amssmith Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 My new AX arrived and as I enjoy look at photos of other's new toys, thought I would share a pic of mine. Been on order with Sporting Services since last year and they've been very helpful despite the delays with AI. This is with the .308 20" barrel and moderator fitted over the brake. Also have a 26" barrel in 6.5x47 Scope is Schmidt PM2 5x25 with LaRue quick change mount LT120 which mounts the scope a little closer than I was expecting, so will probably change for an LT111 Hopefully the photo is of a good size, but apologies if I've messed up the attachment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amssmith Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hopefully the photo will now attach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Looks good Andy like the new butt array Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amssmith Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks, will get to fire for the first time this coming weekend. I like the adjustable butt support set up. It can be released with the holding hand and easily rotated for fine adjustment, intuitive and feels well though out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsatten Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Very nice enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I love my first gen AX, however the new version has been carefully improved and looks the complete package. The quick barrel change is just awesome! Congrats on the rifle, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sib1948 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Can't wait to hear your feedback. I have one on order in the Tan with 24" 308 and 26" 260 barrels with M18X1.5 threads for my ThunderBeast 30BA breaks. Have the same scope with MSR reticle that I plan to mount in the AI 18 MOA mount. Hopefully, the first batch of the AI AT, AXMC 308 and AXMAG rifles should arrive here in the States in the next week or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amssmith Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 I really don't think you will be disappointed. I've only had time to shoot once so far, which was to break both the .308 and the 6.5x47 barrels in. Used Lapua factory ammo for the 6.5x47 and without any effort was able to achieve 5 shot groups right around 0.50" MOA and the .308 was very similar with lesser quality plinking ammo. So very impressive right from the start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alijnclarke Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Very nice indeed! It'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on the 6.5 barrel, i've just put in a variation for one for my AT. That butt assembly does look like a great improvement on the previous generation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistic Hamster Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Love my AX ;-) will be at Diggle next weekend Fclass for it's first comp will see how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sib1948 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I really don't think you will be disappointed. I've only had time to shoot once so far, which was to break both the .308 and the 6.5x47 barrels in. Used Lapua factory ammo for the 6.5x47 and without any effort was able to achieve 5 shot groups right around 0.50" MOA and the .308 was very similar with lesser quality plinking ammo. So very impressive right from the start! Thanks for the update! I wouldn't expect anything less from AI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amssmith Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Here's some better images. One is with the 20" .308 barrel and moderator fitted. The other is with the 26" 6.5x47L breaking in at Bisley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Is that a MAE mod I spy on the bench? Any chance of a gratuitous folded photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amssmith Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Well spotted on the moderator. Screws straight on to the muzzlebrake Doing some load testing tomorrow, so a chance to eventually get to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Keep the pics comin Get the shorty right hand folding pic whilst you are at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amssmith Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Will do as soon as I get a moment to upload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 No pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 No pressure Just to add to it Any chance you could put a ruler against the rifle, trigger to face of the butt pad to give Length of Pull minimum and maximum (the LOP is always stated as 'adjustable', but never mentions min & max) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amssmith Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 As requested by SE. Here' the AX folded in an AIM40 Drag Bag. It's fitted with the 6.5x47 26" barrel. The .308 barrel fits neatly in the sleeve designed for the cleaning rod As requested by BD. LOP from trigger to face of butt pad: Min: 13.5" to max: 14.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks very much for the photos very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 As requested by SE. Here' the AX folded in an AIM40 Drag Bag. It's fitted with the 6.5x47 26" barrel. The .308 barrel fits neatly in the sleeve designed for the cleaning rod As requested by BD. LOP from trigger to face of butt pad: Min: 13.5" to max: 14.5" Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Now where has that ban button gone A very well thought out package. You must be very happy with it. Unless of course you can offer comment to the contrary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tepee Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Now that's the way I like it! And right color too. How's the 6,5x47 been performing so far? Pierced any primers yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amssmith Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 SE, very pleased, it makes my average shootings skills look better than they are as am able to make the rifle fit my body. I also feel more capable of keeping the slight picture after the shot, which is helping to improve my results. Tepee, no problem with piercing primers so far, but Sporting Service did adjust the firing pin prior to handing over the rifle ,as they're aware it can be an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I also feel more capable of keeping the slight picture after the shot, which is helping to improve my results. I think, relative to the shooter's shoulder, the axis of the bore is lower on these rifles (higher sightline and raising of the butpad) - and, as a result, recoil is more 'inline' with less muzzle flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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