First impression of the new AICS AX

[JamieD]

Got my first two stocks in and man. What a great job AI did on the AX. Feels good in the hands and a little lighter than the AICS. Can't wait to shoot it - this one was a customers so no range time with one yet but first impressions are I really like it. Seems very well balanced and well thought out.

JamieD

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[CST]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Is that the 16" or 13" forearm? What barrel length is that?

 

[SSG3K]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

What is the forearm length on that chasis?

Thanks

 

[JamieD]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

The tube is a 13" and it is a 20" barrel. It is a Med/Hvy palma finished at 20" Around .9 at the muzzle. without the bi-pod - it came in at 11lbs 6oz with the scope base.

JamieD


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[BLANKSGUNS]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Short Actions have 13" and the Long Actions will have 16" for ends. This is what is listed from AINA as standard.

 

[RollinCoal11]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Do they have one that accepts a Surgeon action

 

[lw8]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Was any fitting/bedding required to get the barrel centered in the rail?

 

[BLANKSGUNS]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Yes but with most of the Surgeon's there are a couple of area's which need to be relieved for the bolt normally. If you are referring to the XL, that would be something only available thru Surgeon.

You should not require any bedding or modifications to drop a Remington action into the AX and achieve the same results as JamieD.

 

[a_bishop]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

looks aggresive i like it

 

[Mirnyx]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

I think my wallet is about to get lighter.

 

[JamieD]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Putting it together was about as simple as you could make it. The way the tube locks onto the chasis is rock solid. The tube is one piece and there are ten screws that fasten it. A little overkill but my bet would be they don't come loose.

Customer was from NY and will have it Tomm. He'll get some picks with the optics on it and some feed back from the range.

I told him to make sure he wiped my drool off of the side of it before he took it to the range : ) My .260 is down for a little TLC so I won't have my own ready for the range for a week or two.

JamieD

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Wolf Precision
AI Stocks and Accessories

 

[grkmec]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Very nice!

 

[Monchichi]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Most of the AICS AX pictures I saw from AI showed the scope rail attached to the forend tube. Was that an option but decided not to go with?

 

[Bazgab]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Monchichi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Most of the AICS AX pictures I saw from AI showed the scope rail attached to the forend tube. Was that an option but decided not to go with? </div></div>

Pretty sure that is only for the actual AX rifles rather than the chassis.

 

[BLANKSGUNS]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

The pictures did have the AI M700 Pic rail installed which was not attached to the tube but simply overlapped the rear section. There has been several changes to the system since then and this rail could become an accessory later offered.

 

[Monchichi]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Heres a photo. I hope they do offer this accesory.

 

[swage]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

I want one of these but having to relieve the stock to fit a Surgeon is a deal breaker for me. It looks awesome though.

 

[BLANKSGUNS]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Yes that is one of the mounts and one of the 1st AX AICS's. The only nice thing this rail will do for you will be up the scope up higher and a coplanar rail system. Most end users are not using NV or Thermal systems so a lower line of sight to center of bore axis is more desirable.

The relief for the straight bolt Surgeon actions once done is nearly unnoticeable and will not hurt any resale of the chassis for what its worth. The AX requires much less modifications as compared to the current Legacy AICS systems. If you have any questions feel free to contact us and we will explain and be glad to assist.

 

[tctlrld]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stacey @ MHSA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
The relief for the straight bolt Surgeon actions once done is nearly unnoticeable and will not hurt any resale of the chassis for what its worth. The AX requires much less modifications as compared to the current Legacy AICS systems. If you have any questions feel free to contact us and we will explain and be glad to assist. </div></div>

Glad I found this thread. Stacey, do you have any pictures you can share of what the modifications that needs to be done on the bolt handle area of the AX? Thanks.

 

[BLANKSGUNS]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Not at this time but I did see another member which did the mod and posted pictures.

 

[Anti-Materiel]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

That's an extremely badass stock.

 

[96C]

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Drool.... Excellent work mate!

Can't wait for mine to arrive this week.
They're one of the best, most functional looking stocks on the market.

 

[dteam702]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Just got mine, and still waiting for scope

 

[[email protected]]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Looks good, I bet it is killing you to get out to the range...

 

[skr]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

dteam702: Would you mind sharing some details on that build? Action used, barrel, muzzle break, cost, who built it for you and so on. Thanks!

 

[BLANKSGUNS]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Sir that actually is a full AX .338 system with 27" w/AI Standard Muzzle Brake, not the AX AICS chassis with a custom build.

 

[6XC]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

What bipod is that?

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

My wallet is hating all you peoples with AI rifles and chassis. It is already feeling really light after some work from CDI, and now Chad...

Dang good looking rifles. I think I need to find someone close that has one and that will let me...fondle (is that the right word?)...his/her rifle.

 

[dteam702]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: entelodont</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What bipod is that? </div></div>

It's a Smith Enterprise, Inc. bipod.

 

[Mace06]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

That's a very nice tool I just ordered the aw .308 my wallet just got alot lighter don't know what optics I want yet any suggestions

 

[dteam702]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooter88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's a very nice tool I just ordered the aw .308 my wallet just got alot lighter don't know what optics I want yet any suggestions </div></div>

I went with the S&B police marksman 5-25x56.

 

[zeke013]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dteam702</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooter88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's a very nice tool I just ordered the aw .308 my wallet just got alot lighter don't know what optics I want yet any suggestions </div></div>

I went with the S&B police marksman 5-25x56.</div></div>

That's what I am looking at as well. Mith the MSR reticle.

 

[Mace06]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

Alright I thank you for the info I'ma have to check em out. I havnt never owned one but I hear there the ones to beat?

 

[Mace06]

Re: First impression of the new AICS AX

How long did it take for them to ship yours? If you don't mind me asking