Buying Accuracy International AXMC

[TAHK]

Shopping my first bolt action rifle, and its gonna be the AXMC. Now, I have a few questions for you guys.
1. I know you can buy the conversion kit and do the caliber conversion, but when I purchase the rifle, should I go with 300WM or 338?
2. How much is the 308 conversion cost?
3. I am thinking to put a S&B 3-27x56 PMII Tremor on the AXMC. Any suggestions for the mount? Spur? Which model?

Thanks in advance

 

[W54/XM-388]

What do you want to shoot primarily?
I'm assuming because you want the AXMC, you are planning to shoot the magnum calibers.

Do you want to shoot .338LM / .338NM?
Or do you want to shoot .300NM

If neither of those are your choice, and you will only be doing .300WM / .300 PRC and similar, then you can save money by not having the super magnum bolt body and just needing the standard magnum bolt body and the .308 boltface bolt body. (Each boltface body being around $600 to $700)

To shoot .308 you will need the .308 boltface bolt body, (about $600 to $700), the Magazine adapter (about $200) and at least 1 SA magazine (about $100) in addition to whatever barrel you want ($500 on up to about $1100).

How far do you want to shoot & what is your ideal zero distance? That will determine which scope mount you pick based on the amount of elevation you want while still having enough clearance for the front of the scope. (You'll probably need something at least 1.35" or greater depending on the angle as you'll need to have room for the center bell and the front of the scope).

Quite often people on the forum here are selling a complete kit which can be a great deal if you want everything
(but not a good deal if you don't want everything).
For example:
https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...nd-more-9500-00-shipped.6906495/#post-7324912

I would also suggest that once you decide what you want, you give Mile High and EuroOptic BOTH a call up, discuss what deals they have available they can offer you, including discounts based on payment methods, then run the numbers for new vs. used on what you want.

When it comes to used, I'd probably wouldn't have any concerns about a .338LM barrel being shot out as most can't afford the cost of ammunition to do so & on the .308 barrels the round life is usually in the 5000 rounds plus range unless someone is going crazy.

On the .300 WM, .300NM, 6.5CM, .243, 6mm variants and pretty much all the 6.5 calibers just keep in mind that by 2500 rounds the barrel is not going to be at it's prime any more and if someone has been running the barrel hot and hard, you could see it being less accurate than acceptable in 1200 rounds or less. (In the old days of .408 CT, people were ruining barrels with the brass overloaded rounds in less than 200 shots).

 

[b6graham]

awfully ambitious for not having a clue what's going on

 

[Kcroo]

Shopping my first bolt action rifle, and its gonna be the AXMC. Now, I have a few questions for you guys.
1. I know you can buy the conversion kit and do the caliber conversion, but when I purchase the rifle, should I go with 300WM or 338?
2. How much is the 308 conversion cost?
3. I am thinking to put a S&B 3-27x56 PMII Tremor on the AXMC. Any suggestions for the mount? Spur? Which model?

Thanks in advance

I’ve like new 338LM and 308 Axmc package for sale. Pm or text 626-260 four zero three nine if interested. Thanks
Kevin

 

[b6graham]

I’ve like new 338LM and 308 Axmc package for sale. Pm or text 626-260 four zero three nine if interested. Thanks
Kevin

I hope you get banned

 

[Kcroo]

get banned for what? It’s posted for sale section.

 

[L.R.Novice]

You should choose the caliber you want based on what you plan to shoot. I would consider the 338 Lapua mag because you can go with 338 lm, 338 nm or 300 nm. Depends a lot of how far you want to shoot and if you plan to reload.

The 308 caliber conversion is about 1600 for the bolt, magazine adapter, magazine and barrel.

I would go with the Spurh Mount. If you are going top of the line everywhere else you might as well go top of the line for the mount too.

PM me it you have any further questions.

 

[roamin]

All setup it's going to be a $15,000 rifle system. If this is your first bolt gun then you don't have any prior experience with them. Seems like it could turn out to be a poor financial decision how can you be sure that this is the gun for you?

 

[PBWalsh]

get banned for what? It’s posted for sale section.

While that may be, Frank doesn't like folks posting for sale items in non for sale locations. If you wanted to engage the OP in a possible transaction, just PM him.

 

[TangoSierra916]

No disrespect meant here, but have you shot an AI or a rifle in the AI chassis? Like a few others have mentioned theres a few things youll want to know or have selected before buying an AI, or just take the plunge but its an expensive one if you dont love the rifle. The AXMC as you know offers almost limitless adaptability but you pay for it up front, that being said it probably carries the best resale out of any rifle in the world if you didnt like it.

1-as far as your questions go, like others asked what do you plan to shoot, I feel the LA AXMC offers true MC options whereas the SA cant go Long Action.
2-500-1800 all depends on what youre bundling in the conversion package, new or used, length, material, etc.
3- with this question do you plan to use night vision? if so youll want to take that into account with mount height, if not you can remove the front handguard rail to get a lower mount height.

 

[longshot2000]

I am a big fan of some AI chassis, but I am a bigger fan of Cadex. We sell both, and I shoot both. If you look at AMCX, shooters are normally looking for a particular feature. I would point you to Cadex Lite Competion and compare and contrast.

On caliber, that is really a personal choice. I personally shoot 300WM, because it is powerful enough for my shooting, and the ammo is much cheaper than 338 Lapua. And, ballistics with the right rifle and ammo are not that bad with 300WM loaded at 190 grain or even up to 220 grain. I usually shoot 190, but do have some of the military ammo that exceeds SAMMI at 210 grain. That makes for a pretty far toss of a pill.

In regard to scopes, again, a very personal choice, and you need to love your scope and your reticle. I have and sell S&B and Nightforce and a few other scopes that would be good fit. I cannot find anything to complain about a S&B PMII 5-25 or a NF ATACR 5-25 or 7-35x. Start with the reticles and work backwards. I shoot the Mil-C (or P4F, pretty similar), MSR2, H59 and T3. Each has its own personality. I feel like I have several very attractive girl friends, and love them all, so my opinion on scopes is not helping you.

 

[TAHK]

wow, what's lot of information. Thank you so much guys!
Primarily, I will shoot 308 and 6.5 at 200-1000 yards. I've decided to go with the 338LM , a 308 kit and Spurh 4002 mount. . I never shot an AI before, and I know it's an expensive rifle, but this is the gun I always wanted and luckily money isn't an issue for me. If I don't love the gun or this is not the gun for me, then I just sell it, but I really don't think I'm gonna lose much there. Thank all of you again for all the advice!

 

[ChuckSwagger]

I asked a dealer about 338LM with 308 and 260 Rem barrels and kits included and it was around US$12.000.

 

[roamin]

I asked a dealer about 338LM with 308 and 260 Rem barrels and kits included and it was around US$12.000.

Now add the spuhr mount, and 3-27 PMII he was asking about and throw in an Atlas and a set of Tenebraex covers.

 

[Deadman Pointers]

OP... find your budget and see what fits. Why buy a Honda if you have the money set aside for a Ferrari?

All setup it's going to be a $15,000 rifle system. If this is your first bolt gun then you don't have any prior experience with them. Seems like it could turn out to be a poor financial decision how can you be sure that this is the gun for you?

If I had it to do all over again, I would have sunk my money into the AXMC only and not monkeyed around with the astronomical amount of poor decisions I have waiting to go on the exchange.

awfully ambitious for not having a clue what's going on

Or just making an informed decision based on over 10 years of practical opinion located on this website.

 

[Waorani]

There's at least one listed in the PX now and they come up fairly often as well as lightly used barrels. Also keep an eye on Eurooptic demos, etc. If you're serious, there are deals to be had!

 

[b6graham]

OP... find your budget and see what fits. Why buy a Honda if you have the money set aside for a Ferrari?



If I had it to do all over again, I would have sunk my money into the AXMC only and not monkeyed around with the astronomical amount of poor decisions I have waiting to go on the exchange.



Or just making an informed decision based on over 10 years of practical opinion located on this website.

Oh I'm not saying it's the wrong one. My first bolt rifle was an AI.

But...for the questions being asked in the original post. There are 10 more we need to ask him. None of which have been responded to

 

[roamin]

wow, what's lot of information. Thank you so much guys!
Primarily, I will shoot 308 and 6.5 at 200-1000 yards. I've decided to go with the 338LM , a 308 kit and Spurh 4002 mount. . I never shot an AI before, and I know it's an expensive rifle, but this is the gun I always wanted and luckily money isn't an issue for me. If I don't love the gun or this is not the gun for me, then I just sell it, but I really don't think I'm gonna lose much there. Thank all of you again for all the advice!

Fair enough sorry if my reply came off brash. Personally I'd avoid 338LM and go with 300PRC instead you'll wind up with 90-95% of the performance of 338LM & 300 Norma but at 50% of the cost. Read up on the 300PRC here's a link. I don't think AI has rifles chambered in 300PRC yet but AI has been supportive in offerring multiple calibers and shot show is coming up so you could possibly maybe see that rolled out at shot this year.

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/300-prc-update.6890837/

Defiantly give Eurooptic a call and ask them about alternative payment options especially if you can pay in cash it will save you some money. Eurooptic is great to deal with and the deal they cut me on the AXSA blew everyone else out of the water. You can throw your mags, scope, mount, barrels, everything on the same quote and it will behoove you.

Again with Shot Show coming up you may want to wait as you may be able to find a show demo AXMC and a show demo scope and save significantly. I purchased an ATACR 7-35 show demo for the AXSA for $600 off so it can be worth the wait.

I have a 3-27 PMII with an H59 on my gas gun it's an awsome scope it's more refined than 7-35 ATACR which is also an awsome scope and with 35x on the top end it might be a better fit for your AXMC. Something to consider.

I'd go with the Spuhr QDP-4002 mount it's qd I have fixed Spuhr mounts and I don't see any drawbacks to Spuhr's qd mount. The AX rifles are takedown rifles nice to have the option to flip two levers pop the scope off and compact your takedown rifle even further. It's a 0MOA mount the AXMC has a 30MOA rail so you shouldn't need any in your mount and the height is perfect plus it looks cool as shit and priorities are priorities.

 

[roamin]

OP... find your budget and see what fits. Why buy a Honda if you have the money set aside for a Ferrari?



If I had it to do all over again, I would have sunk my money into the AXMC only and not monkeyed around with the astronomical amount of poor decisions I have waiting to go on the exchange.



Or just making an informed decision based on over 10 years of practical opinion located on this website.

I hear ya and not to be rude but the OP is buying his first bolt action. For my first long range rifle I honestly had no fk'ing idea WTF I wanted or liked I just looked at pictures and wanted what I drooled over the most and what people raved about most.

 

[Hippy_Steve]

I hear ya and not to be rude but the OP is buying his first bolt action. For my first long range rifle I honestly had no fk'ing WTF I wanted or liked I just looked at pictures and wanted what I drooled over the most and what people raved about most.

OP wiped off the drool on his chin and got to reading. Why does he need to make the mistakes you made?

 

[roamin]

OP wiped off the drool on his chin and got to reading. Why does he need to make the mistakes you made?

What mistakes are those I'd like to know please enlighten me.

Why is reading as good as gaining experience?

 

[W54/XM-388]

wow, what's lot of information. Thank you so much guys!
Primarily, I will shoot 308 and 6.5 at 200-1000 yards. I've decided to go with the 338LM , a 308 kit and Spurh 4002 mount. . I never shot an AI before, and I know it's an expensive rifle, but this is the gun I always wanted and luckily money isn't an issue for me. If I don't love the gun or this is not the gun for me, then I just sell it, but I really don't think I'm gonna lose much there. Thank all of you again for all the advice!

Once you get it in, if you like the way the chassis fits you and all the features, you may want to consider ordering & installing the competition trigger upgrade kit (about $400), for target shooting it is a really nice upgrade.

I would suggest you look at the Elite Iron bipods for a big setup like that unless you need to save a bit of weight. They are rock solid stable & make the rifle sit a lot more solidly than the standard bottom of handguard ones like the Harris and Atlas.

 

[Figmo]

Once you get it in, if you like the way the chassis fits you and all the features, you may want to consider ordering & installing the competition trigger upgrade kit (about $400), for target shooting it is a really nice upgrade.

I would suggest you look at the Elite Iron bipods for a big setup like that unless you need to save a bit of weight. They are rock solid stable & make the rifle sit a lot more solidly than the standard bottom of handguard ones like the Harris and Atlas.

The Elite Iron looks like the cats meow. Thanks for steer.

 

[ChuckSwagger]

Now add the spuhr mount, and 3-27 PMII he was asking about and throw in an Atlas and a set of Tenebraex covers.

I didn't add because I already have them.

 

[roamin]

I didn't add because I already have them.

Oh I'm sorry I thought you where talking cost for the benefit of the OP who does not already have them.

 

[Sig Marine]

....I never shot an AI before....

Your money and your time but I'd highly recommend you get behind one and shoot it before pushing the "buy it now" button. While they are outstanding rifles, shooters seem to have a love/hate relationship with them. They are not for everybody.