Scored an AI 6.5cm barrel and NF Megamount. Will be headed to gunsmith soon for the chassis chop.
- Thread starter Peter Laurvick
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I like the chop idea! A short forend version was supposed to be available eventually. You're def the first guy I've saw put a $400 scope on a $4k rifle!
Probably less than $300I like the chop idea! A short forend version was supposed to be available eventually. You're def the first guy I've saw put a $400 scope on a $4k rifle!
. It’ll live on the gun forever and bring a smile to my face every time someone has a meltdown about it about it.OK I'm gonna be a downer.
I got burned on the AT-X.
(1): The price drop. Given current inflation, that was a nice kick in the nuts to first run customers. Also killed resale
(2): 1st gen--no quick adjust, multiple screws to manipulate. At this price point that is just inexcusable.
(3): Post product support. Getting a hinge has been nigh impossible. I don't have the time of day to play around waiting for in stock notices and be there within 5 minutes.
(4) I can't mount a **** Sling without a $80 rail accessory.
(5) Keyslot. I know AI had theirs first. But Key mod is 1/4 the price and 90% wider adopted. And available.
Yes it is a nice rifle, it shoots, but I can't work with it. I can't hunt with it (needs sling attachments). I can't upgrade it (hinge out of stock) without spending way too much time.
I'm out.
And it'll probably be a cold day in hell before we get magnum/valk/223 bolts if ever.
I shoulda learned my lesson on a computer game pre-order back in the day. This one was much more expensive. For all the hype, my $1000 Howa does the same thing and I can take that hunting without an upgrade, and get parts. I would have to buy an ARCA rail, but that still leaves me several grand in the black.
Make no mistake, its a nice rifle--but AI got my money and I got suckered. No way this is worth the price and effort I paid.
I got burned on the AT-X.
(1): The price drop. Given current inflation, that was a nice kick in the nuts to first run customers. Also killed resale
(2): 1st gen--no quick adjust, multiple screws to manipulate. At this price point that is just inexcusable.
(3): Post product support. Getting a hinge has been nigh impossible. I don't have the time of day to play around waiting for in stock notices and be there within 5 minutes.
(4) I can't mount a **** Sling without a $80 rail accessory.
(5) Keyslot. I know AI had theirs first. But Key mod is 1/4 the price and 90% wider adopted. And available.
Yes it is a nice rifle, it shoots, but I can't work with it. I can't hunt with it (needs sling attachments). I can't upgrade it (hinge out of stock) without spending way too much time.
I'm out.
And it'll probably be a cold day in hell before we get magnum/valk/223 bolts if ever.
I shoulda learned my lesson on a computer game pre-order back in the day. This one was much more expensive. For all the hype, my $1000 Howa does the same thing and I can take that hunting without an upgrade, and get parts. I would have to buy an ARCA rail, but that still leaves me several grand in the black.
Make no mistake, its a nice rifle--but AI got my money and I got suckered. No way this is worth the price and effort I paid.
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Does the AX or AT hinge work with AT-X?
Negative
I may be biased but I love mine. The recoil impulse is the real seller to me.
AI rifles are very good $ on the second hand used market. So that’s where I suggest people buy them
With the recent increase on new stock it gets harder for a person to justify buying new. It was already a bit out of hand prior to that with the current market for precision rifles
I bought a Atx at the discounted price and started looking for accessories. I canceled the order and went with a Termnius Zeus. The cons you mentioned above were a deciding factor.
Agree---that's why I am so pissed with the price drop. Resale if decided was one of the major positives.
The unsaid thing is I had just started to trust some of the talking heads about products once again.
Not now, I know I am well off, but when I get screwed in a deal--it makes me reflect on how I arrived there.
Usually I try and Listen to guys like Frank and Jacob and they were talking this up a storm.
The whole thing is a very bad taste and I feel like I'm just another cash cow and the in crowd gets to laugh up a storm.
I don't trust anyone's recommendations on this sight anymore (and for all my cursing, that is the worst insult I can think of)
I should have known: caveat emptor
I couldn't even find the specs for keyslot to make my own screws. Hell with my luck they'd sue me for patent infringement.
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When the gen1 and gen 2 were released I thought they said they were working on the adjustable version (gen3). Thats the main reason I waited to order mine. I shoot with my kids a lot. So I need the quick adjustment.
As for the hinge just put one on backorder and sit around and wait. I have no idea how long mine will take to get in, but some day.
However my AT-X is starting to grow on me, now that I got my 6br feeding right.
As for the hinge just put one on backorder and sit around and wait. I have no idea how long mine will take to get in, but some day.
However my AT-X is starting to grow on me, now that I got my 6br feeding right.
I made my own keyslot (AI) screws out of keymod ones - just get a marker and a grinder.
price drop sucks and I would put less blame on Frank than on the heads of AI.
what's the case inside system called? manufacturer?
its the magpul daka grid and the hard shell is the pelican vault
Red coming in hot. Im assuming one of the last 6.5 from mile high during their sale. New to the rifle game but learning.
Anyone here any updates on the next gen?? Folder, forend, anyone hear interchangeable bolt heads?!
What optic / NF that?
Man I hope they sell bolts.
If that's the gen4 buttstock, the price is gonna go up to at least 6k msrp as they charge 1600 for the butt alone. Plus a folder?
Good evolution of the AT/X line. Yea it will be pricey but that’s AI for you
Appears the case over pressure plugs have been added to the new AT-X action. Also appears the mil version cerakote the action the same color as the chassis, definitely a nice touch.
EuroOptic has some of the older model AXSRs priced below $10k new 
too. LE/Mil pricing is even better...
too. LE/Mil pricing is even better... 
Will be interesting to see if the 16.5” 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor are sold as complete rifles.
AT-X Mil model mentions an m-lok chassis version. Will be interested to see what that looks like.
Does this mean the axsa is going away?
Please tell me you’re not trolling?? lol. Are they really finally coming out with the AXSR style folding stock? Or was that a pull off?
I got my AT-X V4 earlier from the super-duper custom shop. AXSR folder, 6.5 PRC
/Trolling
Serious question...I got my AT-X V4 earlier from the super-duper custom shop. AXSR folder, 6.5 PRC
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How does the AXSR stock compare to the gen 3 ATX stock? Looks like they have the same adjustability, just one has thumb screws the other had QD levers?
Nice. I had one of the earliest Gen 1’s that o put an AXSR stock on. Originally I believe they talked about putting h those stock options out……kinda like the AX folder for the AT’s but like most everything else they promised it either didn’t happen or is 3 years late.I got my AT-X V4 earlier from the super-duper custom shop. AXSR folder, 6.5 PRC
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. I really think the AXSR stock is the best version. Mitch better than the Gen 3’s with the big ass black thumb knobs. Problem is you can’t even find AXSR chassis anymore…..if they even still make them.Can't wait to find out what a "dynamic bolt lift" is, what the heck is that supposed to mean?
AFAIK, the AXSA hasn't been in production for civilian sales since shortly after the ATX was released. Mil/LE only.
LOL, maybe they lightened it? Maybe it's even heavier than before! Anything changing with the AI action is dynamic!
I had a V2 stock originally and other than getting everything adjusted they function the same.
V2 required an Allen key to adjust but it was solid once setup.
AXSR stock has the tool less adjustment but the lever pins may work loose if not setup right.
#12lbsBoltLiftGang
Sounds like marketing speak for heavy
Or maybe we will see something new soon at shot, like they added roller bearings or something.
Lighter bolt lift to provides “reduced operating effort”
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Looks like interchangeable bolt heads as well. No more roll pins
Id' say you're right. Now the real question....will it be backwards compatible with AT-X's, or are the current owners going to be left out in the cold?
Can't wait for the eventual cry babies saying they just bought the ATX saying they wished they would have known now they are stuck with the old ATX.
