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Well, dammit, now I have a 300WM in Pale Brown ordered. The Elite Sand just seemed too green for my tastes.
Don't worry @jwknutson17 , I won't blame you. I placed the order before I saw your post)
Are the 300WM mags CIP length to fit 300PRC?
AJ confirmed,now just to see how long before Brownells ships since their website notes it is special order.
Go 300 win mag and have a 300prc barrel spun up. 80 plus percent of the Norma and you don't need another bolt or mags.. Just a thought.. I get 2890 with factory Hornady 225 300prc ammo out of a 26 inch tube. I'm sure I'll be over 2900 with hand loads no problem. So if you don't have a Norma I would consider the 300 PRC option.
Should be able to, I know some prefer the long action for a 6.5PRC build.Can you run 6.5prc with just a barrel as well?
Yes, if one has the 338LM they could get the 300WM bolt and magazines as well as a 300 PRC barrel and they'd be good to go.That sounds interesting.
I assume if one has a 338LM version, he can still get the 300wm bolt and does the same setup?
What is thread pitch on the factory 300WM barrel? Standard 5/8-24?
Should be able to, I know some prefer the long action for a 6.5PRC build.
Yes, if one has the 338LM they could get the 300WM bolt and magazines as well as a 300 PRC barrel and they'd be good to go.
Reading all this gave me an idea. I had been looking at the parts required to setup not just for 300WM and 300PRC, but for 6.5CM as well so I could use this for more moderate cost & recoil shooting. May just end up with a 6.5PRC/300WM/300PRC setup instead as the bolt/mag/adapter/barrel cost for 6.5CM negates a lot of ammo savings.
Shit... Well now it seems stupid to not buy one.
Pricing/drooling over that AXSA in sage...
For those that have the AXSA, are you able to remove the top rail from the forend? Wasn't sure if I could remove it and run a small rail section on the top for the NV mount. I know you can do that on the AX chassis upgrade stocks but wasn't sure if it was the same on the actual AI AX rifles.
Thanks!
In my case, it was ammunition availability.
1. I already have several hundred rounds of .300 Win FGMM sitting on the shelf. (The rifle I bought the ammunition for went up for consignment to buy the AXMC.)
2. Handloading on my single stage press is a chore. I do it only when I want to wring out as much accuracy as I can or I want a particular bullet/powder combination. I can purchase quality .300 Win factory ammunition for 1/2 the price or less compared to the Norma and Lapua rounds.
Originally, my intention was to get the .308 and 338 Lap bolt bodies for future options. I will probably still do that, but the recent posts about 6.5 & 300 PRC cartridges has me rethinking that strategy.
not much other than wait. they have seemed to have the 10% every few days.
Both PRC rounds use the 0.532" bolt face, the same as the .300 Win.Whhich bolt do 6.5 prc and 300prc use?
Call MH, I’m sure they can make something happen.Wondering if we should create a new thread for new AXMC owners and plans/suppliers for getting 300PRC & 6.5 PRC barrels. Too bad the MH Proof pre-fits aren't available in either of those calibers.
yeah, I had an email going with them last week and just called to talk . Found out they're the easiest approach. They're all set to spin up 6.5 & 300 PRC barrels, just takes time as they're custom order. Oh, and of course they cost more than the proof stainless prefits (to no one's surprise). Nice that they'll do them to customer specs for length & twist. Now I just need to figure out what I want and then can probably have the barrels arrive a few weeks after my Brownells ordered AXMC.Call MH, I’m sure they can make something happen.
yeah, I had an email going with them last week and just called to talk . Found out they're the easiest approach. They're all set to spin up 6.5 & 300 PRC barrels, just takes time as they're custom order. Oh, and of course they cost more than the proof stainless prefits (to no one's surprise). Nice that they'll do them to customer specs for length & twist. Now I just need to figure out what I want and then can probably have the barrels arrive a few weeks after my Brownells ordered AXMC.
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Call Dave Tooley. He can probably get you them much faster then MH.
No. Just PM here on the site. He’s a great guy. I’ve known him for years and will do what you want and it will be done right. Every Tooley build I have and have had were all hammers. They shot great.Does Dave Tooley have a website?
I'm not sure about faster, what I think is probably more important is that Dave has been working with the .300 PRC for many years now and was shooting it long before it became a factory standard commercial cartridge, so if you get a barrel from Dave, you't be getting one from someone that really knows that cartridge well & can help you pick the best barrel for your chosen projectile.
I have a call in to him. I will report back any info I get.
Talked to him today. He's spinning up another 300 Norma for me and chopping and threading another barrel. Dave does good work.
I have a call in to him. I will report back any info I get.
Would be interested in his view of the Bartlein barrels on Europtic versus Proof Research carbon fiber and steel. I have no need for weight savings on the AXMC and the Proof steel barrels are the lowest cost option.
I'm going the opposite direction with him.
I'm like... exactly how long could you make that barrel for me? Perhaps a 30 to 32" .308 barrel..... Anything close to 40" in the .338LM....
The EO barrels were spun up specifically for them with Bartlein Blanks. I believe Win Tac did these also for EO. Someone may have to correct me if thats not right. I thought Derek or Kyle told me that last time I spoke to EO. They do shoot just as good as anything else. At least the sample of two I have used. They are a great way to go.
The proof steel barrels are the thinner profile and not like the thicker AI 2018 profile they are calling them now.
And if you order it right now, you might see it this year!I see PVA will also spin up a barrel. I wonder who's blank they use and what is the best option for additional barrels.
And if you order it right now, you might see it this year!
*** Brownells order placed 2/23
payment charged 2/26
shipping notification received 2/27
est. delivery 3/4
*** Brownells order placed 2/23
payment charged 2/26
shipping notification received 2/27
est. delivery 3/4
*** Brownells order placed 2/23
payment charged 2/26
shipping notification received 2/27
est. delivery 3/4
Between building a custom 300 Norma vs an axmc, any pros and cons to each?
I ordered Dark Earth in 300WM. Initially when placing my order my card was charged $0.00, which I thought was normal. I figured they dont charge until they ship. Yesterday I got the full amount charged which I thought was odd so I called them them today and they said it was there in the warehouse.What color/caliber did you order? A also placed my order on 2/23. Hoping I get lucky here!
Brownell's 10% off sale is back on.
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I ordered Dark Earth in 300WM. Initially when placing my order my card was charged $0.00, which I thought was normal. I figured they dont charge until they ship. Yesterday I got the full amount charged which I thought was odd so I called them them today and they said it was there in the warehouse.