Ím sure it is in the serial numbers, just what is it?Likely serial number range; maybe @hereinaz knows?
Is there a way to identify the different versions of Nucleus actions to determine need for cocking piece? I have an M5 Mausingfield, ?Nucleus and Xylo chassis. I have been entertaining the thought of collecting all versions
That is great photography Phlegethon. The more I use mine, the more I like it. The chassis is tighter than any other I've used. Any mag I've tried has worked, but the Arc mag with LRI followers works best so far. I was skeptical of the grip at first, but it is such a natural grip that squeezing the trigger or cycling the bolt just feels right. The Archimedes action is very nice as well, I prefer it to the Curtis I had before.
InterestingSeconding this above, especially the mag part. Its nice to see magpul mags (cheaper) lock in tight and feed well in this chassis, especially since I didn't have to fuck with the mags or the mag catch. Can't say the same thing about my other chassis.
Actually in my savage they work great.I should have mentioned that Magpul would not lock in, you could pull it right out without releasing mag latch. I didn't mention them because I don't use them. I will add I've had 3 Magpul mags, one didn't work brand new, the others needed tweaking to work at all. I think Magpul is more concerned with selling tee shirts and sun glasses these days. YMMV
Interesting
On my nuke in a XLR ARC mags work awesomely and you can rest the rifle on the mags and it still feeds perfectly yet doesn’t rub.
Not so much with magpul mags.
Doesn’t really matter anymore as my nuke is running a short magnum now.
I should have mentioned that Magpul would not lock in, you could pull it right out without releasing mag latch. I didn't mention them because I don't use them. I will add I've had 3 Magpul mags, one didn't work brand new, the others needed tweaking to work at all. I think Magpul is more concerned with selling tee shirts and sun glasses these days. YMMV
They are selling one for Gen I nucleus actions on their website, hence my curiosity. My Nucleus, pretty smooth, doesn't cycle as smooth as my Mausingfield which is amazing and that is all I have for comparison. Just thought some of the "experts" here would know, and if it is trigger related those details would also be nice to know.Not sure what the question is about a need for cocking piece on the Nucleus. I habe a spare cocking piece for my Nucleus, but never got around to grinding on it yet.
The Archimedes has different cocking pieces early on, but that was trigger dependent.
If you call Justin, he might tell you where the serial numbers are for changes.
They are selling one for Gen I nucleus actions on their website, hence my curiosity. My Nucleus, pretty smooth, doesn't cycle as smooth as my Mausingfield which is amazing and that is all I have for comparison. Just thought some of the "experts" here would know, and if it is trigger related those details would also be nice to know.
Medium and large size grips are coming right up. We've been running standard size (small) grips for a couple of weeks now but yesterday an encoder belt within the machine failed which shut down grip machining until tomorrow or Friday. If reassembly goes well, and I think it will since it's an easy fix, we will have medium and large size grips available for purchase on the website next week.With the lock down in the Pittsburgh area due to Covid-19 I haven't done anything but dryfire with this new Xylo. I had been wanting bigger grips to accommodate my big gangly hands, but after installing a Tubb T7T trigger and moving the trigger shoe way forward I think I'll stick with the factory grips for a while. I was using a Timney Calvin Elite two stage (which are great triggers for the money), but they sit really far back in the trigger opening. With the Tubb T7T I can push the trigger shoe so far forward that I almost run out of room in front of the trigger.
I'll have to play with it in rapid fire a little to see if it will be a reliable position long term, but so far I really like it the combo of the T7T and the Xylo. I can get a full grip on the stock and have my index finger in a really comfortable position.
Medium and large size grips are coming right up. We've been running standard size (small) grips for a couple of weeks now but yesterday an encoder belt within the machine failed which shut down grip machining until tomorrow or Friday. If reassembly goes well, and I think it will since it's an easy fix, we will have medium and large size grips available for purchase on the website next week.
Ted
Medium and large size grips are coming right up. We've been running standard size (small) grips for a couple of weeks now but yesterday an encoder belt within the machine failed which shut down grip machining until tomorrow or Friday. If reassembly goes well, and I think it will since it's an easy fix, we will have medium and large size grips available for purchase on the website next week.
Ted
Medium and large size grips are coming right up. We've been running standard size (small) grips for a couple of weeks now but yesterday an encoder belt within the machine failed which shut down grip machining until tomorrow or Friday. If reassembly goes well, and I think it will since it's an easy fix, we will have medium and large size grips available for purchase on the website next week.
Ted
I did for awhile and can't really complain. I am still not sure about why or what the screw behind the tang was for. Any specific questions? I have a Nucleus in it now. My MF is now in Xylo and haven't had much time, I should say place to shoot more than a few (30) rounds with it but think it is going to be great.anyone have a mausingfield in a krg bravo?
I have a mausingfield on order for a 6.5cm build. Im going to get Foundation stock at some point but was thinking putting it in bravo until that time and then just selling or shelving the bravo. Any issues with feeding. I use ARC mags with LRI followers already. Any issue with the recoil lug fitting? I remembered seeing something from krg about the lug slot in the back one of the bravo being smaller then the W3? ThxI did for awhile and can't really complain. I am still not sure about why or what the screw behind the tang was for. Any specific questions? I have a Nucleus in it now. My MF is now in Xylo and haven't had much time, I should say place to shoot more than a few (30) rounds with it but think it is going to be great.
I didn’t have any problems with AI mags, all I used.I have a mausingfield on order for a 6.5cm build. Im going to get Foundation stock at some point but was thinking putting it in bravo until that time and then just selling or shelving the bravo. Any issues with feeding. I use ARC mags with LRI followers already. Any issue with the recoil lug fitting? I remembered seeing something from krg about the lug slot in the back one of the bravo being smaller then the W3? Thx
To the people running the xylo chassis, what are you running for barricade stops or are you just pushing the front of the mag into your bag?
Thanks for sharing that. It's nice when it comes from customers.I've been using the mag as a stop in my Xylo for the last several outings and haven't seen any detriment on a game changer, wood, or steel. In the case of my Mausingfield I can even rest the rifle on the magazine and don't experience any over-travel related issues (magazine pushing up into the bolt). Pretty robust system.
Has anyone developed a magazine preference for the Zylo or more specifically Zylo-Masingfield-AI combo? My rounds seem to sometimes jump ahead when exiting the magazine and miss the bolt picking them up even when operating the bolt aggressively and then the extractor won't snap over the round.
I had a bit of a struggle getting it to fit with the wedge lock, so I just took it out. It may have fit with a little more patience, but I was trying to get zero verified for some night ops tonight and ran out of patience.
Thank's very much for the knowledge.I was not aware that Ai mags were PRF. My aggressively running the bolt may have not been aggressive enough and I may have slowed down on operating the bolt after I had to knock a couple out with cleaning rod. I will send it to you in a few weeks shooting when it gets too hot here for much shooting as wells get a couple of your magazines. I am running a .22 Creed right now not .223. My first rifle was a FN Mauser action that I am still using fifty years later (new stock and barrel) which was the initial reason I chose Mausingfield for my first truly custom rifle. I will go for ECE it is certainly a better description.The extractor in your Mausingfield action should be able to snap over the rim of the cartridge. If it doesn't we can easily fix that for you if you send your action to us.
As for the case jumping forward and away from the bolt face upon release from the magazine, that's solely a function of the shape of the case and the length of the magazine feed lips. There's nothing magic about this stuff. The bolt does not attract the case to ensure that the case rim comes up the bolt face and underneath the extractor claw. What's causing the case to jump forward on its way of of the magazine is contact with the shoulder of the case below it. The Mausingfield and other CRF actions will generally function better if the case is released earlier, before the angled shoulder of the case below can engage the head of the case being fed. I like the AICS mags, they are well made, but I have never hesitated to shorten their feed lips to improve the cooperation between mag and action. ARC mags have shorter feed lips than AI mags and copies, such as the Accurate mags. AI actions are not controlled round feed (CRF), they're push feeds, and releasing the cartridge a bit later is a good thing for most push-feed actions.
Controlled-round-feed is a bit of a misnomer. The bolt can only take control of the cartridge if presented (released) correctly. The faster you run the bolt, the less of an issue this becomes so I'm surprised by your claim of experiencing the issue at high bolt speeds. Are you running a 223?
Remember, when Mauser first figured this stuff out in the 1890's, he shaped the actions mag well surfaces to release the cartridges at the right time. Maybe early cartridge engagement (ECE) would be a more accurate name for CRF actions. Let's see if that sticks.
Ted
I had a bit of a struggle getting it to fit with the wedge lock, so I just took it out. It may have fit with a little more patience, but I was trying to get zero verified for some night ops tonight and ran out of patience. I haven't had any issues with the wedge lock and the Archimedes action.