The departure from "just another action company" ARC's new rifle:

[kthomas]

I posted this in the other ARC thread, but think it better suits the conversation here:

Thanks for sharing! Always enjoy Ted's videos, he's pretty unrefined and unpolished, but you get glimpses into his creative genius, which as a fellow engineer I always appreciate.

The video showed off some features that previously I was unaware of, it's obviously a very well thought out chassis.

I love the bump in the mag release/catch lever, that's an ingenious and simple way to prevent the mag from rotating and thus binding. The level idea is cool, until the video I didn't realize that it "popped through", I figured it was a QD attachment. The quick adjust on the LOP and cheek piece seem very well thought out as well. That ARCA/RRS with built in Anschutz and Area419 (whatever their holes/patterns called) it awesome.

I like that the grip is open sourced, my idea of getting a micarta handle in a wacky color (and maybe matching cheek piece) can come to life .

Overall, seems like a very functional, well thought out and built chassis. My hats off to you Ted!

I know some people like medium Palma type contours, but hopefully there's heavier contours available for those that prefer a heavier barrel (my preference is generally in the m24/MTU/heavy varmint contours, though a heavy Palma would be okay as well).

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

I like ARC product because I like Ted's style. His creative out of the box and over engineering shit is genius and unique.

If it wasn't out of my price range I would love put my Nucleus in one of these over anything.

 

[kthomas]

I like ARC product because I like Ted's style. His creative out of the box and over engineering shit is genius and unique.

If it wasn't out of my price range I would love put my Nucleus in one of these over anything.

I agree. It's an engineering company more so then a marketing company. His products have a lot of great innovations in them, and everything has a functional purpose. I absolutely love my Mausingfield and M10 rings. Ted is a really sharp guy that comes up with some clever stuff.

It's the exact same reason why I'm a Ping fan (for you fellow golfers). Everything is designed with a purpose in mind, not a gimmick to make quick sales.

 

[PBWalsh]

Thats not a terrible price for what you're getting in that rifle. Really like how short the LOP can go there and the grip looks very comfortable.

@karagias Do you have an approximate weight on the complete rifle and chassis with no additional weights?

 

[Ledzep]

*Cough* Oughta do prefit barrels for all the ARC Actions *Cough*.

 

[flyer]

I believe the Mausingfield, Nucleus and Archimedes all have the same dimensions for shouldered Pre-fit barrels.

I read that somewhere.

Some people have complained about the Xylo aesthetic but I think it is fine and I think adding a scope and magazine makes it look better.

I still think it could use a Walnut cheek piece.

I'm really looking forward to getting mine.

 

[357Max]

For anyone viewing this thread that impulsively bought the pre-order and can't get past the looks.

I would be happy to buy you out of your Xylo!
long action would be first choice, but you know what they say about beggars.
Just PM me

 

[HOLLYW00D]

My initial thought regarding a wood cheek piece is that of its integrity. Such a small plank of wood, with holes already drilled for mounting, may not withstand the bumps and bangs of the chassis' intended purpose; it may crack/split.

 

[Tokay444]

Is there any cant adjustment in the recoil pad?

 

[flyer]

I'm going to baby mine. If anything beside a cheek or a case hits my cheek piece, I screwed up.

Also I can probably make the wood thicker without causing issues.

 

[kthomas]

I'm going to baby mine. If anything beside a cheek or a case hits my cheek piece, I screwed up.

Also I can probably make the wood thicker without causing issues.

I think micarta would be the tits for that application.

A matching grip and cheek piece in something like a red/black or vibrant green/black would look really cool.

Would break up the industrial look of the chassis, and give it some personality.

 

[PBWalsh]

A Micarta grip with something super grippy like Lok Grip's "Boogie" pattern would be most excellent and give a ton of traction. OD green please.

Kinda hope (if a purchase is made), I can get the stock with an unfinished grip so I can apply my own stain color.

 

[Ledzep]

I was thinking exactly that. Ted, if you're reading you ought to give LOK Grips a look/call. Effing outstanding pistol grip panels.

 

[kthomas]

Those lok grips are exactly the premise I was thinking of! Never heard of Lok before this thread.

A color pattern like this would look awesome:

 

[Steel head]

Those lok grips are exactly the premise I was thinking of! Never heard of Lok before this thread.

A color pattern like this would look awesome:

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that would be cool!

 

[CMP70306]

I think micarta would be the tits for that application.

A matching grip and cheek piece in something like a red/black or vibrant green/black would look really cool.

Would break up the industrial look of the chassis, and give it some personality.

Red, Black and Vibrant Green was a bit much for me personally.

Red, Black and OD Green was much better.

 

[flyer]

I like ARC product because I like Ted's style. His creative out of the box and over engineering shit is genius and unique.

If it wasn't out of my price range I would love put my Nucleus in one of these over anything.

I would not call ARC products over-engineered. That suggests something overly complex and adding features that are unnecessary.

Ted does jam in a bunch of features but the end result is still fairly simple in construction and robust.

They are pretty damn elegant in my opinion.

 

[flyer]

For custom grips, I think MK Machining's premium 3D prints would be great.

I wish they could do a fit kit with an undersized grip, some Sugru and thick nitrile gloves; custom mold the grip to your hand, trim and sand it to smooth it out, then send it in for a 3D scan and print.

I'm probably going to try that the Analog way, mold a grip and then mimic the shape in the Walnut by sanding.