Axis mag retaining clip broke

[65Whelen]

Pulled the Axis out of the case and the mag is laying loose, the plastic retaining clip is broken. Being plastic and the front action screw I assume being over torqued is common. Is there recommended torque for the action screws on the Axis? Anybody else have this problem.
Note:
The stock has been replaced with a Boyd thumbhole stock that has been bedded with JB Weld. Three boxes of factory ammo have been shot through it since the bedding job.

[wbm]

Do you mean the plastic clip that is attached to the front of the magazine or the plastic insert on the Boyd's stock? If it is the latter I would get a metal one.

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?52512-Boyds-Stock-Axis-Front-Clip-and-Pillar-Bedding-getting-rid-of-the-plastic

[DrThunder88]

While this is the first I've heard of the insert breaking, it doesn't surprise me. Boyds has been changing their Axis stocks for the worse: cheaper parts, higher prices. (https://youtu.be/UH_Q5kDyOOw) I'm glad they're in the game, because the wood is still good, their other stocks are functional, and there are still relatively few aftermarket stocks for the Axis. However, they've lost a bit of luster.

[65Whelen]

It's the plastic piece that the front action screw mounts through. I contacted Boyd and received a response the same day. They are sending out a part, said 3-5 business day. Will see what comes. They do recommend 25-30 ft/lb of torque on the action screw.

[prdatr]

It's the plastic piece that the front action screw mounts through. I contacted Boyd and received a response the same day. They are sending out a part, said 3-5 business day. Will see what comes. They do recommend 25-30 ft/lb of torque on the action screw.


Not ever. Inch Pounds man Inch Pounds.

[celltech]

Both of my Boyd's Axis stocks had their inserts crack and they sent me replacements right out. But it sucks knowing they flex and crack in the first place. I ended up replacing them with aluminum ones and steel pillars...sooooo much nicer, although pricey. I am also worried that my Axis Hardwood .223 will have its crack as well. Those are Boyd stocks and the insert seems a bit different and glued in place. I really don't want to have to chisel that POS out of there.

[65Whelen]

Not ever. Inch Pounds man Inch Pounds.
My bad, your absolutely right, inch pounds.

[65Whelen]

So where can you get metal ones?

[J.Baker]

So where can you get metal ones?


http://www.v3tactical.com/front-mounting-clip-pillar-kit-for-savage-axis/

[65Whelen]

http://www.v3tactical.com/front-mounting-clip-pillar-kit-for-savage-axis/
That looks great, thanks

[Mb1500]

X2, keeping that page bookmarked for future use.

[hazzben]

I've got a 16 Trophy Hunter, getting a Boyd's Thumbhole, but know I'll run into the same problem. Do you know of an option for a metal front mounting clip designed for a 16?? I've seen the V3 option, but it says its specifically for an Axis. Would that work on a 16?