I just got an AI AE MK I in 308 with 24" barrel. I have never handled an AI before this so I have nothing to compare it to. I like this rifle so much I can not put it down. I have had it to the range 5 times in 10 days. It shoots better than my expectations. I do have a couple questions though.
The action seems kind of stiff on cocking. I was concerned there might be an after market heavy firing pin spring or something. The spring in my bolt is gold colored, can anyone tell me if this is an original spring and if stiff cocking is normal (compared to say a pre64 model 70)? The bolt is very smooth in all other operations including opening & closing after being cocked.
The bolt & receiver have matching numbers but there is an upside down number on the barrel about half way down the left side. Can anyone tell me the signifigance of this number?
Thanks!
The action seems kind of stiff on cocking. I was concerned there might be an after market heavy firing pin spring or something. The spring in my bolt is gold colored, can anyone tell me if this is an original spring and if stiff cocking is normal (compared to say a pre64 model 70)? The bolt is very smooth in all other operations including opening & closing after being cocked.
The bolt & receiver have matching numbers but there is an upside down number on the barrel about half way down the left side. Can anyone tell me the signifigance of this number?
Thanks!