View Full Version : Which bolt head for 450 Bushmaster?
mattri
03-16-2020, 07:29 PM
Have an Axis in 223, converting to 450 Bushmaster.
Which .308 style bolt head do I need?
Robinhood
03-16-2020, 09:46 PM
Short action .473(308)
GaCop
03-17-2020, 06:56 AM
Please keep us informed on your project. I've been toying with the idea of rebarreling my 243 Axis with either the Bushmaster barrel or 45 Raptor.
mattri
03-17-2020, 11:42 AM
Thanks, push feed or controll feed?
sharpshooter
03-17-2020, 05:10 PM
Push feed is your only choice...
mattri
03-17-2020, 05:27 PM
Right as usual. Missed that the others are for the short mags.
Will I need to change the firing pin?
Robinhood
03-17-2020, 08:04 PM
The Axis are designed to use the Short action bolt heads. The only thing you need to check is firing pin protrusion. It should be between .035" and .045"--- .050" maximum.
at4rxj
03-19-2020, 03:29 PM
Maybe somewhat off topic, but the 350 legend would be the same bolt face, right? Have you considered that?
mattri
03-20-2020, 08:41 AM
Thought about a Legend but really like the Bushmaster, and with a head swap being so easy on a Savage that's the dirrction I went. Have one on its way now
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