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    Axis 223 to 450 Bushmaster?


    Have done a number of projects with the older Savage models never worked with an Axis before please forgive my ignorance while I bone up.

    Is it possible to rebarrel an Axis 223 to a 450 BM?

    Simple bolt head swap like the 110s?

    Mag issues?

    Any info appreciated.

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    Yup, just that simple. Mine works great, just had to add a block to back of the mag and move the spring forward. [308 mag.]

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    Thanks!

    LGS has a 223 Axis for a price that has my attention.

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    Long action bolt head or short action? Push feed?

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    Axis uses short action bolt head. That way the firing pin works . Its the way they set it up to use existing parts to keep production cost down . They are ez to get on pacific tool and Gage . You will need an the extractor and ejector spring and detent also . These items are inexpensive . Not sure if they will come with the bolt head . I made my axis to 7 mm rem mag . They are a versatile platform . All Savages are push feed as far as I know .

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    I guess I did not know that PTG made the magnum faces on the shorter bolt heads. Was yours a drop in replacement? One day I'd like to do a .450 Marlin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie b View Post
    I guess I did not know that PTG made the magnum faces on the shorter bolt heads. Was yours a drop in replacement? One day I'd like to do a .450 Marlin.
    http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/9715-...olt-heads.html

    They make like 9 styles for a short action. I also have a Mag for my Axis. Dropped right in!

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    Thanks!!

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    Savage made short action Magnum bolt heads also for the wsm family of cartridges . Just good luck finding one.

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