Axis barrel swap

[Wayne Nixon]

From FAQ:

Q: What is the action screw spacing on the Savage Axis?
A: All Axis models have the same overall action length and have a screw spacing of 4.800". Those chambered for S/A cartridges use a S/A length magazine and trigger guard piece while those chambered for L/A cartridges use a L/A length magazine and trigger guard piece.

This means if I have a 308 Axis and want to swap to 270 all I need is a barrel, magazine and trigger guard? Have 30-06 and 270 barrels so all I need to find is a magazine and trigger guard, get head space gauges and swap parts.

[alltherage]

From what i understand, yes. And your barrel wrench/vise of course

[Wayne Nixon]

Thanks, was going to look for rifle to use but if I already have one parts will be cheaper. I also have a Stevens 200 SA I can use for my 243, 308 and 7mm-08 swap.

[LHitchcox]

I went the other way. I bought a left hand Axis in .270 Win. Then I took the .270 barrel off and sold it cheap to a friend whose Savage 110 in .270 had a rusty chamber. Next I added a .243 barrel and since it was not feeding to suit me, I added a short action mag and trigger guard. The main reason I bought the Axis in .270 is that it was the only left hand Axis in the Academy inventory and I got it for 20% off with my employee discount. Plus I knew I had a buyer for the barrel. I got the trigger guard fro Savage and they refused to charge me for it. The mag came off the gun shop shelf.

[Wayne Nixon]

Sounds as if you came out OK on your swap. Found trigger guard and magazine for less than $50 shipped and will be able to use one gun for all my calibers. Have 243,308, 7mm-08 in short action and 30-06 and 270 in long action. Still looking for 22-250 and 25-06 to add to collection, will swap barrels around for deer hunting as the urge strikes.

[wbm]

The Axis action screw spacing is the same on long or short action but some add-on stocks like Boyd's require you to specify long or short action.

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?32400-is-the-Axis-a-short-or-long-action