New Mack Bros Element Action... Impressive!

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So apparently Mack Bros snuck the Element action on their site before Shot Show. Looking at the specs and price I decided to grab one for a lightweight 308 shorty build. I also grabbed their lightweight integrated ring mounts.
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I'm surprised more people aren't talking about this action. As far as I can tell it's the lightest stainless action and way cheaper than the other options in it's class.
 
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Curious if this action is compatible with AICS or possibly AW magazines. I can't imagine it's only designed to be BDL compatible, where you can take a factory 700 and use an AICS system.

Either way I'm digging the weight!
 
Wanting to build a new long range small caliber.
Mack or the Coup de Grace.
Want a side by side comparison.
2 very different actions that aren't really comparable. I think the element is specifically made for those who want the lightest action possible within it's feature set/specs. The "lightweight" CDG is just a lighter CDG, not really a lightweight action.
 
The standard evo 2 does, there’s about a zero percent chance the element has a shorter magazine cutout. Theyre calling a “short action BDL” in the description.

Stuck a set of calipers in the Element today, 3.210" magazine cutout on the receiver.

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Here's a quick snapshot comparing the top of the Element to a closed top Evo as well.

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The standard Mack Evo takes Stiller two piece bases, the Ti takes Nosler pattern.

The Element mimics the Evo, I think. I'll confirm in the morning when I can get all three of mine side by side
From what I was told by mack bro's the evo2 and the element are same bases which from what I have been seeing
Stuck a set of calipers in the Element today, 3.210" magazine cutout on the receiver.

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Here's a quick snapshot comparing the top of the Element to a closed top Evo as well.

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I was told they were same base screw spacing as defiance, but will have to verify against my anti when my ffl gets back from vaca.
 
You can purchase a separate bolt for $450.00. That is a complete bolt with fire control.

The Element is the same tenon spec as the EVO2’s so anyone offering pre-fits for the EVO2 will be able to spin one up for the Element.

Yes, the BDL cutout is for a Wyatt’s extended mag box assembly and AICS pattern magazines will work perfectly. AW mags will not work in the Element or EVO with a BDL cut. AW mags will work on the EVO2 DBM action.

Mack bros, Hawkins Precision, Leupold, Warne, and Talley all make bases/rings for the EVO2 and Element actions. Same hole spacing as the Nosler M21 actions as well, given that Mack Bros make those for Nosler.

Hope this helps!
 
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If ultralight is your game the Pierce shadow is even lighter than the Mack.

Recently, chambered a 6 Creed on a EVO…I was a little disappointed in the top lug engagement but it shot well.
 
Pierce Shadow
: long action 22.4oz
: short action 20.9oz
$1150.00 fully nitride coated

Mack Bros Element
: long action 20.06oz. $999.00
: short action 19.8oz. $975.00

Both actions are fully Nitride coated
 
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The Element has the same tenon specs at the EVO. To my knowledge Carbon Six is doing prefits. The Mack Bros also do barreled actions and full builds to your specifications.
 
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