Reply With QuoteGood info to know, thanks for posting it.
I am building a 7mm rem mag and did research here to find there was no stock bolt head that fit the axis in magnum configuration . I have built other guns but shy away from machining things that require specialty tools . The problem was the bolt head for a magnum came from bolt heads for 110"s . they are interchangeable but firing pin on the axis do not protrude . watched whole video setup on here on how to file down the size of bolthead to get proper protrusion of pin. i called pacific tool to see if they would make a bolt head for me with magnum face opened up from a short action bolthead . To my surprise they carry in stock a short action magnum bolt face that fits the axis. I installed it and every thing matches up . Firing pin protrusion is the same as the 308 bolt face. the part is the same length as original bolt head .
and extractor and ejector fit no problem . The bolt cycles nicely and all is well . I hope this opens up possibilities for others to use their axis rifles for magnum cartridges . If any one needs i can get part number from my packing slip but it is listed on their web site .
Good info to know, thanks for posting it.
The video you speak of is probably mine. That info about the PT&G bolt head is good to know! I'm not in the market to build any more magna, but I'm glad the option exists. I think SSS will also make magnum bolt heads for their Axis-owning customers, but that of course means going through the SSS ordering wringer.
All in all, I would still go with modifying a long action bolt head, but that's just me. Based on cost, labor, and the expected return on both of those investments, it is most attractive in my eyes.
yes it was your video . I actually 1/2 expected to have to modify bolt head but was surprised not to . thanks for all your work on this forum you do alot.
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