You must log in or register to reply here. I began by soaking the bolt face (vertically) with some Kroil. This hasn't effected the accuracy of the rifle at all but its just annoying when I run the bolt it'll hang up and move the rifle off of the bags/rest. check out the. Imagine buying a new car and never changing the oil, inspecting the tires or maintaining it? It rotates up fine and feels normal but you can not pull it back. How to clean a Savage Axis bolt action rifle LRock30-06 14K views 1 year ago Why Won't my Bolt Close? ; Bang Pull the trigger. The information and opinions expressed within this site are those of its contributors, and in no way should be viewed as the opinions or recommendations of Savage Arms. The design of this bolt handle allows the shooter to move their hand straight up and run the bolt providing greater consistency between shots. By groundhogsniper in forum Axis Series Rifles, By lgregor in forum Ammunition & Reloading. Personalize your savage axis with one of our 5/16x24 TPI bolt knobs. I'm thinking Doug might be on the right track, because out of the stock, the bolt closed a fair amount lighter than it did once I had cranked everything down. These bolts fit savage axis actions. Shot it in the backyard just to make sure it shoots. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Buy It Now +$16.30 shipping. My bolt handle doesn't rotate flush into the recess on the stock when the bolt is closed.. further to that, the three position safety will only work in the no fire position, the no fire bolt open but the safety button will not go rearward enough to lock the bolt into the closed position what am I missing? Savage axis trigger assembly. Dropping to $329 for the basic Savage Axis is no small feat. Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one. Id ask them to send you a shipping label and expedite it. I had a similar problem when I changed the bolt handle on mine, the factory bolt handle had broken in with the rifle and really felt smooth but once I put on the sss handle it had the sharp edges of a new part and had a couple different contours if you look closely. I open the bolt normally, and i find if I use my thumb, and push directly on the bolt head, it will avoid the hang ups. Thanks Ted, Prior to checking here, I scoured U tube for instructions on strip and assemble that bolt, so I knew that I didn't mess that up. ready for use! This site utilizes affiliate programs to generate revenue and as such purchasing a product reached by clicking on a link on this site may earn us a small commission on that sale. Check the easy fixes first. How do I fix the trigger on my A17 if it gets stuck rearward? Jewell trigger installation on Winchester 70/FN Special Police, Smith and Wesson K-Frame revolver barrel removal and installation. By Tom Thomson in forum 110-Series Rifles, Replaced the Bolt Head- Bolt will not close on a loved round, Empty - bolt closes, loaded - bolt won't close, Bolt won't fully close on an empty chamber, If this is your first visit, be sure to I'd need more info to be of much help. Bedding material or blown primer bits and pieces, are often the culprits. A squib is a round that does not have enough powder charge to send . I just picked up a Savage Axis 30-06 Bolt action rifle the other day, and I have been noticing that the bolt arm when raised fully up, hits and scratches the side of the scope. It was really hard to close the bolt once I torqued up the BAS on the bolt handle, so my solution was to loosen the BAS by 1/8 turn at a time until it felt smooth again. trigger group removed, bolt disassembled, everything cleaned and reassembled but with one problem. I had a door that the hinges would squeak no matter what I put on them. It took a couple hundred rounds to break in the contours of the new handle but all is well again. Maybe it will improve the feel of your bolt until wear laps it in. 0. Actions speak louder than words but not nearly so often. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/boltx.jpg/, http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/bolt2t.jpg/. After a good cleaning he hasn't had any problems. Inspection of the spring ejector found it was solid and seized in place. Trash in the cocking piece sleeve, worn cocking piece and cocking piece pin. And don't do this if the bolt has a thin finish on it that you will need to fix afterwards. It was a just bought used rifle on the first shot. It won't help the bolt stroke, but it will help the lock unlock part. I sent it to Savage for warranty repair. I have found this to minimize binding on more than a few Savages. Even if you decide it was bad shells, the grease will be thicker and slow down the firing pin more when it gets cold outside. Any modifications made to a firearm should be made by a licensed gunsmith. job and not that hard to do at all. 7 Most spring loaded ejectors are retained in place by a pin that runs perpendicular to the axis of the ejector. There is a white haze on the stock of my A17. The Axis XP comes with a factory-mounted and bore-sighted Weaver 3-9x40mm scope. The Savage Model 110 in .270 Winchester is a no-frills bolt-action rifle designed for engaging targets at long range. Haha. JavaScript is disabled. You have a cylindrical body sliding inside a cylindrical bore. - The Answer is in the Palm of Your Hand CVA 18K views 1 year ago Modern Savages. I had an early Ruger 77 that was brought into the shop with a bolt that wouldn't close on a live round. This prevented the bolt from closing on a live round. are you talking about on an empty chamber or after the round is fired it is hard to open? well I already have the rifle and I plan on using it till the barrel wears out (shouldn't be that hard using 300 Win Mag). Tipped MatchKing (TMK) and VARGET, Chambering a rifle for an Ackley Improved Cartridge, Building a custom 7mm Rem Mag Hunting Rifle-PART 1. You are using an out of date browser. Come join the discussion about optics, modifications, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! [4] 6 Wrap your dominant hand around the grip, keeping your index finger out side the trigger guard. Yeah, Savage action's are pretty rough when they are on the new side, but put a few thousand rounds out of them and they are pretty damn slick. - The Answer is in the Palm of Your Hand CVA 10.7K subscribers Subscribe 18K views 1 year ago Ever been putting your rifle back together and that darn bolt just. 1EB66436-387A-43BC-B0A5-6930271F9BC9.jpeg. Maybe try lapping compound in whatever surfaces seem to be sticking worst, and then work it for a bit until its worn down to looser tolerances? November 24, 2019 Quality control is non-existent and misfires and inconsistent ammo are very common issues right now. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Centerfire Rifles - Semiautomatic or Gas Operated. The bolt head strips a bullet from the magazine and the rifle is now ready to fire. Tap the bolt with a rubber mallet or a hammer with a towel wrapped around the end as suggested by Fjold. $ 54.99 Add to cart; Savage Axis Tactical Bolt Handle Right Hand Black w/Black Cross . Leave it for a good 20 [/QUOTE], [QUOTE="ryanh487, post: 11328236, pull the bolt, soak it down in CLP, and spray down the inside and let it soak as well. I have made no modifications or adjustments to the . With this in mind, Savage came up with a better mousetrap. IIRC, the bolt had grease applied. Rebuild the assembly making sure the rear nut hole lines up with the castle nut/washer peak and you are done. Or severely so after firing? Problem solved. But as said above- it is not worth doing. Savage makes a great hunting rifle thats a Great Value as far as utility and accuracy. Used to have a bolt action 7.62X39 and shot nothing but Tula in it, never had a problem. Back of bolt lugs, primary extraction ramp, and firing pin cocking ramp. After a few barrels worth of shots it will just start to smooth up. Im 90% sure thats your issue. And as I recall, before I stuck the thing in the stock and cranked everything down, I don't believe it was this tight. It is hard to chamber a round or eject a empty because of this. It's the brand new rifle I just built, which I'll post a writeup on soon. The information and opinions expressed within this site are those of its contributors, and in no way should be viewed as the opinions or recommendations of Savage Arms. I just checked my Ultralight (6.5 PRC) which is 100% functional. You can clamp them all day long and they won't budge. The pin is simply removed from the bolt body so the ejector can be removed. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. All cheap guns wear in, it will improve. I use a match stick to dab it on. That's very curious. Bolt Won't Open I was at the range today, and consulted about a Savage with a bolt that wouldn't open. You could also try filing a bit where the trigger guard is interfering with your trigger to eliminate the use of the washer there too. If the issue persists, contact the manufacturer. Rotate the front baffle to line up bolt guide with extractor (completed) 2. A forum community dedicated to Sharpshooters and Sniper enthusiasts. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I feel like we're missing something obvious here. When I removed the ejector on this gun, I immediately saw the problem. Red is good. A 2-position tang safety is easy to reach with the shooter's thumb. Forum Savage/Stevens Firearm Boards 110-Series Rifles Bolt will not close fully. Once I shifted by thumb over the back of the bolt, that helped a lot. The Axis II addressed this issue with the addition of the accu-trigger. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Stand it on the butt before you whack the bolt handle. Surprisingly, not that many gunsmiths know much about Savages I've found. The information and opinions expressed within this site are those of its contributors, and in no way should be viewed as the opinions or recommendations of Savage Arms. Look into the chamber with a bright light to confirm. When it is stuck flush with the surface of the bolt face, the gun won't eject. pull the bolt, soak it down in CLP, and spray down the inside and let it soak as well. At least it won't gall and stick from friction. 19 sold In this post, well look at a fairly common cause of problems: a seized ejector. Either contact Savage or I'd start looking at polishing up the cam surface that re-cocks the striker as you lift the bolt. Like already covered above, you need to learn how to run the bolt on the savage long action. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. The long lug hits the stop sooner than a short lug.therefore less stroke/rearward travel. You must log in or register to reply here. If for some reason flipping the baffle doesn't work, replacing the bolt heads on Savage rifles is a 10 min. Maybe the elves had extra dull chisels when they carved out that raceway. It's because the bolt is only being supported by perhaps 25% of its length. I took potugese or spanish surplus rounds, pull the bullet out and replace it with 150 grain Remington CorLokt (about equal in weight with the original bullet and it is cheap). Posts. So I have a 110 ultralite and I don't mind the action. Your first photo matches up with mine so your bolt is inserted and aligned properly. This is a factory replacement stripped bolt head without the extractor or ejector assembly. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The best way to prevent this problem is to make sure you are properly lubricating and maintaining your rifle. There are some Youtube videos showing how to disassemble the bolt if you're comfortable with that, but I'd just call Savage honestly. Excited with a new purchase now need some opinions. Many gun owners fail to perform basic maintenance. If you keep shooting it, you will get used to it. They built the first hammerless lever-action rifle, the model 1895. Why Won't my Bolt Close? In typical Savage fashion, the bolt was "difficult" to lift. At times I do shoot Tulammo or Wolf .223 in my bolt action .223 Weatherby, have never had a problem with it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mar 9, 2014. Mounting hardware included. That bullet hole you are trying to hide under the piece of paper would say otherwise. Not the same rifle, but when that happened to my 700 the front action screw was too long. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. ConfirmCancel User Panel Log In Register Home View Full Site Forum Tools Code of Conduct Forums AR-15 AK-47 This site utilizes affiliate programs to generate revenue and as such purchasing a product reached by clicking on a link on this site may earn us a small commission on that sale. Savage 110/Axis Action Screws $ 13.99 - $ 19.99. What I did is start by ordering a set of pin gages from .699 up to around .703. I stripped down my rifle into it's component parts. Leave it for a good 20 minutes, then wipe it out. (77g SMK HPBT, the OAL is 2.3 I believe, I can double check if it's needed.). You do it right and it doesnt hang up at all. Savage Arms Axis boltaction centerfire rifle blends unflinching performance and impressive accuracy. Savage 110BA & Hornady Brass/H1000 Powder Bolt Lift issues? So the gun is all assembled now, but my bolt close seems to tight. The sole purpose of this site is to provide an online community for those who wish to interact with other Savage firearm enthusiasts. There are no members to list at the moment. will she get looser as I get to know her better? The max should be no more than .015". .223 Rem AI, .22-250 AI, .220 Swift AI .243 Win AI, .6mm Rem AI, .257 Rob AI, .25-06 AI, 6.5x300wsm .30-06 AI, .270 STW, 7mm STW, 28 nosler, .416 Taylor, By gmanhawaii in forum Ammunition & Reloading, By karsten.hain in forum 110-Series Rifles. I am not familar with the Savage bolt to say, but my GUESS is it is either dirty or the ejectoe spring is weaken, slipped or broke. But my Mossberg MVP's bolt opens with about half the force of my Savage. The sole purpose of this site is to provide an online community for those who wish to interact with other Savage firearm enthusiasts. check out the. Maybe buy her dinner first. In fact, it likes a semi home-rolled 7.62 a lot. I know because I dumped money into a Savage one time. bolt wont close on new rifle, even on empty chamber, Empty - bolt closes, loaded - bolt won't close. Savage 110/Axis Action Screws. There are no members to list at the moment. Lack of preventative maintenance can cause a number of issues with firearms. Think of it as a trainer to teach you smooth straight bolt throw. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Inexpensive, accurate, and a good value. MOVED: Savage 110BA & Hornady Brass/H1000 Powder Bolt Lift issues? Yeah, the first thing to do is loosen the front trigger screw and see if that alleviates the problem. There should not be any thing sticking out the back action screw, you should be able to place an allen wrench in the hole, and take the BAS off. However, that sounds excessive (especially considering how shitty the MVP is, the Axis is probably actually the better gun). I have a warm spot for the Savage bolt action rifle. Savage Axis Bolt Sleeve Right Hand - All Stainless $ 119.99 Add to cart; Savage Axis Bolt Sleeve Right Hand Black Melonite $ 119.99 Add to cart; Savage Axis Tactical Bolt Handle Right Hand Black w/Black 1.75 anodized knurled knob. You then have a firing pin moving inside the two of them. Hey guys, posting on behalf of a friend. job and not that hard to do at all. I use the same powder and everything else. Afterwards have your son spend one TV show working the bolt, the safety, and the trigger, and another TV show working the magazine in and out. Savage Axis Bolts . Lots of savage hate on here but I am always amazed at the accuracy they produce. #2. its not misfiring, that's Savage Accutriger safety mechanism, you trigger pull could be set to low, you need to adjust trigger pull spring by one full turn hopefully it should fix what you experiencing, otherwise turn it one more time. Sling swivel studs allow you to carry the rifle with a sling and/or attach a bi-pod to the forend. They would start to squeak again after a week. I'm not sure if you fixed this yet, but I had the same problem with my short action 6.5 creedmoor. By 3tallpines in forum Vintage Savage/Stevens/Fox Firearms, By shooter_john in forum 110-Series Rifles. Jan 6, 2017. The sole purpose of this site is to provide an online community for those who wish to interact with other Savage firearm enthusiasts. Failure to do so may void warranties and result in an unsafe firearm and may cause injury or death. Savage bolt heads don't "float." They might flop around, but that's a bit different and it's a consequence of low effort manufacturing. If it bothers you that much, you are better off getting a different action compared to dumping money in it. The next thing would be trash in the lugs area or inside the bolt itself. Here are the different types of gun malfunctions and what to do about them: Squib Load. Savage is a company that has been around a while. Problem is, they tend to be expensive. howdy all, I have a savage 110 (long Action) that I've been dry fire practicing with. Home: My iTrader: Join the NRA: Donate to CGSSA: Sponsors Modifications to a firearm may result in personal injury or death, cause the firearm to not function properly, or malfunction, and cause the firearm to become unsafe. This model is chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor and sports a Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 scope, a perfect combo . If the ammo were handloads in a factory box for a different rifle, they may have been too hot. Where can I buy another magazine for my A17? FYI, this stuff never comes out of clothing! He can also check for witness marks/scratches on the bolt head where it might be contacting the action screw. Using a dremal cut the spring to this length. It was a complete waste. This site utilizes affiliate programs to generate revenue and as such purchasing a product reached by clicking on a link on this site may earn us a small commission on that sale. 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