Accuracy International Where Can I See One?

[edchef]

Hello

I have recently retired from full time work and I thought I would treat myself to a rifle that I could use for medium to long range shooting - not necessarily for serious or formal competition use.

My eyes have fallen on AI in its various forms and I wonder what people think of them in terms of accuracy , value for money, general design etc.

I live in Shropshire and I wonder where the nearest place is that I can see/handle/stroke on or even fire one ?

Alternatively should I just go for a semi custom Remington with an AI stock - do these perform well ? I expect most of my shooting will be 600 yards max.

Any comments, thoughts and general abuse will be gratefully received

Thanks

Ed

Wasn't sure where to post this - let me know if it's in the wrong bit of the forum

[SWShooter]

Hello

I have recently retired from full time work and I thought I would treat myself to a rifle that I could use for medium to long range shooting - not necessarily for serious or formal competition use.

My eyes have fallen on AI in its various forms and I wonder what people think of them in terms of accuracy , value for money, general design etc.

I live in Shropshire and I wonder where the nearest place is that I can see/handle/stroke on or even fire one ?

Alternatively should I just go for a semi custom Remington with an AI stock - do these perform well ? I expect most of my shooting will be 600 yards max.

Any comments, thoughts and general abuse will be gratefully received

Thanks

Ed

Wasn't sure where to post this - let me know if it's in the wrong bit of the forum

 

Talk to Sporting Services http://www.sportingservices.co.uk/

 

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0358/7913/files/AI_brochure_2014_pdf.pdf?327

[edchef]

I have had a word over the phone but I was hoping not to have to drive that far at this stage (just for a look)

[Avian]

Sent you a PM

[Mike357]

You could have shot one at Bisley I the McQueens Issued Rifle last weekend if you had a Safe Shooters Card.

[Brillo]

You have two or three close options.

 

1. Give Minsterley Ranges a call. They might have one in stock or know of a member who would let you look at theirs.

2. Visit Kingsbury ranges (near Kingsbury water park) on June 13th. Someone will be shooting one on that day.

3. Visit Kingsbury on an Offas Dyke Rifle Club booking (day or evening). The same as option 2 applies.

[andybrock]

You could have shot one at Bisley I the McQueens Issued Rifle last weekend if you had a Safe Shooters Card.

Without hijacking Ed's post, what's a "safe shooters card"?

[Mike357]

Safe Shooters Certification Card, required to shoot on a MOD range inc Bisley.

[andybrock]

Safe Shooters Certification Card, required to shoot on a MOD range inc Bisley.

Ok thanks.

[Grouse]

Give Brock and Norris a ring - they will be close to you?

[edchef]

Thank You all chaps - I have ,or am about to follow up everything that has been suggested - including holding a fully suppressed .308 AI model!

I'll let you know how I get on

Thanks again

ED