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AI ASXR 300 PRC Magazine Issue
We recently had a customer drop off an AI ASXR in 300 PRC to have the barrel shortened for suppressor use and the scope mounted. When we did an initial function check, the rifle would feed a few rounds and stop due to rounds tilting nose down in the magazine. The stack could be reset by...
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Good thread about it, I had these issues.
I do prefer my TRG over my AI aswell these days. The ergonomics fit me way bester.
Glad you're pleased with the upgrades. It's a shame that we have to offer this service for an otherwise fine rifle, but I'm glad that we could help. Thanks for posting your feedback here. I don't advertise this because I don't want backlash from AI about not being "authorized".
Reading thru it now, thanks.AI ASXR 300 PRC Magazine Issue
We recently had a customer drop off an AI ASXR in 300 PRC to have the barrel shortened for suppressor use and the scope mounted. When we did an initial function check, the rifle would feed a few rounds and stop due to rounds tilting nose down in the magazine. The stack could be reset by...
Good thread about it, I had these issues.
How come AI doesn’t make a mag that works 100% with the PRC?
can only design perfection around so many variables.
I'd guess the cartridges they care about are the most common ones used in military. .338 lm, .300 win mag, .308 win etc
Magazine optimized for one may not be for the other.
.300 win mags "work" but the reliability for me and others was not acceptable in practice.
Ai's are great rifles, I bought my AXSR and barrels and bolts to run many cartridges. But IMO they should improve on their .300 WIN magazines if they can for .300 PRC round.
Even my 6mm creed runs better in my .308 magazines, just luck of the draw on the random calibers I think.
People offering one-off assistance on $10k+ rifles only strengthens ai's ecosystem imo.
More help the better. again, awesome rifles. But comeone AI.
Just my opinion but one should NOT have to turn to 3rd party to get a rifle to feed well from its own magazine. This is utterly unacceptable.
.300PRC is being utilized by DOD and NAVSPECWAR and Lord knows who else. Not like it’s some boutique 7mmBrokeBack cartridge or whatever.
Don’t sell a rifle chambered in .300 PRC if you’re not going to make a magazine for it that works out the gate.
.300PRC is being utilized by DOD and NAVSPECWAR and Lord knows who else. Not like it’s some boutique 7mmBrokeBack cartridge or whatever.
Don’t sell a rifle chambered in .300 PRC if you’re not going to make a magazine for it that works out the gate.
Cuz PRC’s are gay.
I agree and I'm the 3rd party. The issue is a common one within the industry. We have to tune the single stack mags for our hunting rifles for the same reason. The problem is 300 PRC has the same case head diameter as 300 Win Mag and manufacturers assume that magazines for 300 Win Mag will also work for 300 PRC provided that the mag will accommodate the extra length of the 300 PRC cartridge.
300 PRC has less taper in the case than 300 Win Mag, so magazines set up for Win Mag often do not feed well and need feed lip adjustments in single stack mags even if they are long enough for the 300 PRC. We both shorten the feed lips and adjust the openings on these mags.
The AI AXSR mags with the plastic base plates compound this issue by being a double stack mag. So, the round stack literally binds on itself in the magazine because there is not enough room in the magazine body for the wider cases just below the neck. This is what prevents the round stack from popping up so that the rounds can be fed into the chamber. Instead, the rounds stick nose down and try to feed into the front of the magazine.
The reason that AI has the issue is that the AXSR was originally designed for the US military ASR (Advanced Sniper Rifle) solicitation, which at the time specified .308, 300 Win Mag, and 338 Lapua. As such, the magazines are desinged around those cartridge families. 300 Norma and 338 Norma still use a Lapua bolt face, so the 338 Lapua mags should run those well. 300 PRC while it uses a 300 Win Mag bolt face, is not the same cartridge and is not just a longer 300 Win Mag so there are issues running that cartridge in those magazines. AI probably assumed that since the cartridge diameter is the same and the magazine will accept the extended length of the 300 PRC that they were compatible.
I'm assuming that AI doesn't think there are enough users shooting 300 PRC or the problem is not widespread enough to warrant a revised magazine. It's a shame because after we upgrade the mags, they still run 300 Win Mag just fine. They would not need a proprietary 300 PRC mag.
We address the issue in 3 areas: 1.) We tune the magazine feed lips for proper function with 300 PRC. 2.) We tweak the magazine body to get as much room as we can for the round stack 3.) We install a new follower that moves the magazine spring forward to provide more pressure at the front of the cartridge to help with feeding.
Had the same done with the same results. Definitely worth it.
Here’s your annual “check your folder button retaining pin” reminder gents.
Was casing up the rifle today and felt something hit me in the chest. Looked down and it was the button
Can modified mags be ordered directly, or do we have to supply the mag for modification?
Just checked mine and snugged it up a little. Good tipView attachment 8587886
Here’s your annual “check your folder button retaining pin” reminder gents.
Was casing up the rifle today and felt something hit me in the chest. Looked down and it was the button
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I ain’t a boomer but yes that’s usually response number 2 here
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