The stock no longer locks into place with the rest. To me, it's a non-issueAny issue with the stock locking into the folded position with the thumb rest?
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The stock no longer locks into place with the rest. To me, it's a non-issueAny issue with the stock locking into the folded position with the thumb rest?
Is there currently an option for an Arca rail spigot for an AT? I feel like I read @samb300 was working on one, but I cant remember what thread it was in.
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Anyone tried the Sawtooth Rifles AT Arca rail? I like the look and length better than the newer RRS model, but I'm curious who all has used it so far.
Thanks @blbennett1288 and @Chasing3 . I have the first gen RRS plate, but only really for a flatter spot to ride a bag on. I saw a few stages this weekend where having a bipod on an Arca rail would of been a HUGE help with speed and stability. Thought about trying an Arca spigot and the RRS plate, but I'm 100% sure I'd drop the bipod and lose a lot of time eventually tying to move it around.
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Is there an attachment for the post 2014 stock that makes it a straight bag rider instead of the hand cutout?
I know you can take it off, but just curious if there is a piece that makes it all flush with the buttpad.
Is there an attachment for the post 2014 stock that makes it a straight bag rider instead of the hand cutout?
I know you can take it off, but just curious if there is a piece that makes it all flush with the buttpad.
I'm really digging the rail. RRS adapter on an Atlas PSR is the tits. Slight spin to unlock, slide bipod back, snug it, shoot. I went back and forth like you on the RRS plate on the back and spigot up front. I wanted the bipod farther out but on the same rail. RRS new rail doesn't go far enough out, so I figured I'd try the Sawtooth rail. It's been awesome.Anyone tried the Sawtooth Rifles AT Arca rail? I like the look and length better than the newer RRS model, but I'm curious who all has used it so far.
No picture to post (yet) but figured that this would be the group to ask...
Any of y'all running mag extensions on your AX mags (short action #667's)? If so, what brand are you running? This was asked in a previous (and much older) thread but never answered. Pretty much making out my order list and want to grab everything at once.
I've always wanted an AI but never thought I'd be able to afford getting one new and setup the way I want it. Shit has changed and even the wife is giving the thumbs up. It's going to be a Christmas summer for this guy.
Ahhh ok, thanks for the heads up man.If you're talking about factory 10-round AW or AX mags, no such mag extension exists because the bottom is welded on. There is a SH member that cut off the bottom and welded or somehow affixed a mag extension (like the Area 419), but that's pretty much a one-off solution you'd have to investigate yourself.
How are everyone's proof barrels shooting? I had a prefit come in today. Not sure if I should sell it or keep it as a spare/hunting barrel. I already have a factory 65 barrel
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6.5 creed? What length? I'm curious what load you're running and speed you're seeing. What's the proof chambered?How are everyone's proof barrels shooting? I had a prefit come in today. Not sure if I should sell it or keep it as a spare/hunting barrel. I already have a factory 65 barrel
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Proof and ai are factory 6.5 creedmoor barrels.6.5 creed? What length? I'm curious what load you're running and speed you're seeing. What's the proof chambered?
I assume you are talking about the AX? I don’t know of anything for the AT. I believe the Bugholes AX bag rider is what you are looking for.
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What kind of torque are you applying to the barrel itself?Proof and ai are factory 6.5 creedmoor barrels.
Have not shot either.
Been ahooting my 26" dta with hornady 140 amaxs. Getting 2830fps out of them
I've been shooting 308 out of the AI with a 16" barrel plus suppressor. I keep having issues with the barrel getting loose when hot. I torqued the screw to 65 inch hopefully that fixes it have not shot it since
Hand tightWhat kind of torque are you applying to the barrel itself?
You might try more than that but I’m assuming you might not have barrel flats with a 16” barrel?Hand tight
Correct.You might try more than that but I’m assuming you might not have barrel flats with a 16” barrel?
My wife loves the doormat
Good looking setup
For those of y’all with AI factory 6.5CM barrels what factory ammo shoots well through them? I am specifically looking for lower SD and ES.
Pretty much anything I run through it will group well at 100 yards, 0.3-0.5”. I have tried Hornady 140gr ELD-Ms, Prime, Hornady 140gr BTHP, Federal Gold Medal Berger 130gr. All of these are SDs 15-30 and ES 45-80. Federal I only tried one box of but it was pretty bad. All of the others were multiple boxes.
I got some Copper Creek 139gr Lapua Scenars with Lapua brass and they ran consistently around SD 6-7 ES 20-25 over 80 rounds
At this point I am just considering starting to reload.
Reloading is always the way to go. If u want, try www.defenderammunition.com
The 142gr smk loads gave me a 7 SD out of my old nucleus build. Sub .5 at 100 too. 2750 fps out of a 26" rock creek cut rifle barrel
Also, if you can find the Berger ammo, it gave me an SD of 6 out of the same rifle.
Sorry it wasnt out of an AI. Mine is otw and it doesnt have a factory barrel either
@blbennett1288,
I didn't even know that AI made factory 6.5CM barrels. Are they LW?
At any rate, when I bought my AT, I also bought a 24" 6.5CM barrel with it. I have no idea who EO uses to make their named barrels. Since then I also have bought a 24" PROOF CF barrel. Each barrel has about 1,200 rounds through them.
I shoot either PRIME or Hornady 140 ELD-M. I have shot both of these rounds to 1,300 yards. My SDs are lower and so are my ES values. I don't remember exact numbers but I can look in my DOPE book and let you know.
I have no problem with engaging plates at those distances.
Are you worried about the numbers in and of themselves or do you think those numbers will limit your performance? You shooting bullseye for groups or plates?
You are not the first one to tell me to try Berger, so I am going to have to give that a try.
What brass is the Defender ammo loaded into?
@Nik H I am just looking for something more consistent. Best case scenario with my data at 40fps ES that is a 0.3mil difference in elevation at 1k. Shooting a 10” plate at that distance will cause a miss.
Prime shot well in my Tikka but not a Rock Creek. Hornady ELD-Ms have always been for me about SD 15-25 ES 45-65
Not sure about the runes on the barrel but they look like LW runes...somebody may know better than I do.
Regarding the ballistics - Used Labradar to measure two strings of 15. One was PRIME and the other was Hornady 140 ELD-M
Temp = 62 deg F
- Hornady ELD-M Statistics
- Average MV - 2665 fps
- ES - 26
- SD - 11.3
- PRIME
- Average MV - 2876 fps
- ES - 27
- SD - 11.8
RH=57%
SP=28.91
Barrel = 24" PROOF CF w/ Area 419 Hellfire brake
This data is pretty damn close to other days and environmental conditions (other than MV). SD and ES values are always close to these one way or another.
What are you using for a chronograph?
@Nik H Magnetospeed V3 with new batteries and clean bayonet. I really don’t think there is any issue with the setup as the numbers are consistent for each ammo. The rifle groups well will anything at 100 yards, all 0.3-0.5”. 390 rounds on the barrel
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Very cool. The coaster/targets have been part of a Instagram/Facebook group/photo competition for a hat... that you already have lol.Well I called AI USA to inquire about some merch. Turns out the person that ran the online store passed away & they just haven't been able to get it back online. I was told it should be happing sooner than later.
After some chit chat the gentleman asked for my name and address. A few cool things arrived in the mail.
Thank you AI USA!
Stickers, coasters (or targets?) and a hat!
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What the hell...I bought a rifle and didnt even get a sticker