Wait was 13lbs supposed to be light? Most probably sits betweem 17-20lbs. Mines like 18iirm
Just take it off. This was as light as I could get it with my hunting scope thrown on there. 11lb-14oz. Rings are too low to get a good sight picture, but the concept is there. From here one could 3D print a non adjustable butt pad mount, and use the low profile cheek piece, low scope rail. upper 10lb range is possible.
I really wish someone would make a simple carbon fiber buttstock replacement, I like the a
factory ax stock but lighter would be better
factory ax stock but lighter would be better
It wouldn't be that lighter honestly unless you went super simple
I think my AT with the AO chassis and a heavy varmint comes in around 21lbs but I'll have to check again.
@samb300
Any chance you could make me a simple, light weight NV rail/forend that attaches to the AX, that has the factory forend removed (like in pic)?
And a lighter weight RRS rail attachment for front plastic handguard?
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Internal weights help. I think mine fully kitted up with 2 MDT external weights was 22#
I honestly don’t see the benefit, you’re talking saving a few ounces for something the rifle wasn’t really designed for. Even if you cut the weight of each piece in half, what does saving 8 or maybe 12 ounces really get you?
Anything can be designed and made for a price, but it’s likely the market for something like that is extremely limited.
If anyone is wondering, here is the weight of the AT buttstock versus the AX. Note that these are weights WITHOUT the folding hinge, but they are the folding variants of the buttstock.
They are a lot closer than I was expecting.
AT= 1 lb 13 oz
AX = 2 lb 2 oz
They are a lot closer than I was expecting.
AT= 1 lb 13 oz
AX = 2 lb 2 oz
The hunting market is Yyuge... And giving that market a bomb proof hunter I think would be the cats meow. The AI has never failed me, even hunting in -30°F weather. Frozen and snow covered the AI keeps shooting. Now if you can save me some ounces here, it adds up to pounds in combination with thinner contour barrels, lighter scope, etc. For unsupported positional (hunting situations), field movement, and conserving energy in the field those ounces are a big deal, especially when fatigue sets in.
Curious, what's that AX stock weigh with plastic bag rider and pic rail removed?
The hunting market is huge, but I don’t believe there is any sort of market for stripped down, $6500 AXs made as light as possible by removing the majority of their components. They’re just not lightweight hunting rifles; even if you strip it down to the action alone it’s going to be heavier than any normal hunting action. And I would much rather design my AI chassis to be lighter than try to cut 4oz from an AX tube.
Without it in front of me I’d guess that the pic rail and bag rider are 3-4oz total, if that.
I am interested in a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel for my AT. Milehigh has a 24" Bartlein by Win Tac. Euro Optic carries a 26" Bartlein by Win Tac with a 2018 profile. I want to shoot 1000 and am leaning towards the 26" to gain a little more velocity. Can anyone tell me about the difference in profile or anything else I might consider between the two?
Exactly the same, I was thinking about calling the number on the usps tracking.
Haven't yet I don't know if I want to aggravate my self.
The other day I received some mags that were shipped 11/6 from about 150 miles away from me.
If I receive the GTAC stuff I'll let you know.
The 2018 profile is thicker and heavier... Both will hammer. Velocity I bet is minimal between the two... Probably less than 50fps
Profile will be the same. You should have more than enough velocity with factory ammo and the 24” barrel to have solid consistent hits at 1000 yards.
Obviously yours didn't get the pleasure of hanging around shitcago.
You might see up to a 50fps drop going from a 26" to a 24" barrel, but it certainly won't be significant enough to affect your ability to connect at 1000 yds. You can see for yourself if you open your favorite ballistics calculator and run the numbers for a 140 ELDM at 2750fps and 2700fps.
If you primarily shoot "PRS" style matches, the extra length of the 26" and a heavier profile will help you more with balance on props than the velocity will help you.
If you primarily shoot for fun, plinking, mainly prone or off a bench on a "square" range, or with a suppressor, the 24" will work just fine.
I will add that I primarily shoot PRS style comps, and solely use 24" Bartleins with a 7" suppressor.
I’m running a 24” 2018 bartlein win tac AI barrel in 6.5cm and have no issues connecting with the 1k plates. It’s almost too easy. Im pushing 140gr berger hybrids at 2760fps and getting 7.8mil to 1k at ~4700’ ASL.
Thank you for that response. i shoot for fun, plinking, mainly prone or off a bench and with a 9" suppressor so the extra length won't bother me.
I called Euro Optic back. They have a dark earth which would match my skins which might be nice but now am told they don't know which barrel blank is used. Anyone know that?
I called Euro Optic back. They have a dark earth which would match my skins which might be nice but now am told they don't know which barrel blank is used. Anyone know that?
Yes, I quoted myself .
Called the phone number on USPS tracking, As suspected, excercise is futility.
Order Shipped 12-16-20 received 1-2-21. arrived in Chicago 12-22-20 never showed any progress until out for delivery on Jan 2nd. I placed a call to the USPS and was told I could not initiate a tracking claim that it would have to be the sender. Thankfully they arrived 2 days later.
Don't know the company but they say they have them in stock.
www.shydasoutdoorcenter.com
I have plenty of my own so don't need them.
FEDERAL GM 215 MATCH PRIMERS LARGE RIFLE MAGNUM | Shyda's Outdoor Center
FEDERAL GM 215 MATCH PRIMERS
www.shydasoutdoorcenter.com
I have plenty of my own so don't need them.
Don't know the company but they say they have them in stock.
FEDERAL GM 215 MATCH PRIMERS LARGE RIFLE MAGNUM | Shyda's Outdoor Center
FEDERAL GM 215 MATCH PRIMERS
I have plenty of my own so don't need them.
not shipping primers powder etc during covid, got excited there for a minute lol..
IPSC is 75cm tall, how far away is it?
If the bottom is so obstructed I would opt for a side to side measurement but I'm calling 745 yards* 680 m send it chief!
650m
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I believe the imuns-c version will work. It has a larger bore size for the suppressed covert rifle. Just what ive heard, no first hand expieriance. The regular imuns on my mkiii standard profile barrel seemes like it would have run out of room pretty quick with a larger barrel.
