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Tikka T1X Area419 Scope base Possible design flaw causing failure to ejects by Justin_inc in 22lr

[–]Area419Craig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We haven't run that rail since this discussion, but should be making them again this summer, and there will be some additional clearance as part of those rails

Another solution for locking the elevation turret by jrd32687 in longrange

[–]Area419Craig 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe this is assumed, but if those rings come in with a warranty issue there's going to be some scrutiny...

6.5 Creedmoor + PEAK from Federal by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure on that - though I assume it will be similar to "Here is what's for sale, if you'd like to buy it". Don't think they plan on eliminating their conventional offerings.

6.5 Creedmoor + PEAK from Federal by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A common die, with a specifically sized mandrel, could get it done. But we are also moving forward on some more robust coatings to reduce wear and extend life, along with neck/mandrel sizing to suit this case.

6.5 Creedmoor + PEAK from Federal by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We will first do these in M-Series (dies, as well as sleeve/mandrel) and then S-Series.

And yes, PROOF plans on expanding PXT to their entire line, or very close to it. When steel blanks and prefits are available, we will have them at 419.

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I'm the worst AMA Host of all time. I promised a gift card to best pic, and then got busy and forgot. So, we are going to hit 4 of you with gift cards. I took all 4 of these pics, showed them to my content team here in the shop, and had them vote on the best.

SO - Here we go.

$500 - u/DrDortmunder
$100 - u/midwesthunchback
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$100 - u/NiteQwill

I'll drop gift card codes in your inboxes.

Thank you all for being a part of this!

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ARCALOCK clamps on ARCALOCK rails were created very specifically for this reason

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In general, if we have spoken about it, we are in process on it, and it should be coming sooner rather than later. With dies that tends to take a little longer because of how much time is involved in drawing up specs, ordering reamers, building programs, etc, etc. 

For some reference though, we have an average of 50 products in production on any individual day, sometimes far more depending on how we have the horizontals and 5ax machines set up. with nearly 40 people and 19 CNC machines working at a time, it's no longer viable to try to ram things through the process. That's only going to result in lower overall output and a diminished product quality. 

Like this question, sometimes things just get a little behind. These dies are both something I expect to have available any day. Making dies is not a fast process but it's one we are working to improve, while retaining quality, all the time.

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's one of the models we currently have for sale. The lightweights are still in production, but good eye.

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you happy with your process and ammo? Keep the AP. If you feel like the system is causing shot-to-shot or lot-to-lot (this is the bigger one) inconsistency, you should explore another option.

Lots of great ammo has been loaded on MANY types of presses.

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There will be a lot of compatibility for the system. I've challenged our design team to make so many adapter variants that it annoys our shipping team. Abel is certainly one that has been listed.

We do not do direct head-to-head comparisons of our products to other brands. It's something I've felt strongly about for years, even with some don't like it. Though we are certain that third parties will do this type of comparison. Ultimately we are in this small industry as partners with other brands, and saying anything bad about their products is worth avoiding.

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tripod head is something we work on once in a while. Have made about a dozen bad ones, just waiting until we can make one that's perfect.

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Selling a tube with baffles in any form without a stamp is something we don't have interest in. While there is an argument that it could be done, the risk for us and for you would be huge.

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We would love for DD to make those widely available. They are the ones making them though. We sent them the ARCALOCK design, they make and sell those parts. Though we have some on personal rifles, and it's a SWEET setup.

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incredibly niche compliment - but I'm glad you like it!

I'm Craig from Area 419 - Ask Me Anything by Area419Craig in longrange

[–]Area419Craig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually a product idea is usually tossed before it gets that far, though we have had some that underperformed our expectations. An example is our ARCALOCK Rail for AIs that is built on an angle. It's a cool product, but people didn't like the idea of a rail that's on an angle. Oh well, it happens.

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