Savage Axis II 308

[Gunman9]

Just picked up a savage axis 2 and though if throw some pics of it for everyone to see. The bolt I just put on. I got off eBay and fits perfect.
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[rsh4364]

Looks good.I didn't know anyone was making a bolt handle for the axis!

[sharpshooter]

Looks like they don't know how to make an Axis bolt handle either...
That will work for a 110 series, but it has no primary extraction for an Axis.

[Gunman9]

What do you mean sharpshooter? I put it on fit great ran dummy round through all went well.....

[pisgah]

What do you mean sharpshooter? I put it on fit great ran dummy round through all went well.....


If Sharpshooter is right (and I think he is), you'll probably find out when you try to extract the first fired round...

[Gunman9]

So what exactly is different between the bolt handles that will cause a problem?

[shoalwater]

Sharpshooter is correct, this has been covered several times on the forum. Once you try to eject a fired round you will find out that it does not work. The back side of the bolt handle, where it fits on the bolt body, has a different primary extraction ramp than the 10/110's. If you hold one of each side by side you will be able to see the difference.

[Gunman9]

Sharpshooter is correct, this has been covered several times on the forum. Once you try to eject a fired round you will find out that it does not work. The back side of the bolt handle, where it fits on the bolt body, has a different primary extraction ramp than the 10/110's. If you hold one of each side by side you will be able to see the difference.

I see what you are talking about. I guess what I am wondering what mechanical part does the bolt handle effect when moving to the upward position to eject a spent case?

[Gunman9]

ok so what do I need to do?

[sharpshooter]

Put your original bolt handle back on. Send the other one back, or put it on a gun it fits.

[Gunman9]

I'm going to give it a try and post the results. If it doesn't work they said they will take it back for a full refund

[sharpshooter]

Primary extraction is not a description of whether a a case will actually extract or not. Primary extraction is a mechanical operation that involves an extraction cam that moves the bolt rearward on it's last few degrees of rotation that pops the case loose from the chamber. Without primary extraction, you are relying on a straight rearward tug to extract the case. On some low pressure ammo this be enough and you might not even notice it, but at some point you will have a case stick and have to slap the bolt back to extract a case.
The 10/110 bolt handles have the ramp at the top left corner that engages the rear baffle. The Axis has no rear baffle, and engages on the semi-circular ramp on the inside of the bolt handle that contacts the bottom of the left raceway.

[bdshil]

I got one for my Axis from most likely the same seller on eBay and it works perfect. I have shot 100 rounds of mixed ammo (including some reloads) and it worked perfect every time.. Love my Axis!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/ububypep.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/7azygupy.jpg

[Gunman9]

I have cycled live and snap caps through it with 0 issues. I can't foresee any issues with it. I'm definitely going to shoot it and see what happens but everything looks good to me

[bdshil]

Mine is in .223 but I have an Axis .308 as well that I have not shot since the new bolt handle

[Gunman9]

Ya i can't see it having an issue at all

[bdshil]

I have had a few reloads that were tight and I did have to tap it hard but that happened with the factory handle as well

[bdshil]

I wish I had known they were coming out with the axis 2. I would have waited for the accutrigger

[Gunman9]

Ya it's really nice

[bdshil]

I did get a different spring for mine that dropped it to about a 3lb pull and it's a pretty clean break so I am happy with it.