Just an FYI the chassis is not polymer or plastic. The chassis is complete metal and only the skins are plastic. The action and trigger is the same as your AI AX short action. I have both guns and they are both awesome shooters for sure.
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Malcolm. Some else pointed that out as well and I stand corrected on that.
@malcolmschuler914 жыл бұрын
X-RING no worries. Keep up the great videos!
@CHIBA280CRV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks i think ill stick with the AX and that will be part of the package cause it will be a while to purchase the scope and other items ill consider the 6mm creedmoore thanks still checking out your other videos.
@SCQT3 жыл бұрын
Will always have a 20" .308 in my stable. Just plain, solid. Not something i would necessary want to invest 9k into, though I certainly enjoy it when other people do. So thanks for that.
@fitztech4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Sure wish we could have suppressors up here in Canada. Just did a long range course with my Rem 700 AAC-SD in 308 with a magpul hunter stock. Was able to make two hits at 1000 yards that day. I really enjoy your content, keep up the good work!
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesse and thank you for watching. Awesome job on the 1k hits.
@jeffhunter3402 Жыл бұрын
Hanna for the win
@GroomsJk4 жыл бұрын
Given that the AT rifle is based on the battle proven AW (polymer skin) sniper rifle that dominated the sniper rifle space for decades, I would say the AT is a very reliable platform (even at distance) and in fact offers better value than the AX - given its lower price point.
@JerrBearTactical4 жыл бұрын
Another great looking rifle you have their Ray👍 thanks for the in-depth look and showing us the difference between the two models. Thanks for sharing stay safe and have a wonderful evening👊
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thank you JerrBear! I hope you have a great week as well.
@jerryjohnsonii41814 жыл бұрын
I would love to have a Rifle like that one. Thanks for showing your Accuracy International AT .308 cal , X-Ring !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mariesonoma4 жыл бұрын
Nice, Nice, Nice! Thanks for sharing. Like the 308!
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marie and thanks for watching.
@joaquin-jacknava26964 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review and comparison of both rifles Ray.
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Joaquin. I hope you have a great week sir!
@talkingrock70114 жыл бұрын
Ray I have been a 308 user for 25 years but I have now migrated to the 6:5 creedmoor it’s a all around upgrade in shooting
@joquin46184 жыл бұрын
Probably the only thing I shoot 223/556 and .308 cuz I’m poor.... then comes X-ring with a 10k set up making ringing steel look easy! Gotta step up my game! Great job guys!
@snake7621184 жыл бұрын
That’s a great looking rifle. Looks super light.
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
It is super light compared to the AX. By the way, I didn’t know it had a metal chassis.
@plu5five4 жыл бұрын
I like comparisons of the same brand rifles, but different models. Good review brother🤙
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thanks PLU5 Five and thank you the shoutout on your channel. I watched your video last night. Thanks again and thanks for watching.
@plu5five4 жыл бұрын
@@XRING Appreciate it Alot Ray🙏We will Keep on Keepin On
@emorelix10 ай бұрын
User limitations if you are struggling with wind past 650 on small targets. I've used this in 600-900 yard ranges with 15-19mile wind conditions with fishtail winds and still getting sub-moa groups. The fore-end sides and bottom have AI Patented rails that can have picatinny/arca attachments to mount anything on the sides/bottom, similar to the AX. There is also a clip on front section for any thermal/night vision that is not clipped onto your day-sight. The only thing the AX brings over the AT, is the barrel being lower on the chasis and inline with the shoulder more, which for a short action rifle wont impact you at all really. As everyone has mentioned, it is bonded aluminium action/receiver block with polymer side skins. It is also slightly lighter than the AX variant by like 200-300grams.
@wingding0284 жыл бұрын
ive the at in 308 with the 26" barrel good out to 1200 yards with hand loads haven't tried it out past that. i go for my ai awm 338 for the longer shots
@robertm84014 жыл бұрын
Hard to argue with results, sadly for the .308Winchester. Love your vids, as always.
@tiputipu7773 жыл бұрын
What results?
@scottf.38084 жыл бұрын
Such nice goodness as those rifles are so nice as way beyond my capabilities....Nice job sir as you have some fun toys to play with as kudos to you for the hard work....Good stuff....
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott F. I really do appreciate you watching and supporting the channel from the beginning.
@runflydive7024 жыл бұрын
I don’t know you (and wouldn’t recommend anyone ever buy an AI, and I say that as an owner of an AX), but you shouldn’t discount your abilities! I took a friend out which hadn’t shot a rifle in 20 years. He was hitting a 1/2MOA swinger with my AX at 500 yards (had the .308 barrel in at the time). He worked his way down the rack and then hit the 1/2 MOa swinger three times straight. If he can do it, certainly you could, too!
@WasabiSniffer Жыл бұрын
I've coveted this gun since the original counterstrike. and I just love the history behind AI. just a couple guys in a shed turned out something great.
@stevewilson45143 жыл бұрын
I have a Surefire Socom 762 RC2, and a Thunder Beast Ultra 7. For a bolt gun the Thunder Beast is quieter, and accuracy is better. The Socom is designed with back pressure reduction in mind. It’s a compromise to give total signature reduction. Making it more difficult for recipients on a 2 way rifle range to locate the sender. Overall I’m happy with it and I like running it on my gas guns. So no regrets there.
@martinsuareznunez26205 ай бұрын
That supresor sounds like a sherman shooting the Main cannon , but i love still the rifle
@jimgibson30384 жыл бұрын
Have my eye on one of these, just trying to negotiate price with seller. great review again. 👍👍
@levicummins73174 жыл бұрын
Bring out the old 308 I think 💭 if you put any rifle in your hands you could do this
@toddb9304 жыл бұрын
The AT rifle has an aluminum chassis with polymer "skins" covering it. It is not a polymer chassis.
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification. They must use some really thick “skins on them”. Would it be the same chassis that is on my AX or just a really thin chassis ?
@Noremac15574 жыл бұрын
It’s basically the same chassis, it come all the way out to the spigot mount. The polymer sides sure make a difference when it’s -30c. That aluminum makes your hands cold very quick.
@Shadow6a4 жыл бұрын
Those are like the Lamborghini and Ferrari of the rifle world...I'm over here with my Kias. Lol, maybe one day.
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Yes they are Erok. It’s hard to argue lately with those Tikkas though. I have really been impressed with them.
@johnshoureas16294 жыл бұрын
@@XRING Also the Remington.
@redneckninja25394 жыл бұрын
I feel ya with my 6.5mm creedmoor American predator and vortex crossfire ii bdc reticle scope. But I will say it's a deer killing combo out past 300 so far. Won't push it beyond 400 for ethical reasons for hunting. Gonna try some steel at 500 though
@ronsmith92514 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of building a 18" - 20" 308 gas gun, and videos like yours have me thinking I need to switch to 6.5 CM, or 260 REM. Problem is, I have surplus 308 I need to do something with...
@donniejoy44694 жыл бұрын
shoot it .308.. down the road getcha a 6.5 or 6mm bolt action 👌👌👌
@ronsmith92514 жыл бұрын
@@donniejoy4469 that's what I've decided to do.
@donniejoy44694 жыл бұрын
@@ronsmith9251 best of both worlds!! enjoy!!
@Baldcurious4 жыл бұрын
if we ever get out of the shitstorm we in , I'm gonna plan my vacation in NC , driving distance from your range :)
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a fun time Val. Just let me know!
@WHOTEEWHO4 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍
@flydawg834 жыл бұрын
Random question, but what watch is that you're wearing in your vids? Garmin by chance? In the market for one is why I ask. By the way, your vids are great. Confirmed my choice in a future AI.
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thanks fly dawg! It is the Garmin Fenix 5s. Great watch.
@JacksonMalcolm4 жыл бұрын
I've found that Harris bipods dont do well with some of the heavier recoiling rifles. They definatly hop weird and for the price of the rifle we both know it deserves better Haha.
@talkingrock70114 жыл бұрын
Practical Precision Shooting I still have a Harris but recently upgraded to a Atlas there’s no comparison
@AlaskanBallistics4 жыл бұрын
Well that's a pretty rifle!
@ElfstersRiflesandReloading4 жыл бұрын
Nice video brother!
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd.
@Teolulz Жыл бұрын
hi X-ring. great review as always. I am planning to get one. do you know if this barrel in your video was made by LW or AI? (I was told within the last few years all the AT barrels were made by AI - but not sure who made the blanks).
@emorelix10 ай бұрын
IF you buy from united states, the barrel is a Bartlein. If you buy from the UK or rest of the world, it will be a LW. AI source barrel blanks from LW and Bartlein.
@Teolulz10 ай бұрын
@@emorelix thanks. I was able to contact the gunsmith (Win Tac) and confirmed that it was a Bartlein. he also said sometimes they used another brand of blanks for these guns as well (an equally good brand) I can't remember exactly.
@stephengoggins15594 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos, but was wanting to know if you are sponsored or do you test for different companies? The usual rifles and scopes you show and shoot, are not cheap either. So, just curious, great tips by the way, on gear and optics.
@stephengoggins15594 жыл бұрын
I'd also like to know your thoughts on the Remington 700 in .280, please.
@K-bob_454 жыл бұрын
If you don’t like wind and have a 1/10 twist shoot a 195 TMK. I get 2530 ft/sec out of a 20 inch barrel. Wind drift is 2.3 mils at 1k in a 10 mph crosswind
@CHIBA280CRV4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining the difference between the 2 it definitely got me saving towards the Ax model , the only question , 6mm or 6.5 Creedmoor which is your favorite for long distance competition ?? Thank you please let me know.
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had the chance to use the 6mm in a comp yet. The 6.5 is definitely a winner either way.
@bjornegan64214 жыл бұрын
if you're not reloading your own ammo, 6.5 cm is cheaper and more available, but the gap is closing between the two. the 6.5 cm will also have a lot more barrel life so you will be able to shoot it more before needing a rebarrel if that's something you're worried about. also know, the 6mm cm can be harder on steel up close. just some unsolicited info.
@aloew26054 жыл бұрын
Can see why you made the switch to the 6 creed
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew. I am glad you can visually see the difference that it makes.
@talkingrock70114 жыл бұрын
I agree with Rick it should be named the 6 MM cheater the flat shooting is insane
@Retr0Silicon3 ай бұрын
Was this the 1:12 Factory Barrel, or a different twist rate from Bartlein or Proof?
@harrisonz15153 жыл бұрын
Great video! Wonder is that possible to use AX magazine on the AT rifle?
@liammagee70213 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video - might I ask where you get the case with the pre-cut foam from please?
@jorges20004 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about semi auto 308s or 6.5creedmore?
@smokymountainboyzz13814 жыл бұрын
Yeaboiiii
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
What’s up Casey!
@smokymountainboyzz13814 жыл бұрын
Awesome weapon
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Yes they are, got to do some more shooting soon.
@smokymountainboyzz13814 жыл бұрын
Yea man for sure. Lemme know. Was that video today?
@wolverinekut4 жыл бұрын
👍💯
@andyprairiedog48294 жыл бұрын
Great shooting as always, X-Ring. I am not too familiar with silencers...how does barrel harmonics change, if any, when a silencer is attached compared to no silencer. I'm just assuming that the bullet has already left the muzzle crown by the time harmonics gets to wiggle back from the weight difference of the silencer. Anyone with knowledge, please chime in as well. Thanks.
@runflydive7024 жыл бұрын
Your question is a good one. I’ll give the answer in two parts. 1) the barrel harmonics necessarily and absolutely change. The laws of physics require this. 2) that may not (but almost always does) affect your POI. I have silencers (the legal term, but I use both interchangeably) from .22lr through and including .338LM. All but one will affect the POI shift. Digging a little deeper: sound (which is just vibration) travels faster in liquids than it does in gasses, and a lot faster in solids than it does in either. The sound wave from the ignition of the gunpowder will travel up and back from the barrel 20,000 times before the billet leaves the barrel (that isn’t a typo....20,000). When you hang a weight off the end of your barrel, it’s going to affect how that barrel reacts. Typically (but not always) it will reduce the variance of the barrel “whip” (kind of like a dampener, in simple terms), so many people see increases in accuracy when they shoot with a silencer (also helped by the lack of blast which helps with people not flinching). I have a label on each of my optics that tells me the adjustment I need to make if the silencer is not on the gun (except one, which is set to tell me what the adjustment is when the silencer is on the gun). Hope that helps.
@nataliedeyton68294 жыл бұрын
I was shooting my savage 10 .308 today and it doesn’t have a muzzle break so it’s jumping off the table. Who around us in WNC can thread the barrel for me ?
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
I’ll get back to you with that info. There is a guy around Canton and one in Old Fort.
@Pippinm72 жыл бұрын
Great video! Why are you not a fan of the spigot bipod insert on the front of the chassis? Thanks! Mike fuck
@arborist4602 жыл бұрын
Yea that seems loud for a suppressor…I like the covert Larry done a vid with few yrs back..I was wondering how come you don’t have or show a s&b pm2 5x25? One day I hope to have one or the 7x35 you run…take an ol plumber/tree man awhile to afford one..
@XRING2 жыл бұрын
I have had a few of the S&B’s but they aren’t what they use to be! Plumbers are some of the most successful people I know !
@arborist4602 жыл бұрын
@@XRING haha yea I have to say I did good on this last job but it was a time/materials deal and we were gettin triple our base pay and a little perdiem stayin 2hrs away…back to earth now and good checks are gone..thanks ray
@45auto4 жыл бұрын
Can definitely see a bit more recoil in the .308.
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. I was wondering who would notice that first.
@K-bob_454 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much weight difference there is
@boxinggloves6834 Жыл бұрын
AI At from 3600£ in the uk
@alpine99962 жыл бұрын
Where is your eye protection?
@neilwedkind90374 жыл бұрын
Why does the suppersor have the spongy cover. By the theory of the mirage wouldn’t you get the same heat rise from the barrel?
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Great question Neil. A hot barrel can do the same thing as well. However, NOTHING like the heat generated with a suppressor within a few shots. Not talking machine gun rate of fire either.
@BaddFrogg7772 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, in depth detail, charming personality, elite expert in small weapons, simply the Best channel ever. Congratulations on your success. I am a writer, artist. Recently picked up waiting on my call. If I ever have a chance to cast you in a major motion picture. I will if you are available and interested. Thank you, Looking for this exact rifle but used preferably.
@XRING2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate it. Email me at thexringchannel@gmail.com if you ever need to reach me. Thank you again and have a great week.
@BaddFrogg7772 жыл бұрын
@@XRING Thank you kindly. Will note it down. My friends cousin and he brought him to me. Steven S. Mind blown,. Two weeks later. A gentleman came to tell me I was hired. Stay safe.
@mikeyob42712 жыл бұрын
The omega 300 maybe quieter.
@maxtheroofer80044 жыл бұрын
Didnt Accuracy international recently make some kind of statement that was against the 2nd ammendment, something like they dont think civilians should own semi auto rifles? Im pretty sure they did a few months ago, maybe a year ago. If i had the money i would take my business elsewhere! Those are good shooting guns, but the owner of the company seems to be a shill. Im stuck with low budget factory stuff but my savage 10T .308 has yielded me .5” 5 shot groups at 100yds with my pet load
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
I did not know this.........very interesting information.
One of the owner’s name is Tom Irwin. The VP of the US operations is Scott Seigmund. Scott and Tom (and one other gentleman, but not the other owner of AI) also own WIN tactical which is AI’s US-based barrel “producer” (I say producer because they use or have used, primarily bartlein barrels, so WIN chambers them, coats them and then puts their logo on them). Fun fact: It’s documented in AI’s own website info that they won their first military contract (UK) by making fraudulent misrepresentations to their government. They lied to their government about their capacity to produce rifles, and schemed the government reps when they showed up to check out AI’s operations (or lack thereof). You can read the story on their site or in some article online. I will say this from my own personal experience: that kind of disregard for honesty continues in the company to this day.
@stevencheng57224 жыл бұрын
Do they make any other rifles that are just as accurate but cheaper?
@cryptkeeper47274 жыл бұрын
Have you tried a MPA rifle? (Masterpiece Arms) If so what are your thoughts on it compared to the AI AX?
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
I have shot a ton of the MPA rifles and I think they are great. The nice part about the AI is the quick barrel swap. That’s the biggest advantage.
@DB-xe1vy4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. X. I have a .308 rifle and I'm wanting to get into hand loads. What type of powder and bullet (make & weight) would you recommend for a 24" 1:11 twist barrel?
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Hey D Babcock, I would probably look at the 168 or 175gr Sierra Match King and try to find some Varget powder. That’s a great starting point for that setup. I also check with Ken and he said The 168gr ELD Hornady bullet would be a good start. 43 gr to 45. Oal 20 thousandths off lands. ~2.830 OAL. You should be good to go!
@DB-xe1vy4 жыл бұрын
@@XRING You're the best. Thank you!
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
D Babcock My pleasure D.
@sanmiguel21974 жыл бұрын
I love the gun case but WTH $700 😪🔫🤪🔫😜🔫🥰
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
I know . Crazy for a mediocre case.
@bryan79394 жыл бұрын
Which brand and style of rings are you running for the leupold scope?
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Leupold Mark 4 rings. Thanks for watching.
@GabrielRodriguez-iv7fl4 жыл бұрын
What range do you shoot at?
@baghdik184 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy this rifle?
@tiputipu7773 жыл бұрын
"alot more spin drift" Ok.
@bekzhanerkin32934 жыл бұрын
Warface?
@toddjenest32124 жыл бұрын
What is the make of the cover?
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Hey Todd, that is one of the Surefire suppressor covers. One of the thickest I have seen. They retail for around 160.00
@cohenj874 жыл бұрын
People still buy guns in .308?
@runflydive7024 жыл бұрын
Indeed! If you shoot to any kind of distance (750-1500), the .308 will challenge your skill set a lot more. Plus....barrel life is a real thing. Most people won’t shoot their rifle enough to ever realize this, I suspect, but for the uninformed, it could be a little surprise a few thousand rounds down the road. Oh! And at closer ranges (say about 750 yards and in) the .308 will be carrying a LOT more energy, so from a tactical perspective (or hunting) this is meaningful. I like ‘em all, but think the above-describes advantages of the .308 get overlooked in the “debate” which usually focuses on “ballistic performance” and recoil.
@frogchaser4 жыл бұрын
you have so much gear yet only a 720p camera lol
@XRING4 жыл бұрын
Lol! I only use an iPhone on all of my videos and use IMovie on the phone to edit. I will start trying to use 1080 for uploads. Thanks
@greenstreet52874 жыл бұрын
10k for a rifle? No thnaks
@BhobsonKatie Жыл бұрын
Could you please send me a link to that suppressor, cover and suppressor, and the case the exact case please I am desperate to find a case for our AT
@emorelix10 ай бұрын
That Case is probably a pelican custom one direct from AI or Mile High. Contact both of them.