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how do we fill this giant weight reduction hole in the receiver/rail? im not a fan of it and prefer the Gen3 action look.
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You just buy a Gen 3 and shoot the hell out of itView attachment 8342512
how do we fill this giant weight reduction hole in the receiver/rail? im not a fan of it and prefer the Gen3 action look.
Bumping my own comment as I pretty much nailed it.They are clearing out old models for the new interchangeable bolt face AT-X2.
That's the unit I want I just need to find someone who ships here. The paracord was just to get me out of the house with a sling haha.
It's been covered to death but I would describe the bolt lift as stiff with the detent positions being quite noticeable. My AE is noticeably smoother after well over 100,000 cycles so I am sure it will break in.
I'm sure everyone knows what they look like at this point but here is mine. Waiting on a handguard wrap, stock hinge, Deluxe Ergo Grip, sling swivels, and magazines.
I thought the silver/gold Heathen 2 looked kind of gaudy. It looks like a deadbolt latch. Hopefully it works well.
Yes without a bag, or sometimes with the sling thrown under it, it made a great impromptu barricade press that allowed it to sit flat. I really liked it for big fence posts and my Hog Saddle as you can see in the picture.Does the cut in the AE forward of the mag well make much difference in how the rifle sits on a barricade?
I‘d thought about the ability to do this on the AE/AW and how it would easily “modernise” the chassis.
When you say looked like shit are you talking cratering? I see you have SFP bolt already. We ran CCI 450 in my buddies rifle. They have a harder cup on them and didn’t crater once the firing pin hole was bushedHas anybody ever had issues with Federal 6.5 Creedmoor ammo in their AI or other rifles? Hit the range yesterday and fired 3 rounds of 130gr Terminal Ascent, which is loaded in small rifle primer brass, all the primers looked like shit and one of them backed out a smidge. When I got home and cleaned the rifle I discovered a bit of carbon on the firing pin, so I guess the one that backed out must have released some gas.
Everything else functioned just fine, although a few of the Hornady 140gr ELD-M seemed like they might have had slightly harder bolt lift than the others. No issues at all with any primers in the large rifle primer brass.
This particular barrel continues to display an affinity for Hornady ELD-M’s.
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I’m sure it’s not your issue but if you just cleaned it make sure you don’t have residual oil in the chamber.Federal won’t give a shit most likely.
A bit more comparing it looks like the Federal brass is about .001” shorter on some pieces than Hornady. My Fired Hornady cases expanded only .004”. Same story for the Berger I shot in Lapua brass.
As a precaution I pulled the barrel, removed the top bridge to expose the front of the receiver and threads. I then thoroughly scrubbed the barrel shoulder, barrel tenon threads, receiver face, and the threaded portion of the receiver that accepts the barrel. I had recently had the barrel off to install the top bridge (which I just now discovered is not necessary) so there’s a possibility that some bit of debris was interfering with those mating surfaces. I then reinstalled everything and used a wrench to ever so slightly snug up the barrel into the receiver so headspace is biased towards being more minimum than maximum.
I will now torque the barrel lock nut to 55in-lbs, and reinstall the top bridge and torque those fasteners to spec.
Also federal is soft brass. Hornady isn’t a ton better. So factory ammo loaded hot or close to the lands could have some effect.Roger that. I gave it a good internal wipe down with a paper towel jammed in there.
Huh?its bad ammo design to be using SRPs .308 boltface hunting cartridge.
I’ve not tested this…Huh?
What’s a more likely scenario is cold weather causing lube in the ignition system to thicken up and create more drag, robbing energy transfer to the primer cup.I’ve not tested this…
Rumor is cold weather causing ignition issues with srp in larger cartridges
Key word was rumor. Was going around a while back. Guys were swapping to small rifle magnum primersWhat’s a more likely scenario is cold weather causing lube in the ignition system to thicken up and create more drag, robbing energy transfer to the primer cup.
I'm only in to ask if people have had problems with factory 6.5x47 Lapua. I don't think it has ever been sold as anything but small rifle primer.I’ve not tested this…
Rumor is cold weather causing ignition issues with srp in larger cartridges
That turned out awesome.Slung some paint!
West Michigan Cerakote!That turned out awesome.
What did they charge for that? I'm in the north but nice to know about places to go. Did you do all the disassembly? Turned out slickWest Michigan Cerakote!
cant find dark earth. -lolYou just buy a Gen 3 and shoot the hell out of it
I'm only in to ask if people have had problems with factory 6.5x47 Lapua. I don't think it has ever been sold as anything but small rifle primer.
I have both large and small rifle primer brass for my 6.5 CM and 6XC, never have bought any srp 308 brass. But, that's more of a hedge against primer availability than anything else. I don't load high enough to need srp.
There are two for sale right now on here.cant find dark earth. -lol
Is the one $4200 without barrel or mag ?There are two for sale right now on here.
I traded it for a Utc-x.Says the dude that was wanting to sell an LWTS-LR for $10k when it wasn’t even worth over $8k.
Why’d you delete that thread? My half eaten bag of lays wasn’t good enough for ya?
@Huskydriver
I traded it for a Utc-x.
So
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We all have our own opinions of price.
But comparing a Lwts lr that msrp for $25000 and was fire saled by dealers for no less than $14000. And I listed for $10000
Is slightly different than listed a $5250 msrp rifle that fire saled for what $4250. For $4250. Minus the $120 mag and $6-900 barrel but adding a $250 hinge.
Yeah totally comparable
I am not sure which AI you are using but this happens to me all of the time in the AXMC which has a LFP. I don't use terminal ascent but use the FGMM with the Berger 130-grain bullet. Primers are badly cratered. Sometimes they are even damaged to the point where fragments end up preventing the firing pin from working. I have to take the firing pin out and dump the fragments out of the bolt body. It also coats the spring with all sorts of gunk that requires a thorough scrubbing to remove the residue. Norma 6.5 with large rifle primers is even worse than the Federal. I want to try the Berger-loaded ammo since it uses an LRP to see if that works without issue.Has anybody ever had issues with Federal 6.5 Creedmoor ammo in their AI or other rifles? Hit the range yesterday and fired 3 rounds of 130gr Terminal Ascent, which is loaded in small rifle primer brass, all the primers looked like shit and one of them backed out a smidge. When I got home and cleaned the rifle I discovered a bit of carbon on the firing pin, so I guess the one that backed out must have released some gas.
Everything else functioned just fine, although a few of the Hornady 140gr ELD-M seemed like they might have had slightly harder bolt lift than the others. No issues at all with any primers in the large rifle primer brass.
This particular barrel continues to display an affinity for Hornady ELD-M’s.
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I shoot it, and it works great out of the AT-X. Super easy. Feeds great and low recoil for a 6.5I haven’t read about any primer issues with 6.5X47 Lapua.
From what I hear it is the proverbial “easy button” of 6.5mm cartridges to load for and achieve single digit SD’s.
It’s a well designed cartridge with the huge advantage of only being available in top quality brass, and that is going to help a lot.
You forgot the hinge assembly as well...Mmmm. Buy a at-x for $4250 and have to find a $600 barrel and $250 forend bridge, a $140 high action rail and $170 bridge rail ?
Or buy the latest and greatest for $6500
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I shoot it, and it works great out of the AT-X. Super easy. Feeds great and low recoil for a 6.5
What you trying to show us. ?Not sure if y’all talked about this already but I’ll just leave it here. View attachment 8348848
Red ATX inlet.What you trying to show us. ?
Also where ya get the wingz
Europtic has border-patrol length AICS, or was I hallucinating LOL
for those of you with any interest in short barrels, any interest?
Cool to see them finally in the field if thats legit.
Tikka stuff...better late than never I guess.
I like the wings. Polymer or metal?Not sure if y’all talked about this already but I’ll just leave it here. View attachment 8348848