Pre 2014 AX worth it?

[CEO10KaDAY]

Is the single cal .338LM if NIB worth $6 thousand?

I’ve been reading that it’s possible to change to similar calibers 300WM/PRC, although changing the barrel isn’t considered “quick”.

It’s only been factory fired though.

Yes I reload.

My last ELR gun was a bergara and want a significant upgrade. Not going custom unless I can custom build a multi cal platform.

 

[acudaowner]

yes , but only if it's worth it to you ( your time , your money )

 

[SuperBoot]

For 6 grand, no, not in the slightest.
Take some time scouring the PX and I guarantee you’ll find an AXMC for 6-7000 dollars that gives you significantly more flexibility for the future.

 

[The D]

The cartridge change process will be different but you can definitely build a badass switch-barrel rifle going the custom route. And, for $6k, you might be able to build two. Long and short action CDG’s(the new kid in town) with your choice of bolt heads

 

[CEO10KaDAY]

The cartridge change process will be different but you can definitely build a badass switch-barrel rifle going the custom route. And, for $6k, you might be able to build two. Long and short action CDG’s(the new kid in town) with your choice of bolt heads

Okay so that’s obviously a viable option. But building one requires waiting 7-10+ months too.

I don’t want to wait. Summer is just getting started.

 

[The D]

Okay so that’s obviously a viable option. But building one requires waiting 7-10+ months too.

I don’t want to wait. Summer is just getting started.

Alright, then buy the AI

 

[CEO10KaDAY]

Alright, then buy the AI

Yeah, think that's the move. Instead of buying barrel change gear, I'll just make the 338LM my dedicated mile weapon, and then go pick up a 6.5 cm off the shelf somewhere.

 

[GIXXER2000]

I have 5 AI's 2 of which are non-switch barrel they are an AI-AE and AI-AX . The barrel change on the AI is very easy and takes me maybe 20 min. The most common issues is not using the right barrel vise. I use the Viper and never had a barrel slip. I tried the Wheeler with the oak blocks and rosin but it slipped the viper never had the same issues. I have talked with Dave Tooley about torquing the barrel and he said 100fp is over kill. When I torque my barrel on I do it in 3 passes 30,65 then final at 85fp
So I say yes a new AXMC is well worth $6000. You can shoot 300 Norma. And you can buy a 300wm bolt and just swap the firing pin and shot 300prc,6,5prc or 300wm and any other cal that takes that bolt face.
If you decide to get the AI I would be happy to walk you though changing barrels.

 

[The D]

Yeah, think that's the move. Instead of buying barrel change gear, I'll just make the 338LM my dedicated mile weapon, and then go pick up a 6.5 cm off the shelf somewhere.

You’re welcome for helping make your decision. Can I shoot it when you pick it up

 

[CEO10KaDAY]

You’re welcome for helping make your decision. Can I shoot it when you pick it up

This is the one I grabbed off GB.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/972460067?a=1

Hoping the handguard isn't actually that scratched up? IDK if it's just buyers remorse, but I hope I didn't just chuck $6k out the window.

 

[The D]

This is the one I grabbed off GB.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/972460067?a=1

Hoping the handguard isn't actually that scratched up? IDK if it's just buyers remorse, but I hope I didn't just chuck $6k out the window.

Can’t see the ad anymore but I’m sure it will be awesome.

Can I use your credit card to buy some more barrels for you?

 

[CEO10KaDAY]

Can’t see the ad anymore but I’m sure it will be awesome.

Can I use your credit card to buy some more barrels for you?

Haha yes of course. I think the barrel is in decent shape. He claims it’s only been factory test fired, but the muzzle brake may tell a diff story from pictures.

Weird the link doesn’t work. See if you can look up Item # 972460067 on gunbroker without a link. I am fairly sure you can still view items that ended.

 

[The D]

Haha yes of course. I think the barrel is in decent shape. He claims it’s only been factory test fired, but the muzzle brake may tell a diff story from pictures.

Weird the link doesn’t work. See if you can look up Item # 972460067 on gunbroker without a link. I am fairly sure you can still view items that ended.

Nope. But even if it’s a few dozen rounds or so, that’s nothing