I get where they are interested in selling new rifles, not modding the old one. But come on why can't we mod the 350 chevy while they build the new ZR1. Not everyone can buy the new rifle every year
. To me the aftermarket parts would help keep the value high, demand for older models would still be there and It'll give new life to your rifle.
I think I have prices, I will confirm in the AM and post here
I really enjoy the benefits of the 223AI, but in all honesty you can feel it more than the 223. On bolt close, i don't feel the 223 feed from mag or into chamber cause of the shoulder. The 223AI you can definitely tell the shoulders are there. But in last months Sotex match i don't recall ever feeling it. But yesterday on the bench getting stuff ready for the Brawl i could tell the shoulder was there. It has to be the way i run the bolt in the match differently then on a bench.
How close is UPS to you ? LOL
I order barrels when you tell me to. I have done mostly bartleins since those have been most available. I usually order from Bugholes or at times from 419. I want the fastest time to turn around, not the best cost savings. I know thats not smart business but i'd rather leave $20-30 on the table at the benefit of getting jobs done. I'm a gun guy also, I hate to wait for something i've paid for.
not a dumb question at all. I'm gonna advise against this. It CAN be done and is very simple....BUT it has its disadvantages. I do this to my bolt during all the testing and development and i'm cheap. AI bolts are epoxied and held in place by 3 roll pins. For one I lose those gawd dayum pins all the time. Second with repeated removal they become weak and not as tight. I have lost a pin during a match, bolt still functions with 1, ask me how i know, but its not the best idea.
Correct, the part # that you'll need is 26547BL. Its a complete bolt body with small firing pin assembly.
I will be eventually releasing that info most likely to a few shops like Red Beard Gunworks. To be able to diagnose any feeding issues is hard to do if i don't know how they cut the barrel. There are some very crucial cuts that control feeding and headspace, if they're wrong its a headache to discover and asking a gunsmith "did you do this right" are fighting words. So for now its in-house.
I'm gonna request all rifles shipped to me be insured and I'll be doing the same. I can't afford to cover a lost item like that.
Yes that’ll work
If your other assemble already has a small pin that’ll work for an easy swap back & forth. Similar to the AXMC, just pull the firing pin and swap bolts.
Personally I’d rather pay the hundo for the AI SFP. I think it’ll be more robust, as the small diameter “pin” portion is short in length, and will be properly heat treated where you’d be machining hardened surface off of the LFP.
I can call around and source them. I also got answer back on large pin modding. It’s $45 to have a large pin turned down to small pin. The other option is open the 223 head to large pin size. But I’ve never run a large pin on 223. I’m sure it would be fine but I haven’t tested it yet.
I only have 1 bolt that I made for Frank (Lowlight). David Thomas was originally going to try it but he’s on that Tigre joto train for now. We have the mags, I played with it a few times, but no serious attempt on my part.
Zero chanceFollowing.
This is probably a total noob question, but is there any chance these would work?
Or would they be for M700 actions in an AICS only?
Until I have a mag I won’t know, but the kit as it sits works with Accurate mag, MDT & AI polymer mags.Following.
This is probably a total noob question, but is there any chance these would work?
Or would they be for M700 actions in an AICS only?
Mine ?
