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AICS AX Monopod

Re: AICS AX Monopod

You take any one of the 3 rails off the shroud, and attach it to the "butt" area of the AX stock.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kasey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">does the AX have a rail at the butt? </div></div>
 
Re: AICS AX Monopod

I'll take some pics for you kasey tomorrow.
It's got the provisions for the inbuilt butt spike. Not so sure a folding monopod would be in the way or not back there.
 
Re: AICS AX Monopod

I was wondering if an Accu-Shot monopod would work, but I don't think you would end up with much adjustment. These stocks are taller in the hook than the normal AICS. But if it does look like it would work please post some pics.
 
Re: AICS AX Monopod

The Rail Monopod will work. Only down side is, you will be wasting 2.5" due to the way the end of the stock is made, and where the rail is positioned. I would love to get a monopod, but I would hate to get the biggest one which is 5.65" folded. IMO I think it wouldnt look to good on an AX..
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kasey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">perfect, thank you 96C.

We make three size of rail mount monopods so I'd like to think one should work. </div></div>
 
Re: AICS AX Monopod

My AX chassis should be here tomorrow. I've got a coupe different monopods I'll play with, but I agree, I feel they will be too short. $320 for a buttspike kit is a little rough to swallow. I bet we can come up with something.
 
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I had a play with the butt spike hole cover but didn't want to risk snapping it off... It's well stuck on there, it might be a simple thing but it wasn't happy with me trying to pry it off.
 
Re: AICS AX Monopod

I just used a punch and hammer on the 2 roll pins, they came right out. The cover is fairly tight in the hole too, but it came out easy enough. The pins aren't tapered so they come out either way.
 
Re: AICS AX Monopod

Any more updates on the butt spike? I have to say after shooting my for a bit and am dissapointed with the rear of the unit. If I use a low bipod on the front then using a squeeze bag on the rear is a bit low, to use a rabbit ear rear bag requires a fairly tall bipod and then positioning becomes more uncomfortable. I rear butt spike that fits in the precut hole would be great, epecially if it had a sled like cap that the current plug is shaped...

Anyone seen one online or know of someone manufacturing them?
 
Re: AICS AX Monopod

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jackalope33B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I saw the kit somewhere online for like $320! As soon as I saw that, I clicked the small "X" in the top right hand corner lol</div></div>

Can you recall where that was? I can't find anything online. I'm not saying I'm going to pony up $300+ for it but I would like to see how its made.

The AI site says:

"The newly re-designed rear spike/monopod featuring both fine and coarse elevation adjustments is also available as an optional upgrade."

I can't even find it on the AI site though. Being that I have the AX, I'd like to know what my options are for a monopod and I don't really like the idea of adding the rail section for a rail attached monopod.
 
Re: AICS AX Monopod

That was months ago lol.. I couldnt tell you for the life of me where I saw it at..
I "think" Kasey is brewing something up for a Butt Spike to fit the AX Chassis, but dont quote me on that
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: armedzebra</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jackalope33B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I saw the kit somewhere online for like $320! As soon as I saw that, I clicked the small "X" in the top right hand corner lol</div></div>

Can you recall where that was? I can't find anything online. I'm not saying I'm going to pony up $300+ for it but I would like to see how its made.

The AI site says:

"The newly re-designed rear spike/monopod featuring both fine and coarse elevation adjustments is also available as an optional upgrade."

I can't even find it on the AI site though. Being that I have the AX, I'd like to know what my options are for a monopod and I don't really like the idea of adding the rail section for a rail attached monopod.
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