Axis .223 bolt question

[carmy]

I just picked up a new Axis .223
There is a hitch or catch when lifting up the bolt about 2/3rds of the way up. Is this normal?

[82boy]

I just picked up a new Axis .223
There is a hitch or catch when lifting up the bolt about 2/3rds of the way up. Is this normal?


Yup that is the primary extraction cam/ramp without it the case will not extract from the chamber.

[carmy]

Thanks. I had read reviews where the Axis bolt was described as "silky smooth" so I thought something might be wrong.

[farmer44mag]

Most of it's bolt travel is silky smooth. It has the worst "hitch" in motion when lifting an already cocked bolt. After firing it is more of a steady bolt lift- even if a little hard. Back and forth and closing the bolt are very smooth- at least on my 2.