Advice on building AICS.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
Buy a complete "used rifle"
SScott
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
Buy a complete "used rifle"
SScott
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sunnyside Scott</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
Buy a complete "used rifle"
SScott </div></div>
What's the advantage? Price? Headache factor?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sunnyside Scott</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
Buy a complete "used rifle"
SScott </div></div>
What's the advantage? Price? Headache factor?
Re: Advice on building AICS.
I think he's asking about buying a remington 700, and then re-stocking it with an AICS.
Your best bet for that would be to buy a used R700 in AICS, especially if this is your first major project.
Theres also the option of custom companies doing it for you, such as GAP.
I think he's asking about buying a remington 700, and then re-stocking it with an AICS.
Your best bet for that would be to buy a used R700 in AICS, especially if this is your first major project.
Theres also the option of custom companies doing it for you, such as GAP.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you talking about dropping a Remy action barrel into an AICS because of the stock? or are you talking about an AIAW/AE rifle? the later can only be purchased as a built rifle. </div></div>
The former.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you talking about dropping a Remy action barrel into an AICS because of the stock? or are you talking about an AIAW/AE rifle? the later can only be purchased as a built rifle. </div></div>
The former.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
Since you already have a Remington, then just buy the stock and roll. That way you get your choice of color and options.
Installation is easily accomplished with a torque wrench and the proper bits.
The "easier" way (and I feel the "Better" way) is to just purchase a rifle that includes the chassis (AE or AW). You will have a "better" platform and not have to touch a tool.
Since you already have a Remington, then just buy the stock and roll. That way you get your choice of color and options.
Installation is easily accomplished with a torque wrench and the proper bits.
The "easier" way (and I feel the "Better" way) is to just purchase a rifle that includes the chassis (AE or AW). You will have a "better" platform and not have to touch a tool.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Since you already have a Remington, then just buy the stock and roll. That way you get your choice of color and options.
Installation is easily accomplished with a torque wrench and the proper bits.
The "easier" way (and I feel the "Better" way) is to just purchase a rifle that includes the chassis. You will have a "better" platform and not have to touch a tool.
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Nice stick. Wher would you get a complete one? This would be in addition to my current rem 700.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Since you already have a Remington, then just buy the stock and roll. That way you get your choice of color and options.
Installation is easily accomplished with a torque wrench and the proper bits.
The "easier" way (and I feel the "Better" way) is to just purchase a rifle that includes the chassis. You will have a "better" platform and not have to touch a tool.
Nice stick. Wher would you get a complete one? This would be in addition to my current rem 700.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
SRT Supply is my suggestion:
http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com/
Jonathan is a regular poster on here and a great guy to deal with.
SRT Supply is my suggestion:
http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com/
Jonathan is a regular poster on here and a great guy to deal with.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SRT Supply is my suggestion:
http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com/
Jonathan is a regular poster on here and a great guy to deal with. </div></div>
Checked out the site. Is the "real deal" worth the extra coin?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SRT Supply is my suggestion:
http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com/
Jonathan is a regular poster on here and a great guy to deal with. </div></div>
Checked out the site. Is the "real deal" worth the extra coin?
Re: Advice on building AICS.
That is for you to decide.
For me, yes it is. The accuracy and durability over a "factory" Remington in a AICS is undisputed. I chose the AE MkII over having a custom rifle built because I felt it was the better choice.
You can read a little more about my reasoning in my review:
http://www.8541tactical.com/AIAEMk2%20article.php
That is for you to decide.
For me, yes it is. The accuracy and durability over a "factory" Remington in a AICS is undisputed. I chose the AE MkII over having a custom rifle built because I felt it was the better choice.
You can read a little more about my reasoning in my review:
http://www.8541tactical.com/AIAEMk2%20article.php
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SRT Supply is my suggestion:
http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com/
Jonathan is a regular poster on here and a great guy to deal with. </div></div>
Checked out the site. Is the "real deal" worth the extra coin? </div></div>
Do I think the AI rifles are worth the extra coins? My answer is yes. However, other may also think I am crazy, but that's another story. I think that the rifle is rugged, accurate and extremely reliable. I'm in the process of acquiring another one, but that's just me.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SRT Supply is my suggestion:
http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com/
Jonathan is a regular poster on here and a great guy to deal with. </div></div>
Checked out the site. Is the "real deal" worth the extra coin? </div></div>
Do I think the AI rifles are worth the extra coins? My answer is yes. However, other may also think I am crazy, but that's another story. I think that the rifle is rugged, accurate and extremely reliable. I'm in the process of acquiring another one, but that's just me.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
Right now my "dream" would be to buy another AE MkII in 6.5CM just for matches.
However Dave Ramsey disagrees with me and I will be going with his plan for a little while. I didn't go into debt to get my first AI. But I would definitely have to burn plastic to get another. It took selling a toy car to get the first.
Right now my "dream" would be to buy another AE MkII in 6.5CM just for matches.
However Dave Ramsey disagrees with me and I will be going with his plan for a little while. I didn't go into debt to get my first AI. But I would definitely have to burn plastic to get another. It took selling a toy car to get the first.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
Wolf, just get a barrel in 6.5, then screw it on.
Same rifle, same optic, same mags, trigger, etc. Different caliber. That's one of the things I love most about my AI.
Wolf, just get a barrel in 6.5, then screw it on.
Same rifle, same optic, same mags, trigger, etc. Different caliber. That's one of the things I love most about my AI.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
I know, however the .308 AE is used as a work rifle and I really hate dicking with work rifles.
I know, however the .308 AE is used as a work rifle and I really hate dicking with work rifles.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
I normally hate the "use the search function" replies, particularly since I'm a noob myself. But nexus, there are a metric ton of threads on exactly this topic...AICS vs AIAE vs AIAW, what Remmy to put in my AICS, etc. An incredibly small amount of reading would have netted you way more info than you could possibly process.
You gave little info in your post about what you were looking for or what use you are going to have for it. You asked if there was a cheaper way of putting a Remington 700 in an AICS stock...um...no. That is much cheaper than either of the AI rifles you are now asking about.
There is a reason 3 out of the first 4 replies were just people guessing as to what you are asking. If you only take the time to post a half-assed question you're likely to get half-assed answers.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
I normally hate the "use the search function" replies, particularly since I'm a noob myself. But nexus, there are a metric ton of threads on exactly this topic...AICS vs AIAE vs AIAW, what Remmy to put in my AICS, etc. An incredibly small amount of reading would have netted you way more info than you could possibly process.
You gave little info in your post about what you were looking for or what use you are going to have for it. You asked if there was a cheaper way of putting a Remington 700 in an AICS stock...um...no. That is much cheaper than either of the AI rifles you are now asking about.
There is a reason 3 out of the first 4 replies were just people guessing as to what you are asking. If you only take the time to post a half-assed question you're likely to get half-assed answers.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jedi5150</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
I normally hate the "use the search function" replies, particularly since I'm a noob myself. But nexus, there are a metric ton of threads on exactly this topic...AICS vs AIAE vs AIAW, what Remmy to put in my AICS, etc. An incredibly small amount of reading would have netted you way more info than you could possibly process.
You gave little info in your post about what you were looking for or what use you are going to have for it. You asked if there was a cheaper way of putting a Remington 700 in an AICS stock...um...no. That is much cheaper than either of the AI rifles you are now asking about.
There is a reason 3 out of the first 4 replies were just people guessing as to what you are asking. If you only take the time to post a half-assed question you're likely to get half-assed answers. </div></div>
I appreciate your candor. What I am looking for is does anyone build these things and sell them or do I need to piece it together? I dont know any good gunsmiths so I am just looking for the best way to do this. Price is not the only consideration.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jedi5150</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
I normally hate the "use the search function" replies, particularly since I'm a noob myself. But nexus, there are a metric ton of threads on exactly this topic...AICS vs AIAE vs AIAW, what Remmy to put in my AICS, etc. An incredibly small amount of reading would have netted you way more info than you could possibly process.
You gave little info in your post about what you were looking for or what use you are going to have for it. You asked if there was a cheaper way of putting a Remington 700 in an AICS stock...um...no. That is much cheaper than either of the AI rifles you are now asking about.
There is a reason 3 out of the first 4 replies were just people guessing as to what you are asking. If you only take the time to post a half-assed question you're likely to get half-assed answers. </div></div>
I appreciate your candor. What I am looking for is does anyone build these things and sell them or do I need to piece it together? I dont know any good gunsmiths so I am just looking for the best way to do this. Price is not the only consideration.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jedi5150</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
I normally hate the "use the search function" replies, particularly since I'm a noob myself. But nexus, there are a metric ton of threads on exactly this topic...AICS vs AIAE vs AIAW, what Remmy to put in my AICS, etc. An incredibly small amount of reading would have netted you way more info than you could possibly process.
You gave little info in your post about what you were looking for or what use you are going to have for it. You asked if there was a cheaper way of putting a Remington 700 in an AICS stock...um...no. That is much cheaper than either of the AI rifles you are now asking about.
There is a reason 3 out of the first 4 replies were just people guessing as to what you are asking. If you only take the time to post a half-assed question you're likely to get half-assed answers. </div></div>
I appreciate your candor. What I am looking for is does anyone build these things and sell them or do I need to piece it together? I dont know any good gunsmiths so I am just looking for the best way to do this. Price is not the only consideration. </div></div>
It all depends what you want...there are plenty of places that will sell a complete custom 700 or 700-based action in AICS built in any one of a zillion different configurations. You will be paying for their components and their services; whether it's worth the price is up to you. If you just want to put your 700 in a chassis, then take a basic 700 and then order an AICS from http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com and drop it in. If you're wanting a custom build, with receiver work done, new barrel, muzzle brake, camo paint job, and picatinny cup holder installed, then you'll need to employ the services of a gunsmith sooner or later. You don't need a gunsmith in order to put an AICS onto a Remington though, if that's what you're wondering - just 5 minutes and a torque wrench.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jedi5150</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the stock and a rem 700? Or is there a cheaper and easier way? </div></div>
I normally hate the "use the search function" replies, particularly since I'm a noob myself. But nexus, there are a metric ton of threads on exactly this topic...AICS vs AIAE vs AIAW, what Remmy to put in my AICS, etc. An incredibly small amount of reading would have netted you way more info than you could possibly process.
You gave little info in your post about what you were looking for or what use you are going to have for it. You asked if there was a cheaper way of putting a Remington 700 in an AICS stock...um...no. That is much cheaper than either of the AI rifles you are now asking about.
There is a reason 3 out of the first 4 replies were just people guessing as to what you are asking. If you only take the time to post a half-assed question you're likely to get half-assed answers. </div></div>
I appreciate your candor. What I am looking for is does anyone build these things and sell them or do I need to piece it together? I dont know any good gunsmiths so I am just looking for the best way to do this. Price is not the only consideration. </div></div>
It all depends what you want...there are plenty of places that will sell a complete custom 700 or 700-based action in AICS built in any one of a zillion different configurations. You will be paying for their components and their services; whether it's worth the price is up to you. If you just want to put your 700 in a chassis, then take a basic 700 and then order an AICS from http://store.accuracyinternationalsrt.com and drop it in. If you're wanting a custom build, with receiver work done, new barrel, muzzle brake, camo paint job, and picatinny cup holder installed, then you'll need to employ the services of a gunsmith sooner or later. You don't need a gunsmith in order to put an AICS onto a Remington though, if that's what you're wondering - just 5 minutes and a torque wrench.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
It really couldn't be much easier. All you do is buy an AICS, unbolt your stock from a Remington 700 and install it in the new chassis...done, to screws.
I am not real sure what you are struggling with.
If you really don't want to do that, call GAP, they will be happy to do it for you. In fact, if you want to bring the rifle and stock to my house, I will do it for you, it really is not complicated.
It really couldn't be much easier. All you do is buy an AICS, unbolt your stock from a Remington 700 and install it in the new chassis...done, to screws.
I am not real sure what you are struggling with.
If you really don't want to do that, call GAP, they will be happy to do it for you. In fact, if you want to bring the rifle and stock to my house, I will do it for you, it really is not complicated.
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
However Dave Ramsey disagrees with me and I will be going with his plan for a little while. I didn't go into debt to get my first AI. But I would definitely have to burn plastic to get another. It took selling a toy car to get the first.</div></div>
Mr. Ramsey can be a party pooper when it comes to buying this level of equipment on creadit but I like his concept as that is how I try to live my life. With a little common sense and live within your means.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
However Dave Ramsey disagrees with me and I will be going with his plan for a little while. I didn't go into debt to get my first AI. But I would definitely have to burn plastic to get another. It took selling a toy car to get the first.</div></div>
Mr. Ramsey can be a party pooper when it comes to buying this level of equipment on creadit but I like his concept as that is how I try to live my life. With a little common sense and live within your means.
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Go with your heart! If it feels rite go with it as there pros and cons with every gun in the world! If there was 1 miles better than another every 1 would buy it! As there isn't go with what you want! I went with a Remmy 700 blue printed, AICS stage 2, 32" barrel, moderator, Atlas bipod, mono pod and some glass! Why, because that's what I wanted lol, now it shoots well under 1/4 MOA but it's not cheap for that level of stick, near £3800! But thats with the britsh government getting there big wack of import TAX as most of it comes from the other side of the pond!
Go with your heart! If it feels rite go with it as there pros and cons with every gun in the world! If there was 1 miles better than another every 1 would buy it! As there isn't go with what you want! I went with a Remmy 700 blue printed, AICS stage 2, 32" barrel, moderator, Atlas bipod, mono pod and some glass! Why, because that's what I wanted lol, now it shoots well under 1/4 MOA but it's not cheap for that level of stick, near £3800! But thats with the britsh government getting there big wack of import TAX as most of it comes from the other side of the pond!
Re: Advice on building AICS.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gugubica</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It really couldn't be much easier. All you do is buy an AICS, unbolt your stock from a Remington 700 and install it in the new chassis...done, to screws.
I am not real sure what you are struggling with.
If you really don't want to do that, call GAP, they will be happy to do it for you. In fact, if you want to bring the rifle and stock to my house, I will do it for you, it really is not complicated. </div></div>
Not struggling just didnt know if you can buy them already assembled, or if you buy the stock and the whole rifle, or the stock and the components.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gugubica</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It really couldn't be much easier. All you do is buy an AICS, unbolt your stock from a Remington 700 and install it in the new chassis...done, to screws.
I am not real sure what you are struggling with.
If you really don't want to do that, call GAP, they will be happy to do it for you. In fact, if you want to bring the rifle and stock to my house, I will do it for you, it really is not complicated. </div></div>
Not struggling just didnt know if you can buy them already assembled, or if you buy the stock and the whole rifle, or the stock and the components.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Malcky (NI)</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Go with your heart! If it feels rite go with it as there pros and cons with every gun in the world! If there was 1 miles better than another every 1 would buy it! </div></div>
Not a whole lot of "cons" when comparing a AE MkII vs a 700 in an AICS. The only one I can really think of is cost.
There is a mile of difference between the two when it comes to performance. You can feel it in the working of the machine and you can see it on the firing line. You can definitely see it in the results.
I am a long time Remington fan. I think they build an excellent bolt rifle at that price point. When you start adding a couple thousand dollars they are quickly outmatched by the competition. It's just the way it is. I greatly enjoy shooting my 700, have won some matches with it and taken home some nice prizes. (I even have another 700 on the way from Remington) It's still nowhere near the level of rifle that the AE is. I could send it off to a smith and have it rebarreled, trued and bedded and maybe it will come close to the accuracy of the AE, but it will do so at the cost of reliability.
I don't try to push folks to AI because they are a very expensive rifle and most folks just don't need what the AI can provide. However if you are going to go after a rifle in that price range, then I feel that buying a Remington 700 is a bad move.
If I lived on your side of the pond I think that would give me an even bigger reason to go with the AI, since they are made in the UK.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Malcky (NI)</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Go with your heart! If it feels rite go with it as there pros and cons with every gun in the world! If there was 1 miles better than another every 1 would buy it! </div></div>
Not a whole lot of "cons" when comparing a AE MkII vs a 700 in an AICS. The only one I can really think of is cost.
There is a mile of difference between the two when it comes to performance. You can feel it in the working of the machine and you can see it on the firing line. You can definitely see it in the results.
I am a long time Remington fan. I think they build an excellent bolt rifle at that price point. When you start adding a couple thousand dollars they are quickly outmatched by the competition. It's just the way it is. I greatly enjoy shooting my 700, have won some matches with it and taken home some nice prizes. (I even have another 700 on the way from Remington) It's still nowhere near the level of rifle that the AE is. I could send it off to a smith and have it rebarreled, trued and bedded and maybe it will come close to the accuracy of the AE, but it will do so at the cost of reliability.
I don't try to push folks to AI because they are a very expensive rifle and most folks just don't need what the AI can provide. However if you are going to go after a rifle in that price range, then I feel that buying a Remington 700 is a bad move.
If I lived on your side of the pond I think that would give me an even bigger reason to go with the AI, since they are made in the UK.
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I think you will find that to be an excellent combination and easy to offload when you decide to upgrade.
I think you will find that to be an excellent combination and easy to offload when you decide to upgrade.
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