Just pre ordered mine with the full rail. Looking at this design it addresses my complaints of the at chassis. Pretty excited about this.
Group Buys Aftermarket AI "Obsession" Chassis - Group Buy
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Gents,
The first batch has arrived from Norway to the US. As always, I appreciate everyone’s patience, and will have more details soon.
Thanks,
Sam
The first batch has arrived from Norway to the US. As always, I appreciate everyone’s patience, and will have more details soon.
Thanks,
Sam
They will be available as a stand alone; give GCP a call and let them know what color you want.
Rick at GCP is painting and putting together the chassis kits now for shipment.
They are available from GCP Rifle Co now, the second shipment arrived from Norway.
Probably a silly question but is their any performance difference in the AO chassis compared to the AT-X? For what is worth I like to looks and features of the AO chassis better.
I figured that was the response. The Mlok function, NV bridge and fact I could keep or change the grip is why I ultimately bought another members AO. I like the AI grip personally, so I don’t think I’ll change it. I just didn’t know if I was over looking anything. I’ll have it in hand Friday and be able to get see how it is in person.
There is no thumb self option yet on the ATX, stock does not fold (yet) on the ATX if that's important, and the AO/vision version comes with internal weights and a nv bridge.
I dont have the Ai version but I do have the Vision Chassis. Having used most of the chassis out there, this one is the truth.
Thanks guys for the responses. To answer your questions @Chasing3 , I don’t think there will be much of a measurable difference on a typical GC bag + barricade/prop with the AO/V chassis compared to the atx. As has been mentioned, I certainly don’t have an atx on hand to compare directly, nor do I care to do so. AI’s claim of the atx forend to bore axis distance is slightly closer than mine, but my design is approximately 1” closer than an AT forend so no matter how you look at it the improvement will be significant when going from an AT or AX to either new platform.
The AO/V will let you use any M-Lok weight or accessory, no need for specific AI-only weights, etc.
In my opinion, the AO/V chassis does a better job aesthetically blending the classic AI looks with a modern competition forend. Love it or hate it, the atx is all new and is certainly a polarizing design.
I hope you enjoy your new chassis, please let me know if you have any other questions.
The AO/V will let you use any M-Lok weight or accessory, no need for specific AI-only weights, etc.
In my opinion, the AO/V chassis does a better job aesthetically blending the classic AI looks with a modern competition forend. Love it or hate it, the atx is all new and is certainly a polarizing design.
I hope you enjoy your new chassis, please let me know if you have any other questions.
Its just so nice looking, even with a little patina from use
I talked to Rick from GCP this morning, he will have the Obsession chassis on his web page next week. He had to go out of town today for family stuff.
Certainly looks like it. It's a shame to cover up that beautiful camo! @texag0842 I think you need a thicker barrel...
I am using a custom MTU profile I ordered from Bartlein, it's 24" long and 1.00" at the muzzle, it balances perfectly with only the 2# internal weight in the forend and an Ultra7 up front.
Mine? I calculated it to be around 22# but I’ll have to weigh it fully kitted up to see what it is with a bipod and suppressor.
Is the night vision rail adjustable fore and aft and does it match the 20moa action rail?
also current cost?
also current cost?
Yes, the short NV bridge can be adjusted front to back along the length of the forend. It has the option of a 20moa picatinny rail that will be co-linear with the factory “tall” AI 20MOA action rail.
I don’t know the cost, touch base with GCP Rifle Co for details.
Looks like the non enclosed is the way to go even running a night vision clip on. Should let the barrel cool quicker with no downsides
Am I missing anything ?
enclosed does look cooler
Personal preference. Your view of aesthetics vs function vs actual need for NV mounting will determine the best option.
We tried our best to delivery a quality product at a competitive price within the market. We are even beating the atx full length forend price, and probably with making 10x less of them than AI.
You might be surprised how much time and machining cost is involved in the full length rail.
Also, there's that whole pesky thing about actually trying to turn a profit, and not my initial group buy run of trying to break even
I tried to price that original run aggressively, and definitely should’ve had more made. But I put up a lot of personal capital to get 40 made and would’ve needed to do some rearranging of family funds to make that work and just wasn’t comfortable doing it.
Now Vision has backed this project in full, and has made a ton of inventory so once it’s finally live on the GCP website they’ll be available at any time. And the pricing isn’t far off from the original run, and is still in line with market pricing (understanding the niche of de-bonding an AI). I believe the Vision chassis, internal weights, and short NV bridge will come in around $1300, which is only $100 or so more than the original run.
