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The NV Bridge can be positioned anywhere along the forend in 1.575" increments. In addition, its orientation can be flipped, so there is even finer refinement for hand or optic placement.I really like the idea of the nvg rail that can be located anywhere along the rail.
I find myself using my support hand up there more and more.
I also bet it wouldn’t be hard to modify it to work with the gray ops thumb grip he makes for the MPA chassis.
The production version will no longer have the spigot mount like the machined prototype did. It's for a couple of reasons:Also, stupid and nitpicky question.
Any option with the front spigot piece as picatinny? Like the AT version?
I like having the option of pic rail up there. Makes me feel better having a more secure option for bipod at times.
Again, stupid picky. Just curious. It’s definitely not a deal breaker.
Honestly hadn’t thought of that. I’m not sure what benefit it would provide over a smaller one that can be positioned front to back?Gonna be getting in on pre-order this weekend.
I’m sure you’ve either thought of it, or it’s come up. An add on that would be cool too is a full length nvg rail that basically turns it into an enclosed forend.
Sold separately of course.
I'm actually considering picking up an AT just because of this chassis.
Do it man. I was debating back and forth. Even was thinking of not doing a AI at all. Ended up buying a AT with intentions of getting this chassis. Now that I have it. I’m in love. And I don’t even have the chassis yet.I'm actually considering picking up an AT just because of this chassis.
Honestly hadn’t thought of that. I’m not sure what benefit it would provide over a smaller one that can be positioned front to back?
Something like that could be done, the problem is quantity. This will already be a really small batch size, so getting 3 or 5 extended NV bridges programmed and machined would likely be too costly to make it worth it for anyone. Just one of the many problems of not having my own CNC ?
The top of the NV Bridge is ~5" long, and the position of it on the forend can be adjusted in ~0.75" increments. That should cover most situations and optic placements, I hope.Benefits:
1: it looks cool. This is the most important benefit. Fucking duh
2: allows placement of hand anywhere along the rail. I find myself using different placements depending on position (your nvg rail may be perfect with the length it is and being Able to place it anywhere. I’ve just had nvg rails in the past that work most of the time, but not all the time. A full rail alleviates that).
3: cuts down on barrel induced mirage
Again, number 1 is most important ?
if I go with this chassis for my aw I would be able to run the ax buttstock correct
Yup, AT or AX buttstock will work ??if I go with this chassis for my aw I would be able to run the ax buttstock correct
I've found a pretty good deal on an AT with a fixed stock. If I get it and then get the AX stock conversion from mile high will it have the ability to fold or do I need to just get an AT with the folding stock?
The first video I made (which was not shared publicly) used the Devcon 2-part epoxy, which I have since switched to the Aluminum Putty that AI proper uses. I think the putty will not only be better, but make installation easier and faster.Its actually a very straight forward and easy process. Your first video detailed everything nicely. Technically, you dont HAVE to re-bond it. Just use the action screws, but the AI mojo may be due to bonding.
A fixed AT is the most economical way to get what you want. The AX stock will come with a folder. All u would need to do is buy some skins for a folder (used preferably as they would be even cheaper) and the AO chassis, then Bob's your uncle.
Correct. AT and AX share the same pistol grip skins and backstrap, regardless of fixed vs. folder.I could be wrong, but I don’t think any folder skins are necessary. The AX stock doesn’t use skins. And the only skins that are different is the AT buttstock skins.
Pistol Grip and forearm skins are the same as far as I remember.
I figured the grip and stock skins were all 1 piece on the non folders. I've never actually paid attention to them. Good catch, fellas.
Thank you, I appreciate it!I don't own an AI (I think I may have touched one, once) and I just read this whole thread. Mostly just because the entire design and prototyping process amazes me. Super cool stuff going on in here.
It definitely looks like a lot of thought has been put into it and while a spigot certainly looks cool, I've often wondered what advantages they have over just extending the forearm itself. I think that you came up with the best compromise between both options.Thank you, I appreciate it!
It's been quite the process over the past year...a "labor of love" if I could call it anything. Putting a bunch of work into something doesn't automatically mean it's any good; hopefully the people that end up taking the leap with me on this and buying a chassis will see the benefits as I have.
Sam
Thank you for the videos. I noticed in the videos there is a small piece that stays attached to the butt stock from your original AX chassis. If I do this it will be on my aw and I know that the AT/ax conversion doesn’t fit the aw. just wondering what your thoughts would be on how to make that work. Thanks
If possible, can you take off the skins on your AW and take a couple pictures of the chassis-to-buttstock connection, like this:Thank you for the videos. I noticed in the videos there is a small piece that stays attached to the butt stock from your original AX chassis. If I do this it will be on my aw and I know that the AT/ax conversion doesn’t fit the aw. just wondering what your thoughts would be on how to make that work. Thanks
Sam,
What's the cost of the chassis? Maybe update/add that to the initial post(?)...
I thought it best to keep ordering info in the Group Buy thread from here on out. Just trying to pass information on to people in this thread that aren't getting notifications in the other one.Sam,
What's the cost of the chassis? Maybe update/add that to the initial post(?)...
I was really wanting to use the ax but stock . When the at/aX conversions came out I was told by mile high that it wouldn’t fit my older AW that’s where my concern comes from so if I have to use that junction off my aw I didn’t think it would work
Unfortunately with the action/chassis/trigger design from AI, it makes it really difficult to do this while retaining the bonded interface and the factory AI buttstock interface. I looked at this problem for a long time, and I won't say it's impossible, but I wasn't happy with what I could come up with.Anything in the works for making grips interchangeable similar to AR receivers?