Thumbhole skins just arrived from the good’ol UK. Now it’s a real AI
Anyone know if it is possible to buy a AIAX Bolthead, not the entire bolt (I know you can buy that) just the bolt head?
I don't know if anyone is interested but saw GB has a left AW listed
I like this thing more and more everytime I take it out
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Does anyone have any experience running 6gt in an Accuracy International AXSR?
I am looking to purchase an AXSR and would like to shoot 6gt in it if possible. But heard that the 6gt might be too short to run reliably in the axsr magazine.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
I am looking to purchase an AXSR and would like to shoot 6gt in it if possible. But heard that the 6gt might be too short to run reliably in the axsr magazine.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Your first hurdle is going to be finding a blank that fits AXSR/AXMC. For the most part you are going to have a hard time finding 1.350" 6mm shank unless its custom. Or there a couple of smiths that have made sleeves/collars that fit.
I called them, ended up chatting with Dale at Elite Iron. One of his spigots is now in the mail.
First time taking out the AT. My son getting some time behind it.
That first tiny group was 3-shots, rounds 5,6 & 7 on that brand new barrel. The larger 5-shot group was fired about 20 rds later. No barrel break-in either.
Not even tuned loads, just grabbed what reloads I had for my Mausingfield and headed out.
Had to go or we would’ve been snowed out again until next weekend or later. Been impossible to get to any of my usual spots with the historic amounts of rain/snow we’ve been getting in N. Nevada.
What a fun night. Stuck a headlamp on the target down range in the snow so we could see it in the dark. It’s now pounding snow again, we had a window this evening so I went for it. I’ve had the rifle for two weeks and haven’t been able to shoot it because of the road access due to the weather. Been absolute torture.
Couldn’t be happier with this stick, only wish I would’ve bought an AI sooner. All you proponents were absolutely right.
Well there were almost 14K posts before I ruined it. I'd consider that a good run.You just ruined this entire thread with your meme…not cool.
If you want the reliability of ordinary rifles don't tighten it. Live life with a little spice.
Was out yesterday shooting at some targets 550-850 or so yards. Couldn't get consistent hits at distance. Only when I expended all my ammo did I happen to reach out and turn the barrel. Thought the suppressor mount was loose. Nope, totally forgot to tighten down the barrel bolt. It was only hand tight. I was thinking the whole time, this is the reason why I hate 308s so much. Nope, I can say I'm the idiot on this one. lol
That sounds like quite the discovery.
Well at least it was user error and not some legit problem with your equipment that couldn’t readily be fixed. See the positive!
Lol I haven't been there yet with my AI but I have with a loose suppressor and feel the pain.
On another note, I used to have consistency issues at the AIs 49lbs and started using a fix it stick at 55# and never had an issue. I've wondered if AIs 49# spec is for dry threads, I typically like a very light coat of a grease on my threads and the extra few lbs helped me.
Just so you know. To get the same 49# dry clamping load you would use 30-40% less torque when oiled. So if you take the middle number and call it 35%. To get the same clamp load of 49# dry you would only need 32# wet. So 55# wet would be ~74# dry.
Not sure if that makes sense.
Not sure if that makes sense.
There’s been several guys reporting using 55-60” lbs on their AIs with better results
I do 55in lbs and it's much more consistent.... when I remember to tighten it down at least.
To the barrel bolt yes but that's not the part I'm referring to. Since you are clamping the tenon and it's not torqued into the action you'd need more clamping pressure wet vs dry (is what I'm guessing).
Honestly in all my schooling I never dealt with clamp pressure wet vs dry and just a torqued bolt/nut situation. Not really sure how it behaves but my guess is as I explained above and how I've been justifying my 55lbs
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Results speak for themselves. I don't have a dog in the fight, just trying to explain torque values.
I haven't had a issue with mine at 49. But if I did I'd try going up just like you.
I haven't had a issue with mine at 49. But if I did I'd try going up just like you.
Not trying to attack you, really thought you knew something I didn't. I'm going to be up for a while now trying to find out if I'm actually right or wrong now lol.
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Running 6.5 CM I've had a couple random feeding issues if I ran the bolt really slow (it seemed) using the S/A mags. I imagine those failures would increase with the shorter 6GT length.
You can be the one to forge the way and find out for us though!
LOL.
I thought about trying 6GT in my AXSR, and decided a better idea was just to put a short action back into the stable.
Someone needs to give them a hard time in person over 6.5 PRC conversions...
lmao as if they care what we want. You will have your SA 308 bolt face AT/AX/ATX and you will like it.
I'd settle for having the spare bolt assembly on back order shipped so trophyhunter jailbreak my AT-X with an unofficial 6.5 PRC conversion.
If AI won't service the conversations 3rd parties will.
If AI won't service the conversations 3rd parties will.
Guess my system failed me again. At-x needs sent back for warranty work.
As I unboxed it and made some adjustments. I pulled the cheekpiece off and the clamp bar broke and fell out. Not a big deal, but I really wish AI would just send me the part that broke instead of me needing to send the rifle in and waiting. Sucks to have to wait, but maybe I'm just bad luck since this is my 2nd new AI that failed and needed fixed. I didn't want to post anything until I heard back from AI, again I was asking for a new clamp bar that I could install.
It's a gen3 and the piece that broke in half is the clamp bar that sits under the thumb screw.
As I unboxed it and made some adjustments. I pulled the cheekpiece off and the clamp bar broke and fell out. Not a big deal, but I really wish AI would just send me the part that broke instead of me needing to send the rifle in and waiting. Sucks to have to wait, but maybe I'm just bad luck since this is my 2nd new AI that failed and needed fixed. I didn't want to post anything until I heard back from AI, again I was asking for a new clamp bar that I could install.
It's a gen3 and the piece that broke in half is the clamp bar that sits under the thumb screw.
Given AIs failure rate I will go ahead and thank you for taking all of them for the team.
they have been available for three years now through @trophyhunter ..I’ve been running mine for 2 yrs in 7 Saum
Fixed it temporarily until I get the buttstock back from AI. Now just need to swap scope rings for a mount to get it higher. O'well is what it is.
