Accuracy International AT-X

[RUN8]

Back on topic; another outing with my new AT-X and the rifle continues to impress. My brother shot the best group of his life with it today. Then we headed over to the “long range” portion of the local range and zapped steel out to 523 yards verifying come ups before we ran out of the Berger 144gr OTM hybrids I usually shoot. So just out of curiosity we grabbed a box of Federal 130gr something or other hunting load he brought along, and proceeded to not make any dope changes and still hit the plate at 523 yards to basically the same point of impact. Rather than waste his ammo further we called it a day and didn’t push out to the 600, 700, 800, and 845.

This is one of a handful of rifles I have ever encountered that doesn’t seem to care what goes down the pipe: the ammo will group well and it will shoot to basically the same POA=POI at 100 or 200 yards. I wasn’t expecting it to do that at 500 yards, but here we are.

We shot up about 100 rounds today just fucking around having a good time. No malfunctions of any kind were encountered. Fortunately the barrel on my example continues to not build up much copper fouling so cleanup was pretty straightforward.

 

[R.Walters]

Jon at Weichel coatings in Ft. Myers Florida knocked this out of the park!

 

[3rdfocal]

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Jon at Weichel coatings in Ft. Myers Florida knocked this out of the park!

Looks awesome! What coating did he use?

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

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Jon at Weichel coatings in Ft. Myers Florida knocked this out of the park!

Your rifle is famous:

 

[TylerN]

Out breaking in a 6.5 PRC barrel today. Accurate 300 WSM mags feed perfect, stock and with an A419 extension.

 

[DoSqH]

Do the Proof Competition contour barrels fit in the AT-X AICS?

 

[Rio Precision Gunworks]

Do the Proof Competition contour barrels fit in the AT-X AICS?

Yea. That's probably the largest that will fit with the nvg rail attached. 1.25 will fit without the nvg rail.

 

[DoSqH]

Yea. That's probably the largest that will fit with the nvg rail attached. 1.25 will fit without the nvg rail.

Thank You @Rio Precision Gunworks

 

[SFree]

In it’s natural habitat… AT into the ATX chassis and now deer slayer

 

[CST]

Does anyone know if AI sells low profile pic rails that will line up with the stock scope rail height....even the standard rails on a Remington 700 clone in the chassis's
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[RUN8]

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In it’s natural habitat… AT into the ATX chassis and now deer slayer

Yes.

This is the way.

Bonus points for getting the best color chassis.

 

[skatz11]

Does anyone have any pictures of the AT-X barrel profile compared to the old style AX Palma contour?

 

[beetroot]

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In it’s natural habitat… AT into the ATX chassis and now deer slayer

Was the AT-X chassis a take off from a complete rifle or can you buy the bare chassis now?

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

Fixing to order a 6cm barrel. Likely proof carbon

Is bartelin wintac same as what comes on the rifles?

 

[RUN8]

Yes, from what I have read Wintac Bartlein is the factory barrel.

I took my barrel off and it’s a 5R 24” Wintac marked which should be a Bartlein.

 

[SFree]

Yes.

This is the way.

Bonus points for getting the best color chassis.

Actually, it was red, but had a buddy cerekote it Marine Corps green.

 

[RUN8]

Hmmmm.

Looks a lot like the AI Sage Green.

 

[SFree]

Was the AT-X chassis a take off from a complete rifle or can you buy the bare chassis now?

Take off chassis from factory rifle. Was going the Vision chassis route, but the price for the complete ATX was a few hundred less…

 

[SFree]

Hmmmm.

Looks a lot like the AI Sage Green.

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Really close, but mine is actually a bit darker. The sunlight made it look quite a bit lighter.

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

Searched and not much info. Proof carbon barrel has any weight savings or not?

 

[RUN8]

Searched and not much info. Proof carbon barrel has any weight savings or not?

According to Proof their carbon barrel with an M27 threaded shank is 3lbs 4oz, the same barrel from them in steel is 4lbs 12oz. Both for a 6 Creemoor.

Accuracy International Pre-Fit barrels

Pre-Fit Accuracy International barrels are quick and easy to install on the AI platform and require no specialized gunsmithing.

proofresearch.com

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

According to Proof their carbon barrel with an M27 threaded shank is 3lbs 4oz, the same barrel from them in steel is 4lbs 12oz. Both for a 6 Creemoor.

Accuracy International Pre-Fit barrels

Pre-Fit Accuracy International barrels are quick and easy to install on the AI platform and require no specialized gunsmithing.

proofresearch.com

Thank you; that is good amount depends on what you want. Appreciate the help on the intel

 

[RUN8]

Thank you; that is good amount depends on what you want. Appreciate the help on the intel

The Proof steel barrel is probably marginally lighter than the factory Wintac barrel too. According to the schematic the 24” Proof is only .900” at the start of the muzzle thread shoulder.

The factory 24” Wintac AI competition contour barrel on my 6.5 measures about .985” at that same point, and it’s 2” shorter than the Wintac 6 Creedmoor AI barrel.

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

The Proof steel barrel is probably marginally lighter than the factory Wintac barrel too. According to the schematic the 24” Proof is only .900” at the start of the muzzle thread shoulder.

The factory 24” Wintac AI competition contour barrel on my 6.5 measures about .985” at that same point, and it’s 2” shorter than the Wintac 6 Creedmoor AI barrel.

I went ahead and ordered carbon 24” barrel (6mm cm)

 

[RUN8]

Nice.

 

[600]

Ok, so I know this will piss all of the AI fanbois, but here we go!

I love my ATX, but side by side with state of the art competition actions the ATX is left wanting. Heavy bolt lift and nowhere near as smooth. Is there anything that can be done to get it close to competition actions?

If not this platform will not see significant adoption until folks can drop competitive actions into a comparable chassis.

I love the flexibility the platform offers, the weight system, and the action sitting lower in the chassis. But it is rougher than shit.
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what chassis is the bottom one?

 

[adisan77ro]

Is the bag rider available now? What can you tell me about the thumb rest?
Thanks!

I'm also interested in buying one (LVG bag rider), but I haven't seen it available on their website

 

[BigSkyRF]

According to Proof their carbon barrel with an M27 threaded shank is 3lbs 4oz, the same barrel from them in steel is 4lbs 12oz. Both for a 6 Creemoor.

Accuracy International Pre-Fit barrels

Pre-Fit Accuracy International barrels are quick and easy to install on the AI platform and require no specialized gunsmithing.

proofresearch.com

I’ll get a weight on a 6.5x47 26” proof sendero tomorrow for you.

 

[Islas82]

Out breaking in a 6.5 PRC barrel today. Accurate 300 WSM mags feed perfect, stock and with an A419 extension.

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AXSR stock?

 

[RUN8]

I’ll get a weight on a 6.5x47 26” proof sendero tomorrow for you.

Not necessary for me sir, thanks though.

 

[TylerN]

AXSR stock?

Correct

 

[Srikaleak]

Just picked up an ATX recently and I'm curious if other people had as "sparse" packaging as I did. It was just a cardboard box with foam padding, the rifle, bolt, and magazine. I found it odd there was no user manual included.

I'm coming from a JP background where they give a ton of other accoutrements when purchasing their rifle.

 

[AXMC]

There should have been a flash drive with your manual on it, as well as your comp trigger packaging and extra spring at least.

 

[deadly0311]

Just picked up an ATX recently and I'm curious if other people had as "sparse" packaging as I did. It was just a cardboard box with foam padding, the rifle, bolt, and magazine. I found it odd there was no user manual included.

I'm coming from a JP background where they give a ton of other accoutrements when purchasing their rifle.

What else did you want in there? There should’ve been the flash drive with the manual.

 

[efl15]

Just picked up an ATX recently and I'm curious if other people had as "sparse" packaging as I did. It was just a cardboard box with foam padding, the rifle, bolt, and magazine. I found it odd there was no user manual included.

I'm coming from a JP background where they give a ton of other accoutrements when purchasing their rifle.

I wouldn't be surprised if that's how your rifle came. My AT was the same way.

 

[Srikaleak]

There was no flashdrive or Competition trigger package with extra springs. The trigger was already installed when I picked it up.
If that's all that is missing then I am not too concerned.

Thanks!

 

[seansmd]

what chassis is the bottom one?

MPA BA comp with a vudoo action

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

There was no flashdrive or Competition trigger package with extra springs. The trigger was already installed when I picked it up.
If that's all that is missing then I am not too concerned.

Thanks!

Mine came with all that

 

[RUN8]

Same here.

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

First outing went well with the at-x. Broke in the proof barrel. Zeroed the mk5, which will likely be sold, I don’t know yet!

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

 

[Stag556]

Anyone know exactly which cerakote color AI uses for their black? Looking to match up something for a new ATX but wasn’t sure which black they use and couldn’t find anything in a search. Thanks.

 

[skatz11]

I just got my AT-X this week. Haven’t had a chance to zero it yet. I’m impressed with the chassis and how overbuilt/robust the whole action and systems feels. The trigger feels amazing too. I’ve always wanted an AI and couldn’t pass up the current sale pricing on these considering what used AT and AX’s typically sell for.

 

[Woodland_Wolf_M81]

I waited too long and the 6.5CM in dark earth is out of stock. EO and MH are not sure if a shipment of them will come in while the sale is still going on.

I have commitment issues. Maybe I'll just grab the 6CM version...

 

[redneckbmxer24]

I waited too long and the 6.5CM in dark earth is out of stock. EO and MH are not sure if a shipment of them will come in while the sale is still going on.

I have commitment issues. Maybe I'll just grab the 6CM version...

You can always sell the 6CM barrel and buy a 6.5 or trade it. The ATX barrels are very desirable on the second hand market and changing the barrel is as simple as loosening a a screw with a 4mm Allen and unscrewing it.

Or just buy the sage green if it’s still in stock since it’s the proper AI color anyway.

 

[skatz11]

I waited too long and the 6.5CM in dark earth is out of stock. EO and MH are not sure if a shipment of them will come in while the sale is still going on.

I have commitment issues. Maybe I'll just grab the 6CM version...

That’s how I ended up with 6mm CM. Mile High had one more 6cm in stock after I orders mine the other week.

I’m planning to get a 308 and 260 rem barrel eventually. Once I shoot out this 6mm CM I’m thinking of doing a 6mm BR or GT to keep a light recoiling 6mm in the rotation. The ease of barrel changes is one of the main reasons for the AT-X for me.

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

I waited too long and the 6.5CM in dark earth is out of stock. EO and MH are not sure if a shipment of them will come in while the sale is still going on.

I have commitment issues. Maybe I'll just grab the 6CM version...

Get the 6cm and swap the barrel with someone in the community. I honestly like 6cm more but it is preference. You can sell the stock barrel 500-600 easy.

 

[6point5CM]

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First outing went well with the at-x. Broke in the proof barrel. Zeroed the mk5, which will likely be sold, I don’t know yet!

you know what that weighs as is? I'm trying to confirm if a 24" carbon will get me to the NRL hunter 16lb limit with bipod and a ZCO! I THINK it will but not with my can...

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

you know what that weighs as is? I'm trying to confirm if a 24" carbon will get me to the NRL hunter 16lb limit with bipod and a ZCO! I THINK it will but not with my can...

I did a base calculation and without the bridge and nv rail; i am under 16 without a can; and that was going off getting numbers off the web. Mk5 choice was actually made after some consideration for nrl hunter next year. I will scale it this week and let you know.

 

[R.Walters]

@Scott Seigmund lookin good behind the ATX coated by Jon @weichelcoatings