Imagine buying a new car and never changing the oil, inspecting the tires or maintaining it? Bolt will not close fully. Why Won't my Bolt Close? 800 yards!! - The Answer is in the Palm of Your Hand CVA 10.7K subscribers Subscribe 18K views 1 year ago Ever been putting your rifle back together and that darn bolt just. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Savage bolt handles are one piece, it would take a royal thunderous crack at it to break it. If the ammo were handloads in a factory box for a different rifle, they may have been too hot. Savage 110/Axis Action Screws. Jan 6, 2017. As a point of reference, my Stevens 200 (by savage), a budget rifle on par with the Edge/Axis, I can cycle the bolt with my index finger after a shot. When I did the IDO review on the Axis rifles when they first came out, I noted specifically that the first thing I had to do is strip the gun and remove the 12.7 ounces of grease, oil, and preserative goo that the factory applied. The original Axis were known for light primer strikes. Savage Arms Axis Bolt Gunivore Approved 9.4/10 Our Score Model: Axis Bolt Caliber: .223 Rem Capacity: 4 Barrel Length: 22" Overall Length: 43.875 Twist Rate: 1:9 Weight: 6.5 lbs. Apr 22, 2010. The bolt guide lug never catches the action That's odd. When I push down lightly on the bolt handle, it aligns with the baffle. I sent it to Savage for warranty repair. Wine helps too. The long lug hits the stop sooner than a short lug.therefore less stroke/rearward travel. Savage bolt heads don't "float." They might flop around, but that's a bit different and it's a consequence of low effort manufacturing. This site utilizes affiliate programs to generate revenue and as such purchasing a product reached by clicking on a link on this site may earn us a small commission on that sale. It is a Savage model 11 .243 win Instructions say 1. check out the. Within a few years they were making rifles, handguns and ammunition. Lots of play/slop while the bolt is open, at first it bothered me because the slop can make it easy to bind the bolt, but a couple of days of dry fire practice and "problem" will disappear. Is there a thread that addresses this? If this is your first visit, be sure to
CaptainFreedomInPA January 30, 2021, 1:37am #1. ConfirmCancel User Panel Log In Register Home View Full Site Forum Tools Code of Conduct Forums AR-15 AK-47 Every penny you put into that savage is a penny lost and it will never be as nice as just about any other action on the market. The sole purpose of this site is to provide an online community for those who wish to interact with other Savage firearm enthusiasts. I use the same powder and everything else. ; Rack Rack the slide to clear the chamber and load a new round. Step 1 sell it. I just checked my Ultralight (6.5 PRC) which is 100% functional. Warning Close Confirm Action Are you sure you wish to do this? We discovered these three issues and would like some advise: I've been tempted to buy an Axis more than once, a good friend has one and has nothing but good things to say about it, and he owns about every other bolt action there is. Tap the bolt with a rubber mallet or a hammer with a towel wrapped around the end as suggested by Fjold. FYI, this stuff never comes out of clothing! "As long as there's lead in the air.there's still hope..", Axis .223 with 4x12x40 Redfield Revolution. You couldn't pay me to shoot any ammo from remington right now. These bolts fit savage axis actions. Do you use a vice and a bigger wrench or what??? Bolt won't fully close on an empty chamber, If this is your first visit, be sure to
JavaScript is disabled. By groundhogsniper in forum Axis Series Rifles, By lgregor in forum Ammunition & Reloading. What grain are you shooting ? Also, since it was closed by hand and is stuck, a light mallet tap will easily unlock it. Opens in a new window or tab. How do I fix the trigger on my A17 if it gets stuck rearward? I'm not sure if you fixed this yet, but I had the same problem with my short action 6.5 creedmoor. Remington 870 Police Trade-Ins: Good and Ugly! He can also check for witness marks/scratches on the bolt head where it might be contacting the action screw. Shot it in the backyard just to make sure it shoots. Don't know it that would help in a Long Action or not but suspect it will. When loaded and chambered with a live round, the bolt will only close to the 2 o'clock position. I had a door that the hinges would squeak no matter what I put on them. They are great shooters until the clock becomes a significant part of the equation. I use a match stick to dab it on. (South/CentralNOT Chicago!! Posts. Is the action always tight? It was a just bought used rifle on the first shot. This hardly seems productive towards quick follow up shots. Savage bolt heads don't "float." The Savage Axis XP Bolt Action Rifle w/Scope comes with a factory-mounted and boresighted Weaver 3-9x40mm scope that extracts maximum accuracy from the rifle's button-rifled barrel. It's also a departure [] The bolt head strips a bullet from the magazine and the rifle is now ready to fire. Yeah, the first thing to do is loosen the front trigger screw and see if that alleviates the problem. Rotate the front baffle to line up bolt guide with extractor (completed) 2. My brother bought an axis last year and he had the same issue. I think you just have to accept it for what it is. Don't try to fit an extra round in the breech, just fill the magazine to it's capacity. They might flop around, but that's a bit different and it's a consequence of low effort manufacturing. Gunsmithing Since you now own a Savage, you might as well learn to work on it since they are one of the few rifles that the owner can do a lot of their own work as opposed to having to run to a smith all the time. If you have'nt already, you might take you a container large enough, and soak the whole bolt in Hoppes #9 for a day or so and clean the heck out of it and lightly oil the ejector spring. Here is what the seller describes. I'm thinking Doug might be on the right track, because out of the stock, the bolt closed a fair amount lighter than it did once I had cranked everything down. My bolt handle doesn't rotate flush into the recess on the stock when the bolt is closed.. further to that, the three position safety will only work in the no fire position, the no fire bolt open but the safety button will not go rearward enough to lock the bolt into the closed position what am I missing? Select options. If you keep shooting it, you will get used to it. Savage Axis Bolt Sleeve Right Hand - All Stainless $ 119.99 Add to cart; Savage Axis Bolt Sleeve Right Hand Black Melonite $ 119.99 Add to cart; Savage Axis Tactical Bolt Handle Right Hand Black w/Black 1.75 anodized knurled knob. You could also try filing a bit where the trigger guard is interfering with your trigger to eliminate the use of the washer there too. Like others said, pull the bolt out and clean it really good. That bullet hole you are trying to hide under the piece of paper would say otherwise. The information and opinions expressed within this site are those of its contributors, and in no way should be viewed as the opinions or recommendations of Savage Arms. So I have a 110 ultralite and I don't mind the action. After a few barrels worth of shots it will just start to smooth up. A lot come with packing grease in them , it works like a hydraulic and slows down the strike. Couldn't gall it if you . Rebuild the assembly making sure the rear nut hole lines up with the castle nut/washer peak and you are done. Quality control is non-existent and misfires and inconsistent ammo are very common issues right now. Push the cocking pin on the side back to recock. I used to run my bolt with my whole hand on the bolt handle. They would start to squeak again after a week. I have tikka and CA and Fierce kimber ascent etc Id contact Savage and send them those pictures. Maybe the elves had extra dull chisels when they carved out that raceway. This hasn't effected the accuracy of the rifle at all but its just annoying when I run the bolt it'll hang up and move the rifle off of the bags/rest. The pin is simply removed from the bolt body so the ejector can be removed. What I did is start by ordering a set of pin gages from .699 up to around .703. Pre-Owned. Stand it on the butt before you whack the bolt handle. Bolt Won't Open I was at the range today, and consulted about a Savage with a bolt that wouldn't open. These Savage Axis Trigger assembly's fit right or left-hand savage axis models. thanks! JavaScript is disabled. Because the .223 is a short cartridge and the bolt stop is in the raceway on the right of the rifle. JavaScript is disabled. Included with the rifle were the boilerplate instruction/safety manual and a gun lock, which quickly found itself in a box with many of its unused cousins. I don't mean headspace - I'm talking about closing on an empty chamber. With the light weight of the Savage, from a shooting position I have to use my cheek weld to counterlever the gun when opening the bolt. ; Malfunctions Due to Ammo or Gun Mechanics. I purchased a Savage Axis I in 6.5CM. There are no members to list at the moment. 1) The bolt is very stiff to cock. Inspection of the bore found it was clean and clear of obstructions. Maybe buy her dinner first. The axis is a good gun, but it is a cheap gun. Centerfire Rifles - Semiautomatic or Gas Operated. Which is proabaly why the ejector is gunked up. If for some reason flipping the baffle doesn't work, replacing the bolt heads on Savage rifles is a 10 min. I dont think its an ammo problem, then. Bolt head is floating, meaning it is not locked hard to the receiver unless the bolt is fully forward and handle down for the final cam. SupportStoreCareersLogin Firearms Performance Blog AXIS Home / Firearms / Centerfire / AXIS Specifications 22-250 REM 223 REM 243 WIN 25-06 REM 270 WIN After a good cleaning he hasn't had any problems. Yeah, Savage action's are pretty rough when they are on the new side, but put a few thousand rounds out of them and they are pretty damn slick. M4 and bolt actions and 1911 with no issues with any of them. My favorite way to really clean a weapon is to soak it down with simple green and scrub very well. Any modifications made to a firearm should be made by a licensed gunsmith. With the floating bolt head of the savage it doesn't really matter that the bolt is loose on the back of the action. Id ask them to send you a shipping label and expedite it. The Axis XP comes with a factory-mounted and bore-sighted Weaver 3-9x40mm scope. If for some reason flipping the baffle doesn't work, replacing the bolt heads on Savage rifles is a 10 min. The max should be no more than .015". However, that sounds excessive (especially considering how shitty the MVP is, the Axis is probably actually the better gun). A part that by design won't work right if stuff is not both concentric and on a common axis. Actions speak louder than words but not nearly so often. Try to pick up the smallest tube of open gear lube, (some call it crater grease), Use VERY sparingly. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I'd need more info to be of much help. Your bolt lift should be about 30%-40% less. I always clean the action or bolt on a new gun. Or better if you break the bolt down and do it. I would take it to a gunsmith to have him adjust the primer protrusion depth. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It's because the bolt is only being supported by perhaps 25% of its length. Seller Description. Jewell trigger installation on Winchester 70/FN Special Police, Smith and Wesson K-Frame revolver barrel removal and installation. The Savage AXIS offers hunters and shooters a high performance rifle without breaking the bank. Where can I buy another magazine for my A17? Chromoly Blued finish . ; Bang Pull the trigger. Can or should the lugs be lubed? Well encounter seized ejectors and extractors at the shop with some frequency. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. Not everyone has a nut wrench, and fewer know the pin & crescent wrench trick to remove the barrel. This site utilizes affiliate programs to generate revenue and as such purchasing a product reached by clicking on a link on this site may earn us a small commission on that sale. Relish in the fact that you have a gun that (likely) is very accurate for very little money compared to a 5K rifle. The information and opinions expressed within this site are those of its contributors, and in no way should be viewed as the opinions or recommendations of Savage Arms. Which is sure to produce a failure anywhere north of Alabama. So the gun is all assembled now, but my bolt close seems to tight. Even if you decide it was bad shells, the grease will be thicker and slow down the firing pin more when it gets cold outside. 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