Kept the ZCO and sold the ATACR.
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Kept the ZCO and sold the ATACR.
Yes. I bought a new SFP 308 bolt body for one of my AXMCs. It was defective (actually skipped an entire step in the machining process). It was the ONLY one in stock ANYWHERE at the time. I had to send it to AINA. They inspected and called me and said, yep - we'll replace it. I asked how long that might take since no one had them in stock anywhere. They said, don't worry - we keep plenty of stock of parts like this on-hand for repairing customer's rifles. It will ship out today.
So, even if you can't find an extra part in stock anywhere, there is an excellent likelihood that AI has it on hand if a rifle needs it for a repair.
Did you send your bolt in to them for repair?I had a very different experience from you.
I Called AI to ask about replacing a damaged bolt head on a rifle I purchased. They told me they don't swap heads (even though I found a post on here where a rep stated they do), and instead offered to sell me a whole new bolt body for $800 and change (which they had in stock). Not what I wanted to hear, but figured I'd take them up on the offer. When I called back to purchase, the guy I got on the phone acted like I was an idiot and told me they don't sell parts, despite giving me a specific price for it maybe two days earlier.
Fortunately for me, a kind member here offered to swap his better condition bolt head for mine, so my ugly gas cut bolt has been united with the 7 axis dremel body.
And for anyone curious, swapping bolt heads is like a ten minute process, so I have no idea why they don't do it for people.
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No, they just told me to purchase a whole new bolt body, and made sure to tell me I'd void my warranty if I did any work on it myself. I obviously disregarded.Did you send your bolt in to them for repair?
Oh, Snap! I hope you were using one of the TREMOR reticles!
Anyone here know of anyone who makes a rubber pad that covers the AXSR 308 mag’s baseplate? To keep it from cracking when reloading over rocks/concrete? I coulda sworn I seen a post with some sort of rubber baseplate thing on some mags a year or two ago.
That's odd. How was the bolt head damaged? It's kinda weird they told you to just replace it without them even seeing it. It is understandable that they wouldn't warranty any work not done by them, though.No, they just told me to purchase a whole new bolt body, and made sure to tell me I'd void my warranty if I did any work on it myself. I obviously disregarded.
If ya don't find what you seek my dude, let me know, we've got a nice Markforged printer at work I could commandeer for a 'special assignment' (thanks @derek1ee for the idea).Anyone here know of anyone who makes a rubber pad that covers the AXSR 308 mag’s baseplate? To keep it from cracking when reloading over rocks/concrete? I coulda sworn I seen a post with some sort of rubber baseplate thing on some mags a year or two ago.
YesI keep hearing guys mention that the AW mags are hard to find. Is there a shortage or something?
That explains a lot...LOLI am left handed. Once I realized no gun company gives AF about lefts I switched to shooting right handed.
If that’s the folder do yourself a favor and get the AO thumb rest
Might be the best looking ai posted in 50 pages or so
Paging the left handed man himself @Nik HEuroptic has some axsr left hand bolt bodies in stock. FYI.
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Pretty sure he’s purchased every LH bolt for the AXSR….Paging the left handed man himself @Nik H
Pretty sure he’s purchased every LH bolt for the AXSR….
Only missing the AXSR
WaitI was just about to say this lol my man is about to barter his way into a fully kitted out lh axmc or will be funding his retirement selling off lh bolts n crap lol
Correct.Pretty sure he’s purchased every LH bolt for the AXSR….
Only missing the AXSR
Its called applying lessons learned or buying insurance. I know I will buy the rifle soon so I bought not only every bolt body but also a spare firing pin shroud assembly
I can fix that for youCorrect.
The only thing that keeps me from buying it tomorrow is knowing that at some point they will release a sage-green version
If my AI ever fails when I need it, my assurance is knowing I can use the damn thing as a club and still go out gangsterIts called applying lessons learned or buying insurance. I know I will buy the rifle soon so I bought not only every bolt body but also a spare firing pin shroud assembly
“I wanna go out of this world the same way I came into it — screaming my head off and covered in someone else’s blood.”If my AI ever fails when I need it, my assurance is knowing I can use the damn thing as a club and still go out gangster
Is the installation of an AX buttstock on an AT very difficult?
If I can figure it out, you got this broIs the installation of an AX buttstock on an AT very difficult?
It’s a nice looking range but my tinnitus acts up just looking at it sheeshDid some additional stress testing of pfl338's AXSR/AXMC AICS mag collar design today, ran 100 rounds with 5 round string pairs at speed (i.e. as quickly as I could run the bolt and reacquire the target) out of a polymer MDT 308 mag in the AXSR. Not just from bench seated, but also off of a bag with weight into the front of the magazine. Ran flawless without any issues. I now have 3 MDT polymer mags with these collars on them and they will be my primary short action magazines for the AXSR.
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Is the installation of an AX buttstock on an AT very difficult?
Did some additional stress testing of pfl338's AXSR/AXMC AICS mag collar design today, ran 100 rounds with 5 round string pairs at speed (i.e. as quickly as I could run the bolt and reacquire the target) out of a polymer MDT 308 mag in the AXSR. Not just from bench seated, but also off of a bag with weight into the front of the magazine. Ran flawless without any issues. I now have 3 MDT polymer mags with these collars on them and they will be my primary short action magazines for the AXSR.
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Hey man it looks like you have 5.56, 308, and a magnum bolt heads here. Are these short action bolts or ASR? I’d like to run mangum (saum or PRC) and 556 in my ATX but I’m not aware of that being possible. Let me know if I’m wrong.Isn’t 3 better than 1?View attachment 8390215
You’d be surprisedIf I can figure it out, you got this bro
It’s your year, booboo: https://www.eurooptic.com/Accuracy-...e-300-Win-Mag-Sage-Green-26-3-4-24-w-Bra.aspxCorrect.
The only thing that keeps me from buying it tomorrow is knowing that at some point they will release a sage-green version
Not available yet...probably 2028...LOL
How to vandalize your AT rifle with AE Mk 2 skins:
Strip AT rifle, remove all flush cups because we don’t need no stinkin’ flush cups, mark cuts for skins with tape.
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Cut skins as necessary with razor saw
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Test fit
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Hey! One of the skin screws won’t pass through the chassis fore end! Use a 1/8” transfer punch to mark it.
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And drill a 15/64 hole because that’s what all the other holes in the chassis are.
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To be continue
AT rifle vandalism, continued.
I’ve got a drill press in the garage but it’s crowded out there what with the nice car that’s never seen rain or salt on the trickle charger and all, and I think I’m out of propane for the heater anyhow.
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Anyway, it’s more fun to drive 10 minutes to your buddy’s machine shop and watch him drill holes in your chassis on his Bridgeport.
He’s not a gun guy at all but he’s knocked out by the interrupted threads in the receiver for the barrel.
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I go home and assemble my shit. Everything is going swimmingly until I function check the rifle.
The trigger is stuck solid and won’t budge. Upon further investigation, I discover the mount for the trigger shoe is hanging up on the skins at the top of the skin’s trigger opening.
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The triangle shaped piece at the top rear of the trigger opening has to go. Razor saw:
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It worked!
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I had him counter bore the “stupid idea” early fore end for the counter sunk screw mounting of the late fore end. Maybe this summer I’ll debond the fore end and switch over to the early front sling swivel style.
Probably about the same time I pop off these skins and DuraCoat them OD green. It’s too cold to paint with that nasty stuff now.
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Edited to add- this mod will work with AICS skins, too.
With the AICS, you’ll have the big square bolt opening for the R700.
You won’t have to modify the trigger opening because that’s already done.
This is because the rear action mounting bolt opening is at the rear of the trigger opening.
BeautifulFinally got a decent enough day in Northern Virginia to spray some DuraCoat WWII OD green on the vandalized skins for my AT.
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Very bright sun for a change.
Let us know how the eclipse affects drying time.Finally got a decent enough day in Northern Virginia to spray some DuraCoat WWII OD green on the vandalized skins for my AT.
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Very bright sun for a change.
Yes for the short actions. Currently I have 7saum and 300wsm and 223 barrel for my AT. Check with bugholes/spr for the 223 conversion. @MOUNTIC also posts them up every now and then too. Factory bolts are the hardest item to sourceHey man it looks like you have 5.56, 308, and a magnum bolt heads here. Are these short action bolts or ASR? I’d like to run mangum (saum or PRC) and 556 in my ATX but I’m not aware of that being possible. Let me know if I’m wrong.
Done.Finally got a decent enough day in Northern Virginia to spray some DuraCoat WWII OD green on the vandalized skins for my AT.
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Very bright sun for a change.
Question about SA Magnum choices for the AIAT….I sent my extra bolt to Fritz this morning. I mostly see 6.5PRC or 300 WSM is one better than the either? Any different suggestions to consider? I run a DeadAir Sandman S on my AT if that makes any difference….
Happened to me with the CDG thread among others, recently.Anyone else suddenly stop getting notifications for threads they watch? Only ever happens with this thread
Thanks bigfoot. I contacted bugholes and they only do the .223 conversion. Nothing for magnum and no plans for magnum. Where did you get your magnum setup?Yes for the short actions. Currently I have 7saum and 300wsm and 223 barrel for my AT. Check with bugholes/spr for the 223 conversion. @MOUNTIC also posts them up every now and then too. Factory bolts are the hardest item to source
In the px. They pop up every so often. If you source a 308 bolt I believe guys are having them modified by black canyon customs now.Thanks bigfoot. I contacted bugholes and they only do the .223 conversion. Nothing for magnum and no plans for magnum. Where did you get your magnum setup?