Quote Originally Posted by ohihunter2014 View Post
I do in 223rem heavy barrel axis 2.

I cannot seat any reload to book spec. 55gr V max needs 2.250 anything 2.235 and above is in the lands. I sent it back to savage for it not ejecting rounds and asked them to fix the throat and was told no because it may mess with accuracy.
I also have an Axis 2 .223 HB and recently loaded some Sierra 69gr to 2.255". I found some cases very difficult to eject so I assume mine has the same throat issue. Interestingly some Nosler 60gr BT's loaded to the same length ejected fine. When I unchamber any un fired round regardless of OAL there is a light circle mark left around the base of the bullet about 1/8" above the case mouth. I assume this because it has a tight throat?

Both the Nosler 60 gr BT and Sierra 69gr Match kings shoot extremely well. The two best I have found so far.