And how did you do?@TheBigCountry ran a 16.5” .308 for a couple matches with a 338 Ultra…stupid quiet and fun…
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And how did you do?@TheBigCountry ran a 16.5” .308 for a couple matches with a 338 Ultra…stupid quiet and fun…
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I want to say we finished top 10, out of 60 plus teams. That was at Guardian Arena and the first year they didn’t have caliber restriction. I ran .308 for the sport and to stay true to the original match format. We would have placed higher, but my team mate had an action screw come loose on his impact and it took us a stage to figure it out and a stage to fix it. That pushed us back a handful of slots.And how did you do?
Just tried this... now I'm going to have to all the time be explaining why my buttpad is upside down.It's better when your body is upright behind the rifle. Ie off a bench or barricade. Right side up butt pad is better for prone.
This is the best post of the week IMO. And its a green skinned one too! Enjoy. I own every model AI makes, minus the AT, and I still come back to the AW after its all said and done.Here we go, my first AIAW. Previous owner did a paintjob on her, some wear at the stock but overall very good condition from what i can tell since he used her a lot in competitions. Very nice bloke. Going to shoot her tomorrow the first time. Still got 200 rounds of FGM 175gr. Should do the trick hopefully. That bolt is smooth good lord...always heared and read about it but experiencing it first hand is unbelievable.
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Cheers
Daniel
Forget all the Elite Sand, Dark Earth, Sage Green Master Race banter, a scruffy rattle can paint job on a classic AI is the best finish!Here we go, my first AIAW. Previous owner did a paintjob on her, some wear at the stock but overall very good condition from what i can tell since he used her a lot in competitions. Very nice bloke. Going to shoot her tomorrow the first time. Still got 200 rounds of FGM 175gr. Should do the trick hopefully. That bolt is smooth good lord...always heared and read about it but experiencing it first hand is unbelievable.
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Daniel
I have the same knob on my Savage…..
Personally aside from the fact that it’s hideous…..I find the swept bolts with round knobs easier and faster for me to run the bolt.Lol, I'm getting the idea that I have offended the AI knob gods. I do admit aesthetically I don't like it like I thought I would... but I paid 30 something for the knob so feel like I ought to at least give it a chance.![]()
And the actual cool part about it is I found a source for an adapter that converts from the metric M6 x 1mm metric thread to 5/16×24 UNF, which is the common aftermarket knob thread. So you can put almost any knob your heart wants on there, even balls.Personally aside from the fact that it’s hideous…..I find the swept bolts with round knobs easier and faster for me to run the bolt.
For some reason the longer style like that slow me down a touch and I don’t seem as smooth in my operating
That thing really brings a sort of ruger precision rifle energy to the table that I do not appreciateJury still out on this one until I get a chance to run it a few times.
That thing really brings a sort of ruger precision rifle energy to the table that I do not appreciate
Interesting that you should mention that... I was supposed to be at the Nightforce ELR match in Wyoming this weekend. Something told me not to go and they are supposed to have major thunderstorms tomorrow.@ForgeValley if I were you out shooting with that thing, I would keep a nervous eye upon any storm clouds gathering in the distance.
AI gods not happy lol️
Joking aside, I doubt I'd like that style combined with the swept handle angle. But I would be interested in a heavier, maybe steel ball as opposed to the standard plastic one. I have a Sterk AI swept style handle with a steel ball on a Tikka that I really like.Lol, I'm going to stand by the logic in my subsequent posts... I do however hate the look. I'm going to try and find some heavier that is ball-ish.
So essentially what I am saying is, I just want heavier balls.
I'm going to try and find some heavier that is ball-ish.
just a little DIY with that seven-axis dremel and boom doneBut I would be interested in a heavier, maybe steel ball
Better yet, just JBweld that whole tac sac thing to the threads of the bolt handle.just a little DIY with that seven-axis dremel and boom done
He’d just have to cut and drill/tap it…..
I think I agree after cycling it some, I don't like the extended knob with a swept handle. I do however like the weight.Joking aside, I doubt I'd like that style combined with the swept handle angle. But I would be interested in a heavier, maybe steel ball as opposed to the standard plastic one. I have a Sterk AI swept style handle with a steel ball on a Tikka that I really like.
Those balls above are technically for your truck hitch.I think I agree after cycling it some, I don't like the extended knob with a swept handle. I do however like the weight.
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I can see it now…four models…Warm/Relaxed, The Cold ‘n Tight, ”Extra Veiny”, and the Uno Specialé.He’d just have to cut and drill/tap it…..
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He’d just have to cut and drill/tap it…..
Make sure you loctite them on. A 6.5 Creedmoor shooter’s liable to swallow a set….I can see it now…four models…Warm/Relaxed, The Cold ‘n Tight, ”Extra Veiny”, and the Uno Specialé.
New meaning to, “Something’s jammed in the throat.”Make sure you loctite them on. A 6.5 Creedmoor shooter’s liable to swallow a set….
I’ll give ya 30 something to put the factory one back on and take that hideous thing off of there!Lol, I'm getting the idea that I have offended the AI knob gods. I do admit aesthetically I don't like it like I thought I would... but I paid 30 something for the knob so feel like I ought to at least give it a chance.![]()
If I book fewer dive trips next year I’m hoping to make it to that one.Axmc ready for the NF elr match tomorrow... First round hit at 1960 on the unicorn.
Quite a few ai's today on the line
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GL on the match!Axmc ready for the NF elr match tomorrow... First round hit at 1960 on the unicorn.
Quite a few ai's today on the line
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300 prcGL on the match!
What caliber are you shooting?
Nice shooting! Where did you get your thumbrest?Bit of sneaky load dev today with the 6BR. 1:8" 26" with 108gr ELDM & Lapua brass @ 2786fps. It's pretty conservative but shoots well.
Initial load 'development' was 30.0gr of 2208 (varget), kind of, perhaps, maybe about .020" off... Slapped together, 10 shot sub half MOA group.
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Omg, look at all those savages. In
AXMC’s and AXSR’s. Badass man.. I’m still trying to justify jumping on the magnum bandwagon (AXSR). When my range I shoot at furthest steel only up to 1660 yds. Thinking 6.5 cr will do that already. All nice setups though..
Omg, look at all those savages. In Utah even.
NF ELR in WY?We are not in Utah.... And you will also notice every ai is supressed![]()
Come on man, come to the dark side. 1660 is plenty far enough to justify a long action. Sure 6.5 can do it, but you are on the raggedy edge of what that caliber can reach. My range is just 100 yards further at a mile, and I've used it to justify an Axsr with barrels all the way up to 33xc.AXMC’s and AXSR’s. Badass man.. I’m still trying to justify jumping on the magnum bandwagon (AXSR). When my range I shoot at furthest steel only up to 1660 yds. Thinking 6.5 cr will do that already. All nice setups though..
CorrectNF ELR in WY?