If I had to choose one, the AXMC/ASR. And I love my AW. Caliber choices are greater with a long action, especially if you have all the bolts. Only real drawback and it's a big one, is custom barrels are spendy and hard as hell to find.
Because I owned an AXMC. Didn’t like it as much as my thumbhole AT. So after trying AT, ATX and AXMC I now own 2 thumbhole AT’s. So one will be a 260/300 WSM setup. The other is my full time crop damage rifle and runs a 308 tube year round
Plus it’s fun to try new things
Buncha kids here don’t even know their AI history.
^^^^^Like the AE Mk l that I snuck in a couple of weeks ago https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...national-picture-thread.6252614/post-12204934
That 6cm running super fast by the time you settle you will need a new barrel
If you are not gonna do the RR get the full size magnum which is stupid quite. S RR is my fav can; and i have all 3 sizes.
(Sorry i wasnt asked but wanted to pitch in)
I already have a 338SR. I want the Magnus S to have something shorter.
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It depends on the situation. I was shooting my 20" 338LM last week with a 338SR and it not loud at all with no ear pro on. 
Previous I had a 338 Ultra on the gun borrowed from my AXMC.
It’s definitely louder because of the cane being maybe 2” shorter than the 338 Ultra, but the recoil is less. Especially with more gas going through the brake from the shorter barrel.
lol it’s causing hearing damage .22 causes damage .
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Not bad once you’re married. But it sucks when you’re dating
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Not bad once you’re married. But it sucks when you’re dating
It depends on the situation. I was shooting my 20" 338LM last week with a 338SR and it not loud at all with no ear pro on.
I have shot my 338 with the ultra without ears a time or two just to see what it’s like. I do have very sensitive ears and it was surprisingly pleasant to shoot once, but I would absolutely not consider it hearing safe (anything above 87 db will permanently damage your hearing contrary to what people say).
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I thought it was fine too to shoot suppressed without ears. Got my first can in 2012 at age 32. 10 inch 556 suppressed and 18 inch MK12 suppressed was pretty quiet. The box said it was 138db so that was below the magical 140db that would ruin your hearing.
Now I’m 45 and can’t hear a damn thing. My AXSR with a 6CM 24 inch barrel and a 338SR is pretty damn quiet but I won’t shoot a thing without ears if I have the option.
Now I’m 45 and can’t hear a damn thing. My AXSR with a 6CM 24 inch barrel and a 338SR is pretty damn quiet but I won’t shoot a thing without ears if I have the option.
338 SR is a silly quiet can, even the Gen 1.It depends on the situation. I was shooting my 20" 338LM last week with a 338SR and it not loud at all with no ear pro on.
Regardless there’s no supersonic rifle cartridge that’s hearing safe suppressed.
That 6cm running super fast by the time you settle you will need a new barrel
It's a Bartlein Mod400 barrel, so I was hoping to get 1k rounds, after some quick load development
I never shoot my semis without ear protection. Especially the short barrels. The noise coming from the BCG is probably above 140. And short barrel AR’s just aren’t very quiet anyway
I shoot all my bolt guns without ear pro. But I have bad hearing already. Mine hits the 2000 mhz or whatever the scale is and drops like a ski slope
Got the 22-250 barrel yesterday and shot it today with a variety of ammo. This pic was of some factory Hornady 50gr Vmax Superperformance at ~90°F. Magnus Hub for the can. Edit: 25.5” barrel.
Gonna put the hurt on some pdogs soon!
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Why does it suck when dating? Not hearing her safe word is the best way to pass through the emotional transonic barrier.
Now... before the "short" AI action, there was the real short action. On the right is an original AI target/PM/L96 bolt (same length as AW, AT, AX, ATX etc) and on the left is an even older and shorter model. 
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Now... before the "short" AI action, there was the real short action, these are just the bolts but easier to show
If you told me those were made in a shed I wouldn't doubt you.
Hey guys, new soon-to-be-owner here. Just ordered an AXSR in 300 PRC (as well as a 308 bolt) but have a few questions I was hoping one of you might be able to answer. I’d like to have a 280 Ackley barrel spun up, and I am trying to figure out what bolt and mag combo I will need to use. Will I just need to swap the bolt face on the 300 PRC bolt? Is that easily accomplished or will it require custom work? Will mag modification be required or are there existing options that will work? Any input is appreciated.
I believe the 280 uses the 308 bolt face. If you can get it to work, will probably be a modded ASR 308 magazine. The better question would be what barrel are you going to use? ASR is a M30 or 1.350 shank barrel not your run of the mill 1.250 blank is going to work on this application.
A SAUM or 7prc will probably be easier to get to work with the axsr then the 280ai. Magazines are going to be your hold up, I'm assuming.
Thanks for the input. For clarity, are you saying the 308 bolt face on the 300 PRC bolt body will work? If so, are they easily swappable? Or are you saying the entire 308 bolt body will work (would’ve thought I might encounter bolt-throw issues given that 280ai is a LA cartridge)?
I’m not sure on the barrel part of the equation - If this is even doable, any recs for a manufacturer? I’m assuming it might have to be a custom order (again, if possible) given that I can’t find an available 280ai pre-fit.
Thanks for the input. I’m really set on figuring out a way for 280ai to work - but if it’s not possible, it is what it is.
