any reviews of the .223 in operation? is the juice worthe the squeeze?
Very solid. 5 out of 5, would recommend.
So we now need a 223 conversion for the AXSR 
Because why not
Because why not
The 223 aics doesn’t feel as smooth as the aw mag which is to be expected. I’ve had an issue with one mag but other than that it’s been 100%. The barrel I received from bugholes is my most accurate of all my AI barrels shooting the 80.5 Berger’s. Now my AT usually stays in 223.
I mean 308 is really only good for red dot distances anyhow...
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Are guys finding the 223 conversions to offer much advantage over moderate loads in a 22/6 br, dasher, etc ?
Nothing wrong with doing it just because, just curious about other practical ( ish ) reasons.
I am definitely hoping to get my hands on a spare bolt for a magnum conversion in the future.
Nothing wrong with doing it just because, just curious about other practical ( ish ) reasons.
I am definitely hoping to get my hands on a spare bolt for a magnum conversion in the future.
If I didn’t have a ton of 223 ammo/reloading supplies then to me it doesn’t make sense. The cost of the bolt and barrel can buy quite a bit of reloading gear for calibers you already have(or use to anyway)
I think for a lot of us we just like playing with them Like having a axmc in 308 and having a at/atx/ax
What's the deal with ordering from sporting services uk? I remember reading in this thread they're good to go. Were there any additional import fees?
Less about advantages and more about options for me.
Yes, Sporting Services in the UK is good to go. I’ve ordered from them numerous times, all good experiences. Their website inventory is up to date in real-time, prices are adjusted to remove VAT if ordering outside Europe, but you’ll pay for the overseas shipping (although not overly crazy priced). The only thing is that they use the postal system for shipping overseas, so they have a weight limit per parcel. Not a big deal, but a consideration if you plan on ordering many or heavy items from them. Otherwise, order with confidence. They’re good people.
Also with Sporting Services, I email them about parts not in stock or not listed and they have always gotten back to me. They have excellent CS.
Thanks! Just purchased 2 sets of thumbhole skins for a rifle I don't own.
AT has been tempting me for a long time.Yet. For a rifle you don’t own *yet*.
Since it's being discontinued it's technically an investment...
Logic! Buy two!
And for the AXMC.So we now need a 223 conversion for the AXSR
Because why not
I have ordered quite a bit of stuff through them and they are great. You can either email or call and they will answer any question you may have. They are great and highly recommended.
I did the same for 2 green thumbholes for the AT. Both sets came with missing screws. I contacted Mile high for one set and they never responded for the second set. I emailed sporting services and they had them in the mail that day. They also told me that it’s pretty common for these to be shipped missing screws so take a look at them when they arrive. I didn’t on either one until I was installing them on a rifle.
Good to know. How long ago did you get the green ones? Seems those are the hardest to find. Curious if AI will stop producing all the skins since the rifles are discontinued?
I ordered them July 23,2023. I didn’t buy the first AT until November 23 and the second AT January 31, 2024 right after they announced they were discontinuing the AT. I think only time will tell if they will continue to produce them. I will be trying to find another set of thumbholes and skins for cerakoting once I finish some other stuff here soon. The green ones definitely seem to be the ones that most people are after.
Just keep in mind the green on the uksporting site are not the old green.
Beyond aesthetics, what is the advantage of the thumbhole stock?
Is the grip at a better angle?
Can you use the additional material with a rear bag?
Please school me.
-Stan
Mine are new rifles. Looks like AI changed the color at some point. It does match the new rifles made in 23 purchased at Eurooptic though. So as long as you purchase a new rifle, I think it will match.
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There really isn’t any from my new limited experience. It’s just a classic look from AI which I really like personally. The front of the grip seems to be from the same angle on both the AW and the AT.
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They are just trying to live in a better simpler time.
Like the old guy that pays through the nose for a car from bjs high school era
So we now need a 223 conversion for the AXSR
Because why not
...and they said I couldn't put an AXMC magwell adapter into the AXSR... Now this opens up use of the aics mags.
I want to shoot other calibers than .308, I want to be able to drop a mag on the ground and not have the base shatter, I want greater capacity than 10rds. I could go on.
Heretic Gamer
Are you sure the bolt of the AXSR work with the lips of an AICS mag ?
Yes, there is another member here doing 3-D printed collars that go around in the AICS magazine to adapt it to the axsr mag well.
God was with me but I decided to start drilling holes in a $10,000 gun lmao
7 axis dremel take 2 
I love the double stack AI mags. As well as the tikka ctr ones. Especially prefer them for the length. I wouldn’t want anymore than 10 round AICS mags hanging out the bottom.
Think I’d just look elsewhere for an action before I started permanently modifying my $11,000 rifle
I love the double stack AI mags. As well as the tikka ctr ones. Especially prefer them for the length. I wouldn’t want anymore than 10 round AICS mags hanging out the bottom.
Think I’d just look elsewhere for an action before I started permanently modifying my $11,000 rifle
That's why I went the collar route, but either way it's nice to be able to run (relatively) cheapo AICS mags. I do have the AXMC adapter as well so might just drill the chassis also. What's nice about the collars is you can tune the height of the magazines as well, and I made some personal tweaks for the ones that I run that also add a feedramp to the collar the prevent breech face nose dives entirely on shorter rounds. It's nice to have reliable full spectrum short action caliber compatibility ... those 308 adapted LA mags are pretty pricy for what they are IMO.7 axis dremel take 2
I love the double stack AI mags. As well as the tikka ctr ones. Especially prefer them for the length. I wouldn’t want anymore than 10 round AICS mags hanging out the bottom.
Think I’d just look elsewhere for an action before I started permanently modifying my $11,000 rifle
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If the factory conversion mags were cheaper/better and I didn't already have as many AICS mags as I do I would be more inclined to run it the way it came.7 axis dremel take 2
I love the double stack AI mags. As well as the tikka ctr ones. Especially prefer them for the length. I wouldn’t want anymore than 10 round AICS mags hanging out the bottom.
Think I’d just look elsewhere for an action before I started permanently modifying my $11,000 rifle
I probably would have considered collars more if I didn't already have aics mag holsters.
No advantage. The grip is the same one in the original pistol grip the rifle comes with stock. The only thing you change is the grip backstrap and the rear stock pieces. I (and many others it seems) like the thumbhole look better.
