Savage Axis 223 won't eject.

[Jaxondog]

Hopefuly someone can help. I have a Savage Axis in 223 rem and when I pull the bolt back to eject the spent or loaded round, It either fall's back inside the reciever or it barely fall's outside the rifle. It's only 3 month's old, I know that does not matter so some help would be appreciated.

 

[Kachok]

Some rifles just have a more robust ejection then others, though I would think that Savage would throw the brass with a little more authority then that, they are usually middle of the road in that department. My Browning hardly drops the brass from the action much like you described, while my FN Winchester 70 could crack a windshield with it's spent brass if you racked the bolt quickly.

 

[Jaxondog]

Well it slung it out there pretty good for 3 month's and now all of a sudden it want matter how quick you bring the bolt back, it just fall's back in the rifle most time's. I really like the little rifle . Cheap as it may be it is a real nice shooter .

 

[frankenstein406]

just curious, have you given it a good cleaning?

 

[Art Eatman]

It could be that the ejector is not protruding enough. Either from grunge or partially broken...Or maybe a bad spring...

 

[Jaxondog]

Yes, I've cleaned it. The ejector feel's a little sloppy. I can mash the ejector in and out and it just feel's a weak, like it has a little bit of play in it.

 

[rcmodel]

Seems to be a common problem with the Axis.

See this for a fix:
http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?13310-AXIS-Ejection-Problems

rc

 

[Jaxondog]

rcmodel, you da man. Thank's again, I'll try it.

 

[aubie515]

Some Axis owners have complained about ejector issues. Most guys will replace the ball bearing and or the ejector as well.

I haven't shot my Axis yet, but I did replace the ball bearing with a larger one which seems to resolve ejecting issues.

 

[Jaxondog]

OK, I change the ball and it did help. Thank's all.

 

[jack44]

no problem with mine shoots very good for the price.

 

[Jaxondog]

Mine shoot's extremely well and has no problem now, thank's to this forum.

 

[Mohave-Tec]

My Savage Axis in 223 is the most consistent small group shooter I have including my $3k customs. I know that has nothing to do with ejection but I look for excuses to say this.

 

[tubeshooter]

Wow, after seeing this thread earlier in the week and hearing about known ejection issues, I was going to trade my .223 Axis off. I went to my LGS just yesterday to do it, but the item I wanted to trade for had been sold (of course).

After seeing some of the more positive posts... I'm going to give the rifle an honest chance.



I bought it last June, and still have not fired it yet. There are a couple of corners the manufacturer cut that bug me, but in the big picture it is an entry-level rifle and I probably should not complain. Ejection has been fine with both unfired rounds and A-Zoom action proving dummy rounds. I can at least fire it and see, I reckon... you never know, I might have a great shooter on my hands.

 

[Ohio Gun Guy]

I've read all the back and forth......

Out of curiosity, do any of you with the .223 axis shoot 5.56 regularly?

Again, I know, I know..... just curious

 

[tubeshooter]

I wanted to bump this thread and talk about something I came across.

Long story short, I have recently become aware of the Hog Hunter that Savage offers in .223 caliber. For the record, it is also offered in .308 and .338 in case someone is interested in those calibers.

This Hog Hunter model addresses virtually all of the issues and misgivings I have had about the Axis. Most probably won't mean much to a lot of people, but in a bullet list they are as follows:

• Iron sights. Probably the most meaningless to the average .223 shooter, but I prefer them on all my rifles.
  
• Blind magazine. Again, the average shooter prefers detachable but I actually like blind (or 'box internal'). The plastic tab on the Axis mags bothers me and I fear it will snap over time.
  
• Metal safety. At least from what I can tell viewing pictures; haven't held a model yet. Again, the Axis plastic safety bugs me and screams limited lifespan, like the mag tab above.
  
• Upgradeable stock. This is probably going to be the biggest consideration for the average shooter. I don't suspect the factory stock is much better than the Axis, if any at all. But the action is considered a regular model 11/111 action, so you should be able to get an aftermarket stock if you want. This is great news.
  
• Threaded barrel. Means nothing to me, but obviously some will like this feature.
  
• Reported to be heavier than a "pencil" barrel but not quite a bull barrel. Somewhere in between. Also shorter at 20". May be handier; almost certain to be louder. Overall, the jury is out on upside/downside as far as this is concerned.
  
• You get your Accu-Trigger. I have no experience with that (yet), but many seem to be a big fan of them.

The only real minus is what you might consider an ugly green stock. Again - I am pretty sure you can replace it (which is huge). And you can always paint it if you really want, I guess.



Just wanted to let people know about this. I believe it is considered 5.56-friendly also, although I am not 100% certain on that. I plan on trading in my Axis and adding about $150-$200 to make this Hog Hunter happen as soon as I can. If anybody already owns or has shot one, please share what you know; thanks.

 

[ironworkerwill]

I put a good ping on my ejector by overcharging a hand load with H380. The over charge is an other story I'll possibly bring up later.

Anyway, the combination of soot and the ejector being struck against the retaining pin coupled with over compression of the spring caused failures to eject.

After removing, cleaning, filing off burrs, and slightly stretching the spring it works fine.