AI Large firing pin and Lapua 6.5cm brass

[trob_205]

How many have used this combo with success. I know their is always a chance of issues but I’m on the fense of buying used/unfired post ‘14 AIAX and it’ll probably be a 308 and 6.5cm only set up but I’d like to stick with Lapua creedmoor brass. Just wanna hear from the masses on their experiences.

 

[Supersubes]

It’s no longer an issue to bush the pins on AI’s as it once was, so you have that option regardless.

I don’t have an issue with mine piercing, but some do. Kind of a crapshoot. You could use large primer peterson brass, which will last you just as long as Lapua, and completely avoid the piercing issue.

 

[SkyScrapin]

I had issues with my 14 AX LFP piercing 6x47L in high temp ranges. Anything below 80F is okay though. That’s with H4350 on the hotter side.

You can pick up a bolt group from Mile High or Euro Optic if you experience issues like I did. It’ll cost you though.

 

[trob_205]

I had issues with my 14 AX LFP piercing 6x47L in high temp ranges. Anything below 80F is okay though. That’s with H4350 on the hotter side.

You can pick up a bolt group from Mile High or Euro Optic if you experience issues like I did. It’ll cost you though.

Yea already reviewed that option and at $600+He’d have to come way diwn that much for me to buy I think.

I’m on the fense between that rifle and a new AT folder.

 

[trob_205]

It’s no longer an issue to bush the pins on AI’s as it once was, so you have that option regardless.

I don’t have an issue with mine piercing, but some do. Kind of a crapshoot. You could use large primer peterson brass, which will last you just as long as Lapua, and completely avoid the piercing issue.

Yea a lot of the older discussion say don’t bush and have talked to guys that did it originally and they say no. But I don’t see why LRI or other reputable Smith’s would accept work if it had potential problems.

 

[Supersubes]

Yea a lot of the older discussion say don’t bush and have talked to guys that did it originally and they say no. But I don’t see why LRI or other reputable Smith’s would accept work if it had potential problems.

I don’t remember people saying no(not disputing), it was simply a material issue due to material hardness. Done right, I can’t see what the issue would be. Working with LRI is very pleasant, and I’m sure Chad would answer your questions fully. They don’t do half assed stuff, period.

 

[RRW]

I had my AI AX bolt faced bushed and firing pin turned down by Stuteville Precision. Outstanding work and works like a charm. About 2000 rds through rifle since and good as new.