Shuggy Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Well, I have been saving for this for over two years and at last it's mine! I lucked out on this as I was fully expecting to have to wait for another 3 or 4 months for the order. When I phoned Sporting Services, Adam said "You're in luck: we've got one coming in that was a cancelled order. You can have it next week!". Yes, I know that I could be heading for two full custom rifles for the cost of this one, but sometimes common sense doesn't enter into it. I wavered a bit when I had saved enough for an AT, but I thought 'lets keep going'. No buyers remorse so far and somehow I don't think that there will be. Amd I definitely like the new AI green Cerakote. Out tomorrow to zero and break in the barrel. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper811 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 awesome ! No going back now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 That looks great. Best green I've seen for ages if that makes sense. What cal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Possiblyn a clue in the title TJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Way too early for me :-) thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Well, I have been saving for this for over two years and at last it's mine! I lucked out on this as I was fully expecting to have to wait for another 3 or 4 months for the order. When I phoned Sporting Services, Adam said "You're in luck: we've got one coming in that was a cancelled order. You can have it next week!". Yes, I know that I could be heading for two full custom rifles for the cost of this one, but sometimes common sense doesn't enter into it. I wavered a bit when I had saved enough for an AT, but I thought 'lets keep going'. No buyers remorse so far and somehow I don't think that there will be. Amd I definitely like the new AI green Cerakote. Out tomorrow to zero and break in the barrel. Can't wait! Looks great - good call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckhurstBen Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Awesome bit of kit, very jeleous! What are you going to be using it for? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 The short 0.308 barrel will be used for target shooting out to 600 yards, which is the longest distance my club shoots at routinely. At some point I plan to get a 26 inch barrel in 6.5x47, to take things out to longer ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckhurstBen Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako 243 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Love it,that looks fantastic . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Dam it, it's threads like these that make me want an AX308 again. Good choice and worth saving for the AX. The colour is perfect for the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsatten Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 You wont be disappointed , a mate has one but with a 26" tube in 308 ,shoots very very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 So I swagged a sight setting at 400 yards and my first shot was a V bull! Definitely a sign of things to come. I followed the AI recommended barrel break in procedure and then it was 'weapons free'. Wow - this thing is a frikkin laser beam! Moved back to 500 and the wind was getting a little switchy, so the nut behind the butt caused a few inners, but overall this is one amazing rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhhudson Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Looks good, I am growing on the 'tactical' looking rifles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriandavidb Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 What is the AI recommended barrel break in procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Very nice Shuggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 What is the AI recommended barrel break in procedure? I figured that AI must know a thing or two about barrels, so I followed it exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Lovely gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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