Axis 223 to 450 Bushmaster?

[mattri]

Have done a number of projects with the older Savage models never worked with an Axis before please forgive my ignorance while I bone up.

Is it possible to rebarrel an Axis 223 to a 450 BM?

Simple bolt head swap like the 110s?

Mag issues?

Any info appreciated.

[Underhammer]

Yup, just that simple. Mine works great, just had to add a block to back of the mag and move the spring forward. [308 mag.]

[mattri]

Thanks!

LGS has a 223 Axis for a price that has my attention.

[mattri]

Long action bolt head or short action? Push feed?

[kingdombuilder]

Axis uses short action bolt head. That way the firing pin works . Its the way they set it up to use existing parts to keep production cost down . They are ez to get on pacific tool and Gage . You will need an the extractor and ejector spring and detent also . These items are inexpensive . Not sure if they will come with the bolt head . I made my axis to 7 mm rem mag . They are a versatile platform . All Savages are push feed as far as I know .

[charlie b]

I guess I did not know that PTG made the magnum faces on the shorter bolt heads. Was yours a drop in replacement? One day I'd like to do a .450 Marlin.

[Underhammer]

I guess I did not know that PTG made the magnum faces on the shorter bolt heads. Was yours a drop in replacement? One day I'd like to do a .450 Marlin.

http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/9715-precision-machined-savage-bolt-heads.html

They make like 9 styles for a short action. I also have a Mag for my Axis. Dropped right in!

[charlie b]

Thanks!!

[kingdombuilder]

Savage made short action Magnum bolt heads also for the wsm family of cartridges . Just good luck finding one.