Axis Finally Responding Well

[GaCop]

Got all the problems with the Axis Ironed out with Winchester primers. They just don't want to ignite first time in my rifle. They work in my 1893 Mauser, 7X57mm, Mannlicher stocked sporter just fine so they are reserved for that rifle only. Tested a load today in RP brass, CCI 200 primers, H4831sc/41.3 grains. Speer 100 grain BTSPs seated to 2.690". Velocity averaged 2869 fps. This round grouped three into 2.039" @ 200 yards in a 7 mph cross wind. Plenty good accuracy to drop a whitetail at that range.

[wbm]

Glad to hear it. Was going to suggest you cuss it but looks like things worked out without resorting to vulgarities.
FWIW I switched to CCI primers a while back also....especially like the CCI-BR2.

[J.Baker]

....especially like the CCI-BR2.

Only problem with the BR2's and 4's is they cost nearly twice as much.

[charlie b]

I like the CCI BR for my .308 as well, but, I still use the RemBR primers in my .223. I was going to use the Fed primers but the stores I visit don't have them in stock very often.

Don't know how much difference the Rem BR primers make as they are the only primer I've used in the little gun. The .308 I started with std Fed primers. It was VERY noticeable when I switched to the BR primers.

[GaCop]

Glad to hear it. Was going to suggest you cuss it but looks like things worked out without resorting to vulgarities.
FWIW I switched to CCI primers a while back also....especially like the CCI-BR2.

I have the BR-2s but reserve those for my heavy barrel 6.5 Creedmoor when I shoot long range. I did try some of the BR-2s in the Axis but didn't see any better grouping over the 200s. In my area, I have either Federal Primers, Winchester or CCIs to choose from. Remington primers just aren't popular around here for what ever reason..

[JimFsh]

I’ve noticed that my batch of Winchester primers also must be defective, in that they have a “click-bang” personality. (Hang-Fire)

[wbm]

Only problem with the BR2's and 4's is they cost nearly twice as much.

Yeah they are pricey. Sportsmans Warehouse had them at a good price this summer so I stocked up.

[GaCop]

If the weather co-operates and the freakin rain finally stops, I plan on taking the Axis out to 300 yards to see what it and the hand loads can do.