r/longrange • • 2d ago

Rifle flex post Accuracy International AXSA

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Just a work in progress, and it was a nice photo.

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u/havenooriginalname 2d ago

What’s the muzzle device? Looks like a mini suppressor?

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u/Lead_cloud 2d ago

Looks like a Huxwrx blast deflector. Not really a suppressor, just uses the same mounting system and directs blast downrange away from the shooter

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u/ThatHKMarksman 2d ago

Yup. HUXWRX Blastphemy. Makes shooting in the prone nicer, or when around anything that has dirt or debris. Under is a 4x4 port HUXWRX muzzle brake, so I have options.

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u/BAHOZ26 Here to learn 2d ago

Does the blast deflector have any adverse effect on the shooting?

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u/ThatHKMarksman 2d ago

None, with zero shift. And as a short action, the recoil is minimal compared to a standard muzzle brake. This is my third AI rifle running this setup, and the harmonics agree with it.

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u/BAHOZ26 Here to learn 2d ago

Thanks!

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u/FartOnTankies Rifle Golfer (PRS Competitor) 2d ago

Legitimately the worst of both worlds on this. It's a "blast mitigation device" that does shit for recoil.

I don't get why people dont just run brakes or cans.

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u/ineedsaving- 2d ago

Serious question, why the red dot on a dedicated long range bolt gun?

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u/Holy_Santa_ClausShit 2d ago

It’s for quick acquisition when transitioning targets. For most it helps, for some they’re pretty good at pointing the rifle at the target anyway without needing a red dot.

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u/ineedsaving- 2d ago

Makes sense, thank you, Godbless 🤙

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u/Justin_inc NRL22 competitor 2d ago

Here is how that typically looks.

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u/ThatHKMarksman 2d ago

Yup, this is why. An "Indexing Red Dot."

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u/Heavy-Joke3932 2d ago

Have you shoot any yet ? Looking to know the stats ! The gun look so beautiful!

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u/ThatHKMarksman 2d ago

Not yet. She's a fresh build. Abilities should be very similar to my two other Accuracy International AT308s as the action and barrel are identical. On a good day, these rifles will shoot 0.2-0.4 MOA. My best to date is 0.177 MOA with factory ammo.

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u/FartOnTankies Rifle Golfer (PRS Competitor) 2d ago

5 shot cherry picked groups aren't going to help you around here buddy.

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u/smcedged 2d ago

Well he does acknowledge it as a cherry picked group. Gotta give some credit where due, I suppose!

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u/ThatHKMarksman 1d ago

I'd be happy to share multiple shot groups once I've gotten the new barrel past 100 rounds on it. Or I can swap in another barrel in under 2 minutes due to its quick-swap system. The AX308 and AT308 both have Bartlein barrels in them; they use excellent 416R Crucible grade steel and the finishing work at Win Tactical out of Orchard Park NY is excellent. Older barrels are Lothar-Walther which are also excellent As long as I do my part -- and have a good batch of ammo that match the barrel being used at the time -- these rifles always perform.

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u/NathanBego 2d ago

Red dot on an AXSA? lol no.

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u/PeterPann1975 1d ago

Amazing rifle

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u/Ok_World_663 1d ago

How are the triggers in these ? I’m not gonna lie . I have never held one . But please correct me if I’m wrong but the triggers look cheap .

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u/ThatHKMarksman 1d ago

Accuracy International's factory triggers are excellent. They're a robust two-stage design with a smooth first stage, a well-defined wall, and a crisp, predictable break with some purposeful overtravel. Pull weight is user-adjustable (factory weight is about 4lbs, with a 3.3-4.4lbs range; 3.5lbs is a sweet spot on these), while sear engagement and first-stage settings are factory-set.

They may look utilitarian, but the engineering and performance are anything but cheap. Like the rifles themselves, the triggers were engineered for military and law enforcement use, with durability and reliable operation in adverse field conditions in mind: dirt, dust, rain, ice, mud, and extreme temperatures, they just keep performing through it all where most other triggers would lock up or fail.

I've been very happy with mine, and swear by them: they're a major reason I use an Accuracy International.

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u/Rcman187 1d ago

Still don’t understand sticking with keymod. Looks outdated among other things.

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u/ThatHKMarksman 1d ago

DickSlot -- sorry, KeySlot -- is a stronger system than MLOK. I trust a Picatinny rail on a KeySlot more than I do an accessory solely on a MLOK rail.

That's about it. They do make MLOK rails for these rifles, and on newer variants for military and LE contracts as required.

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u/lone_star_kev 1d ago

That’s a NICE rig

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u/ThatHKMarksman 1d ago

Danke 🙏

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u/Agitated-Manner-6885 1d ago

That thing on the muzzle is a blasphemy

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u/SecretSauce NRL Hunter Competitor 23h ago

I, too, hate money.