Im thinking of getting another .338 and I was wondering about how the Badger m2008 compares to the AI receiver. They look very similar to me. Well, what I mean is that externally the Badger looks more like an AI action than like a Rem 700 action. Anyone ever compare them both?
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m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
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Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
There was a lot of discussion about this when the Badger action came out. There are some similarities, but one of the major differences is the trigger.
The conclusion was, the Badger M2008 is a great action but, an AI it is not.
There was a lot of discussion about this when the Badger action came out. There are some similarities, but one of the major differences is the trigger.
The conclusion was, the Badger M2008 is a great action but, an AI it is not.
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Recoil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would lean towards surgeon or A.I. </div></div>
Care to elaborate why?
I have one of the Badger Lapua receivers, you can't go wrong with em, excellent receivers for sure. I highly recommend them!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Recoil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would lean towards surgeon or A.I. </div></div>
Care to elaborate why?
I have one of the Badger Lapua receivers, you can't go wrong with em, excellent receivers for sure. I highly recommend them!
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
My Badger actions work great, I would like to know what makes a Surgeon action objectively better in terms of function.
My Badger actions work great, I would like to know what makes a Surgeon action objectively better in terms of function.
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
Since the Surgeon XL is one of the other receivers I was considering I would really appreciate a fully objective comparison of the 3 (AI, M2008, Surgeon) as well.
I was planning on using an AICS stock, if that matters.
Since the Surgeon XL is one of the other receivers I was considering I would really appreciate a fully objective comparison of the 3 (AI, M2008, Surgeon) as well.
I was planning on using an AICS stock, if that matters.
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
Then forget about the Surgeon XL action. I'm fairly certain that the Surgeon XL action is too wide for the AICS, even when it's been milled out.
Then forget about the Surgeon XL action. I'm fairly certain that the Surgeon XL action is too wide for the AICS, even when it's been milled out.
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
Well, I know that Surgeon does make a version that fits. I dont know if they would sell just the action that way or if its only for their own builds though.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1607439
Well, I know that Surgeon does make a version that fits. I dont know if they would sell just the action that way or if its only for their own builds though.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1607439
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helder22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Since the Surgeon XL is one of the other receivers I was considering I would really appreciate a fully objective comparison of the 3 (AI, M2008, Surgeon) as well.
I was planning on using an AICS stock, if that matters. </div></div>
If you are looking for an action to build on, why are you including the AI? I don't believe you can buy an AI action, only a complete rifle.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helder22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Since the Surgeon XL is one of the other receivers I was considering I would really appreciate a fully objective comparison of the 3 (AI, M2008, Surgeon) as well.
I was planning on using an AICS stock, if that matters. </div></div>
If you are looking for an action to build on, why are you including the AI? I don't believe you can buy an AI action, only a complete rifle.
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
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Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
I think the AI actions use 4 bolts to secure to chassis , and the Badger 2 bolts .
I think the AI actions use 4 bolts to secure to chassis , and the Badger 2 bolts .
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
I've been happy with my BO action. 800 rounds so far, not a hiccup.
I've been happy with my BO action. 800 rounds so far, not a hiccup.
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I think the AI actions use 4 bolts to secure to chassis , and the Badger 2 bolts . </div></div>The AWSM (discussed here) is permanently bonded to the chassis.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I think the AI actions use 4 bolts to secure to chassis , and the Badger 2 bolts . </div></div>The AWSM (discussed here) is permanently bonded to the chassis.
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
If I choose the AI action then I am getting the complete rifle. I just need to know that it is worth the extra coin over a rifle built with a Badger or Surgeon receiver.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are looking for an action to build on, why are you including the AI? I don't believe you can buy an AI action, only a complete rifle.</div></div>
If I choose the AI action then I am getting the complete rifle. I just need to know that it is worth the extra coin over a rifle built with a Badger or Surgeon receiver.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are looking for an action to build on, why are you including the AI? I don't believe you can buy an AI action, only a complete rifle.</div></div>
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
Having owned all 3 rifles you are looking at I would say no the AI isn't worth the extra money. The badger is a very close copy of the AI and you can get a complete rifle built for less than half of the cost of the AI. I have several badger rifles and they are great guns. The one advantage the badger has over a surgeon XL is the short bolt throw, the advantage the surgeon has over the badger is the integrated scope rail, they are both solid actions. Come to think of it you could probably have a badger and surgeon xl built for the cost of a AI.
Having owned all 3 rifles you are looking at I would say no the AI isn't worth the extra money. The badger is a very close copy of the AI and you can get a complete rifle built for less than half of the cost of the AI. I have several badger rifles and they are great guns. The one advantage the badger has over a surgeon XL is the short bolt throw, the advantage the surgeon has over the badger is the integrated scope rail, they are both solid actions. Come to think of it you could probably have a badger and surgeon xl built for the cost of a AI.
Re: m2008 compared to the AI receiver in 338?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helder22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I choose the AI action then I am getting the complete rifle. I just need to know that it is worth the extra coin over a rifle built with a Badger or Surgeon receiver.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are looking for an action to build on, why are you including the AI? I don't believe you can buy an AI action, only a complete rifle.</div></div> </div></div>
10-4. Like AdamB said, you could build one of each for the price of an AI. It really is a coin toss over which one to use. The Badger is a little heavier too if that matters.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helder22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I choose the AI action then I am getting the complete rifle. I just need to know that it is worth the extra coin over a rifle built with a Badger or Surgeon receiver.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are looking for an action to build on, why are you including the AI? I don't believe you can buy an AI action, only a complete rifle.</div></div> </div></div>
10-4. Like AdamB said, you could build one of each for the price of an AI. It really is a coin toss over which one to use. The Badger is a little heavier too if that matters.
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