If you don’t need the money hang on to what you have. I kick myself for the guns I let go.
I'm going to go against the grain here and say it didn't blow me away. That's not to say that my AT is not a very very nice rifle, it's just that my first impression did not match the hype that some here will lead you to believe. I've owned several custom rifles, built just how I like them and shot many more owned by others. I've put hands on a lot of different guns. A custom rifle, TO ME, feels better than an AI. The bolt will cycle smoother, the trigger can be lighter and maaaybe crisper, and you can choose a stock/chassis that fits you best.
With that being said, the AI bolt is still pretty slick and I do like the factory trigger a lot. The chassis is growing on me still and if I could just change the grip I'd be happy. But that's not really what something like an AI is all about. You've got a complete system that is designed to work together and has been proven for DECADES. I do not regret selling my custom rifle to buy an AI.
My wife might disagree. This is her doing over watch for deer with my AT. She got more reading done than anything. Yes she carried it as did I.
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Nice pic, more power to you,I turn 70 in a few months and just don't fancy packing
My wife might disagree. This is her doing over watch for deer with my AT. She got more reading done than anything. Yes she carried it as did I.
Good on you, but at 70 y.o. I don't fancy packing my AI where I hunt
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Thx. for taking the time to answer
I know what you mean. I would like to build one but at the end of the day i would be thinking why i didn't spend extra $ and get the AX. I still have time to back off from the AX deal ($6,750.00 with %10 OFF Discount ... $6,010.00 out the door, $35.00 FFL Transfer)
Sage Green AI AXMC Short Action (2018), 6.5CM 24"
Factory 140gr Hornady ELD-M @ 2,720fps. Love this rifle, still super tight with only 33 rounds through it but it's a hammer.
Factory 140gr Hornady ELD-M @ 2,720fps. Love this rifle, still super tight with only 33 rounds through it but it's a hammer.
Does anyone has a pic showing the AXMC magazine adapter for 308 and the mag? Does the adapter fully sits inside the magwell without showing anything?
The reason I am asking is that I got a AXMC in Dark Earth but I can only find adapter in Pale Brown. I am wondering whether any part of the adapter shows outside and does the color miss match looks strange.
Thanks ahead.
The reason I am asking is that I got a AXMC in Dark Earth but I can only find adapter in Pale Brown. I am wondering whether any part of the adapter shows outside and does the color miss match looks strange.
Thanks ahead.
How do you like the Dark Earth color? I wanted to get the GREEN color but i called today and switch to Dark Earth... I still have until friday to decide on a color
The Pale Brown AI’s have performed so much better. They also only build the Pale Browns on Wednesday’s so the failure rate is virtually zero.
Well I will see it in person hopefully this Tuesday.
Took my .308 AT out today after the big storm. Best group was a 5-shot 0.37 MOA at 100 yds. Ammunition was 175 gr. FGMM. This thing flat out hammers.
Correct, that is the AI factory 1:12. It likes the 168 and 175 gr SMKs. Our range only goes out to 600 yds, so that works.
The mount is a SP-4001. Zero MOA and 1.18" high.
I was very fortunate to pick up the AT ('14 LFP) and PMII last year on clearance from MHSA. Great guys who were very helpful, I highly recommend them.
Awesome. Also have a PMII, I think the Sp-4001 will be the way to go once my AT comes in.. another option I’m considering would be the Spuhr rings, as they would get the PMII mounted 5mm lower.
I do feel that a mount is a better option though..
Either way, you can't go wrong with Spuhr. Great choice.
That sage green is crawling underneath my skin. Unfortunately the UK/EU variant is olive green and seems to be less shiny for Some reason..... Well...fortunately I still got a couple of months to think it over.
The Spuhr QDP 4002 paired with the Steiner Tx51 2-25x56 shown on the photos below will be merged with my AXMC after order and receipt of the rifle... The AR-15 is just temporarily carrying the weight
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Not much point being up there unless you're running NFE often... Even then, throw on the short rail when you have your spacing sorted out!
Much more comfortable to grab quickly and handle.
The boy and I made it out last weekend for a couple hours of fun. He is 8 and does pretty damn well
Lone Rock by Dell?
North of Delle on the way towards US mag. Is Lone Rock south of I80?
Yeah lone Rock is south of 80. I shoot just west of the mountain from us mag with a couple guys. Nice set up
The Magazine Adapter will "peek out" on the left side, where the magazine cut out is. It's definitely visible. I have the Dark Earth AXMC and Pale Brown adapter and I had your exact same concern -- but it turned out just fine even if the color is a bit different.
If I had to do it all over again, I would buy a black adapter, but if I only had the pale brown available to purchase, I wouldn't hesitate to grab it again.
BTW, what's up with the backordered parts for AXMC? I know the AXSR is rolling out soon, but it's a bad look for AI to have so few AXMC parts available through their distributors right now.
I saw the pic posted by another dude in different thread and went with black adapter and mag.
OOS at EO but found at Mile High.
Only missing the the bolt body. I agree AI is not doing a good job supplying the parts.
OOS at EO but found at Mile High.
Only missing the the bolt body. I agree AI is not doing a good job supplying the parts.
Because everyone is jumping on the MC sale. So they are buying up the parts as well. Not to mention the MC wasn’t out there in high volumes until this sale.
AI isn’t a huge company to begin with, so it’s gonna take some time.
I don’t mess with long actions much, but the price on the MC was tempting. I didn’t buy because I knew finding the SA stuff was going to be a pain as everyone had the same idea.
I wonder if they are still on track for the SFP bolt to come out this summer/fall.
Yes it's a sfp bolt for the axmc... supposedly exists supposedly on their way to the US sometime in this year.... supposedly
Well still good to see there is another possible option for the 308 bolt since I alrey bought the mag adapter and mags.
I'm waiting for the new SA mags for the AXMC that won't require a mag adaptor.
I know the ASR is going to have that, will those mags fit the AXMC too?
I was told the mags work between the ASR and AXMC.
Very cool. I'm planning on keeping my still on backorder AXMC long action only, but short action mags that don't need an adapter would be nice for those who need them.
I have a Question too.. I have on backorder and AXMC .300 WM...... I would like to get a Barrel in .308 but i don't know what should I get... Carbon Fiber Barrel or Regular barrel? What's a better option?!
Depends what your using it for if weight is a concern. Same with length. The Proof CF barrels are great shooters though.
Both shoot good, depends on how heavy and how you like your rifle to balance. Carbon barrel lightens the rifle and your wallet more than a regular barrel.
Hunting .. and some shooting.. but mostly for hunting ...
Talked to Mile High today. Sounds like the first batch of 5 SFP bolts went out for the AXMC. I ended up being down further on the list but it is what it is.
New to AXMC
What heck is SFP bolt?
Can that bolt focus on second focal plane?
SFP - Small Fire Pin
You should make one to fit the AE MKiii. Then I won't need to remove my AT from it's chassis. ?
