So I guess the answer is “no” on the NATO cartridge bolt action SOLUS…
I think Aero raised their price from Black Friday to the cyber Monday?
I think Aero raised their price from Black Friday to the cyber Monday?
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Thoughts on the Aero Precision SOLUS ?
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You're not factually incorrect that their shipping lead times are long around a sale. I think your expectations are skewed by understanding who you're comparing them to.
I think you stated it perfectly in your response "It is what it is."
I think you stated it perfectly in your response "It is what it is."
someone to roll out a bunch of 223 wyld bighorn/solus prefits.. heavy and light contours and limit length choices.. 223 case is dated, ARC are much better cases in regards to being able to run a plethora of bullets choices at mag length..
Looking forward to a ARC bolt action build in the future
Looking forward to a ARC bolt action build in the future
well, when you compared to other barrel, spinner manufacturers aero precision is a pretty good if they can get you a barrel in a month most guys are six months or more.
If you stop looking at it like a McDonald’s, you’ll be much happier…
A well know, small shop spinning barrels= I had sent a barrel back due to headspace issues took 2+ months just for it to be looked at and sent back.
you all will have to temper expectations
If you stop looking at it like a McDonald’s, you’ll be much happier…
A well know, small shop spinning barrels= I had sent a barrel back due to headspace issues took 2+ months just for it to be looked at and sent back.
you all will have to temper expectations
When it says "in stock" and I've waited over a month before canceling, with no updates when calling, it's fair to say shipping times suck. I said what I said. Fight me.
not directing it at anybody just a generalized comment. Most people on here are just a bunch of grumpy old men, and they absolutely know every thing in the world about guns and ammo/ reloading and they’ll make sure you know it…
I wouldn’t give it any thought.
The foolish are a hundredfold more averse to meeting the wise than the wise are indisposed for the company of foolish
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Ordered bunch of things from aerop.. yesturday… Recieved tracking number today. and it is shipped.. will have to see what it was…
Bolt action reciever and contract 308 barrel…. Will take a chance…
and upper/handguard ar15
Not sure what already shipped in a day after ordering.
Bolt action reciever and contract 308 barrel…. Will take a chance…
and upper/handguard ar15
Not sure what already shipped in a day after ordering.
I've been a long-time customer of AP, and have generally been pleased with what I've gotten from them. I recently ordered a M5 builder's set in the DCU CeraKote finish, along with a lower parts kit (minus FCG & pistol grip), along with a single Solus PVD FDE action with the .382" boltface. The builders kit came pronto, but I'm still waiting on the lower parts kit & Solus action. Prior to this order, I'd also ordered an enhanced M5 FDE upper, and I'm still waiting on it. We're not quite a month out yet, but it's getting close. I'd like to order a M5 BCG, but they've been out of stock for quite some time. I don't know if they're not able to keep up after Trump got elected, or if it has nothing to do with politics. But I am looking forward to getting the DCU M5 put together, as I've got a Krieger bbl that I chambered in 6XC set up with a SLR adjustable gas tap to help tune for use with a CAT Noah 6 can that I'm looking forward to trying on this rifle...
Ordered an Obsisian last week and should be in CA by Friday. Found a good deal from a retailer back east who had them in stock. Building a 6 GT in an Elite chassis, Proof pre fit, and XRS3 G4P.
Been a while since I’ve done anything rifle related. Will report out as the build comes together.
Been a while since I’ve done anything rifle related. Will report out as the build comes together.
Finally put my overstock 6mm creed barrel onto one of my Bighorn Origins and shot 30 rounds through it this morning.....I might have to get another one to chop down this one looks like it'll shoot
10 shot 100 yards group with leftover (from another 6 creed I have) 112gr Match Burners at 2970fps. 1/2" sticker. That's pretty decent for a $200 barrel with ammo developed in another rifle. 8 of the 10 shots were in 5/8" the whole group was 1 1/2".
Also shot the 125gr load from the Solus 308 I had worked up. Chrono'ed 3040fps but 5 shot groups at 100 was as expected.....blue dot groups is a Non- Solus 25-06AI with 87gr HP @ 3740fps
10 shot 100 yards group with leftover (from another 6 creed I have) 112gr Match Burners at 2970fps. 1/2" sticker. That's pretty decent for a $200 barrel with ammo developed in another rifle. 8 of the 10 shots were in 5/8" the whole group was 1 1/2".
Also shot the 125gr load from the Solus 308 I had worked up. Chrono'ed 3040fps but 5 shot groups at 100 was as expected.....blue dot groups is a Non- Solus 25-06AI with 87gr HP @ 3740fps
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Less than ideal conditions for shooting today but I wanted to finish this leftover ammo so I can prep the brass. 9 shot group on the right. 112gr match burners @ 2970. 10 shot group on the left 115gr DTac @ 2950. Both are right at 1"
I shoot prone out of my truck bed between the wind moving the truck and the target I'm not disappointed. My other 6creed shoots that same 115gr load about 25fps slower and sub 1/2 so I'm curious what it'll take to tune in this barrel.
I shoot prone out of my truck bed between the wind moving the truck and the target I'm not disappointed. My other 6creed shoots that same 115gr load about 25fps slower and sub 1/2 so I'm curious what it'll take to tune in this barrel.
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I got the text ad today about the $601 .382 actions not on std bolt face. Wait isn't a huge issue at the point since I'm waiting on a prefit from PVA and s chassis from MDT.
It's not just the 382 bolt faces. The 478 is also on sale. I'm pretty annoyed as I ordered one at 750 four weeks ago lol! Still waiting for it to ship. I emailed about them perhaps honoring their current sale price since they have yet to ship but I doubt they will do that. We will see.
This sale was finally enough to push me over the edge. Ordered a 6.5 Creed barreled action for $767. I'm left handed, but I've been wanting a spare right handed 6.5 as a "friends and family" rifle for my kids, dad, and a couple friends to use when they go with me to the range.
Scrub and patch-out the barrel good when it's brand new before you ever shoot it, and then again at about 50 rounds. And again at 100 rounds. Should be broken in and shooting bugholes by then.
I got my budget aero build pretty much completed. Got the action from a fella here who sells them. Had an issue with the supplied nut but luckily I ordered one from them ahead of time not realizing that they came with one. Luckily the second one fit correctly. Had to shave down the stock for bolt release and the trigger hanger on the Bergara stock. The barrel was a shelin 20" ss that I've had for a while and used a Triggertech trigger that was a BF sale. Scope mounts are a little high but I had those lying around too so used em. Needing my YHM brake for my surpressor still before I go sight it in.
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When they sell out they sell out. I have noticed that rarely do they put more in-stock inventory for sale once their current stock sells at the sale price. So, if you want one, I'd order it ASAP while the big sale is going on.
Do any of you all have the Aero Solus chassis and if so could you check something for me? I have a 17” chassis and right at the end of my last shooting session, I started having some difficulties with the Mags not seating quite right. When I got home and was cleaning it, I noticed I might be missing a screw. Look at the picture below. I believe there’s suppose to be a small screw there.
Oh God help me. I knew it. Now……how the heck am I supposed to get a hold of Aero for a replacement or the size so I can replace it myself? Their CS, or gross lack there of, has been the subject of a few threads recently. I should probably just send them a hand written letter via snail mail, it would probably be more successful than trying to wait in their qeu line for hours.
Edit: I filled out a tech request form on their website. Let’s see how long it takes for them to get back to me.
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6-32x3/8”. The standard screw is a light head socket cap. I used a flat head and it also fixed the issue of the screw not having enough friction to hold the catch securelyOh God help me. I knew it. Now……how the heck am I supposed to get a hold of Aero for a replacement or the size so I can replace it myself? Their CS, or gross lack there of, has been the subject of a few threads recently. I should probably just send them a hand written letter via snail mail, it would probably be more successful than trying to wait in their qeu line for hours.
Edit: I filled out a tech request form on their website. Let’s see how long it takes for them to get back to me.
I'd also put some Loc-Tite or VibraTite on there to ensure it doesn't fall out again. I had this happen on one of mine, except I didn't lose the screw, it just fell out of place, and the mag catch was riding up and down trying to remove the mag and wouldn't let it go. The magazine was stuck in the fucking chassis, at the range, so I had to single-shot the rifle until I could get home. I removed the screw-pin (it screws into one side with a small torx or allen bit, not a friction roll pin), and carefully dropped the whole mag and latch assembly out at once. Then put it all back together, and tossed a little Vibratite on the screw to keep that from happening again. That screw would benefit from being slightly longer shafted, IMO.
I always check screws when not installed by me. All including the one on the mag catch have had thread locker and tight on both on my chassis.
Better conditions yesterday shot the 6creed overrun barrel with H4350, 115gr DTac, Norma brass with Magtech primers. 40.0gr gave single digit SD average 2943fps and printed a nice mostly round 1/2" group with possibly a "flyer"... Good enough and other than the brass and primer it is the exact load data I shoot in my other 6creed.
Test two was 6.5 Staball and 58gr VMAX in large rifle Federal brass. All loads tested were out running the labradar so 3900+ fps. Nothing amazing accuracy wise 5/8" to 3/4" for 3 shots with a couple of charges.
Currently this barrel is on a Bighorn Origin in a Magpul Hunter stock with a Leupold VX3. It's not bedded I don't really want to because I swap it around on different actions.
Test two was 6.5 Staball and 58gr VMAX in large rifle Federal brass. All loads tested were out running the labradar so 3900+ fps. Nothing amazing accuracy wise 5/8" to 3/4" for 3 shots with a couple of charges.
Currently this barrel is on a Bighorn Origin in a Magpul Hunter stock with a Leupold VX3. It's not bedded I don't really want to because I swap it around on different actions.
