Best Sniper Rifle Ever Made? Accuracy International AT Review

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  • Today we review the Accuracy International AT sniper rifle. Historically significant and arguably one of the best long range, bolt action weapons on the planet! Learn about the design features, adaptability, and repeatability of this unique precision rifle.
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  • @tfbtv
    @tfbtv  4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Correction: The bolt in the AI is a six lug. --Joel

    • @Killaknott27
      @Killaknott27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you ever do the MOST shoots? Fellow show me state civi.

    • @PrecisionRifleNetwork
      @PrecisionRifleNetwork 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Killaknott27 yes sir! but this year has been rough. I'll be back to a lot more of the MOST matches in 2020.

    • @lorddaver5729
      @lorddaver5729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Another correction for you...Accuracy International is a British company, not American. It is based in Portsmouth, England.

    • @lorddaver5729
      @lorddaver5729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Another correction for you. Accuracy International is a British company, not American.

    • @PrecisionRifleNetwork
      @PrecisionRifleNetwork 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lorddaver LOL you must have missed the little pop up in the bottom left corner where I corrected it on screen.

  • @alfredlear4141
    @alfredlear4141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Forgotten weapons has a great video on accuracy international with a bit more background if anyone is interested

    • @ulriklange3924
      @ulriklange3924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gun Jesus, to the rescue 😁

  • @mr.rem2609
    @mr.rem2609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I bought an AI/AE mkii in a .308 with a .260 barrel for $1900. This is the absolute most accurate rifle I have ever shot and most comfy. It feels like a machine. I love it. It loves sierra 168 matchkings!

  • @Lion_Hamza
    @Lion_Hamza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    What a beautiful rifle. Seems the british just make good sniper rifles. Even the Lee Enfield No.4 was a remarkable solid choice.

    • @TheMancalorian
      @TheMancalorian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They make other good weapons too

  • @matthewrosen8845
    @matthewrosen8845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Had the AIAX for around 6 years , never regretted spending the $ on it. It's a fantastic rifle.

    • @MrMulkerrins
      @MrMulkerrins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much are they in the US out of curiosity?

  • @scoe5908
    @scoe5908 5 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    Since they're a British company, they were working out of a Shed 😂

    • @wonderloaf
      @wonderloaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Everything good from the UK comes out of a shed lol

    • @stalkinghorse883
      @stalkinghorse883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think they actually had "two sheds".

    • @stephensmith4480
      @stephensmith4480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@yermanoh You are spot on there mate. I think one of the guys was a competition shooter and that`s where he got the idea from. Certainly a success story.

    • @Mr_Makina
      @Mr_Makina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      There's nothing more dangerous than a Englishman and their shed lmao

    • @beauchamphuberville1355
      @beauchamphuberville1355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Apparently they were!

  • @DavyRo
    @DavyRo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great review of a great piece of kit. Being from the UK it's far harder to get my hands on one of these than if I was in the US which is pretty ridiculous when you think about it.

    • @6string42
      @6string42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not to mention the price. Even if they're available, they really aren't lol

    • @masterbeethoven8209
      @masterbeethoven8209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you have an FAC then these really aren't hard to get.

  • @sinformant
    @sinformant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    You had me at "accuracy international"😍

    • @yamunayamu1049
      @yamunayamu1049 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      may i know, how often scope calibration should be done

    • @rowanedy123
      @rowanedy123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get yourself a DOPE book. As well, it's pretty damn accurate. I'd say it's always good up to 200m

  • @peanuts2105
    @peanuts2105 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like your presenting style. Laid back , informative and never treats your audience with contempt. Hello from across the pond 🇬🇧

    • @kiasax2
      @kiasax2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to hear from our British brothers while a fantastic British product that is unparalleled in sniper/long distance rifles. There's not another rifle in the works that approaches the accuracy of AI's products. Many thanks to your country for sharing these with the colonies.
      I know the AI product extremely well. I was a sniper and used one in a little skirmish that required my skills as my very last mission, when I said I would not take any more assignments. Nonetheless I took one more and as a reward I was given an AI to use. The assignment went well and I was gone within one week. The rifle shot perfectly, as I anticipated.
      AI produces the finest sniper rifle systems I've ever used and ever will use. My sincere thanks to Accuracy International for their consistently fine work.

  • @FedorManiac90
    @FedorManiac90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hearing a sniper rifle fire is one of the most relaxing sounds ever.

    • @rickc2102
      @rickc2102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not if the Lapua in the next lane has a muzzle brake on it.

  • @PeachTreesHOA
    @PeachTreesHOA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    As soon as you said Accuracy International my bank account wept

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dual1911s Not always true. My local shop has one in 300 Win Mag for $2,300. It’s way huge caliber and as such expensive to shoot so resale is way cheaper then it deserves to be. (It’s fitted out to resemble a Canadian sniper gun although most issued are Rem 700’s in 300 Win Mag although I wouldn’t really consider myself an expert on this subject.)

    • @gsxr1189
      @gsxr1189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@john-paulsilke893The rifle you're seeing for $2300 is more likely a Remington 700 in an Accuracy International chasis.

    • @stephensmith4480
      @stephensmith4480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@john-paulsilke893 A British Sniper had a longest kill shot confirmed and I think the one he used was in 338 Lapua.

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gs Xr I haven’t been back and it’s no longer on their website. You may be correct, although it sold so quick I find it hard to believe it’s just a Rem 700 for that price. Where I’m at everything over 7mm Mag is cheap as chips used, but since I didn’t see it in person and I’m simply using my often wrong memory I’m guessing the edge in you being right is most likely. These guns are rare as hens teeth.

    • @gsxr1189
      @gsxr1189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@john-paulsilke893 It does seem high for a 700 but I say that because all of the long action rifles that AI's produced are $7,000+.

  • @jasonsilkowski7282
    @jasonsilkowski7282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You have changed a lot since your first few videos on TFB. Being capable of showing high end gear like this without sounding snobby takes some skill, and you have been getting much better at it.

    • @PrecisionRifleNetwork
      @PrecisionRifleNetwork 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      j s Thank you. I appreciate that. 👊

    • @kiasax2
      @kiasax2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frankly, I never thought you sounded snobby in the least. But that's just me.

  • @dimscrawl4910
    @dimscrawl4910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how the crickets and frogs are louder than Joel, very cozy

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very interesting rifle and chassis. The removable skins for swapping colors was a neat touch. High-end rigs are costly but like you said, a rifle that gives the shooter confidence is what you're paying for at the end of the day.
    Very cool rifle, I enjoyed the video!

  • @reginaldsmith7897
    @reginaldsmith7897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This sniper rifle is so accurate I fell in love with it the first time I shot it!;🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

    • @ajvolz01
      @ajvolz01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I had the area to shoot it I would buy one

    • @Make-Asylums-Great-Again
      @Make-Asylums-Great-Again 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ajvolz01 you are welcome on my property as long as you don’t harm me.

  • @johnganshow5536
    @johnganshow5536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Carlos Hathcock did pretty well with a winchester 30-06...The guy behind the rifle is 90% of the sniping system...

    • @johnganshow5536
      @johnganshow5536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @john k. In a grid down shtf situation, we really don't have to make 700 to 1200 yard shots. Probably 100 to 500 will get the job done. For Deer & Elk hunting of course....

    • @johnganshow5536
      @johnganshow5536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @john k. And, It doesn't matter if 90% of shooters can't match Hathcock. The point is, a Bolt action rifle was used in a war, therefore it's a weapon of war to be confiscated by the marxist left...

    • @colb9916
      @colb9916 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @john k. lol.. a mile is a long way for 'client' interviews .
      5 or 600 yrds further than i like to conduct them.
      I like to get my point across first time without haveing to repeat myself lol.

    • @colb9916
      @colb9916 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @john k. lol.. how the hell he pulled that off, ill never understand .
      I have enough trouble doin it with my 308 palma target rifle lol .

    • @lylesmith6304
      @lylesmith6304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hathcock used a Winchester model 70 with a heavy barrel on his first tour. It was a 2 MOA rifle buy his shots were beyond awesome. Chambered in 30 : 06.

  • @PierreKerbage
    @PierreKerbage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an absolute beauty. Is it available for civilians - would be an awesome hobby for accurate shooting at 1 Km. Loved the "Fake it till you make it" story how they rented a garage to make themselves appear larger.

  • @Plainsimple67
    @Plainsimple67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MALCOM COOPER WAS THE FOUNDER, I OWN ONE OF THEIR OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE PLANTS FIRST RIFLES, IT HAS A COOPER BARREL ON IT. AT THAT TIME BRITISH BORDER BARRELS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THESE RIFLES. I ALSO OWN MALCOM COOPERS PERSONAL TIKKA 595 TARGET RIFLE, I BOUGHT IT OFF OF ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEES THAT HAD IT AFTER HE PASSED AWAY IN THE LATE 90'S OR EARLY 2000.

    • @pottersmiles7238
      @pottersmiles7238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

    • @FeckArseIndustries
      @FeckArseIndustries 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      BRILLIANT!!!! STOP SHOUTING! AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

  • @nycdoc1500
    @nycdoc1500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1/10th mil down, 1/10th mill to the rightat 100 yards, not meters, you should be able to place all shots in a 1/4 moa group, I know I can do it with my .223 Remington 700 pss 1:12 twist 24"barrel , my 308 does 1/4 moa at 200 yards. Both guns were made in 1995 in Ilion NY and have consecutive build numbers. They are parkerized with Grey McMillian or HS precision stocks and aluminum bedding blocks. The two of them cost $1246.00 for the pair, the only work done on them was replacing the ejection spring.

  • @JosePerez-bi4ge
    @JosePerez-bi4ge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They do have a great name for a Sniper Rifle. I'm still using a "Hoping to Hit Armories" model.

  • @nodice1881
    @nodice1881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I'm too poor to even look at it

    • @THEBOSS-vn2ky
      @THEBOSS-vn2ky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You just gotta believe you're rich. You need to manifest🤣🤣🤣✌✌. You can be my spotter I got a powerful pellet gun🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😀

    • @noth606
      @noth606 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NoDice eh just get good at shooting and join the armed services. I got to shoot rifles that are in this price class that way as much as I wanted. Edit, I heard the price, my rifle in the service was easily a fair bit more than this when new. But it was also hand built.

    • @jaxxbrat2634
      @jaxxbrat2634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who said a civilian can buy one?

    • @erichermann7873
      @erichermann7873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea I'm too poor myself I feel really bad working and working and can't save any money for something like this

    • @supremetheone2118
      @supremetheone2118 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      best way to buy stuff you can‘t afford is per credit... the chance to pay of a credit is way higher than saving money (for me at least - saving is cheaper thats for sure)
      i‘ve to pay 1000€ for the Credit each month for my apartment and it is possible.... „saving“ 1000€ each month would be impossible....even it is the same amount, it makes a difference... between paying back and saving is a huge difference... for me at leadt...
      i would never take credit for a gun...😂

  • @johnclark1925
    @johnclark1925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving these reviews and info videos on this rifle. I am getting one in 308 with a 6.5 Creedmore barrel this year - definitely.

  • @rogerdavies6226
    @rogerdavies6226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want one Santa, promise I will be good and always clean my weapons after shooting

  • @paulkelly7896
    @paulkelly7896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love how you said AI was American - but then screen txted they were British- good one dude

    • @poorfordtransitowner1627
      @poorfordtransitowner1627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ben affeck saved the battle of Britain aswel

    • @georgemorley1029
      @georgemorley1029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Poor Ford transit owner And Jon Bon Jovi won the Battle of the Atlantic by capturing an enigma machine in May 1941 before the USA had even joined the battle! Those funny old time travelling Americans...

  • @ronniefish7174
    @ronniefish7174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The return to zero wasn’t good at all.
    But the reason is you didn’t torque the barrel on at the same spec each time and you didn’t torque the set screw to the same spec each time either so it’s not really a fair test for the rifle. I’m sure if you did those things it would have been dead on each time.
    Just like a dt srs if you follow the instructions it works every time and is dead on. If you don’t it’s close but not dead on.
    Great stuff as always though Joel love your content.

  • @Element_punk
    @Element_punk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this Joel, I'd like to see you discuss more commercial rifles.

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Element_punk I agree. Perhaps the much misunderstood Savage company?

  • @ranchman12
    @ranchman12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok, so repeatability isn't perfect re. barrel removal. Who's going to remove the barrel, absent some catastrophic failure, when sniping?? As far as repeatability, I'm more concerned with the scope. But...what about headspace? Based on the location of the front site cutout on the barrel, it looks as if it's indexed correctly, so probably not an issue? Looks like an awesome weapon platform, how does it compare with something like the Rangemaster, or even Desert Tech's new bullpup bolt gun? Thanks for the videos, great job guys. God bless.

  • @haydeneggemeyer9089
    @haydeneggemeyer9089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the AT and AXMC and they have got to be the best rifles on the market in my opinion and they have an awesome history behind them!

    • @mr.ballstone1914
      @mr.ballstone1914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you say the AX (non MC) is worth the money over the AT?

    • @alittlebitofeverything5090
      @alittlebitofeverything5090 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mr.ballstone1914 It depends if you want a rifle that is a magnum and capable of shooting multiple calibers. For me I have the AT 6.5 creedmoor and can switch to a .308 barrel if I wanted to, but I don't see why I would even do that. IMO the AT and AX are just as accurate as each other. I can put 5 rounds in a quarter at 100 yards and I'm not that good lol.

  • @chrisp.5272
    @chrisp.5272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice hat! 👍🏼 Can’t go wrong with a Bergara + Accuracy International. Can’t wait for my Accuracy International Chassis to show up. Love my B-14 Hunter.

  • @BigRick50
    @BigRick50 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Am I the only one that noticed the cobwebs on the buttstock?

    • @PrecisionRifleNetwork
      @PrecisionRifleNetwork 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Richard Anderson 😂 wish I had before I shot the video. ...like I said, I haven’t touched the rifle in months.

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s actually a good sign. It means you have multiple mid-high level guns and thus experience. Experienced experts means you can place a higher value on their opinion, that means you can read/watch less sources for quality information. (Sorry, I don’t ever believe any one opinion because bias is a real thing, and if you spend loads of money often you will try to justify this expense otherwise risk looking stupid. I honestly prefer people who don’t hide it when they don’t know something).

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s just getting ready for Hallowe’en. 👻

    • @lawless911sc
      @lawless911sc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a feeling I wasn't the only one that would notice that. Seriously, if you can let a rifle like this collect dust you're either too broke to buy ammo or so loaded down with top tier rifles you just can't shoot it that much. If I had a stable full of top tier rifles I'd probably only take it out like good scotch; "special occasions". Let some other poor thing go through multiple barrel replacements.

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely awesome Sniper rifle. Thanks for showing it Joel.

  • @johnpoc6594
    @johnpoc6594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please make a video of how you set up the turrets of your scopes!

  • @Louie359
    @Louie359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I well know the old saying, "If you have to ask what it costs, you can't afford it." Knowing very well that I can't afford it, many of us still have the curiosity of wanting to know the approximate cost for this identical setup. Would you please share that info for those of us who can only drool at your sniper setup? Thanks in advance for considering it.

  • @MrRebar15
    @MrRebar15 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very impressive, thanks so much for bringing us along. God Bless, brother.

  • @dougharrison7844
    @dougharrison7844 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Folding stock and removable barrel make it quite compact, good alternative to a 10-22 breakdown.

  • @ColinS216
    @ColinS216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe if the gun was set in a fixed gun rest the result would have had more accuracy.
    a better way would have been to put say three shots down then change and repeat the process

  • @cloudchaser8297
    @cloudchaser8297 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Call me ocd but I believe that all surfaces on sniper rifles should be covered by a cloth or mesh material so there's no gloss or reflection at all. A simple glint of the scope can give you away in a real combat situation.

  • @markstankiewicz6369
    @markstankiewicz6369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think actually handling the barrel would have some normal changes of temp along the length of the steel to effect fine accuracy, i think........in combat it wouldn't matter, great looking gun, how much in Aussie $

  • @slmiller988
    @slmiller988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    300 dollar bipod?! ::spits coffee out::

    • @GustheGunGuy
      @GustheGunGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, and that's one of their cheaper models.

    • @relemasters88
      @relemasters88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hide your money! We got poor people around here.

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My AR side mount bipod cost me $175 on sale. Pretty decent but heavy and not spring deployment. These things cost money and I wish I could afford high quality glass and bipods for my guns but “unfortunately” I have too many guns for that. I’m at quantity and not quality at the moment, but I’m slowly converting. Smart people start with quality but it’s very hard to know what you want without the experience of having a bunch of guns, especially if you don’t have relatives growing up who shoot.

    • @NapoleonGelignite
      @NapoleonGelignite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 380 Lap is 12-15k pounds. The bipod isn’t really very expensive compared to the rest of it.

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Andy P agreed, when it starts getting heavy light weight gear is worth the premium. My competition gun is as light as can be and function reliably before I load it down with two sets of sights, slings, free float forends and bipods as well as a QD sling and massive muzzle brake. It’s gotta be 12lbs and if I had $2,000 to spare all that gear would be swapped and my final gun would still be close to 10lbs but so worth it. (I’m not good enough to justify this expense so I’ll simply build another race gun and perhaps hit the gym 😊).

  • @gavinmclean3174
    @gavinmclean3174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved my old mans Green Meany was 1 of the best rifles I've ever used.

    • @H43339
      @H43339 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What happened to it ?

    • @gavinmclean3174
      @gavinmclean3174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@H43339 He sold it just before Australia went insane with gun control.

    • @Aaronsmith-cu8ii
      @Aaronsmith-cu8ii ปีที่แล้ว

      How did the old man get a Green Meanie?………They never existed in Aus let alone anyone importing them, now Danny in Vic with Delta Tac or NIOA in QLD or Garry in Sydney at Safari weren’t even around at them of the Green Meanie so how did ya old man get that in?
      During the time of the Green Meanie the ADF was still using the Parker Hale up until the 90s…….Was the old fella a Reg or a Chock and if so what reg?
      The ADF only ever used the AW in .338 and the 50 cal version for anti material with the only exception of the CDO and SASR and still do today which is about to be replaced with the AIAX-SR.
      Also noticed your response there that he lost it after the buy back?……..Mate the cunt is a bolt gun to begin with why did he have to hand that in?

  • @andhikawidyatama3007
    @andhikawidyatama3007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When british build pistol grip in AW series

  • @therangersbulldogs6350
    @therangersbulldogs6350 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    when you change the barrel, you must use a torque wrench and tight to the specified torque to get back the same impact. (not tight by hand if you looking the accuracy)

    • @colb9916
      @colb9916 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on the action/reciever system and how its designed.
      Im sure the lads that designed this system knew what they were doing when they made it to be hand tightened.

    • @therangersbulldogs6350
      @therangersbulldogs6350 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colb9916 The true is in the manuals.
      For the competition, and for perfect accuracy you must be accurate, it's better, like this you put all chance with you.
      If you tight more, or if you tight less, it's not the same, the vibrations of the barrel are not the same, so the point of impact is not the same.
      With AICS, PGM ultima Ratio, Unique RS1, SSG 3000, ...., all these use the same system with 6 lugs bolt(3 lugs locked in the "bushings" for barrels, for the get the same headspace, after each change of barrel)you can tight by hand but it's recommended to use torque wrench.

    • @colb9916
      @colb9916 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@therangersbulldogs6350 Like i said.
      It Depends on the design of the system.
      Not everything needs to be tightened down to 100 plus foot pounds of torque.
      My Competition rifle is set into place @ 50 inch pounds. Thats 4.166667 foot pounds.. less than i can tighten it by hand.
      The rifle and handloaded ammunition is tuned to be most accurate at that setting.
      It consistantly groups between .25 and .30 MOA . ( 1/4 - 1/3 inch at 100 yards ).
      The Rifle in this vid is designed to change barrels without tools, and not have a dramatic change of impact point , as the demonstration targets show, it seems to work within the perameters they've stated .

  • @troynichols9788
    @troynichols9788 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clearly a fantastic sniper rifle. Great vid. I think a lot of us wonder how much the extra $________ buys you in regards to accuracy? I'd love to see the cost breakdown in $$$$ / MOA. Meaning, what if you compared this to a nice $4K total sniper rifle? Transfer the same optic on this AI to a $2000 long-range rifle and then compare. Same shooter. Same range. Same optic. Different rifle. How many MOA 'less' does the AI $4K buy you at 100 yds, 500 yds, and 750 yds? It would be interesting to compare.

  • @FeckArseIndustries
    @FeckArseIndustries 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    From the UK, why do US authorities lose their collective shit about suppressors? Zero issues here. In fact, they're almost considered essential when you get a bolt gun. Reduces noise pollution etc. Any thoughts from our friends across the pond?

    • @defectivetoaster7713
      @defectivetoaster7713 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I imagine it’s the same reason some states ban stuff like pistol grips and thumb hole stocks, the idea is they make the rifle easier to commit crimes with but I doubt anyone intending to commit a shooting is hugely concerned with the comfort of their weapon. Then again our restrictions seem to be for the same reasons, eg black powder revolvers are allowed because of the inconvenience of reloading them so it’s unlikely someone could acquire one and commit a shooting with one (not that the black powder folk and criminals have very much overlap) lmao

  • @enahs5000
    @enahs5000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool video, that rifle is nuts.

  • @uncleben8895
    @uncleben8895 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh snap, you shoot right down the road from me. God bless.

  • @villetulkki7581
    @villetulkki7581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So we've reached the point where photography equipment is drippling down to gun accessories :D
    ...Noted that RRS logo and wondered WTH? but RRS website cleared out that they make those brackets&stuff for guns also :D

  • @andreybachvarov4795
    @andreybachvarov4795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing review!! Is there a video on how to properly clean and maintain it?

  • @arielfetters5662
    @arielfetters5662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The best sniper rifle ever made is the one you can't afford :P

    • @alsonluhlanga3563
      @alsonluhlanga3563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KINDLY ESTIMATE IT'S ASKING PRICE!!! 💖💞

  • @michaelw.urbansr.8617
    @michaelw.urbansr.8617 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the 6.5Creedmoor and it just dosnt get the proper respect from most general shooters.I use 140gr rounds myself and they shoot perfectly in my Savage Axis.I have put a boyds At-One thumbhole stock on it and seated the barrel and its it absolutely a Blast too shoot and accurate(1MOA at 500yrds or less or its my fault)!Now i just want to start reloading to take the thing out to 1k yards!!! :)

  • @2Aknight762
    @2Aknight762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you know if your head space is correct if you are just removing and reinstalling the barrel hand tight?

  • @GroomsJk
    @GroomsJk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video!! Back in 2005, I had a little packaging company in TN and Ronnie Barrett was an investor. It was really cool learning about his life from photographer to arms manufacturer - all started in a 'garage'. I am buying this rifle from Euro Optic. I was wondering what barrel length you would recommend - or does it really matter? I am looking to target shoot - mainly. Again, thanks for a great presentation on what the rifle can do - real world! JK

    • @stevewilson4514
      @stevewilson4514 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unless you’re going to be shooting at 1000 yards plus regularly it’s not that critical. Anything from a 20 to a 26 inch is fine. For dedicated long range go with the 26 inch.

    • @GroomsJk
      @GroomsJk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevewilson4514 Thank You.

  • @gerrycrisostomo6571
    @gerrycrisostomo6571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me the best is the Barrett .416 sniper rifle. Farther reaching and more accurate than either the .338 Lapua or the .50 BMG sniper rifles

  • @petronics2454
    @petronics2454 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Joel, I really enjoyed your take on this weapons system. One simple question is, what do your find as the best reticle pattern in the scope you like to use?. Beautifully demonstrated and yes; I too, am drooling. Sincere Thanks. Pete

  • @briarus1000
    @briarus1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    best sniper rifle ever? ppsh..in the hands of a certain Finn. :) great video.

    • @zoranhome
      @zoranhome 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He used a Mosin

    • @choughed3072
      @choughed3072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zoranhome you're right, he used a Finnish-produced M/28-30 rifle, a variant of the Mosin-Nagant rifle to be more precise.

  • @MrYort13
    @MrYort13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Im finding a price range around 6,000 for those asking.

  • @scottstewart5784
    @scottstewart5784 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. It would be more interesting to know what the 3 shot (or better a five shot) group of the remove/replace barrel group was. The one shot was an inch off the target point, but what were the three shots in relation to each other, as a three shot group? Just like a regular three shot group, with a twist ( a lot of twists from the vid). That would seem to be a very good way to make your repeatability case - everything is the same (controlled) except the barrel part. Maybe stay in position and have someone do the barrel for you?

  • @ricovali9245
    @ricovali9245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations. You have youtube commercials during your video.
    DuckDuckGo was one of them

    • @aolremfor2
      @aolremfor2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great review. Points clear. Subscribed.

  • @Teolulz
    @Teolulz ปีที่แล้ว

    nice review and awesome rifle! I plan to get one. curious who made the barrel for your rifle? Lothar Walther, AI or some NA company?

  • @malcolmbarker4862
    @malcolmbarker4862 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have thought a bayonet type barrel fixing would been quicker especially in the field

  • @joshuahaskell4455
    @joshuahaskell4455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I’m just here for all the Poors and Fudd comments

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      K.I.S.S Reviews some people start out with quantity over quality. It’s obviously smarter to go the other way but it takes time and research to achieve this and frankly it seems wasteful. Why have one “perfect” gun when I can have nine pretty awesome guns? Some people never deviate from this thought and that’s not necessarily a bad thing, and some people are douche princesses who only ever buy the best and they are equally pretentious and stupid. If you have a sublime Beretta OU Trident shotgun and a HiPoint we can hang but if all you own are $10,000 guns I certainly don’t have time for you. Still, complaining mouth breathers are an easy target because they are so dim they don’t always know when you are insulting them. 🤪

    • @gsxr1189
      @gsxr1189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@john-paulsilke893 The reality is there are far more pretentious people who have bought budget level gear and are insecure about it than the other way around.

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gs Xr absolutely but it’s still a hard pill to swallow when you spend serious money to but a bit of accuracy and actually end up with a turd. It happens way too often because hype is a real thing. Some people have a hard time seeing past these early mistakes and as we get older we tend to become more pragmatic, but not always. ☹️

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve actually caught myself touting the quality of in my case some new wiz bang tool only to eventually realize I was taken and a $15 tool does it better assuming you have the skill.

    • @gsxr1189
      @gsxr1189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@john-paulsilke893 I get what you're trying to say but I didn't tout anyting. Yes a rifle is a tool and yes you can buy a less expensive rifle but this one has features that you can't find in a less expensive rifle. Like the fact that it's a multicaliber system capable of caliber and barrel changes in a few seconds.

  • @saltonearth.3650
    @saltonearth.3650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got to make a 338 Lapua mag.

  • @mr.rem2609
    @mr.rem2609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thsnk you for this. I really enjoyed this!

  • @sapiotone
    @sapiotone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed this review. Though I'm surprised you didn't mention AI's connection to competition shooting.

    • @mr.rem2609
      @mr.rem2609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea the maker is a olympic gold medalist shooter.

  • @liegelessimpressions6920
    @liegelessimpressions6920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Add Polaroid to your garage/shed startups. 😎

    • @douglasgreen437
      @douglasgreen437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Add Frank Zappa to that ( Joe's Garage).🤔

  • @crackbot
    @crackbot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should have put it on a sled or vice for the repeat-ability test

  • @RU2AIM
    @RU2AIM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If your scope has parallax adjustment and you're using it, it seems to me that cheek weld should have nothing to do with anything. Am I wrong?

  • @michaelhorton1350
    @michaelhorton1350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an old country boy, it’d be better to lose the goofy soundtrack and, instead, run the cricket background as ambient. Call it green, maybe. Carry me back to ol’ Virginny.
    Incredible rifle, though.....thanks.

  • @tuomasholo
    @tuomasholo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope to someday afford an accuracy international rifle.

  • @justinbouvier132
    @justinbouvier132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If they add more lugs on bolt is mostly for bolt throw angle…

  • @slyr1
    @slyr1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the best sniper rifle in your opinion durability quality distance in 6.5

  • @khalilabukabeer815
    @khalilabukabeer815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s worth the money😍

    • @mr.rem2609
      @mr.rem2609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was always against these until now that I own one. Most accurate rifle I had shot. Love it.

  • @garriefarmer7596
    @garriefarmer7596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still prefer the M2 browning belt fed with some kick ass feel

  • @RandomUser-sf9nl
    @RandomUser-sf9nl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Savage 10ba.... same caliber. Sub moa. Nice name brand scope... factory match ammo... $1200

    • @adamkadir3803
      @adamkadir3803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's more to sniper systems than strictly the precision ;)

    • @rmm2424
      @rmm2424 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Luck of the draw if you get a sub moa savage. Every Accuracy international shoots less than half moa.

    • @paulm2467
      @paulm2467 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's about shooting hundreds of thousands of rounds through the same receiver and action without it failing, try that with almost any other rifle.

  • @ibaF1509
    @ibaF1509 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Joel, great video! Could you maybe give me the name of the ARCA rail that you're using and also the name / manufacturer of the thumb rest that you've mounted on the right side. Thanks. Kind regards from Germany!

  • @brianmcgill3805
    @brianmcgill3805 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would say it is the user making the shot placement . the gun is on

  • @jamesmisiak8411
    @jamesmisiak8411 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Big dawGG, Nice Video for sure, BUT DAM IT SON, @a real 100, Im getting a repeat 3/4" grouping of 3-4 rounds 7mm08 from a simple browning with a 140 gr Federal . Other ammo won't group as well for sure, still within 3" @100 with EPU.. the poor mans Sniper gun.

  • @ziggyswenson4560
    @ziggyswenson4560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't you think you should torque the barrel to factory specs when reinstalling it .Hand tight don't cut it to prove accuracy consistences !

    • @Trrenik0kb
      @Trrenik0kb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts exactly. Littlebit poor for this channel

  • @macmckie2238
    @macmckie2238 ปีที่แล้ว

    They beat Tikka with the M55 sniper rifle to the contract

  • @smrettpecca
    @smrettpecca 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it also available in cal. 338 LM and above, or will it stay in Airgun Status? :D ;) Iron Sights till 600 Yards, untill 1500 Yards it is medium Range. well…….. Long Range starts at 1500 Yards. ;)

  • @twobellz
    @twobellz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best long gun ever made.

  • @xroxs9022
    @xroxs9022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Plz review the CDX-MC KEAKEN sniper next

  • @MrZhaokuo1225
    @MrZhaokuo1225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw someone complaining the price of AT guys, remember, AT is only the economy model. AXMC and the new AXSR are AI’s real deal, which cost twice than a AT.

    • @Aaronsmith-cu8ii
      @Aaronsmith-cu8ii ปีที่แล้ว

      What do u mean real deal?……are u implying that the AT is not a Sniper System?

  • @hjariffinhjbakar7980
    @hjariffinhjbakar7980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Price???

  • @leam1966
    @leam1966 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice set up but most of us don't have that money to spend LOL and your 7k rifle oh god. i was thinking there where more 3 to 5 k for those . i went out and got two rifles and one is the savage 10 Ashberry 308 bag it brand new for 800 and then i saw the Remington 700 P C R got that one also and both shoot bullet on bullet and that's with even cheaper Amo Magtech sniper 65 cents a round . and i got a vortex strike eagle 4 to 24x50 on the rem. but it is very nice

  • @jarosdav
    @jarosdav 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never knew crickets chrip during daylight hours.. lol

  • @JohnnyJQuest
    @JohnnyJQuest ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish there was a sniper out there that reviewed regular joe rifles to show how much skill is a factor over gear.

  • @andrebagby9652
    @andrebagby9652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @andrewharris4940
    @andrewharris4940 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo bud I've had a binge on your vids as I'm getting into rim fire shooting and finding out about it all and you seem to be quite knowledgeable and your American,I'm from the UK could you spare me minute and put me in the right direction on what is the most accurate and reliable 22lr and 17hmr to buy please money is no object and I love tactical black synthetic rifles,I love the review you did on the cz 457 pro varmint.but would love your thoughts.thanks my friend keep up the good work.

    • @TheAdam2877
      @TheAdam2877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anshultz is the .22 LR you are probably going to see most people talk about when it comes to the best out of box rim fire rifles. Just a heads up the aren't cheap, probably looking at atleast 1k. Next is the CZ line of 22. Valquartson is also another highly respected name in the rim fire business that a lot of pros use but they are around 2k and higher.

    • @PrecisionRifleNetwork
      @PrecisionRifleNetwork 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! You could check out my personal channel, Precision Rifle Network for more content.

  • @Calcouk
    @Calcouk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    yep ... Apple computers, that well known British PC company

  • @s.waring8364
    @s.waring8364 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic British made weapon

  • @vbtktr
    @vbtktr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love at first sight. Only problem as always money.

    • @Nobody-xh5qe
      @Nobody-xh5qe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ot that's what I get my guns with

    • @bruhh249
      @bruhh249 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same as my actual love life

    • @bruhh249
      @bruhh249 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sad. Kill me please I will be the next target for your videos and I don't charge.

    • @bruhh249
      @bruhh249 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also like this is you're gay

    • @Nobody-xh5qe
      @Nobody-xh5qe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bruhh249 come on over!

  • @SCQT
    @SCQT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hard to deepen my appreciation for AI
    Thanks trying though, always enjoyable ;o)

  • @harrisonz1515
    @harrisonz1515 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AT308 user here. Dont buy the 26inchs barrel! Its too long with any suppressor or muzzle brake, unless you would like to self load ultra heavy bullet to shoot over 1000 yards.

  • @shaunbrogan4157
    @shaunbrogan4157 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe you can sniper the crickets to be able 2 hear ya

  • @radstyle
    @radstyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the MOA in cold weather start to relly change?

  • @richybarrett
    @richybarrett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If this AI is as accurate as the earlier L96 that I was issued, then his first 5 round group is large compared to what the rifle is capable. At 100 metres a grouping with it should be tight enough to be difficult to distinguish individual shots, especially if green dots are used.

    • @tonydav245
      @tonydav245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Green spot and sheep I'm sure the farmers put there old sheep out to graze on range days😉 more fun than hun heads

  • @hantusmostert
    @hantusmostert 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MRAD 🥃 but with a Heym SR30 action ;)

  • @7071t6
    @7071t6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As far as snipers go in the military, they do not use what they want, they use what the military gives them and then they would use customized loads as well, which then takes it to the next level?

  • @sidrios5233
    @sidrios5233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not an expert on this subject but I've talked to enough ppl and read enough material and the one common theme is know your weapon. You can be a bad m.f. with a sub $1000 rifle. Carlos Hathcock comes to mind. Marines deadliest sniper. Not a knock on this rifle...just saying.