Installation Instructions

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AX AICS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Please ensure you read and fully understand this text before attempting any installation or

maintenance. If you are unsure about any of the operations described below, the rifle should be taken

to a competent gunsmith for assembly.

The AX AICS magazine features an added protrusion on the front of the magazine for extra security

and ease of loading. This magazine type is not compatible with previous AW style AICS kits.

The Chassis has been designed to suit a Remington 700 barrelled action. Please consult your

Accuracy International dealer if you experience any difficulties during assembly.

SAFETY

Before handling the rifle or attempting any operation, the individual responsible for the

upgrade must ensure the safety of themselves and all others by:

 Standing behind the weapon

 Ensuring it is pointing in a safe direction

 Checking it is unloaded and safe to handle

 Removing the bolt

Note: ensure that the firearm is in a safe overall working condition prior to performing this upgrade

Parts List

1 x Chassis (Long or Short Action)

1 x Forend

1 x Rear grip

1 x 5 round detachable box magazine

2 x 80mm Accessory Rail with flush cup

attachment points

1 x 80mm Plain Accessory Rail (rear frame)

1 x 140mm Accessory Rail with flush cup

mounting points

1 x 180mm 20MOA Forend Rail assembly

1 x Rail Adaptor (Harris Bipod)

2 x Forend retaining screws

1 x 2.5mm hex key

1 x 4mm hex key (located under cheekpiece)

Optional Parts

1 x Action Rail Assembly

1 x Harris Bipod Assembly

Tools Required

Torque wrench with a range of 0.8 - 6 Nm [7-53 in-lb] with

3/16” hexagon insert

Tools for Optional Parts

Torx 15 key

Torx 15 inserts for torque wrench

Loctite 243 (blue) - For optional Action Rail only

Summary of content (8 pages)

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AX AICS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Please ensure you read and fully understand this text before attempting any installation or maintenance. If you are unsure about any of the operations described below, the rifle should be taken to a competent gunsmith for assembly. The AX AICS magazine features an added protrusion on the front of the magazine for extra security and ease of loading. This magazine type is not compatible with previous AW style AICS kits.
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SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY Preparation of the Action and Barrel  Ensure that the rifle is unloaded.  Remove the scope, scope mount and action rail (if required) from the action.  Remove the Barrel and Action from its existing stock by removing the two Ø¼” Action screws.  Ensure that the donor barrelled action is assembled correctly, e.g. the two trigger retaining pins are not protruding beyond the diameter of the action body, the recoil lug is correctly orientated and the barrel is properly fitted.
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Preparation of the Chassis   Remove the Magazine from the AX AICS kit. Using a 4mm Hexagon Key, loosen the two screws holding the Forend in place. The screws will remain captive inside the forend grip. Remove the forend.  Use the 4mm AF hex key under the cheekpiece to undo the two forend retaining screws. It is not necessary to remove the forend grip Assembly of the Chassis and Barrelled action  Carefully insert the barrelled action into the chassis.
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SECTION 2 – USER ADJUSTABLE AND CONFIGURABLE FEATURES Rail Adjustment The AX series of rifles and chassis systems are fitted with a modular system of STANAG/MIL STD accessory Rails. The rails can be removed and repositioned anywhere on the Forend or under the rear stock of the rifle. To remove a rail:  Remove any accessories fitted to the rail.  Use the 4mm Hexagon key stored under the cheekpiece to loosen the securing fixings (turn anti-clockwise).
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Cheekpiece Adjustment HEX KEY LATERAL ADJUSTMENT SCREW CHEEKPIECE ADJUSTMENT KNOB Cheekpiece vertical adjustment:  Loosen the cheek piece adjustment knob.  Adjust the height of the cheek piece to the desired position.  Tighten the cheek piece adjustment knob.  The 4mm hex key can be used to aid loosening and tightening if required, be careful not to over tighten the cheek piece adjustment knob. Cheekpiece lateral adjustment:  Use the 4mm hex key to loosen the lateral adjustment screw.
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Folding the Chassis NOTE: The AX AICS has been designed to fold over the bolt handle of a standard Remington 700, with additional clearance to cater for some larger aftermarket bolt knobs. Take care when folding the rifle for the first time to ensure the bolt handle will fit in the rear frame recess. Ensure the rifle is unloaded and is safe to handle. 7 8 9 Close the Bolt. 10 11 12 To fold the chassis:  Depress and hold the Hinge catch.
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Adjusting Length of Pull & Butt pad Height / Angle BUTT PAD HEIGHT & ANGLE ADJUSTMENT THUMB WHEEL LENGTH OF PULL ADJUSTMENT KNOB To adjust the length of pull:  Loosen the length of pull adjustment knob and unscrew until it stops.  Pull the butt pad rearwards until the desired length is achieved. A sprung detent is fitted to indicate when each possible increment is reached.  Tighten the length of pull adjustment knob.  The 4mm hex key can be used to tighten or loosen the knob if required.
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