Axis in 223

**Patrad** · 01-24-2021, 03:24 PM

Howdy all. If all goes well tomorrow, my Axis is going to the range for the first time! Just gonna run some 55gr Winchester through it for function and see what happens.

Picked it up new, and got it at a good price ($350). Can't wait to make some empty brass. I'll give it a write up some time shortly!

Y'all take care.

**charlie b** · 01-24-2021, 04:58 PM

Welcome and have fun with your new rifle.

**GaCop** · 01-27-2021, 08:29 AM

Let us know how it shoots.

**Patrad** · 01-28-2021, 08:38 AM

Monday was a no go. Bummer! Mother Nature didn't cooperate. Next Monday is on the schedule now. Fingers crossed!! Forgot to add that I've got 2 mags for both rifles on the way as well.

Y'all take care

EDIT: Mags got here early (yesterday). Savage marked, and function was fine. Sure don't like the price though - $49 each.

**Patrad** · 02-01-2021, 09:38 AM

****** man!! Mother Nature strikes again

Rain early and 15 - 25mph wind. Here we go again with the next Monday thing. 3rd time a charm, and all that.

Y'all take care.

**charlie b** · 02-01-2021, 09:47 AM

That's why we like the southwest. Great shooting almost all year long, except when the winds blow in the spring :)

**ninner** · 02-02-2021, 01:56 PM

My axis 308 is becoming a 223 when my new to me barrel comes in Friday. It’s been a while since I’ve had a Bolt action 223. Can’t wait to punch some holes.

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**longislandloco** · 02-02-2021, 05:46 PM

Love my .223, only rifle I shoot now as an old man, easy on the old bones!

**hamiltonkiler** · 02-02-2021, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by longislandloco

Love my .223, only rifle I shoot now as an old man, easy on the old bones!

Old or not. The .223 is capable of logical engagements.

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**Patrad** · 02-08-2021, 02:48 PM

As I said in my earlier post, I FINALLY made it to the range this morning. Everything worked well, including Mother Nature. I didn't shoot for groups, just breaking in everything. All 3 mags were perfect. Rifle worked perfect. Only complaint is with the ammo. 8 duds outta 54 rounds. this is new Win ammo with a LC 223 Rem headstamp. Based on this (very) small sample, I gotta ask WTH Win is doing with their (lack of) QC?? 8 outta 54 - are you kidding me??? Ah well, can't win 'em all. I'll finish up this box, and see what happens with the rest.

Y'all take care.

**charlie b** · 02-08-2021, 07:44 PM

Congratulations.

It may not be the ammo, but, light strikes on the primers. Did you try them a second or third time? Do the primers look like they got a good hit?

charlie