Don't have an AICS but pretty sure could be done on my AE based on pictures and converting my AT. Might just need to get another one. ?
Man, I need a cheat sheet to follow the damn AI chassis models and what their differences are
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Don't have an AICS but pretty sure could be done on my AE based on pictures and converting my AT. Might just need to get another one. ?
Tree, one last question, having the Sami B Thumbrest on your AT, did that prevent installation of the folding stock locking socket on the right side?For me it would, the I think the .14" would still leave me at least 2 notches but haven't measured how far it moves per notch.
Yes I could not install the locking socket. Not an issue for me. The stock is extremely tight and I don't really need it. I can not think of a scenario where not having it will be an issue.Tree, one last question, having the Sami B Thumbrest on your AT, did that prevent installation of the folding stock locking socket on the right side?
Thanks again!
Guys, I've got a low cheek piece coming. Soon. A final test batch is being printed right now to confirm everything, and when it's available you'll be able to get it direct through a website from the company I'm partnering with. Bipod mounts, thumb rests, and some other cool stuff will follow. We're still getting everything finalized and I will share that information as soon as it's all ready.
Please ignore the quality of the print in these pictures, this was a very rough test print on my home printer. The production ones are going to be made on a pro-level HP printer. This cheek piece will be a direct swap, all you'll need to do is unscrew the one bolt to remove the factory cheek piece, then replace it with the new one and a new (shorter) screw. Takes about 30 seconds.
Factory AX Cheek Piece
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Low Cheek Piece (short action) - 0.350" lower than factory
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Low Cheek Piece (short action) - 0.350" lower than factory
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All the way in is still an adjustment position ??
The LOP and pad cant will get used but I doubt the cheekweld will go up anymore unless my face gets squished.
On another note, anyone with some legacy items (AICS, AE, Pre14 AX, AX 338, AW, Etc) if you pull your skins take some pics, curious what parts will swap with what.
What about the buttstock retaining pin. On the AX, the pin is on the buttstock where it is on the chassis portion on the AT. They are also located differently.
I have a LH AT so the buttstock folds to the right (not over the bolt) which, by the look of the photos, is what these do correct?
That assumes that you want to match the operation of a folding AX...correct? My LH AT folds to the non-bolt side and it sounds like the RH AX buttstock will do the same. If that is the case, what would I do to regain a retaining pin? It seems to me that I would need a different receptacle on the chassis as it is now a protruding pinI confirmed with EuroOptic that there will be no LH-specific buttstock kit (even though they clearly make a LH version for the LH AX).
If you bought the RH AX buttstock and wanted to have it fold over the bolt on your LH AT, you would need to de-bond the hinge from the buttstock, flip it 180°, and re-bond it to the buttstock. Then bond the hinge assembly to the chassis per normal. When you do that install you would simply install the folding stock capture on the bolt side, and flip the orientation of the male "pin" that goes into the stock capture.
@Nik H the AX buttstock kit comes with the plastic "female" stock capture piece. If you wanted your LH AT to fold to the non-bolt side, you'd simple bond the buttstock to the chassis as-is, and install the stock capture piece on the non-bolt side. The stock capture piece will replace the male stud that is currently in place on the AT. Then when the stock folds it will lock into place.
Did anyone who converted from AT folder to AX buttstock had the target adj. buttplate on their AT? Do you think it was worth the price of the AX conversion? I'm still on the fence about getting the AX buttstock. Some days I wake up ready to order it and some days I feel like I'm not going to get much out of it besides toolless pad adjustments for $800 since I already have the thumbscrews and the target buttplate on the AT.
Well the wife's hair dryer doesn't have enough ass to break the epoxy loose. I'll grab a torch tomorrow.
Your original AT is folding or fixed?My scope setup worked out perfect. I’m running the AI mount. I believe it was advertised as 40mm high. When I measure from the top of the rail to center of the ring it is actually around 36mm. With the cheek rest bottomed the height is perfect for me.
I wonder how necessary the devcon is? The AT folder was a pretty tight fit (had to tap it on with a deadblow) and it has 2 screws securing it.
I have a question on the "nipple" on AT folder that catches the original folding stock. How did you guys remove it after conversion?
Does ayone has a spare to sell?
Was your rifle initially a folder also?Converted my AT to the AX buttstock this evening. Simple to do.
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Yes it was a folder originally.Was your rifle initially a folder also?
Thanks, I'll end up doing the same thing. Looks great!Yes it was a folder originally.
Hey,
For you guys who have covered a folding AT with an AX stock, if you have no use of the "nipple" on the AT chassis that was used to catch the original folded AT stock, I would like to by it from you for my own project. Appreciated!
Jeff
How do you guys clean out the old epoxy sruck on the chassis stud? Or just leave it alone and overlay with new epoxy?
Yes apply heat then loosen screws.Queztion for you guys who have done the conversion: for step (3), was it hard for you to remove the two screws using a 3mm Allen wrench? Mine was so tight and impossible to loosened them. Did you heat treat it to soften the epoxy?