Savage Axis XP Misfires. Please Help!

[thebigtim]

I just bought a new Bolt action Savage Axis XP (22-250) for Coyote hunting.
Yesterday was the first day that i used the gun.
I went to a range to test the rifle on some targets!

I fired 10 rounds.
I was very disappointed because of the 10 rounds, 3 were a misfire!

With these misfires came just a click, there were no dent in the primers.

Would any of you have any idea as to what the problem could be?
Would the issue be in the bolt or the trigger assembly?

Can i fix this issue myself or should i take it to a gunsmith?

 

[SuperCub]

I just bought a new Bolt action Savage Axis XP (22-250) for Coyote hunting.

Can i fix this issue myself or should i take it to a gunsmith?

Why should it be your problem? As it was purchesed new, I'd take it back for a refund. Take the fired and misfired ammo with you as well.


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[kamlooky]

The SuperFuddCub has the answer.
Don't forget the spent ammo.

 

[pbonura]

Could be the ammo. You never know unless you try a different type.

 

[Farva]

Could be the ammo. You never know unless you try a different type.

OP stated that there were no indents in the primers. The answer is in fact to take it back.

 

[iceman2]

Were the missfires random or at the end of the shooting session? If random maybe bolt not properly closed if at the end broken firing pin. Either way not acceptable performance for a new rifle. I would take it back and have someone look at it. Let us know what you find out.

 

[DH Driver]

If you got it new it should be covered by warranty if it's the gun. How was the indent on the fired cases? I had the same thing happen twice on my mossberg 100atr but I'm pretty sure the bolt handle wasn't all the way down.
Hopefully you get it sorted out, it's a sick feeling to hear that click when you're looking through the scope at a deer.
I'd be interested to know what caused this.

Good luck

 

[Canadian_Zuk]

Does the Axis have the acutrigger? If so, it could be the sear block was not fully depressed before you got on the trigger.

 

[Wendell]

Was it cold out? How cold? Is the bolt lubricated? Is the bolt completely clean and completely dry?

 

[hometownhero]

Does the Axis have the acutrigger? If so, it could be the sear block was not fully depressed before you got on the trigger.

It does not have the accutrigger.

 

[wonksy]

Could be a number of things, but who cares its brand new!
Take It Back!!!

 

[sureshot66]

I would take it back. I have one of these guns in 223 and aside from cleaning the bore before shooting it, I have had absolutely no problems with mine.

 

[hometownhero]

I would take it back. I have one of these guns in 223 and aside from cleaning the bore before shooting it, I have had absolutely no problems with mine.

Same and after a timmey trigger its one of the best imho

 

[Beta-pg]

axis

I have one in .223, .25-06 and .308... I have had NO issues with either of them. I did you the youtube trigger job on all 3 and they are freakin' awesome!

 

[tylerjwitty]

as the king once sang "return to sender"