Accuracy International Picture Thread

[Nik H]

Cheers, I’ll send them an email and see how much international shipping will be.

The Anarchy Outdoors Arca spigot is 260USD (140 for shipping and handling) which is ridiculous, the BT19 + BT20B (pic rail) is about 160USD shipped from the UK, which is still a lot of money for something I don’t really need (as I should just use the vision chassis I’ve already bought).

The EI is half or less, but...

I've seen and shot an AT with the Pre-Anarchy spigot. It was several years ago when the spigot mount was first introduced by its inventor, who is a member here. I think I bought one of the first versions from him after shooting my friend's rifle. It is very well-made and rock solid due to how it integrates with the chassis.

 

[Sako man]

Trying out the new 300WM bolt on the AXMC! Does not disappoint
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Looks like Metcalf.

 

[ThatHKMarksman]

I had a ridiculously good day. 0.387 MOA from factory .308 is wild to see. And, I even got it on video.

My brain started thinking, and I threw my 24" 1:12 Lothar-Walther barrel onto my green AT308 after doing some research on past Arctic Warfare rounds that were used during its hayday. Decided to get more data from this barrel using Federal T308T 168gr, and holy smokes it did not disappoint. My 300 yard group would have been tighter had I actually adjusted for wind that day. But even still, I'm happy with that group.

Below is the chart I put together from doing some research, as I struggled to grasp what round was most effective for the AW during its prime.

The typed sheet was a printout that came with someone's AWP from what I recall. I never did anything with the data once I found it. But, decided to pipe all of the information into a chart using ChatGPT to better visualize what the real world capabilities were of each round, versus what the printout dictated aka "Doctrinal Cutoff" ranges from the printout. It then also included ballistic data to better represent what each round could do.

I then redid the chart to include what kind of groupings they were capable of, converting the milimeter measurements to MOA, and included that in the legend of each chart.

Ballistics have come a very long way since the hayday of the Arctic Warfare. So all said, it was interesting to learn what the real world capabilities are of the Lothar-Walther 1:12 twist barrels; not only visualizing it in charts, but then going to the range and spending a day pushing limits. I've personally reached out to 950 yards with T308T using a 20" 1:12 barrel fairly effectively on an IPSC. I'd like to see just how tight I could keep things using a 24" 1:12 in the future.

To be continued...

 

[E46M3TX]

Quick question for those that are more knowledgeable than I: Is there a published/verified number for the exact diameter at the widest point of the AXSR .308 bolt body? I’ve made some attempts with calipers, and the largest measurement I’ve gotten is around .866, but I’m not entirely confident in the accuracy of measuring with calipers.

For context, I’m looking to order a bore guide from PMA Tool, which requires the aforementioned measurement. I have the standalone barrel bore guides for when the barrel is off the gun but want a guide for use without removing the barrel as well.

Any input is appreciated!

 

[Part Timer]

As an alternative, just get this bore guide from Sporting Services. It's made specifically for the platform and works great.

 

[E46M3TX]

As an alternative, just get this bore guide from Sporting Services. It's made specifically for the platform and works great.

Thanks for the alternative suggestion. Do you know if the mouth of that one tapers or are there bore attachments for different calibers?

 

[carbonbased]

Do you know if the mouth of that one tapers or are there bore attachments for different calibers?

I have a bore guide for my AT from Possum Hollow. I called to order it some time ago, and it works with my 308, 6BR, and 22-250 barrels. I’ll try to remember to take a look and get the model # off of it.

Works great.

I also have @pfl338 ’s awesome barrel tenon bore guide with a solvent port and they work swell too. I just often happen to be too lazy to dismount the barrel (and even the cheek rest lol). Instead, I crack open the folder a bit to give the cleaning rod some access.

 

[CStroud]

Finally got to shoot my prc converted atx by Fritz at Black Canyon and it looks like it’s going to be a shooter. Shots 6-10 in the group pic, and obligatory AI pic also included.

 

[carbonbased]

I have a bore guide for my AT from Possum Hollow. I called to order it some time ago, and it works with my 308, 6BR, and 22-250 barrels. I’ll try to remember to take a look and get the model # off of it.

Works great.

I also have @pfl338 ’s awesome barrel tenon bore guide with a solvent port and they work swell too. I just often happen to be too lazy to dismount the barrel (and even the cheek rest lol). Instead, I crack open the folder a bit to give the cleaning rod some access.

@E46M3TX and others, the Possum Hollow bore guide I have for my AIAT is model #143i, and I had it made for 6BR but it works for 308 and interestingly, also for my 22-250 barrel too.

I’ve never seen that model # referenced anywhere online, but there you have it. It has an integral solvent port, and I called to have it made.

 

[Edsel]

These here mags look lengthy for an AI.

What are they?

 

[MK20]

Accurate mag 10 rounders.

 

[Edsel]

Accurate mag 10 rounders.

Those rifles are ATs in the picture.

My 10 - round AI AW magazines for this rifle are rather compact in comparison.

Why would 10 - round Accurate Mags be nearly twice as long?

 

[Dogtown]

The question almost answers itself…

 

[CStroud]

Those rifles are ATs in the picture.

My 10 - round AI AW magazines for this rifle are rather compact in comparison.

Why would 10 - round Accurate Mags be nearly twice as long?

AICS is single stack and aw is double stack

 

[Edsel]

AICS is single stack and aw is double stack

They made a short action, single - stack AICS magazine while the default magazine is a short action, AW double - stack?

 

[J-Ham]

They didn't make it FOR the AT, per se... They made it for the other 200 rifles that use that same mag.

 

[ThatHKMarksman]

Yes. The AICS has a 5 round single stack and a 10 round single stack. The AW could take double stack mags, and as such, is a short 10 round magazine. The photos show 10 round single stack magazines. Refer to the MHSA website to review the different magazine choices.

 

[Edsel]

They didn't make it FOR the AT, per se... They made it for the other 200 rifles that use that same mag.

Yes. The AICS has a 5 round single stack and a 10 round single stack. The AW could take double stack mags, and as such, is a short 10 round magazine. The photos show 10 round single stack magazines. Refer to the MHSA website to review the different magazine choices.

Makes some sense...

I only bought AW magazines for my ATs, and AICS magazines for my Tikkas in MDT chassis(es).

Didn't occur to me that these AICS magazines would fit in the AT.

But still, why use a longer, bulkier model when the proper one's close to flush, with no reduction in capacity?

 

[ThatHKMarksman]

AICS mags will fit in an AW/AT. AW/AT 0726 double stack mags will not fit in an AE MK1/MK2 or AICS.

Now I want double stack 20 round AW/AT mags that look like AICS mags

 

[Edsel]

Now I want double stack 20 round AW/AT mags that look like AICS mags

That makes far more sense

AICS mags will fit in an AW/AT.

Just tried my MDT AICS mags in my AT - the feed lips hit the bolt, and lock the action up.

 

[ThatHKMarksman]

That makes far more sense

State magazine capacity rules aside, I was thinking "...why would they make a single - stack 8 - round magazine for my Glock 17?!"



Just tried my MDT AICS mags in my AT - the feed lips hit the bolt, and lock the action up.

I never said it fit well... Just that it'd fit.

 

[hafejd30]

@Edsel

Those are the mags I use for my 300 WSM setup. 7 round accurate mag most likely.

Unless you’re trying to run a WSM or PRC setup a AW 10 round mag is much better I think

 

[Edsel]

I never said it fit well... Just that it'd fit.

Brings me back to my original state of confusion - why on earth would someone use long, bulky, ill - fitting AICS magazines in an AT which already has compact, reliable magazines of the same capacity?

Like, what manner of dumb dumb dumb is this?

@Edsel

Those are the mags I use for my 300 WSM setup. 7 round accurate mag most likely.

Unless you’re trying to run a WSM or PRC setup a AW 10 round mag is much better I think

I think this answers my question - the pictures came from the website of the guys who did your conversion.

Makes sense that they're actually being used for non - standard rounds...

 

[hafejd30]

Brings me back to my original state of confusion - why on earth would someone use long, bulky, ill - fitting AICS magazines in an AT which already has compact, reliable magazines of the same capacity?



I think this answers my question - the pictures came from the website of the guys who did your conversion.

Makes sense that they're actually being used for non - standard rounds...

This is the same mag hanging in mine. I’d never choose to run this style mag. Not nearly as smooth as the AW mags by design. Plus you can’t load them in the rifle. Oh and they scratch the crap out of your brass compared to AW as well

 

[CStroud]

Can confirm that is a 300 wsm barrel on the AT in the pic

 

[Nik H]

Quick question for those that are more knowledgeable than I: Is there a published/verified number for the exact diameter at the widest point of the AXSR .308 bolt body? I’ve made some attempts with calipers, and the largest measurement I’ve gotten is around .866, but I’m not entirely confident in the accuracy of measuring with calipers.

For context, I’m looking to order a bore guide from PMA Tool, which requires the aforementioned measurement. I have the standalone barrel bore guides for when the barrel is off the gun but want a guide for use without removing the barrel as well.

Any input is appreciated!

The bolt body diameter is the same as the AXMC, measuring 0.865" by my measurement. I recently ordered a custom PMA bore guide for my AXMC in 300 PRC. I used a bolt diameter of 0.865", and it fits perfectly. If you email them and state that you have a long action AI 0.865" diameter bolt body, they will know what to do. They told me that it was going to become a standard offering. It is an amazing design and even better than the Mike Lucas guides I have for other calibers.

 

[Firestarter123]

AICS mags will fit in an AW/AT. AW/AT 0726 double stack mags will not fit in an AE MK1/MK2 or AICS.

Now I want double stack 20 round AW/AT mags that look like AICS mags

AW mags don’t work in the AE MKIII rifles either just an FYI.