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[Part Timer]

I cannot believe the lack of availability for AXMC barrel blanks in 308. Not looking for anything exotic. All I want is a 10 twist heavy contour blank

Same boat here. The options I’ve seen are a Proof prefit or custom order something with a 12+ month lead time. Maybe there’s a smith out there with a 1.35” barrel inventory, but they sure as shit aren’t advertising.

 

[CollarChoke]

Saw some dude run this QD strap setup for walking around his rifle around stages and figured I'd give it a shot. Hot damn, super comfortable and let's you go hands free without having to set down your rifle, but without the hassle of manipulating a sling over/behind/etc. your pack. I'm probably late for the bus on this one but might be handy for other folks as well.

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

Saw some dude run this QD strap setup for walking around his rifle around stages and figured I'd give it a shot. Hot damn, super comfortable and let's you go hands free without having to set down your rifle, but without the hassle of manipulating a sling over/behind/etc. your pack. I'm probably late for the bus on this one but might be handy for other folks as well.

I run the OBi link system the same way, but that’s way cheaper if you’ve already got a spare qd swivel. I like it.

 

[Nik H]

Same boat here. The options I’ve seen are a Proof prefit or custom order something with a 12+ month lead time. Maybe there’s a smith out there with a 1.35” barrel inventory, but they sure as shit aren’t advertising.

I've called Fritz at Black Canyon and Dave Tooley...nothing is in stock. I gave Dave a deposit as he may be able to get a Bartlein blank quicker than I can.

 

[Nik H]

Saw some dude run this QD strap setup for walking around his rifle around stages and figured I'd give it a shot. Hot damn, super comfortable and let's you go hands free without having to set down your rifle, but without the hassle of manipulating a sling over/behind/etc. your pack. I'm probably late for the bus on this one but might be handy for other folks as well.

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That looks great. How do you get one?

 

[CollarChoke]

That looks great. How do you get one?

Ah I just cut up an old sling I had laying around ... just need a QD swivel, a nylon/whatever strap with a buckle on it and a carabiner

 

[carbonbased]

For the BR/Dasher Boys, Gray Ops Mags are Live!

And sold out. What, did they make only 15 of them or something? Lol

 

[kthomas]

And sold out. What, did they make only 15 of them or something? Lol

At $165/per, it doesn't seem like the business strategy is to profit from volume...

 

[CollarChoke]

I run the OBi link system the same way, but that’s way cheaper if you’ve already got a spare qd swivel. I like it.

That OBi system looks fantastic. I'm the king of rummaging through my pile of crap and cobbling together solutions haha ... my bag rider is an old upside down acog mount with a KRG bag rider bolted to it and I run my tripod out of a cheapo molle bottle holder and a strap

 

[TylerN]

That OBi system looks fantastic. I'm the king of rummaging through my pile of crap and cobbling together solutions haha ... my bag rider is an old upside down acog mount with a KRG bag rider bolted to it and I run my tripod out of a cheapo molle bottle holder and a strap



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Love that morale patch, was telling the neighbors the same thing yesterday when they wanted to talk about the latest neighborhood BS.

On the Gray Ops page they show the 6BR mag in an AXSR, I wonder how that feeds. I'm guessing they are using an adapter like the one PFL338 makes.

 

[NoLegs24]

@TylerN yeah, that’s not an AXSR. You probably missed the “AT-X” engraving.

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

And sold out. What, did they make only 15 of them or something? Lol

I think this was first run and limited quantity.

I’ll be honest, I bought one. If they fix my BRA feeding issues I’ll go back for all my new barrels. I got a dasher up next so if it still sucks feeding, worst case I’ll sell it and move to 308 instead

 

[kthomas]

I think this was first run and limited quantity.

I’ll be honest, I bought one. If they fix my BRA feeding issues I’ll go back for all my new barrels. I got a dasher up next so if it still sucks feeding, worst case I’ll sell it and move to 308 instead

It's a shame that AI leaves it to the aftermarket to address this issue.

People want to shoot BR based cartridges out of their AI's, it's one of the most popular choices for PRS shooting, for which the AT-X(C) was designed for.

Would be nice to see AI build BR based mags for their platforms, along with other support like magnum bolt faces.

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

I get it, mags are hard and the demand may not justify the tooling and RnD.

I’m happy other companies are stepping up to fill the niche. The price looks high, until one considers an HRD kit is $45 on top of a $95 mag …. When you can find one. If this works without the fuckery of the HRD kit, I’ll have a spare to let go that I lost patience trying to get it to stop from nosediving.

 

[CollarChoke]

re: mag tweaking for the AXSR ... @pfl338 cooked me up an updated version of his AXSR/AXMC AICS mag collars. In this version the mag runs in the most forward position of the magwell, so I'm wondering if it would help folks run some of the shorter cartridges out of the AXSR/AXMC as well.

I'm primarily running 308 and 6.5CM in SA and will probably run a 6creed as well but that's not really shorter than what I'm already running, I just wanted to be able to run my pile of existing and tuned AICS mags out of the AXSR without drilling a detent hole for the AXMC magwell adapter.

Either way the first test version is in the mail to me so I'll let y'all know how that runs with regular SA AICS mags for me.

See https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...eeding-lip-measurements.7207889/post-11486960 for reference pics

 

[tevans0707]

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#nomorerandomcrack

This makes me want to rattle can my AT/AO now.......

 

[hafejd30]

I've called Fritz at Black Canyon and Dave Tooley...nothing is in stock. I gave Dave a deposit as he may be able to get a Bartlein blank quicker than I can.

Try Manzella as well

 

[BurtG]

This makes me want to rattle can my AT/AO now.......

Try Manzella as well

Best barrel cutter out there very impressive resume with what he did with AI

 

[Nik H]

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Best barrel cutter out there very impressive resume with what he did with AI

What did he do with AI?

 

[BurtG]

What did he do with AI?

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[vh20]

I cannot believe the lack of availability for AXMC barrel blanks in 308. Not looking for anything exotic. All I want is a 10 twist heavy contour blank

Is the 2018 AXMC profile not heavy enough?

 

[TylerN]

@TylerN yeah, that’s not an AXSR. You probably missed the “AT-X” engraving.

Whoops, that solves that mystery

 

[CollarChoke]

Heads up that EuroOptic has black and dark earth AXSR MLOK forends in stock currently: https://www.eurooptic.com//Accuracy...h-Forend-Tube-Sub-Assembly-w-Integrated-.aspx

I already got a bunch of KeySlot weights so no longer on the hunt for one, but in case folks were looking.

EDIT: the dark earth ones are sold out already, black ones still available at https://www.eurooptic.com/Accuracy-...end-Tube-Sub-Assembly-w-Integrated-RRS-R.aspx

EDIT: all gone it appears

 

[Nik H]

Is the 2018 AXMC profile not heavy enough?

No. I Like MTU or heavy Palma. Is the post 2018 contour different?

 

[Covertnoob5]

No. I Like MTU or heavy Palma. Is the post 2018 contour different?

Post 2018 is similar to heavy Palma.

 

[HKSniper11B]

IF anyone wants old AI green grip and front panels and trade for their new green I'll give up my og green AT skin pieces.

Want

 

[vh20]

No. I Like MTU or heavy Palma. Is the post 2018 contour different?

Post 2018 is similar to heavy Palma.

I don't know what the 2018-present contour specifically is (I would presume @Covertnoob5 is correct, as I have read that before), but I do know that it is a heavier contour than pre-2018 barrels).

I only bring it up because of the following, in case that contour fits your needs:
I wanted to have a replacement barrel on hand for the factory barrel that came on my AXSR 300PRC. Since I started looking in July, there were none available from either EO or MH, and neither of them showed an option to backorder. Also, it is Elite Sand - which is the color they just discontinued. Before, I had been able to continue to special-order AI factory 300NM barrels in Sage Green for my AXMC from WinTac (through EO) during the time they had discontinued that color, so I asked EuroOptic to check with WinTac to see if we could put in an order for this one to be built. A few days later the answer came back from WinTac - "Yes, you can order it, and the expected time for production and delivery is 4-5 months." I put in the order through EO on Wednesday. Yesterday, EO received THAT barrel from WinTac and shipped it out to me today, 6 days from the order.

So, if the 2018- profile is acceptable (it IS a fairly heavy contour), you might inquire about ordering an AI OEM barrel (WinTac/Bartlein). I've always been told 4-5 months to deliver, but it has never taken more than 3. But neither have I ever gotten one in six days before, either!

 

[Nik H]

I don't know what the 2018-present contour specifically is (I would presume @Covertnoob5 is correct, as I have read that before), but I do know that it is a heavier contour than pre-2018 barrels).

I only bring it up because of the following, in case that contour fits your needs:
I wanted to have a replacement barrel on hand for the factory barrel that came on my AXSR 300PRC. Since I started looking in July, there were none available from either EO or MH, and neither of them showed an option to backorder. Also, it is Elite Sand - which is the color they just discontinued. Before, I had been able to continue to special-order AI factory 300NM barrels in Sage Green for my AXMC from WinTac (through EO) during the time they had discontinued that color, so I asked EuroOptic to check with WinTac to see if we could put in an order for this one to be built. A few days later the answer came back from WinTac - "Yes, you can order it, and the expected time for production and delivery is 4-5 months." I put in the order through EO on Wednesday. Yesterday, EO received THAT barrel from WinTac and shipped it out to me today, 6 days from the order.

So, if the 2018- profile is acceptable (it IS a fairly heavy contour), you might inquire about ordering an AI OEM barrel (WinTac/Bartlein). I've always been told 4-5 months to deliver, but it has never taken more than 3. But neither have I ever gotten one in six days before, either!

I will definitely give that a shot...THANK YOU!

 

[chrisollis]

My humble contribution.

 

[chrisollis]

The old work gun. Tracked down the lefty above as my retirement gift to myself.

 

[CollarChoke]

So @pfl338 collar samples arrived today and they run absolutely flawless in the AXSR with both my MDT polymer AICS mags and my metal AI AICS magazines. Lockup is super solid, the collar clamps on really tight, and it makes the magazine height tunable as well. Note how it moves the round all the way to the front of the magwell, so I think this should let folks tune shorter rounds to feed properly in the AXSR/AXMC as well.

 

[M8541Reaper]

Dat quiet Elite Sage..

 

[Painterbolt]

Really liking the vision grip skins

 

[MK20]

Got a guy offering me an AI AE in 308 locally. What are those going for these days?

 

[TheBigCountry]

Got a guy offering me an AI AE in 308 locally. What are those going for these days?

Buy it and don’t look back

 

[MK20]

Buy it and don’t look back

Thanks. I know it's it's good gun. I was specifically wondering about price.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Got a guy offering me an AI AE in 308 locally. What are those going for these days?

Mk i ii or iii ? Folder or non?

ATs are going for 4200-4500 right now. Which I'd take over any of the AE models but for the right price I'd want an AE too.

 

[MK20]

Folder. He wants 2500. The barrel has been shortened and threaded at 20 inches.

 

[Huskydriver]

Thanks. I know it's it's good gun. I was specifically wondering about price.

Ae's ain't that great....

 

[TheBigCountry]

Folder. He wants 2500. The barrel has been shortened and threaded at 20 inches.

Offer $2K and a handshake

 

[diggler1833]

Offer $2K and a handshake

You misspelled "handjob".

 

[MK20]

Mk i ii or iii ? Folder or non?

ATs are going for 4200-4500 right now. Which I'd take over any of the AE models but for the right price I'd want an AE too.

MK III

 

[TheBigCountry]

You misspelled "handjob".

 

[M8541Reaper]

(This is a picture of one of the 1,000’s of these kinds of stickers all over my workplace…) kill me

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

MK III

An mkiii folder for 2500 is something I'd easily pay. If you can get it for less even better but if it were ME I'd get it for that.

If you pass on it shoot me a pm lol.

 

[MysizeisMAGNUM]

An mkiii folder for 2500 is something I'd easily pay. If you can get it for less even better but if it were ME I'd get it for that.

If you pass on it shoot me a pm lol.

Seconds spot on tho!

 

[JayjayUK]

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(This is a picture of one of the 1,000’s of these kinds of stickers all over my workplace…) kill me

Elite Sand owners already know this and don't need to remind themselves daily..

 

[Nohuddlefirearms]

I hear ya brother…. Try getting anything over an INOD.

What do you think of the INOD? Did you look at the HISS? I'm currently running the EO TECH ELR Mk2, which is cool but seeing bullet trace is calling to me!

 

[Huskydriver]

Es vs fde blah blah blah how about you get out and get that ejection port scratched up.......

300prc quickly becoming my fav all around chambering....

 

[TheBigCountry]

Es vs fde blah blah blah how about you get out and get that ejection port scratched up.......

300prc quickly becoming my fav all around chambering....

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I saw you poke those holes with a pencil