It's a new action and new bolt, so probably doubtful they're interchangeable. The AXMC and AXSR do not work interchangeably.
I doubt it will be backwards compatible. Also, the bolt looks like the AXSR bolts. So, likely just a different way of pinning the bolt head in. I wouldn't expect any kind of quick change bolt head. Maybe slightly less labor intensive than the old bolts.....maybe.
I dunno man, AI's usually pretty good about doing that & making life easier on their customers... I'd imagine it'll be a simple swap & no doubt AT-X bolt availability will be better too!
Oh well I’ll just wait for an AT bolt to get opened up to .532-.535”.
I am unbothered by the bolt lift at this time.
I am unbothered by the bolt lift at this time.
Would'nt be a surprise. AI comp trigger jumped from $599 to $1050 here in Australia. AXSR not long ago jumped 3K also. Jooooke!!
Maraging steel is usually in reference to a very tough alloy like Aermet 100 etc.
AI uses maraging steel for the bolt head and breech ring. Even in the current AT action.
en.m.wikipedia.org
AI uses maraging steel for the bolt head and breech ring. Even in the current AT action.
Maraging steel - Wikipedia
Yeah I like my AT-X a lot, but anything over $5K I’m just not a buyer for.
Impact or ARC will probably get my future business for anything larger than an AT action can accommodate.
Impact or ARC will probably get my future business for anything larger than an AT action can accommodate.
wtf is a AXSR Mil? Wasn’t that the whole point of the AXSR? …for the Mil contract… 
wtf is a AXSR Mil? Wasn’t that the whole point of the AXSR? …for the Mil contract…
Where is the AXSR Mil? I’m only seeing the AT-XC and AT-XC Mil. Though I may have missed it.
They look the same
Maybe the option for m-lok makes it mil
So ai admits to heavy bolt lift
AI is fixing the bolt lift issue by including an 8" cheater bar (with a machined in AI logo) with every new AT-XC to slip over the bolt handle to make the felt bolt lift softer.
Left handed cheater bars for left handed actions are expected to be available by Q3 2025 at an estimated price of $799.
wtf is a AXSR Mil? Wasn’t that the whole point of the AXSR? …for the Mil contract…
Looks like AXSR Mil = you can get the MLOK forearm from us without having to snag it from EuroOptic whenever they get one.
I don’t get why they aren’t giving the option of a shorter handguard on the “new” AT-X
0 sense
And no 223 still?
AI if your reading this, you missed everything the end user has been asking for
0 sense
And no 223 still?
AI if your reading this, you missed everything the end user has been asking for
Guess it's time for me to actually send my AT bolt to lri for him to do his cloning magic.
Had no idea the atxc/mil had a different bolt setup.... why? It doesn't make sense from a manufacturing perspective or business perspective.
Had no idea the atxc/mil had a different bolt setup.... why? It doesn't make sense from a manufacturing perspective or business perspective.
Should’ve dropped the AT-X to PRS “production” pricing. The chassis still lacks factory provision for a thumb rest - just drill and tap a couple of holes for a 3D printed thumb rest that they could sell for another $95.
Means everyone's current AT-X is outdated and they need to buy the one with the new action. It's been a pretty successful model so far.
Yeah I guess it has been.
I’m not seeing anything with the “new” one that compels me to want to upgrade.
Mine still goes bang, and shoots the same cartridges. I don’t care if it’s now the poverty spec model.
I’m not seeing anything with the “new” one that compels me to want to upgrade.
Mine still goes bang, and shoots the same cartridges. I don’t care if it’s now the poverty spec model.
They look the same
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Maybe the option for m-lok makes it mil
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The funnier consideration is the how the AI webmaster referenced them in the link.....one says axsr and the other says copy-of-axsr
....create a new model by creating a copy of a current webpage, changing it up with some fonts and colors while using same photos, note comments on SH to get ideas of how to create value (maraging steel, m-lok options, etc), and timing it the same for SHOT 2024....brilliant!!!
...if you
I think the new action on the AT-X is a good step forward. Have recently been fighting to get an AT-X down to sub 16lb weight without sacrificing too much in the way of optics, bipod and brake. Sure the gains will be slight, but they're always welcome.
The AXSR is a great rifle, the action is definitely slimmer and the blast discs are nice to have. Seeing them combine the AT-X and AXSR in that area is a good thing.
With these new models, there are still feature gaps that could be filled to make them more attractive to a wider group.
A mid length (PRC / SAUM / WSM etc. capable) actioned AXSR without the aggressive chassis step, lighter back end, removable top rail etc. would be fairly close to ideal I think.
The AXSR is a great rifle, the action is definitely slimmer and the blast discs are nice to have. Seeing them combine the AT-X and AXSR in that area is a good thing.
With these new models, there are still feature gaps that could be filled to make them more attractive to a wider group.
A mid length (PRC / SAUM / WSM etc. capable) actioned AXSR without the aggressive chassis step, lighter back end, removable top rail etc. would be fairly close to ideal I think.
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Couple of pages ago I tagged him in this thread when people were asking about magnum bolt faces for short actions. He said send him my bolt and he will model it and see what he can do.
If it's SFP go for it. You would save me shipping! I believe last time he modeled a part it only took him a few days at most.
If not let me know and I'll get mine out either later this week or early next.
I’d have to talk to him.
Mine is a recent production AT-X so I assume it’s a small firing pin.
Guess I could measure it to confirm, what do I need to pull the measurement off of?
Mine is a recent production AT-X so I assume it’s a small firing pin.
Guess I could measure it to confirm, what do I need to pull the measurement off of?
It's small pin then but if you want pull the firing pin from the bolt and with a caliper measure the diameter of the firing pin closest to the tip. Should be about 0.062", large pins are something like 0.080.
With the advent of this new AI flop, should I still consider getting my LFP AT bolt bushed or let it ride?
Have they even been available? I’ve considered that and a 6.5 creed barrel versus a whole new build
You’ll be really happy with the LRI bolt bushing. They do great work and the money you save will pay for your 6.5 barrel.
I don't know. I have never looked for one.
You could bush the bolt and firing pin as others have said. Lots of people swear by it. I don't. It makes it a non-standard AI part. I am not sure how compatible factory spare parts would be if you needed them.
My AT was made in 2015. It has an SFP which lets me shoot SRP cartridges. I will use the MC for 308, and 338 LM. I can still shoot Hornady 6.5 CM with it as well. I don't have the primer piercing issue with Hornady.
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Let me mull it over. Were you planning on an entire bolt body, handle, bolt head, ejector, and extractor being reproduced? Just how much work are we talking about?
I think we are talking about the bolt body assembly, not the firing pin/shroud assembly.
If I were in the area, I would lend Chad an LH bolt body but there is no way I am sending that through the mail
I gotta yank my bolt and double check. Pretty sure my AT is a late 14 so maybe I got lucky. If not, I’ll run LRP 6.5 creed
@RUN8 @Nik H
If I recall he wanted the entire bolt assembly. Wanted to make sure it all modeled correctly together. Just hit the bolt stop and send off whats in your hand. Thats what I planned to do when I send it.
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@TheBigCountry I'd trust LRI hands down, but hold off until we see what they can do. Might be able to get a whole assembly from LRI in the not so distant future. For reference in the clone threads he went from having a CMP UNS for an Xm3 in his hands to model to selling in about a months time.
If I recall he wanted the entire bolt assembly. Wanted to make sure it all modeled correctly together. Just hit the bolt stop and send off whats in your hand. Thats what I planned to do when I send it.
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@TheBigCountry I'd trust LRI hands down, but hold off until we see what they can do. Might be able to get a whole assembly from LRI in the not so distant future. For reference in the clone threads he went from having a CMP UNS for an Xm3 in his hands to model to selling in about a months time.
I pierced those primers too with LFP.
Side question…. Do many folks out there run an AI chassis with (insert custom 700 style action)? I feel like I never see many builds just utilizing the chassis. I have a Zermatt TL3 around and honestly thinking of picking up just the AT-X chassis.
Factory fodder? Or reloads?
Still trying to wrap my head around pierced primers
Got a buddy who threw his GA Precision Tempest build in an ATX chassis and loves it. no issues at all.
