Accuracy International Picture Thread

[kujuak]

I have to admit, the matching color thing gives me a chuckle. If you're actually running your rifle, then it's going to be scratched, banged up, and worn down, especially the mags! But I guess if you're dropping $7K on a rifle that'll sit in the safe except for when the boys come over to drool on it, you can fight to get what you want so everything's the exact same shade of brown...!



(Don't tar and feather me, just having some good natured fun!)

Don't mind the comment. I shoot my rifles, frequently in fact. most often by myself at the range weekdays when it's quiet and in the bush plus a match or two once and awhile ( I like hunting more!). The only "boys" that touch/ admire my rifles are my sons when they come to visit and shoot up some of dad's ammo, leaving right before it's time to clean them or do some brass prep! The rifle is costing me more than my first two cars, the mags will out last me , so hell yeah I'd like them to match, I think that would please my boys down the road.

 

[Basher]

Hahaha. The part about getting what you want for $7K+ was truth! I absolutely feel the same way, that it should be perfect for that amount! Everybody's idea of perfect is different, I guess. I consider a mag to be a consumable just like barrels. Eventually, they gotta be replaced. So for me, mag color doesn't even enter the picture. Sure, one in the "right" color for photos is cool, but it doesn't eat me up. More power to you if it's a concern on your end, I'm just having some fun is all. I'm 110% positive I have my own little "ticks" that others laugh at, haha.

And if my shooting frequency continues with the same level I'm at right now, my mags will look new forever! But that's gonna change soon. Work/school has been life for awhile, so before we start having kids, I gotta hammer out a few cases and make my gear look like I know what I'm doing!

 

[SNAFU308]

 

[Simia Dei]

Awesome rigs mate. I saw these on the Delta instagram feed. I'll be buying through them later this year.

 

[deersniper]

It occurred to me that at some point in the future, I may want to use my Bobro mount on the AI. If not this Bobro mount, maybe another Bobro mount. My guess was that, based on the Larue not being able to close, that the Bobro wouldn't either. My guess was spot on. You can't really tell from this photo that it doesn't fit (because the Bobro levers have spring actuators forcing them into the open position unless they're locked down), but you can tell that I tried. It wasn't even close to fitting.

This, in my book, is unacceptable. Edit to add: I'm hoping that there is some scientific/esoteric reason that they have manufactured mine this way of which I am just unaware.

I have an email into AI, and I have an email (following a conversation) into my dealer - who said his own AI is the same as mine. Although I didn't get the impression that he thought it was a big deal, he did say he'd forward on the question to AI himself.


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What did they say? I had to loosen my GDI 2-3 turns to get it to close. I will use NF rings eventually but the rail should be in spec.

 

[96C]

The cannon

 

[Papagallos]

She arrived yesterday. I've been in love before with rifles, but this love is different; way different.

Behold...

 

[deersniper]

The mag thread is confusing, do AW and AX mags work in an AX? Are AICS mags for AICS only?

 

[AXMC]

Short answer: yes and yes .
Longer answer: yes, the double stack double feed mags, (the aw and the identical [except for the added front lip] ax double stack mags) are for the triple-lug AI actions, while the double stack, single feed (short action) and single stack, single feed (long action) AICS mags (the AX versions are again identical but with an added front lip) work only with the chassis.
Does that make sense?

 

[kujuak]

She arrived yesterday. I've been in love before with rifles, but this love is different; way different.

Behold...


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Beauty! What scope mount is that???

 

[Papagallos]

Beauty! What scope mount is that???

ERA-TAC adjustable, quick release mount.

 

[deersniper]

I was looking. For a video on changing barrels (I guess you just loosen the set screw and screw the new one in hand tight) and came across this video , gotta lol at the comments

 

[Potatosalad]

Hardy heavy palma barrel. Heathen brake.

 

[winniethepooh]

If anybody is looking
https://www.eurooptic.com/Accuracy-International-AX-.308-20-SFP-Green-Rifle-R11191-NB-Show-Demo.aspx

 

[Rockne]

First, this is freaking awesome (the Kryptek Typhon one, that is). I'm not particularly a Kryptek fan, either (even though I understand it is extremely effective, and probably should have been selected by the military).

A challenge for you: seal the deal and get the scope painted/dipped as well.

 

[UK Basketball]

Sold the S&B 5-25 and picked up an ultra short.

 

[M289]

Hardy heavy palma barrel. Heathen brake.

Very nice!

How do you like the Insite Arms Heathen brake?

 

[deersniper]

Blends nicely with my AO lol

 

[CanonSterVA]

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Impressive looking rig.

 

[aam]

The mag thread is confusing, do AW and AX mags work in an AX? Are AICS mags for AICS only?

Just posted a pdf in the AW/AE/AICS mag diffrences thread. Hope this helps you out with your question.

 

[TanktheFrank]

Well... Is it sad that I look at this thread as motivation to go to class lol? Graduate in 5 weeks, get a good job and buy my own.

 

[Rockne]

Well... Is it sad that I look at this thread as motivation to go to class lol? Graduate in 5 weeks, get a good job and buy my own.

Nope. I used to do the same thing, except with Porsches. Then I bought one, drove it on the weekends only, cringed at my insurance bills. Eventually, walking past it in my garage to my daily driver started to actually cause negative enjoyment (I hate depreciating assets, plus the insurance bills), so I sold it. Only once in a while do I miss it.

Long story short - a good long-range precision rifle is better than a Porsche (If it's not apparent, that comment is completely indefensible and said with humor).

Study hard, best of luck to you! Also, this:

(Seriously, when you become 38 you'll realize how much of this is true).

 

[TanktheFrank]

I appreciate the advice and encouragement! I'm ready to get the hell out, but as soon as I do I know I'll miss how "easy" it is. Anyway, I know I'll be thinking of a pale brown axmc topped with a s&b when I jump in the river after walking the stage. (Tx state tradition) Mark my words, I'll be posting mine here soonish.

 

[bhanley]

I appreciate the advice and encouragement! I'm ready to get the hell out, but as soon as I do I know I'll miss how "easy" it is. Anyway, I know I'll be thinking of a pale brown axmc topped with a s&b when I jump in the river after walking the stage. (Tx state tradition) Mark my words, I'll be posting mine here soonish.

eat ‘em up cats . . . . believe me, you’ll miss your time there. enjoy it as long as yu can. . . . couple extra semesters dont hurt . . .

 

[Papagallos]

PROOF anyone? Gosh, you have to admit this is drop dead gorgeous.

 

[winniethepooh]

PROOF anyone? Gosh, you have to admit this is drop dead gorgeous.


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That is the tits. 18”? Who did the work?

 

[Papagallos]

That is the tits. 18”? Who did the work?

That is correct. The barrel belongs to a friend, and it was chambered by LRI.

 

[TanktheFrank]

Haha delaying adulthood=delaying my axmc plans.