Quote Originally Posted by MrFurious View Post
This has been an issue with the Axis since it's launch, and quite simply it's the result of a piss-poor bolt handle design. Basically the only real solution is to modify or replace the bolt handle as that's the only way you'll get the necessary clearance. Both of the examples below started as factory Axis bolt handles.

Here's the one we modified for my .223 Axis.






Then here's the one we modified for my .284 Axis.



Heat and bend?