It's an exclusive limited edition rifle just like the PSR. It's as simple as that.
10-4. Just curious what demanded the 20k. Thanks.
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It's an exclusive limited edition rifle just like the PSR. It's as simple as that.
Dude, I couldn’t really tell a difference. Only because In order for me to catch that, I would have to be in the prone, bipod with a rear bag. Then I can actually give back a better feedback. Cycling it at port arms isn’t the cleanest lol.
The safety is a sweet design too like in the AX50. They also used the exhaust port on the action and I believe the bolt as well. The new butt stock with those levers kick ass.
I will say, the skins not being there, for those that like to have the thumb over grip, feels so much better. It rests better, than twisting your wrist to kick it out some. I don’t think you’ll need to add an MPA/ ACC grip on here.
This photo has everything going for it.... New AX, New TB bipod... and then... splat.. a Leupold had to be bolted on to the rifle.
Curious how that safety works. Assuming its easier than it looks to manipulate. Bolt handle seems to be right over the thing.
The suppressor and brake are the exact same as the 338 ULTRA SR that I posted here last week and we have to look at, at booth 10075. We have a moderate number of these suppressors available to immediately Form 3 (shutdown permitting), and after that they will be available subject to whatever the contemporary backlog is.@Zak Smith - TBAC ASR suppressor available separate from the ASR limited edition (similar to the PSR and TiTan QD) or does it come with?
The suppressor and brake are the exact same as the 338 ULTRA SR that I posted here last week and we have to look at, at booth 10075. We have a moderate number of these suppressors available to immediately Form 3 (shutdown permitting), and after that they will be available subject to whatever the contemporary backlog is.
I "RO'd" one of the full ASR guns at the ATAC range day yesterday and got to shoot it quite a bit (with 338 Norma bbl). It is a very good rifle. The rifle had been zeroed without the can but we screwed it on and elevation was spot on out to about 1200 M.
ETA: The gun I was on had the Leupold Mk5. It's not my preference as I prefer the generous eyebox of the PMII's, however, this scope worked well and dials were on. It needs a "you're on the second turn" indicator however.
ETA2: I believe the AI literature says the deployment kit does not come with the suppressor (I assume because it would significantly complicate paperwork). We have them available per my above comments.
@NoLegs24 thanks for the pics and info! That AXSR-AICS looks legit.
In your time playing with the ASR, did you notice that the bolt felt or cycled smoother? It's in the press release, just wondering what that really means and if it was apparent right away that it felt better.
@Mile High Shooting or @NoLegs24 any confirmation on if the bolts are compatible nwith the AXMC?
Mile High and Eurooptic seem to think so.So a changed the rear grip, trigger pack perhaps, rear stock, M-Lok, new safety and integrated a RRS foregrip. Weighs the same. Different, no doubt. Calibers essentially stayed the same minus the barrel (same bolt faces).
Queue the "my current AXMC is total trash now and completely outdated" posts.
I am finding those AXMC prices to be very attractive.Mile High and Eurooptic seem to think so.
I'm a lot more attracted to the design of the AIAT but you can't deny the one rifle platform of the AXMC. For whatever reason I'm waiting for .22lr/.223/.224 compatability in the AX series as well. Hopefully by 2022 someone can make it happen.
Eventually one of these kits will be released for left handed shooters.
@Nik H
Another member and I were just talking about this.
I went from an AIAW (RH) to one of the <100 AIAW (LH) that they released to finally having an AIAT in left hand.
I also jumped on the AXMC in left hand (.338LM) but since sold it once I realized the left-handed bolts wouldn't be released for .308 wouldn't be available to us. Hoping that eventually these new ASR kits will be offered with left-handed bolts
I'm sure if the right person got their hands on one they could figure it out.Unfortunately, the action would have to have an almost complete redesign.
This is the biggest reason I never bought the AXMC. I can build a long action for a lot less and still have a MC short action with my AT.
I really have a hard time understanding AI
I'm almost in the same boat. They've known about the LFP clearance issue and SFP fix for years and yet they wait for the gun to be blown out by stores to hint at releasing a SFP bolt for the MC platform.
I'm having a hard time understanding AI as well. At least I don't have it as bad as you lefties.
It's really odd that the ASR has the M-Lok forend, but the new AXSR will still have the legacy AI Key-Slot interface. Makes me wonder if their testing still showed the Key-Slot was stronger than M-Lok. I do hope they offer the new forend as a stand-alone upgrade for current AX owners, personally I don't really care one way or another if it's M-Lok or Key-Slot.
@Nik H seems to me they're setting up to discontinue the AXMC and set their line up to look like:
ASR
AXSR
AXSA
AT
I could be totally wrong and my post is entirely speculation at this point.
Did AI change the barrel profiles for 2019? Thicker or thinner barrels? Backward compatible with AX platform I believe
@Srikaleak don't get me wrong. I love AI. I still feel they are the best all around action. I've had an AT, AXSA and now run an AXMC and I like the ASR as a concept rifle. I just feel that AI has left a lot on the table for those of us shooting what are now essential legacy systems, specifically the AXMC. The lack of an SFP bolt up until now, if they actually release them, shows that AI isn't totally in sync with what their civilian customer base is looking for. I know they're primary function is military but there are a lot of civilian side shooters as well.
I think the ASR is cool, if I didn't already have an AXMC it'd probably be on my list, but if I could put an analogy to it. It doesn't give me a raging hard on, more like mushy firm.
You have $8,500 for a rifle and $1,500+ for the conversion kit, but your frustrated about the $150 it costs to get the bolt bushed for SFP calibers?
Seems an awful trivial amount to worry about in the scheme of the AXMC system... well, to me anyways.
As noted, AI is a battle rifle who’s target audience is military/LE and they happen to allow sales to the public.
They get to the civilian side when they can. That’s part of the risk you take with AI.
You have $8,500 for a rifle and $1,500+ for the conversion kit, but your frustrated about the $150 it costs to get the bolt bushed for SFP calibers?
Seems an awful trivial amount to worry about in the scheme of the AXMC system... well, to me anyways.
Is it even possible to get an AI bolt bushed? From what I've read, most gunsmiths won't touch the AI Bolt. Hardened steel?