Where do you get barrels for it?
I found a new one (AxisII) with a scope for just over $500 but its not the caliber I want.
I want to do it in 6.5 Grendel.
I ordered the parts for this right before savage rolled out their precision models based on MDT chassis, so I wasn't surprised when they brought it out. I originally had a 6.5 284 barrel on it--but yanked it and replaced it with a Criterion 280 AI using an Axis 2 receiver and accutrigger. I used a MDT standard LSS chassis which IMO is way too short to balance well, so I cobbled together my own franken-foreend which works fine (and cost me about $30 in materials). I have MDT's folding stock adaptor which I find is very useful in making the gun more easily transportable. I had a spare Luthar buttstock (which I hate on AR's) but find works well with the MDT.
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Where do you get barrels for it?
I found a new one (AxisII) with a scope for just over $500 but its not the caliber I want.
I want to do it in 6.5 Grendel.
Thanks. Good to know
I like the forearm extension. The original is way too short for a longer barrel, and yours looks robust enough to handle some abuse.
Excellent work on that extended fore arm.
Vietnam Vet, Jun 66 - Dec 67
Thanks guys, It isn't the most elegant execution, but it does work and definitely helps. I have a 26" criterion match barrel--and it is heavy. MDT makes great stuff, but I imagine they avoid an extension for the LSS because they want you to spring for the pricier models that do offer the longer foreends.
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Nice tight group for 188 yds.
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This is a fast twist match barrel by Criterion, 1:8. Berger says the 190 vld (which has exceptionally high BC) should be OK in a 1:9 at around 2700 fps; but I would look for at least 1:8.5 if using this and bigger bullets. I haven't seen a lot of experience with this particular bullet in the AI published yet--so "the jury is still out"--but I suspect it will evolve into an excellent match cartridge for the 280 AI based on what I've seen so far.
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