• Savage Axis Bolt Dissembly and Assembly Instructions

    Place bolt handle on bolt body as shown. Thread BAS onto rear of bolt body one or two turns, making sure threads have caught.



    Push cocking piece pin up cocking ramp and over "hump" into cocked position.
    (Suggested technique: hold bolt in right hand as shown. Push cocking piece pin with right thumb.)



    Hand tighten BAS by turning clockwise.



    After once again making sure rifle is unloaded and chamber is empty, insert bolt into receiver while pulling back on trigger and pressing down on cocking indicator.



    Point rifle in safe direction and pull trigger to place the bolt in the fired position.

    Using allen wrench, tighten BAS the rest of the way.

    Technique: During final tightening, do not hold the stock against the force of the allen wrench, as this places all the torque on the action screws holding the receiver to the stock. Instead, place allen wrench above the bolt handle and squeeze allen wrench and bolt handle together. By doing this, all the torque is used to tighten BAS while stock and action screws are not stressed.



    Bolt lubrication is important, but should be covered separately.
    That's it. I hope reading this was helpful.



    DISCLAIMER:
    The information contained in this article and the attached video are for educational purposes only. Should you choose to use this information to alter or modify your firearm you do so of your own accord. In doing so you accept full responsibility for any adverse affects, damages, injuries and/or death that may occur as a result.


    Comments 17 Comments
    1. fsr402's Avatar
      fsr402 -
      That is a great write up. I actually think I could do this without any issues.
    1. fla9-40's Avatar
      fla9-40 -
      Good job, very detailed... Thanks!
    1. thomae's Avatar
      thomae -
      You are quite welcome. I'm simply trying to be helpful.
    1. fsr402's Avatar
      fsr402 -
      Question, there is no mention of lubricating the bolt. What is the best lube to use and what needs to be lubed? Also a little OT but how did to get an acutriger in the axis?
    1. thomae's Avatar
      thomae -
      There are as many opinions about lubing bolts as there are about politics. So I didn't get into that.
      Any time you have metal to metal sliding contact, I would use some sort of lubricant.
      You don't want to put so much on that it gets into the chamber, or so that it gunks up the works.
      Lubrication traps dirt and crud, eventually resulting in a sort of abrasive sludge.
      Personally, I use oil and a thin coating of green grease (cocking ramp and cocking piece pin, mainspring). But, I also disassemble and clean my bolt probably more often than necessary so I don't worry too much about grit buildup.

      I am sure that others will chime in with differing opinions...but the bottom line is that it should be kept clean and lubricated.

      The accutrigger? I was wondering when someone would notice. I retrofitted that myself. I'll probably do an article one of these days (I think I took photos).
      If you have an accutrigger and want to do the retrofit right away, PM me and we can talk. It's not too difficult.
    1. fsr402's Avatar
      fsr402 -
      Thanks for this help. My axis is misfiring so this write up has come when I need it.
    1. thomae's Avatar
      thomae -
      You're welcome...just saw your other post. I won't respond to it, since I answered here...but maybe you will get some other opinions...and likely they will be just as good or better than my opinion, no doubt.
    1. devildogandboy's Avatar
      devildogandboy -
      i thought this to be an excellent article, well written!
      thanks thomae!!
    1. Urbanistic's Avatar
      Urbanistic -
      Fantastic :)
    1. jheger's Avatar
      jheger -
      is the savage axis bolt different from the savage model 10 bolt? Thanks
    1. thomae's Avatar
      thomae -
      Quote Originally Posted by jheger View Post
      is the savage axis bolt different from the savage model 10 bolt? Thanks
      Yes very much so. Look through the articles and I believe there is one or more about the Savage model 10/110 bolt. I know there is at least on about adjusting firing pin protrusion (which you can not do easily on an Axis)
      If you need help, PM or better yet, start a new thread. (in the appropriate section, of course. )
    1. Ravenhurst's Avatar
      Ravenhurst -
      Thank you for this post. I just picked up a Model 11 Trophy Hunter XP, and was baffled as to how to take the bolt handle off. Glad I stumbled on this. Membership earned!
    1. 62chevy's Avatar
      62chevy -
      Awesome as I needed this howto.
    1. boodfrt's Avatar
      boodfrt -
      Does the front baffle go on one way or don’t matter
    1. wbm's Avatar
      wbm -
      Anybody know what became of Thomae?
    1. J.Baker's Avatar
      J.Baker -
      If I recall correctly he was spending a lot of time helping take care of a family member in poor health, but that's been a couple years ago now.
    1. sledvet77's Avatar
      sledvet77 -
      STEP 3...are you recommending to put the front baffle washer in between the front baffle and the bolt head or in a different location....and does it matter which way its facing as it is concave?