local gun shop has an unfired ai mkiii on the wall. it's on consignment and I was wondering iui ng what a fair price to offer would be. I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to AI rifles but I wouldnt mind owning this one. thanks in advance for the help
AI MKiii value
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I just bought a very clean ae mk3 2.0 20" factory brake rifle for 2100. It was at whittakers in ky
From what I've seen, MKIIs go for $2,000-2,4000 depending on condition and accessories. MKIIIs for $2,5000-2,8000 or there abouts. LFP ATs go for $3,000-3,400 and SFP ATs for about $3,400-3,800 (again, accessories depending). Sometimes people get lucky and get them for less, but it's a right place/right time thing.
Depending on what they're asking, I'd offer $2,200 just to see what they say, working up from there if needed. You might get lucky, but if you're serious about buying it, I'd have about $2,600 to play with, caliber/barrel length/extra goodies depending.
Depending on what they're asking, I'd offer $2,200 just to see what they say, working up from there if needed. You might get lucky, but if you're serious about buying it, I'd have about $2,600 to play with, caliber/barrel length/extra goodies depending.
Fucking 20 year old design in an anemic round no one with 3 brains cells to rub together wants.
Well u seem like a well adjusted individual and full of knowledge, no wonder most people disregard your stupidity
Probably because they don’t have enough brain cells to learn proper recoil management or learn a wind call beyond edge-of-plate....
True, as does the .308WIN. Are there better options? Sure, but a capable rifleman who knows his rifle and load won't have a problem employing it to great effect.
Or watch gb and the PX this summer when mk1s we're going for $1400, mk2s 1800, and mk3 1.5s 2kish.
You think there's just a link to em? Go and search. Make deals. I believe in you. Find em yourself or pay more lol. Your wallet is not mine.
Or are you personally insulted about what I think an AE is worth and being obstinate?
If you'll remember last summer mk1s on gb we're $1300, mk2s 1800, 1.5 mk 3s we're 2kish and 2.0 we're maybe 2200. Think I paid 2400 for my last AT, no barrel, which is fine since I have like 10 sa barrels laying around.
Just when I thought I had 3 brain cells, @Primus tells me I don’t. Shucks, guess I’m just a fuddy that clings to the ancient technology of a .308...
To the OP, MkIII rifles seem to go for around 2-2.5k on here depending on their condition, extras, and seller motivation.
A 7/6.5/6/22 will be flatter and have less wind drift, but a 308 is still an excellent caliber with a very long barrel life.
To the OP, MkIII rifles seem to go for around 2-2.5k on here depending on their condition, extras, and seller motivation.
A 7/6.5/6/22 will be flatter and have less wind drift, but a 308 is still an excellent caliber with a very long barrel life.
So u got a barrelless at for 2400, what's a takeoff barrel for that rifle cost, 450-600. That partial rifle would cost someone 3k to actually shoot, unless they had a pile of barrels like you. I'm not insulted by some random dude on the interwebs. My old shitty aiae still plugs along shooting .25moa, so I guess I'll keep my inferior rifle. Shit this place slips to ar15.com gd sometimes, sorry OP for this shitposting hijacker.
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You're the one who just said you paid 2100 for a used 2.0 isn't that exactly the 2ksih I said? I said nothing about it being an inferior or low quality rifle, those are things you imagined or inserted while asking questions to hijack a thread by responding to every single persons comment here.
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Interesting the folks mentioning the "old" design of the .308
Considering the 6.5CM is pretty much just a slightly different case dimension refinement of a 73 year old update to a 130 year old design.
Considering the 6.5CM is pretty much just a slightly different case dimension refinement of a 73 year old update to a 130 year old design.
Whatever bro, deflect much? OP asked for going rate, I told him what I just paid for one in excellent shape. I consider a steal, u said anything over 2k is in at territory, i asked where i can find these 2100-2400 at. You said you got one without a barrel for 2400, that was a good deal for you since you have barrels laying around. For the average swinging dick around here, that doesn't have ai barrels laying around, means they will spend 450-750 above the 2400 u paid just to have a shooting rifle. My math is rusty but that figures 2850 to 3150 for an at that shoots a bullet. Like I said I'm not worried about what you or primus thinks about ae, at, 308, 6.5 or whatever hill you choose to plant your flag on. OP asked question, guys answered, and some were a bit off or quoted screaming deals that pop up once in a blue moon. That's not ave or realistic, that doesn't mean it doesn't happen, but just way outside the norm. This is why I asked for a link, if your prices were normal, then itd be easy to link these normal smoking deals. Ops question has been answered, time move on from this before it goes full retard. Gentleman, have a good night.
The things you learn on snipershide...308's are junk, 260's are extinct and mk 3's are old technology lol. Good thing primus is here with his infinite wisdom, isn't he the kac nuthugger? How old is that technology?
From what I've seen the mk 3 folders will bring anywhere from $2300-2800. They have taken a big hit since the AT's but they are still a great rifle.
From what I've seen the mk 3 folders will bring anywhere from $2300-2800. They have taken a big hit since the AT's but they are still a great rifle.
So does a horse and buggy. That's why there are ferriers and horse traders in every town.
It's ok, there are plenty other mouthbreathers around here to keep ya company broski.
It is obsolete. Nothing else matters. It would be like nascar runnung Richard Petty's 1971 championship car. Is it fast? Yeah. Compared to modern race cars it's a fucking dinosaur. Stop being obtuse.
primus, to be honest I didn't ask about the 308 as a cartridge. I asked about the rifle and its value. fairly simple question that has turned into a 308 vs 6.5 thread. I now know where you stand on that particular topic although I didn't ask and really don't care. thank you all for the input
The caliber is absolutely relevant. It effects the overall cost and value. If you have to dump another $800 I into a $2300 gun when you can get what you want for $2800 it would be stupid. How is this hard to understand? Some of you are like talking to children.
Negative ghost rider. Trying to discect old tech Into a date is a red herring. The fact of the matter is, today we shoot calibers that are ballistically superior to what some of the old heads think is fine. The fact is, your point was irrelevant and you were being obtuse.
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And every person has their opinion and preferences, my preference is for a 308, and I do accept the fact there are better out there. I don't care to chase cartridges either, even well established ones such as the excellent 6.5 CM.
Your opinion/preference is fine as well.
I'm taking it you are a dedicated believer in 6.5CM it seems.
Nothing wrong with 6.5CM, it's a decent round that's easy to work with because it fits in .308 sized actions, magazines & uses the same bolt face.
The whole idea of a 6.5mm round is actually pretty old, as is the idea of longer more aerodynamic bullets for it. It's mostly in the USA that it's "new", it's been very popular in Europe for a very long time in a number of different variants.
Checkout the ballistics of a 308 with a Flatline 160gr.
Absolute claims usually come from peckerheads.
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If you can get it between the $2100 and $2500 range, that would be a decent deal and about right as far as what they go for usually.
Check out the ballistics of a flatlines 122gr 6.5 and it absolutely smokes it.
Want to try again, peckerhead is it?
Which really means nothing considering you couldn't get .6+bc factory match ammo for $25 or less for box until the last 10 years. Nor could you pick up a factory rifle with a chassis that shoots half moa for $1k. Existence and being practical/available for the unwashed masses are not the same thing.
6.5, 300norma 6.5prc, 300prc, .375 Ruger......tons of new cartridges replacing old inferior and more expensive offerings. The creedmoor leads to charge in cost/availability/value.
I never said what the guy is asking for the rifle. what if he's asking 1500 for it? is it still a dumb move to buy it and rebarrel it? what if I want a 308 because I have 5 6.5 rifles and no 308 rifles? what if it has a new 6.5 barrel on it? I never stated it was a 308. we all get it, you don't care for the 308. but before you start ranting and raving why don't you get all the facts. so again, because you clearly have some sort of issue going on, all I wanted to know was the value of the rifle. you stated what you thought the value was based on your disdain for the 308 and i appreciate your response. leave it at that
for $1500 I'd buy it regardless of the barrel on it. I sold some Mark II ones for $2500ish but would snap up a MK III (or MKII) that I found for $1500
Primus, making friends since....well, never.
.308 is a great round.
.308 is a great round.
I got one not too long ago here on the hide (mine is a folder stock). $2000-$2500 seems to be the going rate. The argument of 308 vs 6.5 is just that an argument. I really like this “old tech”. If you have a barrel vise and action wrench, changing a barrel is easy. Less then 10min and I can have a new barrel / caliber on mine. Recently switched it back to a 308. Was running it as a 6.5 but acquired a new 6.5 so why not a 308. The AI AE MKiii is one rifle I will never sell, I have thought about buying another. Built like a tank and accurate.
I have one so old it's not technically a Regulated Firearm.
I do have one more question as you guys know way more than I do about this rifle. can I just buy a prefit (from proof, mile high, pva, etc) and screw it in and go? obviously with the vise and action wrench.
Any regular shank AI barrel will fit.
The large shank AXMC barrels obviously wont. Usually some good selection of barrels in the PX.
The large shank AXMC barrels obviously wont. Usually some good selection of barrels in the PX.
Yes. Need a torque wrench in in/lb and one in ft/lb. Action screws are 87in/lb and the barrel needs 100ft/lbs. Adam's gunsmithing sells a nice ae action wrench for 135, I got one from OTM and it's very slick. Barrel vise like a wheeler or viper will be needed, also.
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Get some barrels with flats and swap em like this!
Get some barrels with flats and swap em like this!
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