Aero Precision Bolt Gun Teaser (Now newly announced SABR thread)
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Im going to go with, if they've chosen the design, then its obvious that more people want a barrel nut than what you've lead yourself to believe.
This is like the guys in the car groups I'm in, that scream that everyone still wants a manual. Some of us do, but the reality of the market disagrees.
You spend enough time in an echo chamber and you start to believe that everyone thinks/wants the same thing you do.
If actions are repeatable enough for smiths to offer shouldered, I expect they will do well, not necessarily for the shouldered aspect, but for the exactness of the actions. I might be interested in a medium or long action if they offer one down the line, preferably without an integral rail.
Screw right-handers.
Gimme some wrong handed shit. If this thing pops up in lefty form. Im in. Integral 20MOA rail? There's 0 reason why every action company isn't doing that already in a "tactical" model just for cool-guy factor. With modern CNC machines... yeah, its a larger piece of metal and not some tube used in Elmer Fudd's actions for 100 years, fine, I understand.
Gimme some cool shit.
The bergara BMP started with a barrel nut. They changed pretty quickly. I'm pretty sure the echo chamber I'm in happens to be their target audience.
I knew there was something weird about you. Now it’s all clear, ya mutant!
With regards to MSRP, if you look around Aero stuff is always available a good deal below MSRP. If the street price on the actions reflects the same pricing model, they could be very competitive for an integral lug/3 lug bolt.
I don't see myself replacing my origins, but anything that makes the savage small shank more of the standard thread pitch makes me a happy camper. Expect Ballistic Advantage to role out some offerings for Savage small shanks as well. More Savage shank receivers means more companies offering barrels for it.
I don't see myself replacing my origins, but anything that makes the savage small shank more of the standard thread pitch makes me a happy camper. Expect Ballistic Advantage to role out some offerings for Savage small shanks as well. More Savage shank receivers means more companies offering barrels for it.
I foresee "failure to eject threads coming!!! No, it just hitting your windage knob.
Beretta USA doesn't have the most stellar reputation for service, do they?
There's another thread in the armory about a guy who needs a new extractor for his 92X Performance (Beretta's top of the line competition pistol, and not cheap) and can't get one. From anyone.
That's only, like, your opinion
the problem with that line of thinking is that one, you assume people don't know enough to differentiate and two, the pricing models are comparable. In this case the pricing is not comparable when up against said established names where you have proven performance results and similar options. You're smart enough to see this whereas maybe others are not. It's simply put, you have 2kish to put towards a bolt gun, is this your first pick? If it is, why?
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Lefty Probably shoots 6.5 CM as well
The red headed step child of the precision rifle world.
You gotta admit though. You kinda wanted this to leak on purpose didn't you haha?
Usually when I want something to spread around, I'll share with a small group and let them know it is very important to keep it confidential.
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I think he said standard, medium and magnum at about 2:25. I figured he meant 308, valkyrie and magnum but maybe he meant standard small and magnum....idk. He did say go from a 6mm to a 7 saum, rather than 223 to 7 saum,, but I'm probably reading too much into that.
....in the vid the comments regarding "builder roots" gives indication of what Aero possibly views as their largest market, the DIY crowd. Due to Aero's manufacturing capacity AND capability, it's a reasonable thought that they will be able to produce some significant quantities of the subassemblies (receivers, chassis, barrels, etc.) in addition to complete rifles, just as they currently do with AR platforms. I would hazard an opinion that there are probably more Aero receivers out in the wild than any other single brand. The compatibility with Rem700 also links them to the myriad of aftermarket products and services (parts & smith work).
..as others have said, it's too early to make an informed opinion on the merits of their new venture. I don't shoot PRS/NRL or anything like that, but I do like to "tinker" and "build" my own...
..as others have said, it's too early to make an informed opinion on the merits of their new venture. I don't shoot PRS/NRL or anything like that, but I do like to "tinker" and "build" my own...
Kinda like Apple's notorious product "leaks"You gotta admit though. You kinda wanted this to leak on purpose didn't you haha?
Usually when I want something to spread around, I'll share with a small group and let them know it is very important to keep it confidential.
Welcome to the forum!
Quite the contrary, I assume that people are reasonable and rational and take a look at the actual product and street price (not an internet picture and an MSRP) before deciding.
Your hypothetical doesn't answer the real question, how did upstarts become established?
A: enough people saw value in their product and bought it
Neither you nor I have seen this new rifle. I am keeping an open mind and you are already trashing it because it doesn't come from someone with "bolt gun pedigree" and because you think there are better options/values.
You can decide what is a better option/value any way you like. However, you only get to decide that for you and no one else.
I was given a response today by Beretta's " Director of Distribution ", he was sorry that I had "such an unsatisfying experience with your rifle and our service".
After the original store stepped in and volunteered a replacement rifle from their inventory for Beretta to pay for, their other"Director of Customer Success" stopped responding.
I guess their current warranty model is "If it breaks, sucks to be you". My rifle is now 1 month shy of them keeping it, compared to the amount of time that Ive owned it.
So yeah..not buying Tikka again. Moving forward, the warranty and customer service experience is going to be a major purchasing decision for anything else I sink money into.
PRO Tip: When dealing with Beretta: never, EVER, go directly to Beretta for service (warranty or otherwise). Always go to Beretta-authorized service centers first. If they can't fix it, they deal with Beretta on your behalf. Pro tip I learned when I bough a $2000 Beretta shotgun from one of those authorized service centers who is also a dealer (Cole Gunsmithing).....
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I appreciate that. We dont have a service center in my state unfortunately. I see that the beretta repair center says:PRO Tip: When dealing with Beretta: never, EVER, go directly to Beretta for service (warranty or otherwise). Always go to Beretta-authorized service centers first. If they can't fix it, they deal with Beretta on your behalf. Pro tip I learned when I bough a $2000 Beretta shotgun from one of those authorized service centers who is also a dealer (Cole Gunsmithing).....
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Im about 5 months overdue then, considering small claims court in my state next for breach of warranty. At this point I dont have much to lose since they're not telling me a replacement is coming anytime soon (or telling me much of anything at all)
Origins started out chromoly, but are all stainless now. The Aero appears to be nitrided, but I'm sure we’ll learn more with the full roll out.
I am hoping they offer actions and barreled actions. My concern with the large feature list, is that this will still be a pretty expensive action, even if it is a good value. I was hoping for something which would undercut the Origin, for building that second rifle. I would like to build a nice, but not too expensive hunting rifle.
I've been shooting 6.5CR and drinking craft beer before the North Face/Patagonia wearing manbuns got to them and ruined it.
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True, although I don't understand why nitrided alloy steel receiver would be a hard pass compared to nitrided SS receiver, it's not like 416 is anything special when it comes to mechanical properties.
My exact thoughts at the 2k price point. John Hancock was 2k also but that was it’s own fiasco. Tikka comes to mind, havoc comes to mind.
Aero isn’t junk, but there are most truth worthy and proven options in the same space.
That it appears nitrided is a big plus.
I’ve really come to like the nitride and DLC treatment/finishes.
I’ve really come to like the nitride and DLC treatment/finishes.
99% of the people talking about that don't have a real clue about the subject.
Most guys responding still cant explain why "stainless steel" is "better" than "carbon steel" on a barrel, but they're quick to repeat it.
Me personally..feel like they're identical in overall performance from what Ive owned, but thats just a sample size of one..
It was my understanding at one time that when it comes to the end of the life of a barrel, the chromoly will begin to lose accuracy, but the stainless will just sort of "crap out" on you.
I have never seen this phenomena, and it may have been true when SS barrels first became a thing, but I don't believe it applies now.
Then again, it could have been bullshit lore started to keep relevance.
Regardless, good chromoly barrels shoot great, good SS barrels shoot great.
Corrosion?
Shinny bright bare metal stainless?
Cant imagine anyone actually needing to take advantage of any strenge or material differences. Then again I dont know enough to say what the real difference is.
