Is that all there is too it?
Try http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ for the parts.
I'm sure it's been asked or posted before, but I would like to convert my .223 axis to .308win. Aside from the barrel, I just need to switch out the bolt head and magazine, right? How hard is it to change bolt heads and what parts (extractor, ejector, firing pin, etc.) are/are not interchangeable between the 2 different heads?
Thanks for your time.
Is that all there is too it?
Try http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ for the parts.
For the price, I would just go buy another edge or axis in 308, I recently saw a used one in 308 at a local gun shop with what looks like a factory threaded barrel (didn't realize they made any like that) for around $250. I am soooo tempted to go pick it up, but I can't afford a divorce lawyer right now. j/k, there are some super good deals out there.
Barrel / bolt head change out is a relatively simple project. Personally, I think your best bet would be to access the tech articles on the home page. Lots of great, easy to understand info there. Including bolt breakdown info, I believe. I think you'll need to fork over the subscription fee - ($12-?)
Because of the substantial difference between the 2 cartridges and, because I also have a swap coming up (.270 to .223), I'm kinda interested in the answers you get.
I suspect there's some firing pin adjusting to do because of the difference.
Good luck with your project.
Frank in Fla
'Scuse me while I whip this out...!
Thanks for the input. I'm just in the planning stage right now. The reason I want to change my current axis over is because I want to get a heavy barrel, and to buy a whole rifle with the heavy barrel will not be cost effective... I already have a self made AR15 to shoot the 223/5.56, so now I want something with a bit more oomph out past 300y. Maybe I'll see if I can get the parts for myself for Christmas
Thanks guys
What if anything became of this????
I haven't done anything with it, I'll likely leave it 223 and buy myself a nice model 10FCP in 308 and let the kids shoot the axis on range trips.
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