Accuracy International AX308

The History of Accuracy International

Accuracy International was founded in the UK in 1978 by Malcolm Cooper, a British Olympic medalist in shooting, and Sarah Cooper, his wife. The company was established with the aim of creating a high-precision rifle that would meet the needs of competitive target shooters and military snipers alike. In 1982, they introduced their first rifle, the AI Arctic Warfare rifle. The rifle's accuracy and reliability made it a favorite of military and law enforcement agencies around the world. In the 1980s and 1990s, AI continued to refine and expand its product line, developing new models like the AW50 and the AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum). These rifles were designed to meet the needs of different users, from military snipers to police SWAT teams.

In the early 2000s, AI secured a contract to supply rifles to the British Armed Forces, cementing its reputation as a supplier of high-quality military equipment. The company's rifles were used by British forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, where they earned a reputation for their accuracy and reliability. AI continued to expand its product line, offering rifles for civilian use, as well as law enforcement and military applications. Today, AI is known for its commitment to precision, quality, and reliability, and its rifles are widely used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world.

The company has always been focused on developing new technologies and refining existing ones to create rifles that are even more accurate, reliable, and durable. This commitment to innovation has led to the development of advanced features like detachable magazines, adjustable stocks, and precision triggers. AI has also developed proprietary technologies, such as the Quickloc barrel system, which allows users to quickly change barrels on their rifles. The company remains a small, independent company that is owned and operated by the Cooper family, who continue to oversee every aspect of the company's operations.

Accuracy International AX308 Rifle Review

The Accuracy International AX308 is a bolt-action precision rifle chambered specifically for the short action .308 Winchester. This fixed caliber rifle shares all the features of the AXMC model. Its action is bolted and bonded to an aluminum chassis, which provides a stable platform for the rifle and enhances accuracy.

The AX308's bolt has six locking lugs and a sixty-degree opening angle, which ensures a smooth and reliable operation. It also features AI's combat-proven leaf spring extractor, which ensures positive extraction of spent casings. The rifle has a three-position safety, which allows the shooter to engage or disengage the safety with ease. The safety can also be operated silently, which is useful in tactical situations where noise discipline is important. With a full-length NATO STANAG 4694/Mil Std 1913 rail, mounting optics and other imaging equipment will not be an issue. The AX308 has a two-stage trigger that is adjustable for trigger weight between 1500 and 2000 g (3.3 and 4.4 lbs), which allows the shooter to customize the trigger to their preference.

The rifle is equipped with a detachable 10-round double-stack magazine, which can also be top-loaded through the rifle's ejection port. The magazine port is cut out on the left side for ease of magazine insertion. The rifle weighs 6300 g (13.9 lbs) unloaded with a 610 mm (24 inch) barrel.

Accuracy International AX308, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 1: Accuracy International AX308, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.euroopticafrica.co.za/Accuracy-International-Tactical-AXMC-Rifles-308-24-pale-brown.aspx)

Accuracy International AX308 Calibers

Accuracy International AX308 is chambered for the following calibers:

.308 Win.

Accuracy International AX308 Variants

Accuracy International AX308 is available in the following variants:

Dark Earth
Green
Pale Brown
Elite Sand
Elite Midnight

Accuracy International AX308 receiver, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 2: Accuracy International AX308 receiver, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.euroopticafrica.co.za/Accuracy-International-Tactical-AXMC-Rifles-308-24-pale-brown.aspx)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Accuracy International AX308

Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Accuracy International AX308

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, the mounting surfaces of these rifles must match in all dimensions. The following rifles are interchangeable:

All rifles with a NATO STANAG 4694/Picatinny rail

Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Accuracy International AX308

For two-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. The following rifles are interchangeable:

All rifles with a NATO STANAG 4694/Picatinny rail

Best Scope Mounts for Accuracy International AX308

Fixed Scope Mounts for Accuracy International AX308

We recommend the one-piece GEN-2 scope mount made by the trusted German manufacturer, ERA-TAC. It is made of aluminum and comes with a two-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Accuracy International AX308

For easier detachment and repeatability, while also offering adjustable inclination, we recommend the ERA-TAC GEN-2 Adjustable Inclination scope mount. It is made of aluminum and comes with a two-year warranty.

Help us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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Combined use of a riflescope and a red dot sight

Riflescopes magnify images, allowing the shooter to carefully inspect the target, while a red dot sight quick target acquisition when shooting at short distances.

In this category, there are mounts that allow the use of a riflescope and a red dot sight in a single setup.

Advantages of combined use of two optical devices

The hunter is prepared to take an accurate shot in all possible situations.
At close range, a red dot sight is used, while the riflescope proves useful at long-range distances.
Using a red dot and a riflescope in a single setup is less expensive than purchasing two, 100% repeatable mounting solutions for each optical device.

Most mounts found in this category are either rings or parts of rings with an integrated red dot sight mounting standard. The standard is specified in the mount’s name – mostly, one of the familiar red dot mounting standards is listed such as Docter Sight, Aimpoint Micro, C-more RTS, Shield RMS/SMS, Trijicon RMR.

Some manufacturers, such as Spuhr and Recknagel, provide rings with an interface that is then further paired with an adapter plate.

How to mount a red dot sight on a riflescope

There are two ways of mounting a red dot sight on a scope tube:

on top of the riflescope or
on the side, at a 45° angle.

Red dot mounts on a scope tube

Red dot sight mounted on a 45° angle and on top

Even though the mounting style depends on the user preference, having a red dot sight mounted on top of a riflescope is generally more popular among hunters.

IPSC shooters, for example, generally prefer to have the red dot sight mounted at a 45° angle.

Red dot mounts for a scope tube are almost exclusively made from aluminium.

They are produced by:

Spuhr,
Recknagel,
Henneberger,
Shield, and
many others.

Accuracy International AX308

The History of Accuracy International