Aero Precision Solus: Is it a Home-run?
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- čas přidán 23. 01. 2023
- I take a quick look at the newly released Solus custom a by Aero Precision. Things I like, things I don’t like. The Solus is Aero’s foray into the bolt action world. Known for their Lego style guns, they have plans to do the same in the bolt action realm. Plug and play, at home assembly. That DNA stands out in a couple of areas of this action.
The big keys, it’s Rem 700 footprint, integral 20 moa rail and integral recoil lug, and it accepts the already established Zermatt Origin prefit barrels.
I can’t link to their site, but if you’re watching
this, I’m sure you know how to get there!
Thanks for watching!
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Aero Precision Solus vs Zermatt Arms Origin: Dare to Compare
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Thanks for the review! We're actively trying to get our action wrenches out asap. Love finally seeing these out in the wild!
Thanks for the comment! I sent a message on IG to you with a question!
Well, I have a SOLUS action in the mail and bought a Zermatt internal action wrench. Will that wrench work?
@@bfdadventure no it will not. The zermatt is a 2 lug and the Solus is a 3 lug. My gunsmith tried a tikka, Curtis and I think American rifle company wrench and none of them worked. Aero Precision has told me and others that is a proprietary wrench and should be released soon!
@@ShootingTheBC Welp. Sumbiscuit! Guess I'll try to think of a "hack" method to do this first one...
somebody at aero percision is perty stupid and I think it's at the top you sale with no wrench and you use a nut that no other gun smith in the u.s. has a wrench that will fit that's just pure stupidity makes me wonder what other stupid crap you have designed.
Just when I was beginning to crawl out of my credit card debt…
They’ll get ya like that 😂
I know the feeling... every time I say that's it I got everything I want , this happens lol
@@LL-be3rh literally just finished an EPC 9 for the old lady 🤷♂️.
Fire arms guys never do 😂😂😂
I know right
Glad to see a new post! Looking forward to comparisons between actions. Thanks!
-Isaac
Thanks for hanging around!
This was one of the very few things from last year's shotshow that I was pumped up about then everything went completely silent about it. So glad to see these are finally getting released.
It has been a long time coming for sure! Glad it’s finally here!
@@ShootingTheBC where can i order one.. from namibia
@@andrejochimsen498 I have no idea if they are exporting them, but right now my guess would be they are only available in the US
Thank's for the info.. looking forward to your next video.
More to come!
Had no idea this was coming out. Looking forward to getting my hands on one
It has been a year coming
@@ShootingTheBC you have a subscriber now!
Me also
@@LL-be3rh Me too, :D
Thanks everyone!
Great video. Thanks for the early update. Waiting on mine. Sad to hear about the wrench being proprietary.
I don’t mind it being proprietary. It’s a big buzz kill that it’s not yet available.
I watched this video so many times, including the ARC CDG videos. I ended up going with a Solus barreled action in 308 as my first bolt gun. I'm just learning, and the black Friday deal shipped (and FFL charge) I got was less than the ARC CDG msrp. I also didn't have to wait months. I think this is a great starter bolt action. Now shopping for a trigger to go with the Solus in my Woox Furiosa Ultra stock
I almost guarantee you are going to be in love with it! If you ever outgrow it, you’ll know when it’s time to upgrade! I’m a huge Triggertech fan, even the special is a phenomenal trigger and I have multiple of them as well as the diamonds. I won’t lie, I almost jumped on a Solus barreled action as well with those crazy good deals!
I just added up the cost of building it with a 10 rd magazine vs buying it complete and it looks like building your own saves you about $50. Might as well buy the complete rifle for 2 grand. Unless you have some major parts already laying around like a barrel or a trigger, or both.
Edit, I forgot the proprietary wrench, so I don't know how much that would cost.
Or you want a different chassis and trigger. I like the diamond trigger and I already have barrels for my origin so for me it’s a no brainer to get the action. Also, if you want something in a chambering they don’t offer or different contour and length etc. As a entry PRS you would be better off buying complete rifle IMO
Nobody buys an action to save money over buying an off the rack rifle, this is about the ability to put a rifle together in a chambering and barrel configuration that’s not readily available
@@tcon1479 I agree
Ive spent a ton of money on Aero AR-15 parts and rifles in my day. Ive sent countless friends and family to Aero for their first builds. Ive owned several Bighorn (now Zermatt) actions in the past and happy yo see that Aero went with those type barrels for their prefits. Good choice. Well done @AeroPrecision
They listened to the community on that one for sure!
They had to do something with all these fucking liberal morons that vote for reps that are taking our rights away one chip at a time. Literal fucking scum dipshit Ferguson and Inslee
It’s only getting worse too
Very interesting. Would have been nice if you showed the bolt action being assembled on to a platform, or at least a clip of of the finished product installed. Good video. Very detailed.
That will be coming next. Didn’t want the clip too long. It’s still not assembled as I’m waiting for a barrel wrench to torque my barre on properly.
And thanks for the compliment
Pretty sure CZcams would cancel you
Right??
If you are using the nut, you don't need an action wrench, just a barrel vise. I have put barrels on several actions that have nuts, using the proper GO gauge and they all tested perfect after things were tight. All you need to do is put the nut wrench on before you put the barrel in the vise, spin on the aciton, put in the gauge make the final adjustment and hold the action with your left hand while you tighten the nut with your right. The last one that I did was a Mack Bros, before that A Bighorn, and before that a couple of Savages. On the other hand if you are putting a shouldered barrel on, yes you need their wrench. I will be curious as to its price.
That’s the benefit of the barrel nut! I personally prefer the shouldered barrel
Great video. Where can I get more info on this build? I have built ars and this looks interesting!
Subscribe to my channel, I have a few more things coming on this, you can visit Aero Precision’s website for more info on the MFG
How do we feel about the aero chassis? Timber creek released one too. Just looking for something different than what everyone has.
I haven’t seen or felt their chassis. Id love to get my hands on one for a review, so maybe I’ll look into that. As of now, it looks very nice, but I can’t speak to it.
I have one and think bang for the buck it’s an amazing action, Aero keep making great products.
It’s definitely a feature packed action for that price!
@@ShootingTheBC about what's the price
@@treece1 $899
Thanks for putting this video together!
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it
So I'm pretty new too this . Well building . So is this essentially a bolt action upper ? I currently have a areo percussion lower and the lower parts kit . Buffer tube and spring and but stock. Just haven't bot an upper and barrel yet. So could I basically build an AR platform bolt action with this ?
No this is it an upper. This is not compatible with any AR parts. This is a traditional style bolt action receiver. It goes into either a stock or chassis (which can look some what like an AR). The new trend as of the last 5 years or so has been going to the AR mindset of making parts to where someone very easily can put a barrel on an action and bolt it into a stock quite reasonably. Machining technology has allowed this that wasn’t possible in the past. So no, it’s not an AR upper, but the idea is to be able to build it as easily as an AR. Probably more easily to be honest. Hope that helps!
I will say I “hand tight” my shouldered barrels because they lock in really well if you put it in the stock and put stock between your feet for stability and then wrench on it by hand fast and hard to seat the barrel. I wouldn’t do it for anything bigger than say 6.5 prc because with magnum loads it might be an issue but for 6.5 creedmoor and 6mm creedmoor I haven’t had any issues and check it every time I go out to shoot.
I’ve seen that done before, I personally like torquing them so I know it’s exactly the same every time! Never been brave enough o try the “snap twist” method!
I feel like it’s more consistent than torquing. Think about it this way. If all it takes to move the metal .005” is 70 ft/lbs and you do it every time you pull a barrel off and swap barrels then how much more accurate is it really. Because I feel like at the torque specs some people use they are compressing the metal and it might not be by much but it can’t be anymore or less than “hand tight” but do whatever makes you feel comfortable. I’ve never torqued a barrel to specs but I will say I do have a little more strength than most do so it’s not for everyone.
What ever works for people tends to give them confidence, which is a big key to precision I guess!
Thanks for the video on it man!
You are quite welcome! Thanks for watching!
are zermatt origin barrels different than a savage prefit? I thought the Origin just uses Savage prefit barrels with a savage small shank and savage barrel nut. Do the origin prefits not use a barrel nut? how does it headspace then? Thanks
The thread is savage small shank, but they hold tolerance to headspace off a shouldered barrel. Each action is identical so they can do that. Not every brand is capable. This action also uses the origin prefits, so it’s a shouldered barrel, no barrel nut. You can also use a savage barrel with a barrel nut if you decide, and you would use headspace gauges to set the barrel properly and tighten down the barrel nut.
@@ShootingTheBC so you don't have to headspace on a prefit?? Because its shouldered? I hate headspacing bolt guns more than I hate timing muzzle brakes
@@fullnelson3028 it is wise to check headspace with go/no go gauges, but a shouldered prefit doesn’t leave you any way to adjust or change headspace. The actions that allow shouldered prefits are held to tight enough tolerances that the headspace is the same from action to action. I don’t know the exact process but I know if a barrel headspace’s on one action, it will headspace on them all, with a Zermatt Origin they’ve been around long enough and enough of them tested to know that claim is true. With the Solus they are saying that is the case as well, and for my action, it seems to be true also. I hope that helps!
You can also use savage barrels with a barrel nut, go/nogo gauge and they work as well. But if you are buying a new barrel, shoulder fit is better IMHO
@@ShootingTheBC I'm in talks with a precision barrel manufacturer to start production of barrels for the SOLUS. They're perspective is the barrel nut version is the best way to go for the hobby builder. If tolerances are off on a shouldered prefit either on action or barrel, there is not an as easy way to remedy.
Thank you very much.
Thanks for commenting
What about bottom metal, what does it use to hold the magazines in place?
It will work with stocks or chassis that use AICS or AW magazines. I imagine it would work with bdl or adl style stocks as well but cannot confirm yet
Capitol One, HERE I COME!!!!!
There ya go!
Use some TW25B on a q-tip where you're seeing finish wearing a tad... good to go.
I’ll have to look at that
I wish they had put exhaust ports as a safety feature incase of a ruptured case or primer.
oops, looks like they did!
They’re hard to see😊
Where did u find the diamond in gold and flat. I have been wanting to find one with no luck. Found several curved.
At triggertech’s website around Black Friday
@Tremor 3 Guy looks like I'm too late. At least I know they are out in the wild.
It’s almost time for them again!
@@ShootingTheBC I'm going to be watching for them this year. I have only seen one other gold flat trigger and missed it on SH a few days ago.
They should be available Black Friday I think again. Good luck!!
I know it's not ideal but couldn't you just 'carefully' clamp the action. Then headspace and torque it with the barrel nut? I was thinking about doing this with an International pre-fit barrel.
If you watch some videos from preferred barrel blanks on installing barrels, they do this with a towel or rag to protect the action. I wouldn’t personally do it, but I do think it’s possible. I actually think if you have a barrel vise you may be able to do it with just the barrel in the vise, but perhaps the action will spin too🤷♂️
@@ShootingTheBCno. It won’t spin the action. You have the Go gage in the chamber AND you’re only torguing the nut to 25 in lbs.
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Be sweet if you could delete the big hipster bolt nobb. Being located here in WA, I use a lot of Aero Precision, because they are local. I hope they will make an untra light sport version but keep the rail.
I do think it’s a removable bolt knob, it’s on there tight, so I haven’t been able to get it off. A lightweight version would be awesome! This is absolutely a competition action for sure.
Saw your post about this on the hide. Think I'm about to order the complete rifle (krg bravo version)
I have the bravo and really like it!
@tremor3guy770 Yeah i been planning an origin or ??? build but trying to do it on a bit of a budget. For the price of the complete krg stocked rifle is hard to pass up. For me it seems like im buying the action, getting the chassis I wanted anyway and then the barrel, trigger group etc for like 200 bucks. Plan to spin on a good 22 creed barrel anyway for 90% of my shooting (varmint/ target). And so as long as the factory 6.5 barrel is not total garbage, i can just throw it back on for suppressed deer blind hunting for 2 weeks out of the year.
Hope it worked out for you!
@ShootingTheBC It did, but in a different way.
Ended up getting a bit of a runaround from Aero when they were over on their delivery time for my complete rifle order and wouldn't give me anything but vague answers and no projected delivery date. When I did get someone who could talk, I was finally told they had gotten bad coatings from BA on the barrels and no idea on how long it would take to get it straightened out.
Didnt make me feel warm and fuzzy, so I canceled the order and bought a beadblast finish Origin action from Northland shooters supply.
Built it 6 creed on a 20" PVA marksman contour, green krg bravo and triggertech primary topped off with a Trijicon tenmile 4-24x50.
While it cost me a little more than the solus, i absolutely love the origin I built.
The Solus is so close but in the end I would agree and go with an origin or COUP DE GRACE over it. I bet they’re v2 if they ever make it will fix issues, and they will learn as a company I think as well.
Is the top rail 20moa or is it flat?
It is 20 MOA
nice
Thanks
A 6 prc? I'm old, will it take 300 win or not ?
Its currently just a short action so no it will not take a 300 win. 6.5 prc will fit as soon as they have bolt heads for magnum cases.
AP should partner with a bullet/ ammo maker and Taylor a load for a a special in house barrel.
They offerer a barreled action.
It's a hand loader's fun task of doing the load development
@@treece1 OH yes, very much so. Been loading for 30 years, casting too.
So a anyone know if it’s “factory blueprinted”?
Essentially yes. They are held to such tight tolerances that no blueprinting is required
I've had my eye on these and faxon's because I'd like to build out my own kit and the wrench situation sucks especially because I thought it'd be nice dipping into custom territory with a bit more on the value side of things. Shame there's still so little out there and all the full builds are 6.5. It's a massive disappointment imo to ship this thing bare without the wrench though.
I think it’s hindering it as well. No wrench means no builds!
Does the safety lock the bolt down? Is that a 60 degree throw?
The safety does not lock the bolt and yea it is a 60degree throw.
@@ShootingTheBC darn. Puts aero out of the running for me. I like the 60 degree but i need the bolt to lock when i am walking around in the woods.
Seems like fewer and fewer rifles are coming with that. Definitely a nice feature for the woods!
maybe I missed it but what about $$$
don't worry about trigger as I live in Canada and Triggertech is two hours from where I live :)
Msrp is $899!
I’m not 100% sure what bolt face that 6ppc takes, but right now they are only offering the 308 and magnum bolt faces, with more to come they say. Don’t know when.
What kind of screwdriver are you using in this video
It’s the vortex torque driver. I like it but I think I’ll be getting the fixit sticks for taking in the field
will be the next action I give a go it hits all the check boxes
It definitely checks almost every single box!
What cartridge/caliber are you building with this aero?
I currently have 2 260 rem barrels and plan to spin up a Dasher barrel.
@@ShootingTheBC I've got a 6-0 project in the works right now. You having any input on reloading dies for 6 Dasher
@@floridagunrat1625 I haven’t loaded for that yet, but I’ve heard the SAC The reloading dies are top class, but agin I can speak to experience with it.
@@ShootingTheBC I've always been an RCBS guy myself and have some of their competition die sets with no real complaints. I also have a few of the Forester die sets and I really like them. But my intent is that this likely be the most accurate rifle that I have and I'm wanting to maximize my potential for accuracy. Thanks for the info, I'll check them out!
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The big question? Will they offer left handed?
I think they’ve hinted at more options coming the future
First looks like a Ruger American 3 bolt lug
Maybe at a quick glance, but having previous owned a Ruger American, the only thing they really share is a 3 lug 60 degree throw. That’s pretty much it lol
It'd be nice if aero would sell a bolt ar15/10 upper at a price point lower than Uintah precision does.
It’s a very niche market. I fee like Uintah is reasonably priced, it’s essentially a barreled action and for that price it’s reasonable.
I just wish it wasn't so expensive. I know that it's technically on the cheaper end of custom precision recievers but $900 is unobtainable for most people.
It’s definitely not for everyone. If you’re on a budget I would highly recommend looking at a tikka! They are awesome budget long range rifles.
That what i said. I can buy a full tikka rifle for that and just build from that and keep factory barrel as a spare.
This is also an option. I love my tikka!
Can someone already make a bolt action upper on an AR?
Uintah precision makes a bolt action upper, that’s the only company I know of
I Get the itch every year to pick one up. Maybe I will some day
do they make it left hand?
Not as of yet, but they’ve hinted at it in the future.
I am waiting for the action Jackson.
The second video goes into great detail about the action’s action… czcams.com/video/L4I6_xin9IE/video.html
I’d love a bolt action sbr
What caliber would you do?
Oh I’m just being a smart ass lol sorry. But honestly I am looking at building a bolt in the future. Do they have left handed options?
@@joshua7999 they currently do not, I think in one of their shot show interviews they mentioned planning on making one, but when is anyone’s guess
Looks like a Tikka with a Remington 700 footprint
Not really, it’s quite different. Maybe I’ll do a comparison video of that.
I'm waiting on the magnum bolt face. Wanna build a 300 wsm with this action!
It would definitely work well for that with the mag well and ejection port!
I like Tremors 3: Back to Perfection.
I also like Aero Precision
Do they make a 7.62x39 version
Not yet. They say more bolt heads are coming
@@ShootingTheBC nice I finally might be able to build this kak 9x39 remage barrel I've been sitting on for 2 years
@@bobborlog1677 if it’s a remage it won’t work, that is a different thread pattern than a savage.
@@ShootingTheBC crap I thought they said it has a Remington threaded with a savage style nut for ease of install I must have missed something
@@bobborlog1677 no it’s a savage barrel or a zermatt origin prefit.
Thats a new action? the bolt face looks like it has been fired.
That was out of the box.
Well hell
I missed the price ?
$899
What we can do with ourselves when the ARs go away lol
80% lowers, they'll never be able to take those.
ARs won't go away lol
Ar platform ain't going away. If they succeed in banning even the pistol brace the masses will revolt. The populace has had enough.
That's ridiculous that they shipped you a product that couldn't be assembled because it needed a proprietary wrench
It’s a brand new product and if I had a savage barrel or purchased a savage barrel, it would be fine. I just have origin barrels already so I don’t plan on buying a different barrel
@@ShootingTheBC what do you mean? I have a savage small shank barrel, but there's no way to hold the action itself. Rem 700 and Savage rear entry action wrenches don't fit, and savage rem 700 action wrench that goes around the outside of the action doesn't fit because it's not made to fit a built in top rail.
@@fullnelson3028 I haven’t used a barrel nut, but its my understanding if you have a barrel vice you can tighten the nut against the action without an action wrench by putting the barrel in the vice. I haven’t done it so I may be wrong on that, but I thought that was one of the perks to a barrel nut, not needing an action wrench.
@@ShootingTheBC that has not been my experience. Barrel turns in vice when torquing unless you have action wrench on that end. I might try this with the Viper style barrel vise though. I've only tried the wheeler style.
@@fullnelson3028 I have the viper vise and the barrel doesn’t spin when I’m torquing with an action wrench, I would imagine it’s the same for a barrel nut if it’s the same force but again, I haven’t done a barrel nut so I don’t know
Looks nice, but I’ll stick to my Zeus.
That’s a phenomenal action from what I hear, though I must admit I’ve never held one.
@@ShootingTheBC the smoothest action I’ve ever felt. Well worth the capital.
They really aren’t the same league to be honest…
hmm they sale a action that takes a custom wrench to assemble that nobody sells not even them i would say somebody has there head where it don't belong..
In their defense, you don’t need an action wrench if you are using a barrel nut instead of a shouldered barrel🤷♂️
This seems like a pretty good product, my only issue is the price. These are made of steel instead of aluminum though like their receivers which is nice, but if I was going to get into bolt actions I'd probably do a Ruger Precisions rifle and get a magpul stock or a remington rifle and eventually get a stock. But if you can afford this, then hell yea get it.
It’s a high price tag, but it’s priced very competitively for a custom action! Most important thing is getting out with what ya got or getting what you can afford for sure!
I like steel over aluminum for a lot of these things personally.
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While it looks nice I can purchase a full tikka rifle for the price of this action so basically get a free barrel.
We are blessed with a lot of options these days, that’s for sure!
My tikka,and or my Christensen. Like butter.
Yep!
I always laugh at the "hand model" videos that tease opening the boxes.
Pretty lame but the product looks nice.
It’s weird for me to see my hands like that too lol
Looks like they are maded by Ataarms Turkey or using same exact bolt and recevier design.
Our actions are fully manufactured in house, at our manufacturing center in Lakewood, WA.
@@AeroPrecision same desing than, thanks for the response.
@US2A_ARMS not this time it was released 8 years ago..
Doesn’t have a perfect review rating because of some guy name John C saying it’s not as smooth as his Origin…….. repeatedly…….. I’ll pass
He also said he would update after getting a chance to do some shooting😉
After dealing with Aero this year...I'm passing on Aero for good. No thanks.
Luckily my experience so far with their customer service has been positive. Sorry to hear yours has not been the same.
So let me get this straight,aero sells an insanely priced item and then makes you buy a special wrench that only they sell,glad i stopped buying aero products last winter when they let my order sit on their loading dock for 3 months,then gave me excuses about snow and not having any employees show up for work, I see they still haven't figured out how to properly run a business
Technically they also use a barrel nut barrel, and for that an action wrench isn’t necessary. But it would be nice to have an action wrench.
Nothing about this action is exciting
It’s not for everyone, that’s true! But I do think it has a lot to offer the shooting community as far as features and pricing goes.
This whole video, and all you give us is 2 side way pulls of the bolt!!!!!!
"Come on"..........
Don’t worry, I have a video ready comparing this and the origin, and it takes a hard look at the bolt and running it… should be out in a day or so.
More like a hole in one , right through the wallet , no thanks
Not for everyone, that is for sure:)
$899 Hard pass
It’s actually a ton of features for the money! Most actions with these features run $1200-$1500!
id rather spend the extra 150 bucks and get a Stiller, also people think that nitride barrels are better than chrome. they wear real quick.
They wear, or does the surface color wear off?
I agree. I love my Stiller.
Stiller is a good action, this is another option. Rising waters lifts all boats! Hopefully if more companies come out with competitive products at great prices, companies will figure out how to do the same. That’s my optimism in all the new actions coming out!
I hope this holds up then there AR 308 because if you shoot a lot don’t buy them. They are junk.
I’ve been pleased so far with their quality, but to be fair I haven’t put hardly any rounds through my AR from them.