American Rifle Company New Archimedes Action, New Xylo Chassis, and major Mausingfield revision

[_Raining]

Anyone have a Vector in a Xylo? Mine is not doing to well in the magazine department.

Edit: It appears that there is not enough material in the magazine cut on the Vector to stop the front of the magazine from just slipping on in there. MDT ACC did not have this problem and neither did the Manners Gen 2 Mini Chassis but they both had no way of stopping over-insertion at the rear. I put my Defiance in the Xylo just to test it out and 90% of my magazines worked flawlessly in the over-insertion department including the rear, that hump on the mag latch is fucking brilliant. A few mags would rub ever so slightly but I wouldn't notice it under normal use. I'll have to run some dummy rounds through it but assuming it works, this chassis seems like a winner. Except for the giant pile of sadness and depression that in this Vector of mine. :'(

Edit #2: With the defiance, I can feed with my MDT BR mag as well as 3 ARC mags with rifle resting on magazine as well as with me pulling on the magazine.

 

[Ledzep]

Walnut looks better without stain. Carefully filed the topography and a middle finger groove, then started some boiled linseed oil finish.

 

[spife7980]

Walnut looks better without stain. Carefully filed the topography and a middle finger groove, then started some boiled linseed oil finish.

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I agree on the wood looking wood and the green is a nice scheme

 

[Steel head]

Oiled wood for the win!

 

[chrome]

I agree on the wood looking wood and the green is a nice scheme

YAAAAASSSSS. If I had any complaint on the XLYO was it didn't come with this type of stain. Teach me Obi wan..

 

[Ledzep]

Teach me Obi wan..

Watch the Youtube channel "Clickspring" to get your mind in the right place, then buy a few sets of Grobet files. Boiled linseed oil is easy, just rub it on, wait a day, & repeat for a week or two.

 

[NWnewguy]

That looks like a Gen 1 Mausingfield. I don't see a ton of them. I also have a real early one, and while I like all of my MFs, the first one (mid two digit s/n) is amazing.

 

[Ledzep]

Yeah, S/N 29. If I recall it's the first of the first "production run" of them. 1-28 were internal testing and sent out to shooters/builders to give initial feedback. Quickly approaching 10k live rounds on it. Incredibly slick now-- not that it was ever a slouch.

 

[Northernjets]

Yeah, S/N 29. If I recall it's the first of the first "production run" of them. 1-28 were internal testing and sent out to shooters/builders to give initial feedback. Quickly approaching 10k live rounds on it. Incredibly slick now-- not that it was ever a slouch.

Are those the 1.36" height QD-L rings? How do you like them?

 

[Ledzep]

Yeah, on their website it's 1.38" M-10 QD-L mount. I like it a lot. Return to zero has been well within .1 mil for me going hand-tight with the mounting screws/knobs; I use it to swap between a .300 PRC ELR rig and this rifle until I get another AMG. POI is repeatable enough I can use 4DoF zero angle to not have to re-zero the scope between swaps (zeroed on the one that hits higher).

 

[NWnewguy]

Got out this morning and ran some rounds though my Archimedes with the Xylo installed. I shot a group in the Foundation first and then swapped and tightened down the recoil lug wedge lock system as well as the action screws (obviously). Point of impact shifted up about 1.5" at a 100 yards between the two but was the same for windage.

Overall I think the chassis is amazingly well thought out. I like all of the features and improvements since the ShotShow version. I only used the Accurate 223 mags at the range today, but last night I bolted in a Mausingfield and ran about 100 6BR dummy rounds through it using the MDT 6BR mags. I had no issues with the bolt touching the mag lips and both actions fed perfectly the entire time.

My only regret is changing my cart at check out back to only one stock during the pre-order. I'm wishing I had another one already.

Sorry for the crap pictures, but I only brought my cell phone to the range this morning.

 

[Skunkworx]

just got my rifle from the gunsmith but I need a trigger.

mdt acc
30” Brux with brake
338NM

If I order a trigger tech special and it has a bolt release will it matter? I have a mausingfield action. I don’t see many without in stock and I guess if I use it for something else I might need it...


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You can remove the bolt release easily, so no issue.

 

[chrome]

We have Archimedes actions in stock. We also have short action right handed chassis in stock for your friends.

Ted

I'd rather its design follow from function requirements instead of appearing like something that has oozed from an empty head that just discovered the chamfer tool in Solidworks.

Ted

#nailed_it

 

[tsu45]

Thanks for the feedback. The screws can be shortened using either a belt sander or a file. We shipped the Xylo chassis with 1/4"-28 x 1" long socket head cap screws. These are available from McMaster Carr and shorter 7/8" screws are also available. https://www.mcmaster.com/91251a441

Alternatively, you can add a washer to accomplish the same thing.

As for the recoil lug clamp, the Xylo chassis shipped with a wedge designed for a 3/16" think lug which is the same thickness as that of the Rem 700. We'll make more wedges for thicker lugs really soon. It's easily done and we can make them quickly. In the meantime, it a simple matter for a gunsmith to remove an amount equal to the thickness of your lug less 0.188 inches for the face of the wedge designed to bear against the face of the lug/receiver.

Ted

What do you think the time line is on the wedges? Just got the invoice on the LH and all I have are tl3s. Do you need one sent in and any concerns on shooting without the wedge in there?

I don’t really need the standard wedge if you want to just send a prototype with it.

 

[Ledzep]

Oil finished walnut is for sure one of my favorite things.

 

[Stoweit]

I got my rifle put together yesterday. Archimedes action, LRI spun up a 6.5 Creedmore barrel ceracoted to match the color of the action, and a Zero comp 5-27. The lug lock system is genius, once bolted up this probably the most rigid chassis or stock I've ever owned. The fit and finish is out standing. With the M24 barrel profile it balances 3-4" on front of the mag well. The bump on the mag release holds the mag tight, and you can rest the rifle on the magwell, and it cycles with no rubbing. Had my doubts about the grips, but feels great in hand. Going to zero today if my range is open. Starting to think @karagias is some kind of mad genius. Sorry for the messy garage, kind of in between seasons here.

 

[ddavis]

@karagias is some kind of mad genius. Sorry for the messy garage, kind of in between seasons here.

That's a messy garage!?

Hahaha!

Looks good, let us know how it shoots.

 

[chrome]

Promise I am self-flagellating myself for not giving a range report, other than whispering "pew pew" to myself in my basement, thats alL I can do for now because...#covid.

But just got it put together last night.

 

[Stoweit]

Chrome what is your barrel? Great looking rifle.

 

[Chesapeake]

Great looking rigs guys! Could somebody please measure the distance from the front of the magwell to the tip of the fore-end for me? Thank you!

 

[chrome]

Great looking rigs guys! Could somebody please measure the distance from the front of the magwell to the tip of the fore-end for me? Thank you!

Approx 13inches

 

[chrome]

Chrome what is your barrel? Great looking rifle.

24in Proof on this one

 

[Stoweit]

Does anyone know if MDT internal forend weights work in XYLO?

 

[Ledzep]

Bear in mind this is from pixel scaling in Ms paint so it could be wrong but it said the MDT hole spacing was just a little narrower than the Xylo's holes.

 

[Stoweit]

I figured that was the case. ARC has talked about internal forend weights but nothing on their site about it.

 

[Stoweit]

Got her to range today, and zeroed at 100. 20 rounds and shot 1/2-3/4” group. Super stoked on the ergos and rigidity. Grip feels great, cheek pad is nice. LRI barrel is outstanding, no break in needed. Cleaned when I got back and hardly any copper, 2 wet patchesand 5 or 6 dry and patches were clean.

 

[Stoweit]

Sorry for the extra pictures, not sure what I did there.

 

[chrome]

Got her to range today, and zeroed at 100. 20 rounds and shot 1/2-3/4” group. Super stoked on the ergos and rigidity. Grip feels great, cheek pad is nice. LRI barrel is outstanding, no break in needed. Cleaned when I got back and hardly any copper, 2 wet patchesand 5 or 6 dry and patches were clean. View attachment 7283245View attachment 7283244View attachment 7283243View attachment 7283243View attachment 7283243View attachment 7283245

Tits on glass.

Can I have it?

 

[Stoweit]

Ha! I’ve worked my way through a bunch of scopes, but I’m keeping this one for a while. With all that’s going on now, it’s nice to have a new rifle to play with. Nice not to dwell on the situation with virus, and be distracted by this project.

 

[Stoweit]

I’m interested in see what folks com up with as far as after market grips for these.

 

[Stoweit]

Weighed my rifle this morning 16.2 lbs.
Balances right on the Mlock symbol about 2”s in front of mag well. Weight is with no mag or bipod.

 

[Stoweit]

Mdt internal forend weights will not work in Xylo.

 

[craigos]

I mounted my Archimedes, had no issues with the action screws, man its a nice package.

 

[Sanderson]

Mdt internal forend weights will not work in Xylo.

ARC makes forend weights in one pound and quarter-pound, and pairs of quarter-pound m-lok weights for the sides. Up to three pounds on the inside and another pound and a half on the outside; 4.5 total. Ted said they are going up on the site this week.

 

[Stoweit]

Cool, thanks.

 

[Nightlybane]

Just ordered a Mausingfield, I am stoked. I cant wait to have it, been wanting one for over 2 years now. @karagias

 

[Stoweit]

You will not be disappointed!

 

[Nightlybane]

You will not be disappointed!

Oh I know, this will be one amazing build.

 

[craigos]

Did you guys see this video? I missed it prior but has been posted on the ARC website

 

[Nightlybane]

Did you guys see this video? I missed it prior but has been posted on the ARC website

Just seen it on YouTube like 15 mins ago

 

[tsu45]

First lefty up?

Had to rob one of the washers off the lug lock to double up on the front action screw, it was just a touch too long for the TL3.

 

[phlegethon]

Has anyone gotten a long action Xylo?

 

[craigos]

Has anyone gotten a long action Xylo?

there was one up for sale on here recently

 

[j741]

there was one up for sale on here recently

if its the one I'm thinking about, it was listed for sale but it was not in hand. They were just going to have ARC ship it to the buyer when it was ready.

 

[stalwart300]

I bought it. Suppose to ship this week or next. ?

if its the one I'm thinking about, it was listed for sale but it was not in hand. They were just going to have ARC ship it to the buyer when it was ready.

 

[Nightlybane]

So I talked to Jason yesterday, they're asking anyone who has new orders in for the mausingfield if they're interested in the closed top of the ejection port on the receiver like the older ones instead of that cut, I told them sure, I'd like it like that if others would. I think it's a plus.

 

[phlegethon]

I bought it. Suppose to ship this week or next. ?

I got an email from ARC a while ago saying they would ask for payment info "soon" for the Xylo, but then nothing.

 

[Ledzep]

Got out this morning and ran some barricades. I put some MDT weight kits on the sides and I'm a fan of this setup. Watching trace to impact with Hornady 147 6.5cm factory ammo. I have 3 of the ARC barrel channel weights ordered. Currently at 18.8lb. should be around 22 with the other weights in.

 

[Steel head]

I got an email from ARC a while ago saying they would ask for payment info "soon" for the Xylo, but then nothing.

Not sure if they’re deemed essential but our state is on lockdown for the last week or so.

 

[Nightlybane]

Not sure if they’re deemed essential but our state is on lockdown for the last week or so.

Well, I got a call from Jason this past week, they're still open.