axis scope rings.

**ohihunter2014** · 08-01-2016, 12:52 PM

I tried medium and low rings for my axis and wasn't able to use them because the bolt hit the scope but I seen on another forum that I could get away with medium.

whats the deal? do I need to get a rail and mount the scope farther back so the eye piece clears the bolt handle?

**pisgah** · 08-01-2016, 04:56 PM

The main problem with two-piece bases is that depending on the exact shape of the scope they can result in a situation where the scope can only be mounted in one position. A one-piece base solves that, and may correct your problem. But honestly, without knowing the type of base and the exact scope you're using, it's hard to say for sure. I am using Weaver one-piece bases, low Weaver Quad-Lock rings, and 3-9x40 Nikon ProStaffs on my Axis rifles with no problems. Of course, if you're one of those who likes the non-stock bulbous bolt handles, all bets are off.

**foxx** · 08-01-2016, 05:21 PM

DNZ Gamereaper one piece mounts/ring combo should work for you. I have mounted many varieties of 40mm scopes onto the Axis with these without any issues.

**ohihunter2014** · 08-01-2016, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by pisgah

The main problem with two-piece bases is that depending on the exact shape of the scope they can result in a situation where the scope can only be mounted in one position. A one-piece base solves that, and may correct your problem. But honestly, without knowing the type of base and the exact scope you're using, it's hard to say for sure. I am using Weaver one-piece bases, low Weaver Quad-Lock rings, and 3-9x40 Nikon ProStaffs on my Axis rifles with no problems. Of course, if you're one of those who likes the non-stock bulbous bolt handles, all bets are off.

I have weaver 1 piece base now and vortex 6-18-44. right now I have burris high rings because the 2pc base wouldn't allow me to go medium or low. I'm asking cause I got rings and took them back unopened and they gave me crap about that so I don't want to get medium or low and open them and they not work and not be able to return them. I have the stock bolt handle too.

**Lonewulf** · 08-01-2016, 09:38 PM

I have weaver 1 pc mounts on all mine and med scope mounts no problem
Axis .223
Axis 22-250 HB
Axis 6.5 Creedmoor

**DrThunder88** · 08-02-2016, 04:30 AM

On my Axises I usually use a EGW 20MOA rail with Leapers max strength low rings, which have a 10mm saddle height. That is sufficient for my scopes with 40-50mm objective lenses and my homemade bolt knobs on a threaded bolt handle.

**megsdad** · 08-04-2016, 12:27 AM

I have Axis heavy barrel .223. i use EGW 1 piece rail, Weaver 1 inch med. rings with a Nikon Prostaff 5 4.5-18x40 no issues.

NoseWarmer · 08-10-2016, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by ohihunter2014

I'm asking cause I got rings and took them back unopened and they gave me crap about that so I don't want to get medium or low and open them and they not work and not be able to return them.

Find another shop...

**J.Baker** · 08-10-2016, 11:02 PM

This has been an issue with the Axis since it's launch, and quite simply it's the result of a piss-poor bolt handle design. Basically the only real solution is to modify or replace the bolt handle as that's the only way you'll get the necessary clearance. Both of the examples below started as factory Axis bolt handles.

Here's the one we modified for my .223 Axis.

Then here's the one we modified for my .284 Axis.

**ohihunter2014** · 08-14-2016, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by MrFurious

This has been an issue with the Axis since it's launch, and quite simply it's the result of a piss-poor bolt handle design. Basically the only real solution is to modify or replace the bolt handle as that's the only way you'll get the necessary clearance. Both of the examples below started as factory Axis bolt handles.

Here's the one we modified for my .223 Axis.

Then here's the one we modified for my .284 Axis.

Heat and bend?

**daddyusmaximus** · 08-19-2016, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by DrThunder88

On my Axises I usually use a EGW 20MOA rail with Leapers max strength low rings, which have a 10mm saddle height. That is sufficient for my scopes with 40-50mm objective lenses and my homemade bolt knobs on a threaded bolt handle.

This is good to hear. I have a homemade bolt knob on mine done by mscott71. I love the handle he did but would like to upgrade my glass from the cheap Tasco that came with the gun. What scopes do you use, or recomend? I'm wanting a medium strength variable power scope, with at least a 9 or 10 power top end.

**tufrthnails** · 08-19-2016, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by foxx

DNZ Gamereaper one piece mounts/ring combo should work for you. I have mounted many varieties of 40mm scopes onto the Axis with these without any issues.

X2 got them on all my hunting rifles

**J.Baker** · 08-19-2016, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by ohihunter2014

Heat and bend?

Grinder, flat file, dremel, whatever ya got. They're cast so I don't know if I'd try to bend it as it would probably just break.

**J.Baker** · 08-19-2016, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by tufrthnails

X2 got them on all my hunting rifles

I'm running DNZ's Hunt Master 2pc mounts on both of my Axis rifles.

Dennis72 · 08-20-2016, 06:54 AM

i had that problem with the first scope i tried to mount, it was a tasco world class 4-16x, you need to find a scope with a smaller ocular bell, i ended up going with a nikon buckmaster 2 and its close, but doesn't hit with the same medium rings.

**daddyusmaximus** · 09-03-2016, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by MrFurious

This has been an issue with the Axis since it's launch, and quite simply it's the result of a piss-poor bolt handle design. Basically the only real solution is to modify or replace the bolt handle as that's the only way you'll get the necessary clearance. Both of the examples below started as factory Axis bolt handles.

Here's the one we modified for my .223 Axis.

Then here's the one we modified for my .284 Axis.

I like the top one, but that flat one just looks like it would feel wrong.