or going with some other straight/zero-angle grip?
I'm having a 24" m24 bartlein carbon 6.5cm barrel cut for my ai right now. I'll hopefully get to pick up the at-x Monday. Manzella should have barrel cut some time next week. Run the steel pipe in matches, throw the carbon in for night hunting. Plan to run a steiner C35 in front the zco420. I just need to find a somewhat affordable ir laser rangefinder to throw on top for ranging.2” 5 rounds groups from a 22” bart carbon barrel today. I’ve gotta say this AI is really growing on me. I still stand by “it’s not the best at anything” but it’s a damn fine all around gun and I dare say would be my go-to gun if if I really needed a rifle to put a single bullet somewhere far off and I had to actually carry it further than from stage to stage.
Here’s what I used. Got this radius for 1050 off the post exchange new. Wish they still made these I’d buy two more. Awesome piece of gear.I'm having a 24" m24 bartlein carbon 6.5cm barrel cut for my ai right now. I'll hopefully get to pick up the at-x Monday. Manzella should have barrel cut some time next week. Run the steel pipe in matches, throw the carbon in for night hunting. Plan to run a steiner C35 in front the zco420. I just need to find a somewhat affordable ir laser rangefinder to throw on top for ranging.
Radius for $1000 or Raptar for $3-7000just need to find a somewhat affordable ir laser rangefinder to throw on top for ranging.
I really like the pink shirt reflection in the TV and the foot.... and what appears to be a big ass grin on the photographer's face.Here’s what I used. Got this radius for 1050 off the post exchange new. Wish they still made these I’d buy two more. Awesome piece of gear.
Torque specs are 35 in-lbs and blue loctite. Not sure on the actual screw specs, I don't want to give you the wrong info.Can someone please tell me the specs for replacement screws for the factory scope rail on the AT-X as well as the torque specs?
To the guys whove run a thermal or NV clip-on......I have my zco420 coming along with a 1.5" zco block mount that's also 20moa. I'll have 40moa total in rail/mount. Did I F up by getting the extra moa in the mount? I know AI has 20moa pic rails to attach to my barrel shround, there will still be 20 moa is misalignment.
It’s Keyslot, not Keymod. There is a difference.Will likely get some the sawtooth keymod weight
You're correct, my bad, still getting used to the ai terminology. Mlok would been so much easier. But since when has ai ever followed mainstream?It’s Keyslot, not Keymod. There is a difference.
Bolt lift is heavy out of the box on these - night and day comparison to my short action AX, no question. It will take some use and lube to break it in. I've got roughly 2800 rounds fired on the action, as well as an ungodly amount of dry-firing, and it's as smooth as ever.Rifle and scope showed up today. I like the chassis and the low center of bore. The trigger is quite good and I'm not a two stage guy at all. Needs a vertical grip badly, have one on order.
My only complaint, holy bolt lift and if you're not running it like a machine gun, heavy cock on close. I have many other custom actions and they're def way easier to run from positional without disturbing the rifle.
Was it wrong of me to expect it to be like my other 3-4k custom rigs? Probably.
Hopefully after I run a few hundred rounds through it, the action will break in a bit.
Regardless, looking forward to playing with it. Have an ats barrel tuner, axis works 5 port enabler brake, bag rider already here. Have a folder, barrel shroud and 2 barrel channel weights coming. Will likely get some the sawtooth keymod weight, might go ai too, not sure on the weights. Its has an exotic look to it. Have to drive it like a race car or it stumbles a bit, kind of like a heavy cammed big block. This has a totally different feel than the rest my rifles.
I thought that too but the keyslot really is better for precision rifles since it doesn't have hardware protruding on the inside and hitting the barrel. And while keyslot looks like keymod keyslot is solid because the tapers. And I like what AI did with the keyslot a on the AT-X angling then so they didn't look like racking at Home Depot or keymod. Plus Keyslot looks like a bunch o' penises so it's got that going for it.You're correct, my bad, still getting used to the ai terminology. Mlok would been so much easier. But since when has ai ever followed mainstream?
I'd second that, my action smoothed up drastically over the first few weeks. It's still heavy vs custom actions or any 90 degree but it's not rough anymore.Bolt lift is heavy out of the box on these - night and day comparison to my short action AX, no question. It will take some use and lube to break it in. I've got roughly 2800 rounds fired on the action, as well as an ungodly amount of dry-firing, and it's as smooth as ever.
To echo this, I think a lot of people mistake "smooth" for "light" and they are not the same. The actions have heavy lifts - I'm not sure how anyone could dispute that. They are heavy, but smooth.I'd second that, my action smoothed up drastically over the first few weeks. It's still heavy vs custom actions or any 90 degree but it's not rough anymore.
Keyslot is superior to MLOK imo and kinda mandatory if you ever run a man contour…You're correct, my bad, still getting used to the ai terminology. Mlok would been so much easier. But since when has ai ever followed mainstream?
Only an AI fanboy would advocate keyslot over the industry standard…. Gotta be different.
No sniper is using a straight taper or heavy varmint on an AX etc. so the point about touching the barrel with mlok is irrelevant there. For the more competition geared ATX they could have simple made the rail slightly wider to accommodate that. Not that hard. Point is AI wants to use a proprietary system so you have to buy their overpriced accessories where their profit margins are through the roof. This is nothing new and they didn’t invent this strategy. Most contractors model their aftermarket businesses in the same manner. To say it’s a better choice business wise is one thing. But to actually think it was better for the consumer is pretty naive. If you want key slot you’re in the minority.