This was a first for me with any rifle. It just so happened to be one of the most expensive rifles I've ever purchased.
I actually had that happen to me mid 22lr match long ago. Mdt chassis cup wasn't in spec and dumped it muzzle first into the rocks.
Checked my 2015 AT today though and it checks fine. Snapped and pulled really hard without issue.
Does yours have a plug in the skins where it’s an option to add to the chassis.
Mine are both 2014 AT’s. My DE has it just like in this pic. My green one has the spot for it. Just have to screw one in. Could also put a plug in the skin to cover it if I wanted as well
Mines a folder, I've got a plug on each side.
I'll have to pull the skins off and see if its threaded so I can attach my own.
Does any one know if you can get limited rotation flush cups that'll fit for this purpose?
Grovetec have a bunch of limited rotation options but nothing I can see that'll attach via a centre screw.
Shameless plug, for anyone looking to buy an AXMC, mine is up for sale.
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Some photos of my newly suppressed At-XC as penance...
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Some photos of my newly suppressed At-XC as penance...
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Any experience thoughts on AI AX PSR? Seems factory "tanodized"? Got a line on one but don't know much about them. Have a lot of experience with Remington PSR that won the PSR contract. Not sure why AI lost our as seems a better system as far as barrel change and better bolt/receiver. Thanks
1) If you can get a PSR, get it. Don't waste time. It's now a rare rifle and an incredible shooter.
2) AI needs to stop pushing for their competition trigger in military contract rifles. If they hadn't, they would have won. Both the PSR and the ASR.
So the PSR had a competition trigger which created problems? Like failure?
The PSR didn't have any issues. The MK21 program simply didn't have a winner, and the contract cancelled due to a lack of proper government management of the contract program in choosing a rifle, essentially.
Has the PSR rifle contract been cancelled ?
Has this happened , or is it just a rumour ? any one know ? Cheers Chris
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The ASR used a competition trigger for their submission, which was not included in the commercial offerings. They had ONE failure and from that, was not chosen for the MK22 program. But also, because of background shady politics for Barrett to win.
In short, the PSR is an incredible rifle with all it offers and if you can get a full deployment kit, it is 1000% worth it. ALL the MK21 submissions were and are better than the current MK22. There's reasons why the US Army Rangers have ditched their MK22s and are using Remington MSR MK21s now, which you'll see at the International Sniper Competition.
Thanks much. From the article looks like they were steering the contract to whom they wanted - not what was best.
You hear a lot of reasons why the AI wasn't picked. Too heavy, too expensive, supposedly one trigger failed ect. I bet a lot of politics and money were exchanged under the table on why the Barrett was picked. Even look at all the other new contracts being rewarded. Sig wins most of them and I think most of the new Sig products are junk.
Agree. Saw it happen all the time in Mil /Fed gov. They have to make it look legit “fair and open competition” but then find ways to disqualify those except who they want-so ends up sole source but they can’t say that
Question on the AI PRS - has magazine adapters to use .308 in the long action. Anyone have experience with using and AI mag adapter? Any issues? Thanks
They work fine, never heard of any issues with them. But if I were to do it again, I would buy the ASR mags. No need for the mag adapter any longer. But the 308/short action ASR mags are expensive and sometimes hard to get.
So you are saying I could buy the ASR Mags for short action and use in the PSR?
Yes. PSR isn't any different from the MC or ASR in terms of mag fitment. PSR is basically a MC that has been anodized and a couple of small trim pieces. Functionally, it's the same rifle.
Shot a match this weekend for the first time in open since before 2019 and first time with the AT. Managed a 8th out of 42 shooters which I'll take considering the above. Pollen was on another level, 10 minutes out of the bag and already had it accumulate. Winds were very weird, truly switched between left, right and head wind and 0mph to 10-12mph. No shooter had the same wind which made it a more even playing field so buddies couldn't help each other. I enjoy ROing but it kills the ability to get any action shots. This is all I got.
Also...saw a gray ops mag fly across the stage after about 5 stages of malfunctions. Was enough to make me steer clear lol.
Also...saw a gray ops mag fly across the stage after about 5 stages of malfunctions. Was enough to make me steer clear lol.
I have here twin hottie rifles. Why can’t I have these issues with chicks?
Oh yeah, I’m fucking ugly.
Someone has learned the error of his ways and is trying to trade his Terminus for an AI.
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Firearms - Terminus Zeus qc 18” 308 for trade for AI AT
Wanting to trade my 18” terminus Zeus build for another AI. Build specs are Zeus qc short action, TT diamond, 18” m24 bartlein, bedded in a manners T4A, smithed by Deep South Tactical. Shoots very well with factory hornady eldm. Trade value $3200.
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Its the basic one from AI that comes on some rifles. I find it does the job just fine for me. I use a game changer schmedium as a rear bag which is large enough to not need a bigger bag rider.
Assistance Needed: Located collector with AI PSR and Remington MSR -both full Deployment Kits - AI not shot - Rem MSR - .308 lightly shot - Have had 3 Surgeon RACS - no experience with the Rem MSR with Rem Titanium action/changeable bolt heads for caliber conversion. Favor AI for better action + complete bolts vs Rem bolt heads and poor parts availability - Liked RACS chassis--never had an AI - what would be the advantages of the AI? I think there are far fewer of the AI PSR kits around in US. Thx.
Thanks - really like the RACS with AR style pistol grip - for AI - would have to get the grip conversion kit I suspect
I've had every flavor of AI including a couple AXMC's. I own and shoot a RemDef MSR/PSR (full deployment kit) as well. I feel like I can appropriately provide input here.
If you plan on shooting it, there's really only one answer here and it sounds like you are on the same page:
AI for practicality
MSR for cool factor
While I absolutely love my MSR/PSR, the AI is a more practical for actually shooting. Bolts/barrels/mags, while somewhat difficult to source at times, ARE available. The MSR/PSR is going to be next to impossible to source replacement parts.
I may be a bit biased when suggesting the MSR/PSR is a cooler rifle, but the AI PSR looks just like an AXMC with a cerakote job. It's not a bad looking rifle by any means but there's no mistaking the MSR/PSR for what it is and how rare it is. The rifle is exotic, the materials are exotic, the R&D that went into it is exotic. It's completely unlike anything else. I'm a huge RemDef fan and have been following the market and projects that came out of that division for a long time. There's nothing like it and IMO it's the holy grail of the RemDef world.
But...
If I had to have ONE of the two options to sustain my shooting for the rest of my life, I'm picking the AI PSR.
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I guess I'd really only pick the AI PSR in the scenario that I do not have any other AI's. Any AI is worth having and if you don't have one yet, the PSR would be an incredible piece to own that would satisfy the AI itch. You could shoot it without fear of what it would take to replace components.
If you have an AI already (whether magnum or not) I'd absolutely choose the RemDef MSR/PSR. IMO the AI PSR is not unique enough (to me) to separate itself from a normal AXMC that can be had for thousands less. There is no replacing bespoke nature of the RemDef MSR/PSR.
If you're interested in the finer points between the two, I can elaborate further on that but I think the point is the same.
My initial feedback was based on the scenario that you'd be picking only one rifle to shoot for the rest of your life. In that case, I would err on the side of caution and pick the rifle that will be more sustainable to shoot in the long run.
Yeah, careful! All this talk about an unfired AI PSR has me glancing over my shoulder at the revolving door that is my safe haha
Thanks. Want to go in this eyes wide open. You mention "unique" - PSR not unique enough compared to AXMC? But not many PSRs brought into U.S.? Definitely Rem Defense MSR is unique---but then the parts availability you mentioned comes into play--Since you have a MSR - understand about the bolt heads and barrel extensions(which I would want a spare) ) - which could be unobtanium? - do you know is the firing pin for example same as regular Rem 700?
The AI PSR may have only been available in limited quantities but the only differentiators when compared to an AXMC is the finish/cerakote (IR Reducing?) and "PSR" serial number prefix. (someone please correct me if there's something else, but I think that's it). While it would be really cool to have, the value just isn't there for me to seek a PSR and when I can have 99% of the base rifle it in a run of the mill AXMC.
RemDef MSR/PSR deployment kit was also extremely limited in its release. I'm not sure of the actual number but I'm sure it's not far off of the AI PSR figure. I've seen about the same number of each for sale in the past 5 years or so.
MSR/PSR: The bolt heads and barrel extensions pop up rarely or are passed around in certain circles. I'll be buying the next ones that I see or hear of for sale. The firing pin in the MSR/PSR is unique to that action. Additionally it's made from an exotic metal with a unique heat treatment. @AIAW has a dedicated thread on a few of the road blocks most MSR/PSR people experience HERE. I've never seen an MSR/PSR firing pin for sale, however, the deployment kit (sounds like you found one) will come with an extra firing pin assembly. This is the only reason I own the kit I do now. Not sure I would've been willing to acquire it without that piece.
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Not quite what you're looking for, but this is a sage green AT-X chassis with an elite sand AXSR. Like was mentioned. The lighting makes alot of difference with these two colors.
Thanks for the thread and info on the firing pin. You hit the nail on the head - buying a Rem MSR/PSR kit without the firing pin would be a non-starter - with worries about no bolt head
Also just a AX but here is Sage Green. Light makes all the difference
That someone just bought his third AI yesterday, and now wants a fourthSomeone has learned the error of his ways and is trying to trade his Terminus for an AI.
Firearms - Terminus Zeus qc 18” 308 for trade for AI AT
Wanting to trade my 18” terminus Zeus build for another AI. Build specs are Zeus qc short action, TT diamond, 18” m24 bartlein, bedded in a manners T4A, smithed by Deep South Tactical. Shoots very well with factory hornady eldm. Trade value $3200.
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Had a couple left hand AT’s in Vision chassis. Figured one for each of my boys when I moved onto greener pastures. They’re both right handed and decided they’d rather have the cash for stupid stuff like weddings, etc. I sold them. Kick myself everyday for that. Should’ve just given them the cash and kept my left handed AT’s.
Grabbed this from Mile High. No left handed AT's available but, everyone else in my circle shoots rh except for me. They can use this on range days. I’ll also enjoy it. Also grabbed a lefty ATXC in Sage green, whenever they come in…
AT LE .308 20” factory barrel (unfortunately I/we don’t shoot .308 . It was all that was available).
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I’ll be hanging onto any AI’s I’m fortunate to be able to get. Learned my lesson.
Grabbed this from Mile High. No left handed AT's available but, everyone else in my circle shoots rh except for me. They can use this on range days. I’ll also enjoy it. Also grabbed a lefty ATXC in Sage green, whenever they come in…
AT LE .308 20” factory barrel (unfortunately I/we don’t shoot .308 . It was all that was available).
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ZCO 10 Mil 527MPCT2X NLE
Other accessories
I’ll be hanging onto any AI’s I’m fortunate to be able to get. Learned my lesson.
The ever so dangerous AT LE. Normal civilians can't be trusted to have such a dangerous weapon.
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Not being able to buy the AI LE versions always befuddled me
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