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I should say the reliability of the LGS. I popped in when i got the first email told them i expected soon to receive it, they took info about the transaction down and said they would be on the look out if ARC sent them anything. I forwarded the LGS my email at 6:30am for them to send the info, they open at 11, i called around 2:20pm to see if they seen the email, said they saw it and would send it out. The FFL i used to use I would not even have to remind. Don't want to sour any future dealings with the LGS. I waited this long right. Im a flat rate tech, I only know GO GO GO.
Well that’s disappointing to find out after the fact
I got all excited when i got a shipment notification yesterday. Then I looked closer and it was just for the action wrench I recently purchased, not the action I paid for a few days ago. Hopefully soon it will ship though.
In regards to the bolt heads, i hope that isn't the case. I have a couple spare bolt heads laying around that i was hoping to use.
In regards to the bolt heads, i hope that isn't the case. I have a couple spare bolt heads laying around that i was hoping to use.
My gun builder Messenger Precision just sent me pictures of my Archimedes sa, 308 bolt face, 20moa rail. Very excited to have this in my hands in a couple of weeks doing load development. 
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Any insight on the why for the ejection port? I don’t get it.
I think it with help when ejecting cases very softly.
Something the nucleus doesn’t always like.
Possibly cleaner single feeding but that’s something I haven’t had an issue with.
Picked up mine today. Post pictures later.
Cut out looks like it is for ease of single feeding to me. Other than that, pivot bolt handle and the integrated lug it is a lot like the Nucleus visually.
BTW - I got serial# 11.
Cut out looks like it is for ease of single feeding to me. Other than that, pivot bolt handle and the integrated lug it is a lot like the Nucleus visually.
BTW - I got serial# 11.
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#4 checking in. I'll have it together this weekend, but won't get to shoot it till later this month.
How does the Archimedes feel bolt and trigger reset wise compared to a Nucleus?
Curious why trigger reset would be of significance on a bolt action?
I think he means bolt lift after pulling the trigger.
Yes i meant how is bolt lift!!!
Well my gun builder just emailed me pictures of my rifle with the Archimedes. I'll have this in my hand on Monday or Tuesday. 
What brake is that?
It's called the "Muscle Brake" here's a link
https://bulletcentral.com/product/piercision-rifles-muzzlebrake/
Wonder if it helps fix this. Constantly loosing 6 BR brass cause my Nucleus ejects them forward.
Not really the mechanical ejector is what's causing them to go forward more than to the side. Not pulling the bolt as hard will get them to fall nearly next to the ejection port.
No reviews as of yet due to, they're out enjoying them.So multiple Archimedes have been received, but zero reviews? Are yall that disappointed?
How do you guys know which SN you have?
It's on your invoice in the email if you got it.
Mine is coming Friday, serial number 54.
Looks like I got #3 of the lefties then
Got mine last night. Feels like my Nucleus. I don’t notice the pivoting bolt handle at all. I need a new custom like a hole in the head. It may go up for sale here soon.
Send it to me I'll be glad to throw a few hundred rounds of 6CM through it
Man, you're just too generous... I wouldn't feel right about taking advantage of your hospitality like that. ;-)
I didn't honestly expect them this soon so mine will be sitting on the shelf for a while as well until my a10 stock comes in... sadly it's going to be a few months
For those of you that just received an Archimedes and already own a Nucleus, I'm interested to hear about your impressions on comparing bolt lift effort between the Archimedes and Nucleus with the same weight firing pin spring installed in both actions. Archimedes should be lighter based on the design of the action since 100% of the bolt rotation is used for cocking only, but I'm wondering how apparent the difference in lift effort will be in reality.
Kind of wishing I had gone ahead and ordered an SA and LA Archimedes at the preorder prices, but my SA and LA Nucleus actions work great.
Kind of wishing I had gone ahead and ordered an SA and LA Archimedes at the preorder prices, but my SA and LA Nucleus actions work great.
My guess is that you won't tell a difference unless you actually fire a round before lifting the bolt but it may be better or worse depending on what firing pin spring the Nucleus has and what Ted has done to solve the light strike issue some Nucleus had.
If you fire a round that was loaded too hot, I think the Archimedes is going to be much easier to cycle.
If you fire a round that was loaded too hot, I think the Archimedes is going to be much easier to cycle.
Got the payment invoice tonight for a RH LA also.
Already got the Proof 300PRC barrel...
I installed the 25 lb spring in my Nucleus this morning. Not sure what it had before, but I’m guessing the 16lb since it’s inside the first 100 actions made. I’m also not sure what the Arch has.
The 16 lb Nucleus was about equal to the Arch. The 25 lb is definitely heavier than the Arch. Still smooth, and it doesn’t bother me at all. I happen to have a Lone Peak razor here as well. I can’t feel any difference in effort between this Lone Peak and the Arch. As I mentioned in a previous post, if you’re not needing any primary extraction(case isn’t stuck), the pivoting bolt handle is invisible. It appears that the handle is held in its natural position(sprung forward) by the firing pin spring, and has a very smooth/non-clunky feel to it.
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Have you formed any opinion on whether you prefer the Lone Peak or the Arch yet? I bought the Arch but Lone Peak was an option I looked long and hard at.
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