Accuracy International markings?

fish slapped

Hi lads,

Whats the difference between an AI, AE marked:

"ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND AINA OAK RIDGE TM"

and one marked:

"ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND AINA MINGUS TX"

Both Mk 1 AE's

Thanks,

Fish

fish slapped

56 views and no info, looks like we're all stumped on this one

clivej

fish slapped wrote: »

Hi lads,

Whats the difference between an AI, AE marked:

"ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND AINA OAK RIDGE TM"

and one marked:

"ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND AINA MINGUS TX"

Both Mk 1 AE's

Thanks,

Fish

fish slapped wrote: »

56 views and no info, looks like we're all stumped on this one

Just looking at this I'd venture that its

:P:P OAK RIDGE TM and MINGUS TX :p
:P:P and that the text is different.:p:p

Tackleberrywho

fish slapped wrote: »

Hi lads,

Whats the difference between an AI, AE marked:

"ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND AINA OAK RIDGE TM"

and one marked:

"ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND AINA MINGUS TX"

Both Mk 1 AE's

Thanks,

Fish

No mention of it on Wiki

Me thinks it is a model name to differentiate variants. And there are many Variants!!
AWF (Arctic Warfare Folding)
AW model with side-folding polymer stock.
AWP (Arctic Warfare Police)
The AWP was a version intended for use by law enforcement as opposed to military, with AWP standing for Arctic Warfare Police. The most notable features were that the distinctive frame was black coloured, not a light green colour. It also has a shorter 24 in (610 mm) barrel in comparison to AW model. The AWP is normally chambered for 7.62 mm NATO/.308 Winchester or .243 Winchester ammunition though it could be chambered for other cartridges. The AWP should not be confused with Accuracy International AW AE which also has a black finish, but is a cheaper non-military version of the AW series.[8][9]
AWS (Arctic Warfare Suppressed)
The AWS is specifically designed for use with subsonic ammunition which, depending on the target, gives an effective maximum range of around 300 metres (330 yd). Its noise levels are similar to those that are generated by .22 LR match ammunition. The weapon is fitted with a special .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO special 406 mm (16 in) long barrel which has a twist rate of 229 mm (1 in 9 in) and an integral suppressor. The AWS barrel/suppressor combination has a total length of 711 mm (28 in), which keeps the weapon's overall length within normal limits. The user can remove the barrel/suppressor combination and replace it with a standard AW or AWP barrel in about three minutes. As with all such systems, the sight will need re-zeroing after a barrel change.[10]
AWC (Arctic Warfare Covert)
The Covert system is essentially an AWS with a folding stock with a 305 mm (12 in) long barrel/suppressor combination with a 203 mm (1 in 8 in) twist rate. It is supplied in a small suitcase which houses the rifle with the stock folded and the barrel/suppressor combination detached. The polymer suitcase is lined with closed-cell foam featuring cut-outs for the stock/action/optics/bipod combination, the bolt, the suppressor, a magazine and a box of ammunition. While the Covert system's compacted size is considerably smaller than that of any conventional system, its special barrel and integral suppressor keep the weapon's overall length within normal limits when deployed.
It is notably used by the USSOCOM 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force), the British Special Air Service and the German KSK (designated G25)[11]
AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum)
The (AWM) (Magnum) is chambered for longer, more powerful magnum cartridges specifically .300 Winchester Magnum. It has been adopted by several armies:
G22 (Gewehr 22 or Scharfschützengewehr 22) by German Army, it features a folding stock and is chambered for the .300 Winchester Magnum round (designated 7.62x67 mm).
AWSM (Arctic Warfare Super Magnum)


Royal Marines snipers displaying their L115A1 rifles.
The Accuracy International AWSM is an AWM variant chambered for long, high-powered super magnum cartridges like the .338 Lapua Magnum round. It has been adopted by several armies:
L115A1 and its 'improved' version L115A3; UK designations of AWSM chambered for .338 Lapua Magnum.
AX 338
The Accuracy International AX 338 long range rifle series was designed for long, high-powered super magnum cartridges and was unveiled in January 2010 at the SHOT Show tradeshow. It is a major design evolution based on the AWSM variant and its development was according to Accuracy International partly driven by a Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) U.S. Special Operations Command solicitation.[12] The AX 338 rifle is chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum round and features parts that dimensionally or otherwise are not interchangeable with the AW rifle series.[13] The AX 338 was designed as a modular multi caliber rifle, meaning it can be user changed from .338 Lapua Magnum to .300 Winchester Magnum and 7.62x51mm NATO by exchanging bolts, magazines and barrels.
Compared to the AWSM the bolt action of the AX 338 is longer and wider and the internal magazine length is lengthened, allowing the unimpaired use of .338 Lapua Magnum cartridges loaded to the C.I.P. (Commission Internationale Permanente pour l'Epreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives) maximum allowed overall length of 93.50 mm (3.681 in). The AX 338 bolt is 0.87 in (22mm) in diameter and the bolt, bolt head, locking ring and barrel tenon construction were designed to be significantly stronger and more capable of handling higher chamber pressures and temperatures and thus higher bolt thrust safely compared to the AWSM variant. The bolt construction is significantly revised, allowing removal of the bolt head from the bolt body with simple hand tools. Cartridge/caliber changes can be accomplished by the change of a bolt head or complete bolt assembly. The interior of the bolt has a new safety feature added that will prevent the rifle from firing on a partially closed bolt. An improved leaf-spring AW 7.62 style extractor should enhance the cycling reliability of the bolt action. This extractor can be removed and reinstalled with the help of a bullet tip. The top of the receiver features a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail for mounting aiming optics. As an option this rail can be provided with a forward canted angle optimized for extreme long range shooting. The diameter of the barrel threading was enlarged and is unique to the AX 338. The rifle is fitted with an a 27 in (686 mm) long .338 in (8.6 mm) caliber free floating fluted barrel as standard. Other barrel lengths, calibers and twist rates are available as options. The two-stage trigger has a new trigger shoe that can be moved for and rearwards by 0.5 in (13 mm) and has a 3.3 to 4.4 lbf (15 to 20 N) adjustable trigger pull. The AX 338 uses new 10-round double stacked .338 Lapua Magnum steel magazines that are inserted into a revised magazine well.[14]
Further the AX 338 features a revised external chassis stock system with an octagonal shaped fore end which envelops the free floating barrel offering modular attachment points for user (re)movable MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny accessory rails on four sides. Several lengths of octagonal shaped fore end and Picatinny accessory rails are available as options. The rear of the stock can be either a thumbhole or a pistol grip configuration and has a butt spike as standard. The minimal possible length of pull was reduced compared to the AICS stocks to facilitate usage when wearing thick clothing or body armor. The stock has a left-right and height adjustable cheekpiece as standard or can be fitted with an optional quick adjustable cheekpiece. The pistol grip can be fitted with backstraps of differing sizes that combined with the movable trigger shoe enables the trigger to be tailored to the individual shooter.[15] An AX AICS stock is planned for Remington 700 short and long bolt action based rifles.[16][17]
The AX rifle is also planned in a smaller 7.62x51mm NATO dedicated version with a smaller short action and in a larger AX 50 .50 BMG version with a bigger extra long action.
AW50 (Arctic Warfare .50 calibre)
The AW50 was introduced in 2000 and is an AW rifle re-engineered and chambered for .50 BMG (12.7x99 mm NATO).
G24 (Gewehr 24 or Scharfschützengewehr 24): German Army designation of the AW50.
AW50F (Arctic Warfare .50 calibre Folding Stock)
The AW50F is a variant of the AW50 adopted by the Australian military. It differs from the standard AW50 in that it is fitted with a folding stock (hence the F) and Madco barrel.
AS50 (Arctic Semi-automatic .50 calibre)
The Accuracy International AS50 was developed in 2007 and is a semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle jointly developed by AI and NSWC-Crane (Naval Surface Warfare Center) primarily for US Navy SEALs.
AE/AE MkII (Accuracy Enforcement)
The Accuracy International AE was introduced in 2001 as a cheaper, somewhat simplified less sturdy version of the L96/AW series intended for law enforcement. It is not to be confused with the more expensive AWP or AW models intended for military use. The AE bolt-action differs from the larger more angular AW design. The round AE receiver is lighter compared to the AW models. The action of the AE is also not permanently bonded with epoxy material to the aluminium chassis and hence can be removed. Unlike the AW models, the AE can not be ordered in a left-handed configuration. The AE is fitted in 7.62×51 mm NATO calibre and its barrel is 610 mm (24 in) long. In 2009 the AE was updated and is since marketed as the AW MkII.[18] The AE MkII rifle system uses AICS 5 and 10 round magazines has a removable trigger group, a screw adjustable cheekpiece. As options a 508 mm (20.0 in) barrel with muzzle brake or tactical suppressor mounting facilities and a folding chassis are available.

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tac u have way to much time on your hands................................................................................:D:D:D

fish slapped

Both are AE mark 1 rifles in 7.62 with fixed stocks and no visible difference.

and the mystery continues...

Thanks Clive helpfull as ever :D:D

murph226

Tack, wiki wouldnt be the most reliable place for info!

FS, why not send Sporting Services an email about it?

Tackleberrywho

murph226 wrote: »

Tack, wiki wouldnt be the most reliable place for info!

FS, why not send Sporting Services an email about it?

My first Port of call was snipers hide, as that is where I look for a lot of stuff I need for my remmy.

You don't have to tell me about Wikki

(I'm trying to do a thesis without copy and pasting wikki for that reason )

I should be doing my OWN research than other peoples, but FS did Challenge us!

fish slapped

murph226 wrote: »

FS, why not send Sporting Services an email about it?

done and awaiting reply but thought I'd throw the question out there...;)

Mr.Flibble

Presumably Accuracy International of North America (AINA) has been based at Oak Ridge (which I think should be TN) and Mingus at different times, or has/had separate branches there.

fish slapped

Reply from sporting services:

There is no difference, Any Rifles imported into the USA must carry distributers address. AINA is Accuracy international’s US subsidiary. These addresses are also to be found on AE rifles sold elsewhere.

Kind regards,

So it seems it's just different distributors stamped on the action!

Seems strange to me...

gunhappy_ie

fish slapped wrote: »

So it seems it's just different distributors stamped on the action!

Seems strange to me...

Thats just how they do it over there, its part of ATF requirements.

Before the barrel and assault rifle ban came in (even with them in) any firearm imported would have there origional markings as well as the importers markings. Ive seen pics of several pics of Hks Uzis, Galils, FNs done this way