Had to post this pic taken by @JT505 of my AT at the Alaska PRC pr1 class last weekend. The rifle was an absolute tack driver and made me look good.
If anyone with an AX or AXMC has ever wanted an anti-rotation QD sling mount option for the forend, I designed one that is now available through Anarchy Outdoors.
It’s smaller, thinner, and more snag-free than the factory pic rail/QD mount combo. It is also anti-rotation, with stops at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. Each stop has approximately 15 degrees of rotation, so there’s still enough room to get comfortable while you’re slung up for positional shooting.
Material is 4140 steel which is Black Nitrided after machining. I wanted to go with steel versus aluminum for the extra strength and durability, even if it is a little heavier. Total weight including the two screws is only 1.3oz.
This will work on both pre-14 and post-14 AX, AXMC, AX338 and AX-AICS forends. All you will need is the correct mounting screws for your forend (you can purchase with or without screws depending on if you need them).
Let me know what you guys think!
Sam
It’s smaller, thinner, and more snag-free than the factory pic rail/QD mount combo. It is also anti-rotation, with stops at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. Each stop has approximately 15 degrees of rotation, so there’s still enough room to get comfortable while you’re slung up for positional shooting.
Material is 4140 steel which is Black Nitrided after machining. I wanted to go with steel versus aluminum for the extra strength and durability, even if it is a little heavier. Total weight including the two screws is only 1.3oz.
This will work on both pre-14 and post-14 AX, AXMC, AX338 and AX-AICS forends. All you will need is the correct mounting screws for your forend (you can purchase with or without screws depending on if you need them).
Let me know what you guys think!
Sam
My "new to me" AI AW just got shipped out today. Very excited. This, I believe, is an early production Arctic Warfare circa 1993. The barrel is still original as well. Seems to be in good shape. The only downside is that the stock sides believed to be replaced with multicam aftermarket parts....or maybe it has been hydro dipped and original side is just underneath... I will find out next week when it arrives.
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I love the multi cam. I'd leave it and just go on the hunt for another set of skins. I just obtained a dark earth set for my AWSM. Now I can go green or tan!
Not a bad match today here in Queensland Australia. My AX308 on the left and Andys AX308 in 6.5x47lap on the right.
Man I dunno what it is but all the sudden I'm jonesing to add an AT with a thumbhole stock to the collection....
Someone said team AI was shooting 6BRs. Anyone know if they had to modify anything other than their mags to shoot 6BR without feeding/ejection issues?
I think they were all shooting standard calibers. But I know of a few dabbled with BR calibers using HRD mag spacers. I’m not team AI but that’s what i got to feed very reliably out of my AX. But then again I got 223 to work when everyone said it wouldn’t.
But HRD mag spacers make easy work of BR calibers.
To clarify, you got your AX to eject fired 6BR cases reliably (or one of the 6BR variants)? If so, did you have to modify anything other than use the HRD mag kit?
I ask because there have been a few people that have had 6 Dasher barrels spun up only to ditch them because they have ejection issues with the short cases.
I just had a 6BRX barrel spun up by Straight Jacket Armory and I will be running HRD mag kits in my AW mags. Goal is to do some load development on Wed/Thurs this week and try out these mag kits!
I’ve ran 2 barrels in my AX
1 in Dasher with 1600rds
Now in BRA and a tad over 1000rds
Didn’t have to do anything to the rifle, just the spacer for the mags. It feeds & ejects flawlessly.
Finished up with the 6.5 for a bit.
Now for load development with the shorty 308.
Now for load development with the shorty 308.
Do the hrd mag kits work with 5rd aics mags or only 10rd aw,ax,at mags?
One of the members here had a 6 br, I can't remember how many years back.
I did save a picture of the rifle. Check out the ejection port. Short action?
I did save a picture of the rifle. Check out the ejection port. Short action?
Hello AI owners,
Im considering purchasing an AI in 338 LM. Ive purchased scope bases from Milehighshooting in the past, but never ordered a rifle from them. I would appreciate any info on ordering a rifle from MHS, or anyone else, before I
place an order. Feel free to pm me or post up here.
Thank you!
Gar
Im considering purchasing an AI in 338 LM. Ive purchased scope bases from Milehighshooting in the past, but never ordered a rifle from them. I would appreciate any info on ordering a rifle from MHS, or anyone else, before I
place an order. Feel free to pm me or post up here.
Thank you!
Gar
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I'm using the HRD kit on my AX in 6BR and it feeds and ejects fine. Gradious barrel, 88 gr Berger Varmint, 31.0 Varget. My prairie dog rig.
Pic from this weekend's regional PRS match.
Is that the Sawtooth ARCA rail? If so, how do you think it compares to the RRS plate (if you’ve used it) for working off a bag on a barricade?
It is the Sawtooth Arca rail. I've not used the RRS plate, newer or older version. I think the Sawtooth works plenty fine. I preferred the Sawtooth over RRS because it put the bipod a touch farther out. 26" barrel plus 9" can is out there, and I wanted the bipod as far forward as feasible. The RRS is slightly thicker, but you still have the magazine messing with you. I've thought of folding the bipod backwards and using the bipod thickness to match up to the mag, but I've never tested it beyond a thought.
I’ve got something cool in the works for you AT owners. It doesn’t extend past the front of the forend, but that’s on purpose because of the RRS/Arca spigot mount I have which is a better solution to getting the bipod farther out.
It does, however, extend all the way to the magwell with no “gap,” and it also facilities a 14oz internal steel weight.
It does, however, extend all the way to the magwell with no “gap,” and it also facilities a 14oz internal steel weight.
Sam, I really like the bipod being on the same plane beyond the chassis. It’s much quicker for stages that involve rain barrels.
Any chance of an extended version?
I understand the desire for this in certain applications like you have mentioned. As discussed by Frank and some other SH users recently, there is some possible flex up front due to the limited screw attachments on the forend, which leaves those last few inches "floating" a bit.
The only way to do it right IMO is to tie the Arca forend rail into the spigot, similar to how Area 419 does with their MPA rail and factory spigot. Not sure that's worth pursuing but it's an option. Hell, with how stiff my spigot mount is I could conceivably extend it 6" out front. You wouldn't be able to reach it behind the gun, but it'd be an option haha.
Personally, I prefer the Arca spigot mount because it's so much closer to the bore and eliminates the flex. I'm willing to sacrifice the speed adjustments on some stages for the added stability on anything prone or modified prone. In my experience, moving the bipod 3" forward AND 1" closer to the bore is way more stable than simply moving it forward 3".
This paired with your Spigot is soooo perfect!!! I was just talking to my buddy about going Arca and ditching my Hog Saddle.
When can we expect to see these Sam?
I'm currently working on finalizing the CAD files and drawings for this. I have three 3D prints out there, and they all fit as intended. Based on how long the bipod mounts took to go from drawings to final parts, this will take a few months at least. I'll keep you guys posted, and thanks for the feedback!
I believe this is what you’re looking for. Unfortunately I’m not sure that they’re approved for all matches due to the fact that they don’t have a protrusion into the chamber. I know they’re not approved for use at my local match.
https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...-version-yow-tech.6921134/page-2#post-7767501
Question about small rifle primers and large firing pins... I've had my large firing pin bolt bushed by LRI, but they didn't turn down the diameter of the firing pin. They just bushed it to remove the space between the aperture and firing pin. Anyone care to guess whether I can shoot 6BR variants with small rifle primers without piercing them?
An update as to my 6BR barrel I’m having Whidden make for me in case anyone was interested in Whidden for AI barrels. They quoted me 3-4 weeks originally. After 5 weeks, I emailed them for an update on it. That was last Thursday, and they said it should be about 1 or 2 days to finish some clean up on it and it would be finished. It’s been almost a week since then, and still haven’t heard from them. They have been extremely good about responding to me both times I’ve emailed them. The first time I messaged them was because after 5 days of the barrel having been delivered, they hadn’t messaged me or called to say they got it alright. They responded within 24 hours to let me know they had it. The second was last Thursday, and they responded within an hour. I’m not particularly happy at the obligatory gunsmith blowing deadlines trope, especially a quote of 1-2 days turning into at least a week (though the delay is definitely not ridiculous by any stretch yet, especially considering a full weekend between the 1-2 day quote), but their communication is excellent, at least as far as responding to customers. That’s far more than you seem to get with most gunsmiths these days. Hopefully I’ll have it next week and can start playing with it and post some pics. Assuming it is delivered in the next 1 or 2 weeks, and there aren’t any problems with it, I’d definitely recommend them to someone looking to get an AI barrel spun up for a reasonable price.
Update-
I just got the invoice and a message saying it was finished today. Their communication was excellent once again, I’m really impressed with their customer service and response times. Ultimately, they finished it in 5 weeks and 3 days from when the barrel was delivered to them. I’ve had much worse times in the past, and have seen some reports of much worse very commonly from other smiths. Once it gets here, I’ll update about its quality and how it shoots, but so far I’d definitely recommend them if you want an AI barrel made for a good price (chamber, threading, and shipping was under $400).
Update-
I just got the invoice and a message saying it was finished today. Their communication was excellent once again, I’m really impressed with their customer service and response times. Ultimately, they finished it in 5 weeks and 3 days from when the barrel was delivered to them. I’ve had much worse times in the past, and have seen some reports of much worse very commonly from other smiths. Once it gets here, I’ll update about its quality and how it shoots, but so far I’d definitely recommend them if you want an AI barrel made for a good price (chamber, threading, and shipping was under $400).
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I have a large firing pin on my AX and have sent about 1000 rounds downrange in 6br without issue. small rifle primers, lapua brass, factory ammo and handloads. I run near the upper end of published load data, no signs of pressure. Gradious barrel
