No, it’s consistent, especially if you put a wrench on the end and snug it up good. RTZ are the same each time between barrels.
We had plans to do some filming and get some photos... The fog dropped visibility to about 50-100 meters.
Got mine out today for the first time with the 223 Rem conversion and it’s so sweet…
Shot less than .50 MOA at 200, no load development at all. Through 30 rounds together, 69 Gr, 74 Gr and 80 Gr boolits on top of 25.2
Gr of CFE223 in Lapua brass with CCI 450 for ignition. It’s awesome…
Shot less than .50 MOA at 200, no load development at all. Through 30 rounds together, 69 Gr, 74 Gr and 80 Gr boolits on top of 25.2
Nothing really special, just the MC (300 PRC) out for a re-zero as there was a 100/300/600yd day at Quantico. Easy peasy, three shots to the left, three to the right and three where they need to be in the middle allowed me to set windage. I then adjusted elevation (not shown) and am ready for a 1,000yd day tomorrow.
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Nothing really special, just the MC (300 PRC) out for a re-zero as there was a 100/300/600yd day at Quantico. Easy peasy, three shots to the left, three to the right and three where they need to be in the middle. I re-zeroed and am ready for a 1,000yd day tomorrow.
Looks high and left to me
AIAX 6BR sub 1:4” group
Second sub 1/4” group
I shanked one and opened it up to 0.42”
For what it’s worth the barrel has 2200 rounds on it
Second sub 1/4” group
I shanked one and opened it up to 0.42”
For what it’s worth the barrel has 2200 rounds on it
What load are you using for the BR?AIAX 6BR sub 1:4” group
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Second sub 1/4” group
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I shanked one and opened it up to 0.42”
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For what it’s worth the barrel has 2200 rounds on it
I knew that rifle looked familiar! The 3m rotor tape on the ejection port was a dead give away.Nothing really special, just the MC (300 PRC) out for a re-zero as there was a 100/300/600yd day at Quantico. Easy peasy, three shots to the left, three to the right and three where they need to be in the middle allowed me to set windage. I then adjusted elevation (not shown) and am ready for a 1,000yd day tomorrow.
Seems you AI guys might need some of this.
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Did a little 300 yard shooting yesterday. They close the range @ 5pm and you move back to the 300 yard benches and shoot over the parking lot. For my 200 yard gang.
Some factory Norma 300 grain HPBT. 3 shot groups are great, I should stop when I'm ahead.
Some factory Norma 300 grain HPBT. 3 shot groups are great, I should stop when I'm ahead.
Yesterday was a pretty big day for me. I won my first trophy after shooting for 3 years. I know some will eye roll, but the top 3 in Tac were relatively tight. First place beat me by 6 points, second place beat me by 1 point. 
Took my oldest out to do some velocity calibrations on his Ruger RPR manbun, I needed to so the same with my AXSR 338LM as well. So we made a afternoon of it. The fog moved into our closest spot so we found a new spot where we could shoot 950yds.
All in all a good day.
All in all a good day.
How long you guys waiting for barrels? I ordered in December and haven't heard shit on where the fuck it's at.
Bartlein gain twist if that makes a difference on lead times.
Bartlein gain twist if that makes a difference on lead times.
I don’t know. I ordered my kreiger direct from them and had it in like 3 days? In March or April I don’t remember. But it was an in stock blank they had
Won my first ever blue ribbon showing walking horses. The competition was really light that night and I felt somewhat embarrassed.
A mentor explained to me that wins of any kind are extremely hard to come by. As he reminded me and I am reminding you. Never, ever make the slightest light of your wins. (Yes, third place is a win) This is a remarkable accomplishment that you should be proud of and cherish.
It came through hard work and effort.
It's weird, I've come in 2nd place in Tac twice in a row before this, 1st place in non-Pro, but a stupid 2nd place looser trophy means more to me.
Gain twist has nothing to do with it effecting lead times.
I did post a thread about all of this stuff.
As plain as simple as I can put it here...the short version!
I've never seen anything like this in over 20 years of doing barrels. The demand is just nuts! The whole gun industry is upside down. I know you all have seen it some where and some how it has effected you.
I also don't see things getting any better anytime soon. I'm saying it's going to be like this at least until the next election. Everyone I talk to in the industry from steel suppliers to bullet and ammo makers, gun builders etc...
Last month I actually started feeling this is the new normal for all of us and believe me...I don't like it one bit.
Best I can say to do is to plan ahead the best you can for your builds, shooting etc.. if you go thru 2 barrels a year....make sure you have 3 to start the year off with and don't wait till the end of the year to order 2 more. If you shoot 4k rounds a year....make sure you have 8k primers to start the year off with etc.. etc... etc...
Later, Frank
I ordered 2 from Krieger last month and they told me 9 months to ship.
AT-X 6.5CM with AXSR rear end.
Have only fired 52 rounds through it so far, starting to appreciate the new front end... It settles really well, being so low. The rail mounted bags are really handy now, being so close to the mag well.
Big match this weekend, looking forward to getting some quality time behind it.
I really couldn't tell you yet to be honest, we have had really bad fog the last few weeks / months out where I shoot normally (vis down to 30-50 meters, can't even zero properly until well the afternoon)... We picked the rifle up last week and haven't had the opportunity to shoot it at any distance yet, sorry.
Been shooting 1" stickies on a 30m indoor range to try and at least get some time on it. Fired 36 rounds of factory 140gr ELDM 6.5cm today, missed one round which was my fault completely, it is not a rifle that is difficult to shoot well.
- The trigger is excellent.
- The ergo grip is a big step forward (something I already did to my AXSA, so it's not NEW to me but it will be to most AX shooters).
- The back end is for the most part, is the same shape so no change really there.
- We don't have the NV bridge so that's something I'm fighting with a bit, on the AX, I normally wrap my hand over the tube, with the AT-X in this configuration I can't (don't want to touch the barrel) so I did mount one of the longer pic rails down the left side to act as a bit of a shelf for downward pressure, it's OK but a NV bridge would be optimal.
- It's actually quite hefty, there is a fair bit of weight in it. The factory barrel is quite solid. Haven't got a total weight yet.
- We didn't get weight kits either so that would positively effect things more also no doubt.
From the shooting I have done though, being lower is of course very beneficial. NOT having the hand guard in the way has made a big difference... You can really push the rifle forward to where it wants to be. On the barricade bag, it now sits where it's happy, not fighting with the hand guard area anymore.
I think you will want a bipod (and tripod) with an ARCA / QD mounting plate so you can slide it up and down and rip it off when not required, that'll be important. I would avoid mounting any short picatinny rails on the bottom edge and running a bipod on that, you will increase the height and make the contact point much narrower. It is good to have the wide flat Arca bottom edge on a bag (something most of us are accustomed to now anyway). The weight kits when stacked would be great also, looking forward to that.
Looks like we're going back into lock down tomorrow night (3rd time this year... Our local Government froth over it) so we'll see if this national match goes ahead.
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I have also been getting asked the question about 6 times a month now...are you guys o.k. on steel? The answer is yes. We have plenty of steel and plenty already scheduled well into later next year. I did get an update from the mill yesterday though and what they are telling any new customers that are looking for steel... a 1 year delivery! That is way up from the normal lead time of 5 months for a mill run.
Raw materials are getting tougher to get/source right now due to demands and demands are not just in the gun industry. Automotive, ATV/UTV industry and general manufacturing etc...I was also told that some of the mills are also being limited to gas supply to run the furnaces etc...Why I don't know.
Material surcharges are also up just the last two months in a row.
Like I said, We are all in this one way or another and if any of us are thinking this is going to get better anytime soon....then you/we are not dealing in reality.
Later, Frank
Raw materials are getting tougher to get/source right now due to demands and demands are not just in the gun industry. Automotive, ATV/UTV industry and general manufacturing etc...I was also told that some of the mills are also being limited to gas supply to run the furnaces etc...Why I don't know.
Material surcharges are also up just the last two months in a row.
Like I said, We are all in this one way or another and if any of us are thinking this is going to get better anytime soon....then you/we are not dealing in reality.
Later, Frank
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My AW from back in the day, sold it to buy appliances for a new house.
Just picked this up to replace it:
Now to find the AI capped Schmidt Bender
Just picked this up to replace it:
Now to find the AI capped Schmidt Bender
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Yes, I know but life throws you curve balls and you have to deal with them as they come.
I’ll just leave these puppies here. #sawtoothrifles
You can buy the AI marked S&B caps from Sporting Services UK.My AW from back in the day, sold it to buy appliances for a new house.
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Just picked this up to replace it:
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Now to find the AI capped Schmidt Bender
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And now for something completely different. Wife’s out of town and to keep myself out of trouble I decided to shoot a Ultimate Bench Rest match with the AI AX in 6BR. Calipers zero’ed at 0.243 and both “zero” targets are 3 shot groups at ~0.1165”. My best match was a 62 out of 66 possible.
That kit has been on there for quite a while now.
Gave the MC a makeover, ready for hunting season now.
Inbound from down south for the AI. 28" LW barrels chambered in 300NM.
Practiced with 338LM off of tripod today.
quick picture, I’ll get some better ones next week
Rough measurements from bottom of the AXSR & AT-X rails to the centre of the bore.
Difficult to be precise with two tornado kids nearby.
Yes sawtooth. They will be on the website soon.
Yes.... No barrel..... At the Smith getting threaded for a suppressor mount/brake.
But. She got a new optic! Compliments of "The Durk" she is now wearing a Kahles K624i gen 3 with SKMR2 reticle, nestled in a Spuhr SP-4003b, and protected with Tennaebrex covers. Ordering scope chaps, and some dumb patch to rock on it. My rifle is becoming quite formidable!
But. She got a new optic! Compliments of "The Durk" she is now wearing a Kahles K624i gen 3 with SKMR2 reticle, nestled in a Spuhr SP-4003b, and protected with Tennaebrex covers. Ordering scope chaps, and some dumb patch to rock on it. My rifle is becoming quite formidable!
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16.5” 6.5cm PVA finally showed up. Now I just need to find some paint and a good primer. This thing is instantly my new favorite rifle and fits in the old sneaky bag like it was made for it. 15 lbs with bipod and suppressor. Thinking about taking off the RRS plate and installing the factory skin again to save more weight since the Victor co rail has the RRS dovetail. With factory front of Mag well skin and no bipod it would come it at 13.8-13.9 lbs with no mag.
Trob tell me more about that bag. Looks like a neat setup.
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