Absolutely no complaints! Feeding 6.5C from AW mags and it's so smooth you can barely tell that you are picking up a round.
I have not used the Evo or the Origin, so cannot compare. I can say of all my actions this is my favorite and truly think it’s at least equal if not better than any I’ve used in the $1500 range.
triadtactical.com Gatdam $95.308 AW mags in stock as of this date/time at Triad Tactical
Accuracy Internationl AW Short Action 10 round 308 magazine
Versus $96 at Euro Optic.
there a particular vendor you recommend looking into for AW mags that exist? its been months and ive not seen any come into stock
Backorder through EuroOptic worked for me. My magazines shipped before EuroOptic marked them in stock on the website.
I ordered mine from Short Action Precision but I haven't seen any available on their site for a while now.
Unsurprisingly, Europtic is your best bet for these. Back order them and you’ll be fine.
Short Action Precision is a great vendor too.Short Action Precision has AW mags in stock as of now:
AI AW 10 Round Magazine .308 - Short Action Precision
ONLY FOR ACTIONS CUT FOR AW DOUBLE STACK MAGS! Double stack magazine Manufactured from military grade steel Surface toughened and finished with a multi part anti corrosive, anti friction coating Springs and risers removable for cleaning For all .308 cartridge based calibers Compatible with AICS...www.shortactionprecision.com
I have two b14r (probably don’t need both but ya know…) love em. I have arkens on both of them and I’ve been able so far to keep up with a buddy of mines rimx. Unfortunately it like Norma tac22 the most which is not subsonic according to my ears with my supressor on, but it’s dang close and it shoots great at 100 yards! I’ve stretched it out to 480 but didn’t get much consistency that day. 22s are great in my opinion for training.
I have zero experience with the EVO II but I do have an origin so here’s my small take after owning the CDG for roughly 6 months and putting 500 ish rds on it including one 2 day prs match. The CDG has a lot more features but has the possibility to be more finicky and need more tinkering. Getting AICS mags to work can take some altering of mag latches (as advertised BTW) even with adjustable mag latches. Ted has a tendency to change things and come out revisions on products but their customer service has been really good!
I noticed this in both dry and live fire and discussed it here some time ago. Any minute movement to the rear should have resulted in recocking, FYSA next time.
Switch triggers not bolt handles. The problem is in the sear ht & bolt handle wont change that.
Any experience with bix n Andy?
I do not.
I want to preface this by stating that I did contact ARC and they did explain to me that this is normal on some CDG actions. I received my action this week and have slight interference at the 6 o’clock lug when cycling the bolt. While it’s barely noticeableI it occurs in areas I see wear marks 1) on the receiver just behind the mag cut out 2) on the ramp pics provided. I didn’t go crazy cycling it 100 times when I got it just a few and stopped when I noticed the issue. They explained to me over the phone the spring tension from the striker spring can cause the bolt head to bias downward causing this contact. I am curious as to if anyone else experiencing this may have buffed these areas to smooth them out, or should I just let it be. Again ARC has great customer service and backs their product 100% If there is ever a warranty issue. This is more for my peace of mind as I continue on with my build.
I don’t have one myself but I would test what they say and take the firing pin out and then run the bolt, still tilting down dragging?
Great idea! After removing the firing pin and striker spring the contact to the rear of the mag cut section was nearly non existent. The contact at the ramp was significantly reduced by about half.
Rounds in a mag or even the mag follower also push the bolt up a little. The way the control round feed works, the case is pushing the bolt up as it gains control of the round.
Thanks 357Max that’s reassuring. I had this in the back of my mind as well. I become a little OCD about things sometimes. I will touch it up with a blend and polish as you suggested. I’m still amazed at what the customer gets for the price point here.
Are you talking about the area between the trigger and mag well opening? If so I called ARC and they said that the DLC coating has worn and not to worry about it. If that’s not what you are talking about forget everything I said.
Yes that Is one area I mentioned and I received the same answer from ARC as you did It’s normal. After torqued to spec in my Foundation stock and with a magazine inserted, no barrel, the action seems to run fine.Are you talking about the area between the trigger and mag well opening? If so I called ARC and they said that the DLC coating has worn and not to worry about it. If that’s not what you are talking about forget everything I said.
I took a look at these last night and came across a GrayOps mag thread on here. While they are expensive at $165.00 people were approving of them. Interesting 12 round design with the adjustable mag catch built into the magazine. I will second what many other Hide members have stated if you’re looking for AIAW mags and don‘t mind back ordering them eurooptic.com is the place to go. Mine came in within a few weeks.Anyone tried a GrayOps mag?
BR/Dasher AW Magazine - 12 Round
3/26/24: FIRST RUN SOLD OUT. AVAILABLE FOR BACKORDER. ALL ORDERS WILL SHIP IN THE ORDER RECEIVED DISCLAIMER: PLEASE READ Our Billet AW magazines have a (12) round capacity and cannot be shipped to the following states. Please check out our (10) round compliant version: California...grayopscnc.com
I have been wondering if those Gray Ops mags would be a good option. What stock/bottom metal/ chassis are you running?
I have it in a manners TCS, I had to trim the latch for both the gray ops and aw to function. Even with the gray ops adjusted as high as it will go.
