I had the same light primer strike problem and Savage wouldn't sell me the springs either. Had my LGS order the springs and had them in a week. Cost was something like $14.00 with shipping. Tried the rifle out yesterday and so far, all rounds fired. It remains to be seen if these springs will take a set and start the damned problem all over again. I have refrained from storing my Axis with the bolt open in the safe so maybe they'll last longer. I sure wish Wolff would make springs for the Axis.